A small, lovely place that's perfect as a base for exploring the volcanoes, Hilo, or even wandering up the west side of the island to places like Punalu'u, South Point, Na'alehu and Papakolea. It's close to important amenities (post office, cafe, laundromat, convenience and hardware stores). The space is clean, comfortable and cozy without being cramped. It was so nice that we hung out on the porch in the mornings, rather than rushing off to see more sights.