Joel’s place is hands down the best Airbnb I’ve stayed in, and Joel is the best host I’ve met - communicative, thoughtful, easy to talk to, he just immediately comes off as a nice guy and you’d just feel you’re gonna be okay in his home. I’m super picky about where I stay for vacation, so for this trip I spent hours comparing places and finally decided to stay here, SO GLAD I did! The location is super close to the Volcano National Park, very convenient! The house is huge and homey, great for families (we were only two people and found it a bit too spacious ha!) , you’d feel right at home, especially since Joel also provided very helpful amenities. Additionally, the neighborhood is quiet and has a California suburbs feel to it, it’s perfect for people, like me, who would prefer to stay in a more civilized and modern environment just like home. Lastly, what was most amazing of my 2-day stay was that not only did I see the most starry skies in my life, I also happily and surprisingly got to capture the MILKY WAY with my DSLR camera! It was definitely an unforgettable experience. So I’d recommend anyone who doesn’t want to make a trip to the freezing Mauna Kea summit to stay here and camp out in the backyard for some quality starry night time, or even peek out from the windows! So look no further, pick Joel’s place!