We were made to feel welcome and got a good tour of the house with advice regarding how to manage lights, screen doors and windows to keep out bugs and rain, when greeted by the live-in house manager. This lovely house has three units in it, and the largest one, where we stayed, includes three bedrooms, one in a windowed tower at the top of the spiral staircase pictured, and one and one-half baths, plus a large and well appointed kitchen and great high-ceiling living room and dining area. We had seven in our party and all slept comfortably, with one on the futon converting couch. The large ceiling fans in three of the rooms, including the living area, are a big plus for hot days, but the weather was wonderful most days we were there. You can walk to a black sand beach and it is a short drive to a lovely warm spring fed pool that is ocean side (at Analanui Park). The closest market was Uncle Roberts Awa Bar and Farmer's Market, but the big market is just once a week (Wednesday evenings) and should not be missed, with live music, dancing, and lots of great food. The only hula performance we saw was there. The location is a bit remote, and it is on the rainy side of the island, so plan accordingly, both for weather and shopping--there is a grocery store near the Long's drugstore in Pahoa. The rain came in waves for three days of our time there, but was warm, and passed on, so that we were still able to be out and about and enjoy ourselves. Don't miss snorkeling in tidepools, communing with beautiful fish and large sea turtles, at Hilo beaches, the former "vacationland" area a few miles north of Analanui, and the great waterfalls in the Hilo area (Rainbow and Akaka). We loved the lava tube at Volcano National Park also.All in all a great time was had by all!