We went to several Hawaiian islands as part of our honeymoon trip. Sandy's home gave us more of the local Hawaiian experience. It was in a residential neighborhood outside of the small town of Pahoa. The view from the back deck is amazing and it was so relaxing to hear the waves crashing outside. The inside is spacious and nicely furnished but be aware that it doesn't have air conditioning and there is no dishwasher or oven. If you are looking for that type of authentic island living then you will enjoy it. The location is very close to the lava that is flowing now which was awesome but is a little off the beaten track and a bit of a drive to other attractions on the island. Overall we enjoyed our time there and thank Sandy for opening her home to us!