Our stay at the Ola'a Plantation House was thoroughly relaxing. The house itself is surrounded by 15 ft ferns and lovely flowers that obscure the yard and home from neighbors. Every evening we were serenaded by frogs until first light when wild chickens took over. The house offered easy access to Volcanoes National Park. On the first day, we bought a park pass, which allowed us to start hikes right from the house. We also could easily access Hilo and the South Point. More locally, the house is surrounded by galleries and a few restaurants that are also within walking distance. The home itself is well equipped and beautifully laid out. Each wall featured one or more local pieces of art and there were other interesting artifacts - such as a photo of the original owners - that added depth and perspective to our stay. One recommendation to visitors is to pick up groceries in Hilo or Kona before arriving. Overall we had a very relaxing and wonderful stay!