We had a great time with our family. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood and we could hear the winds and waves during the nights in the bedroom. And we loved the ocean view from the bedroom. The house is very well maintained. This place is atleast an hour away from all the major attractions, if not longer. It would take close to 2-3 hours if you'd like to drive to Hilo or anywhere in the North. Also, there are no stores/restaurants within 20 miles. Given that the drive down the mountain to the home was winding and steep, we always planned to reach home right around sunset though we sometimes reached late without any issues. This place is very close to some nice snorkeling spots/beaches, Hawaii Volcanic National Park and South Point. Overall, a very relaxing place to spend a vacation.