This house is absolutely amazing! It is definitely off the beaten path and provides a different island experience. Completely unplug here as there really is no other option! The beach is a stones throw away and is very much a local beach. We loved it but the water can be rough at times so be careful with the kids. We truly enjoyed the house. Sleeping to the noise of the geckos was quite different but we got used to it. We enjoyed our day trips to volcano National park and Hilo! This is the wetter side of the island so there is more cloud cover here but we still had sunshine each day! Wonderful experience- not your typical resort experience so book it if you are up for the adventure!