Emily's place is a convenient drive to Volcano National Park. We didn't need a 4x4 to get to the house, though maybe when we visited it wasn't as muddy. There's plenty of towels, which is helpful. Coming home to a hot tub is nice, but make sure to check the temp and warm it up beforehand. As other reviewers have mentioned, streaming on the internet and using the Roku is basically impossible. Emily warns of this in her house manual, but it's probably worth knowing before you arrive. Even though it's in the humid jungle (which is beautiful), the house is warm and dry with the dehumidifier.