We planned our visit before Pele had a tantrum so we weren't sure what to expect. We really enjoyed the lush beauty of the area. The house was beautiful and clean and we took advantage of the hot tub. Of course, the Volcano National Park was closed but we did see the glow while dining in Pahoa. It was amazing. Of course, we also took a helicopter from Hilo to see the lava, wow! Mark provided suggestions for other activities in the area and we did a lot of them including taking a tour of the orchid farm, visiting the zoo and taking a chocolate tour.