Dawnna and Andy were great hosts and very responsive. Staying in Pahoa off of the “Red road” was such a unique and special experience. The house is super close to the best beach we visited on the Big Island (Kehena). The house was wonderful especially the main (upper) house. Staying as 2 couples, it was a bit awkward for one pair to stay in the beautifully finished upstairs while the other pair stayed in the unfinished downstairs- we didn’t quite understand the contrast from the pics and description. We all slept well and enjoyed our stay though, it’s just something to consider for a couple’s trip vs a family. We really appreciated having a washer and dryer as well as a clothing line to hang our wet swimsuits and towels. The hot tub remains out of order which I expected from previous reviews. Driving in at night is a bit scary, take your time and don’t be afraid to use your brights. Mālama Market Pahoa has great grocery selection, it’s about 15 minutes from the house.