Fantastic location, at about 1000 meters of altitude on the slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano. The surroundings, mostly made of lava rocks, with sparse vegetation, make for a lunar and surrealist landscape. For those who like running as we did, the slopy roads certainly make for an interesting challenge. Be aware however that you are about 30 minutes from Captain Cook village, which you access by a very twisty road.
The house itself is very recent, well designed and build with quality in mind. The house furniture and other equipments (surfboards, beach parasols) were plentiful, brand new for most, and really shown that our host wanted people to feel at home. The only things lacking were a washer and drying machine.