We recently stayed at this beautiful house in Volcano and it was amazing! The house is gorgeous and super clean. There is a pond in the front of the house and my daughters were given the task of feeding the fish every morning and loved it. The flora and fauna are tranquil and is the perfect place for nature lovers. My husband and I loved drinking our coffee outside on the back porch. However, you can escape the sounds and sights of nature in the very quiet and modern house. My kids (us too) loved the TV with Netflix and a ton of other program options. We hesitated staying in that area of the Big Island because we wanted to be closer to the beaches. When we had to leave, we were disappointed that we didn't book longer. There are beautiful beaches a short drive away (for example: Carlsmith & Richardson Beach), along with a lot of other great places to visit, like the Volcano National Park and The Lil House Farm. The temperature is also cooler and much more pleasant than the other parts of the island.
The owner, Stephen, is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and was able to give us some inside tips on what roads to take and what restaurants to go to. I highly recommend staying at Stephen's house, it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
Angie, Glenn & Family