John and Anthony were such wonderful hosts. We just left yesterday and I'm very sad to be back at home and at work instead of with them! They are conveniently located about 30 minutes from the airport and their house is gorgeous, clean, and safe. The guestroom feels very private as it is down a separate hall and is directly next to a private bathroom.

We found the location to be a great jumping-off point for trips to the beautiful beaches nearby, night snorkeling with manta rays, the incredible Waipiʻo Valley (if you'd like a driving thrill and prefer to avoid a long hike, rent a 4WD Wrangler or similar), and amazing stargazing at the observatories. A day trip to Volcano Park was also completely doable; we left around 11am, arriving around 1pm after stopping for lunch, hiked for 4-5 hours on several trails, ate at Volcano House, and headed back home stopping to stargaze on the way. You'd be closer to the volcano if you stayed in Hilo, but it's very rainy on that side and we wanted nicer weather for our short trip.

Aside from the space and the location, John and Anthony were the consummate hosts, offering great suggestions and directions, being very generous with their time, and making us feel just like we were at home. If (when!) we're back, we'll definitely stay here again. Can't say enough good things about them.