The host was helpful and responsive, and very kind to let us stay the last night in the front yard of his property and use the shower/bathroom. The van itself is easy to drive and in good condition. The bed was pretty comfortable but I would recommend bring your own pillows. Cooking supplies as pictured was not available for use, so we did end up eating out almost every meal. The host showed us some spots to spend the night around the island with beautiful views to wake up to! I was traveling with a man so felt relatively safe, but in some areas I did feel uneasy to sleep overnight and wouldn’t recommend to solo female travelers. Specifically the areas where locals stay overnight to fish and more remote locations. We stayed at a campground in volcanoes park and punalu’u beach and I felt much more comfortable there. This was a unique and affordable way to experience the island, but I would not recommend it unless you know you are comfortable with the van life or on a tight budget.