We had a very comfortable stay at the house. We were 3 adults and came to the Hilo area to hike. The house was very centrally located for hiking. It is about 30 minutes to Hilo, 40 minutes to the Volcanoes National Park, an hour to Mauna Kea, and 20 minutes to Pahoa. It is in a safe residential area. While it doesn't have a washer/dryer, there is a laundromat in Pahoa (Suds and Duds) that is convenient ($3.50 for a 2 load washer, $2.50 for 30 min dry; there is a change machine there). The Target in Hilo (30 mins away) had well priced groceries. There is a farmer's market at Hilo (Wednesday and Saturdays) and a produce stand on the 130 on the way to the house. There is a larger grocery store as you enter Pahoa and an independent bakery in Pahoa. There are also other farmer's marker's near by- we didn't get to them all! So, food shopping was easy to come by. The house is in a safe, residential neighborhood, surrounded by other houses and undeveloped lots. It is on the rural side. You can't really walk anywhere, so need a rental car to get around. You can see stars and hear neighbor's chickens :). The kitchen is modern and well equipped with a full size fridge with freezer compartment, electric stove, and microwave. There is also a Mr. Coffee coffee maker. There are plates, bowls, mugs, cutlery, wine glasses, etc. for 4, and a basic set of pots/pans (saucepan, frying pan, and larger stock pan), cutting board, cutting knives and a dish rack for drying dishes. There is a large drinking water container that is supplied, and replaced as needed. Tap/shower water is collected rain water. The bathroom is modern and clean. Plenty of towels. Water pressure is good, and we never ran out of hot water. The bed in the bedroom is a queen size and comfortable. The bed in the living room is a couch that folds out into a small double. With open windows and the fans on (ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom), we were very comfortable temperature wise. Internet was good and reliable, but stronger in the kitchen and bedroom. Ferds was very responsive if we had any questions or needed anything. Check in and out were contactless and easy. If you are looking for a modern, clean and comfortable, centrally located place to hike on the Hilo side of the island, we highly recommend the house!