The Volcano Cottage was a great place to stay while exploring the "Volcano Area". It is an approximately 5 minute drive to the, "Volcano State Park". The cottage is situated in lush area with many ferns, palms, trees... The bed is comfortable and the home is nicely decorated. The kitchen is well stocked and very organized. I loved the Bamboo flooring? Greta has a binder with her tips and suggestions for travel, food... She has beach towels and two low beach chairs. Volcano Village is a few minutes away; one will find the Post Office, gas station, family owned market, and restaurant. It is very dark at night in the Volcano NP and surrounding area. It would have been nice to have headlamps. Be sure to visit the Volcano Farmer's Market on Sunday for produce, food and crafts.