We booked in at the 'House', it has most facilities for a short stay. Although we met a couple that were there for about 3 weeks. Lots to see if you like that side of the island. Bit rainy and sunny seems interchangeable. The 'House' has a lovely breakfast room and balcony. Great Kitchen, Hot water, bath, shampoo, towels are in the 'House', it looked like there were bungalows with hammocks down the long dirt track from the 'House' as well amongst the palms and sugar cane. My friend and I got to Mathew's place quite late around 9.30pm, we had left Kona late to get to Hilo on the other side. Glad we decided to take the longer scenic route anyway. The driveway is a long dirt drive way, in the 4WD, it was easy. We had stopped for dinner at the Volcano House, on the way up, the waitress 'Marjie', who also worked at the Daylight Mind Restaurant in Kona, (see www.daylightmind.com for exact details, mini marketplace till late) also recommended that we eat dinner at the Volcano House at the National Park. So we got to see 'Marjie' again ! Both eateries, we highly recommend. We went to Akaka Fall the next day and saw our Austrian friends we met that morning at breakfast at Mathews Place. Do the 'Flumin Kohala tour' if can, lots of fun. Mathew's place was nice natural quiet spot to stay with all amenities. Enjoy !!