Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time at David's place. There is a wonderful veranda to sit on each morning overlooking their garden and the forest (they use a different term in Hawaii for veranda but I can't remember it) and a whole kitchen stocked with spices. David waited up for us when we came as we were late because we went to Mauna Kea, the observatory visitor center, which was really nice. He provided coffee for the coffee maker and fruit which was very much appreciated. He gave us lots of good information re how to get to places and he has a 3 ring binder with information and recommendations on local restaurants and sites in the surrounding area. It was very clean (even the sponge on the sink was brand new) and very light with lots of lovely windows. The bed was quite comfortable. It was close to Volcano National Park, to the beaches and to Hilo (all within 20 to 30 minutes) so it is a good central place stay and by following David's precise instructions, it is relatively easy to find even at night (and it gets really really really dark at night in Hawaii) We love the dogs but for those who do not, you will never need to interact with them if you do not want to.
For those addicted to lattes, there is a coffee shop in Keaau which is good and not far down the road called "The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf" (that was not in the three ring binder ;>)
Thanks for everything, David