One needs a rental car to drive to all places. This place is very near to the Volcano National Park but during our time the park was closed. Though it was closed we could go to Pahoa and enjoy the night glow of Lava. The house is three bedroom and very spacious with all new electronic and electrical gadgets working. Nothing to worry as there are near by gas station and restaurants at 2 miles. Enjoyed the trip. Presently one can go by helicopter or Lava boat tour to see the Lava entering the sea. In would recommend sea tour as your spend some time of 30 mins there to see the Lava. Go early morning for late night hours to see the red hot glow. Helicopter ride is till 5pm to 6pm and it's the same as boat tour but costly. The waterfalls aerial view etc are not that good. Don't miss the Pahoa area in the night. It's around 20miles from this home. The home is really class.