I would highly recommend this location & cottage if you are hoping to experience Volcanoes National Park and explore the east side of Big Island. I spent a full day at the park, and then rented a bike from Kalapana to see lava actively flowing into the ocean at dusk, which was an AMAZING experience and just a few miles down the road! There is so much to do in the area, but the cottage is a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat. Traveling alone, I felt 100% safe in the area, and check-in and communication with Jacklynn were seamless! I couldn't recommend this Airbnb experience more!