We were completely unprepared for how lovely this home is. The pictures (which are very pretty) DO NOT do this place justice. It is an absolute haven. Walking in to the place, my family and I felt welcomed immediately by the fresh fruit, the warm and inviting decor, the attention to detail that Peggy puts into inviting people into her beautiful home. And Volcano itself is just a wonderful place to stay, close to restaurants and the Crater Rim Drive. While the temperatures were in the 90's in Hilo, Volcano stayed a lovely cool temperature in the mid-60's and 70's, even in August. We built wonderful fires in the morning in that gorgeous fireplace and the smell of woodsmoke was heavenly in that setting. I can't say enough about how wonderful this house is. The wrap around patio, the hammock --which we made frequent use of, the wonderfully stocked kitchen and bathrooms. Just the perfect experience.