Shanda was such a sweet host and the Big Lanai was adorable! The location was very out-of-the-way, but that added to the charm. It was also really nice to fall asleep and wake up to the sounds of nature. Even though the house was off-grid, it had decent wi-fi and tvs for relaxing in the evening and using the generator wasn't as intimidating as it may sound. Over all, we had a great experience and this is a great place to stay if you want to be on the Hilo side without being in the heart of Hilo.