The home is situated about halfway between Volcano and Hilo, but if you are looking to be near stuff, it is not very close to Hilo. It was great for us because we wanted to hike and do some stuff in the Hilo area and it was a good location for that. The house was clean and organized and well designed and we felt very comfortable relaxing there. Hosts were extremely responsive and live nearby. They were happy to help when we had a minor issue. There is some local wildlife (frogs and roosters) that can make sleep challenging. The hosts do provide earplugs to help with that. Thanks for the stay!