This is a lovely house with all of the amenities you could desire. It’s incredibly close to the park which is amazing for hiking and exploring. Although upon reflection I would have preferred to stay closer to Hilo as we had to travel in and out to accommodate a toddler’s nap schedule. There is nothing really around the volcanos besides the park itself and the area was often rainy. That said there are beaches a little south that are often sunny. If you’re looking to explore the park this is truly a great place. I would stay again but probably for a shorter period of time rather than using it as a base to drive from. Again that said, toddlers make all things more complicated. Mitch and Sharon were also great. Checked in to see if we needed anything and were always quick with responses.