Suzie & Scott are absolutely terrific. Incredibly welcoming and available without being at all intrusive. The quintessential indoor-outdoor living experience (all of its beauty and intimacy, though also can be accompanied by seasonal mosquitos, just to be aware). One can thrive in its remoteness (with a nearby black sand beach, snorkeling and bike ride to lava viewing), happily away from the tourist masses; it's a drive to most popular destinations (volcano and Hilo are only an hour; two-and-a-half hours to the other side of the island, each way). A truly relaxing retreat, with every possible need/want met (be it soccer balls, board games, boogie boards, books, mosquito nets, kitchenware, outdoor showers and even passion fruit, coconuts and oranges grown on the property for picking. Area is quite friendly, even as 'eating out' opportunities are limited (a couple of decent choices in nearby Pahoa - a 25 minute venture). As a winter holiday for us, even with rain a regular component, we enjoyed our days accordingly and appreciated the passing storms as much as we did the emerging sunshine. Lots of local color - personalities and markets and fun to discover (especially Wednesday nights) - the December surf impressive to watch - and our five year old twins delighted in it all. Gekkos were particularly welcome....