The hostess made us feel very welcome through emails and we enjoyed our stay very much. The location is about 40 min from Hilo but very close to Volcano National Park (I wouldn't suggest doing the lava flow hike from this side as we were pretty disappointed-lots of effort nothing to see) and Volcano Tree and a hike from the Puhoa side of the lava flow where you can see the lava going into the ocean. It is a very peaceful location with so many coquis chirping at night that they become white noise blending in with the whirring fans. we enjoyed passion fruit and lizards, flowers and pineapple. Thank you Faith for the opportunity to stay at your house!