It's all about the location and the view but the build up was made easy by Andre's email communication and we arrived on the evening of July 4 and found our way in all OK. The accommodation was clean and comfortable- meeting our expectations. The location was superb - walk to the Black Sand Beach, view of the ocean through trees from the veranda and 5 minutes drive to eats and provisions. The area is as described, attracting folk looking for an alternative life style - so a great contrast to the Kona side of the island. Some 'alternatives' left us a little concerned but we are conservative Brits!! We ate at an Andre recommended grill/bar in Pahoa on arrival and it was really very good. We left wishing we'd had a couple days longer - missed seeing dolphins - but left with great photos and memories.