This location near Volcano National Park is very isolated. Its located in the Fern Forest area, which is literally a rainforest. At night, you hear only animals likes frogs and crickets and many other critters. No street lights...only moon and stars. But we wanted something different and something close to the volcanoes. Staying in Hilo was not an option for us. Hilo hotels tend to be downscale and didn't offer us the tropical experience we were looking for. Lizzies guest house is totally comfortable and has a full bath, nice little family area, good sized bedroom and an enclosed porch in the back with a small kitchen area. No cooking, but she has a fridge, microwave and coffee/hotwater maker. Utensils and sink are in the back for cutting fruit or making sandwiches. Though you are in the middle of the forest, groceries are not that far away. But still far enough away that you should plan ahead. Lizzie was a nice host. We visited with her a bit prior to leaving. We met her two pet birds and her dog.