Excellent location for Volcano National Park (5 min). It is about 45 min from Hilo. Dining options are limited--I suggest Kilauea Lodge (great food, not cheap) and Eagles Lighthouse Cafe (quick, inexpensive food, does the job). Matt emailed check in information and driving directions the day after I booked--sp helpful! GPS was misleading and his directions were great! The house is beautiful and house very professionally managed--I love all the labels and the rental binder with all the information. The heated blankets in the bed are amazing (can be controlled on each side for couples with differing warmth levels). Would recommend this house and would stay here again. Excellent value.