This delightful rural AirBnB is a short drive to groceries, attractions and other amenities. It is located mid-way between Hilo and Volcano Village near Volcano Highway 11. Directions to this property are clear, and it is easy to find even after sunset.

The room is huge, well furnished, and has plenty of closet and drawer space, and has a sliding glass door walk-out to a balcony. The bed is comfortable. A shared second floor bathroom is available indoors, but some guests seem to prefer the novelty of the romantic outdoor shower with two shower heads. The host also encouraged the use of this shower. The water supply for the house is rainwater, which is filtered and treated with UV. Tap water is good to drink - we miss the taste!

It was fun to share travel experiences with other guests. A highlight of our stay was visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It took us 35 minutes to drive there. A pass is $10 per car, and is good for seven days. Also at the Park is the Jaggar Museum, where we observed the volcano after sunset on several days at no added cost. Chain of Craters Road is also a spectacular drive in the park.

Overall, Hawaii is a really big island, and there is a lot to see. We rented a car, and wish we had more time to see more.

This Kurtistown area B&B is an excellent value, and it is a good home base from which you can explore the island of Hawaii.