A lovely, spotless, welcoming private apartment attached to a family compound in a semi-rural setting. Our host was out of town, but we were looked after splendidly by her sister, who brought us fresh fruit from their vast garden every morning. We booked at the very last minute (an hour before, literally) following an AirBnB disaster w/another property, and were appreciative of the quick response that put an end to our worrying about where we were going to sleep. The bedroom can be a bit stuffy, so you'll definitely want to use the fans provided and keep the windows open and, if you're sensitive to noise, you’ll want earplugs because the coqui frogs and the many chickens in the neighborhood will definitely be doing their thing. There's a mini-kitchen (a microwave would be a good addition) and dining table, but you'll probably want to eat on the small courtyard outside under the awning amid a riot of vegetation. It's about a half hour either to Hilo or to Volcanoes National Park, as well as to "Uncle's Awa Club," which is a Wednesday night phenomenon you should experience once (but maybe only once!). Meanwhile, there are plenty of grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, etc., in nearby Keaau, Pahoa, or Kurtistown. The roads can be a little dark and eery at night, so drive carefully—and watch out for a couple of mean potholes! Be sure to catch the nearby Farmers’ Markets as well. This is living like local folks, and it’s the best.