If you're planning a trip to the Hilo and Pahoa area, do yourself a favor: hire a car and stay at Joe's place. My girlfriend and I stayed for two nights and were immediately kicking ourselves that we weren't staying for longer. The cabin we occupied was idyllic with all the amenities one desires. The quality of the accommodation was consistent with Joe's warmth and kindness as a host. He has excellent knowledge of the area and gave us several tips about things to do in and around Pahoa which made our stay all the more memorable.