Carol Ann's place is beautiful and gives you a great jumping off point if you plan on spending time at volcano national park and the beaches near the southern tip. Her place is very comfortable with many of the same amenities as if you were staying in your own home. She and her husband are very responsive to questions and gave us suggestions for getting around the island. The location is isolated compared to the usual tourist resorts, but if your interest in the Big Island is with seeing the more natural parts of Hawaii, this is the place to stay.