Cannot say enough good things about staying here! Every inch of the place is well built and decorated with heart. Elvira and Hugh clearly have an eye for detail, the orientation of the tree house and every window in it is perfect. They are also some of the sweetest people I've met, who were very concerned for our comfort. Firm bed was very comfortable, meditation room was glorious, outdoor shower and bathroom heaven. I would second the recommendation for earplugs due to the morning fowl concert. The kitchen had all the essentials and, because it is a few steps away from the sleeping room, it was easy for me to get up and make my breakfast while my husband kept sleeping. In fact, because there are several different places to sit and enjoy in this compact place, we both remarked that it felt really big. The deck off the kitchen was my favorite spot and I could have stayed there all day. Our main goal for our trip was relaxation so we weren't looking for a ton of things to do, but we did see the new black sand beach which is very nearby, and -thanks to Hugh's recommendation - did check out Uncle Roberts' on Wednesday night for food, music and crafts. (this is a very popular event, cars parked along the road for close to a mile!) Volcanoes Park is about 90 min drive away, Hilo about 35-45 min. Would recommend the Tree House to anyone and will definitely be going back myself!