Sam's place was perfect for our travel around the island. It was easy to check in and get to sleep. The place was as advertised. It is small but all the room you need for 2 people and a night or two. The kitchenette worked great for us as we prepared our fruit and oatmeal for breakfast. I was happy to get a little further away from any condos or resorts to be able to get into a Hawaiian neighborhood. We had no noises that disturbed us but of course there is a family in the adjoined house and the neighbors have chickens. Sam did send us local places to eat and where to see the most recent lava flows as well.