All the previous reviews have said it: this is a very comfortable home with obvious care and passion gone into the interior. Ben has anticipated what the independent traveller will want and provided it. It is a fabulous location for access to all of the areas around the volcano and even day trips to Hilo and surrounds, quiet as can be, complete with washer & dryer, bicycles, and a nice outdoor entertaining area. Even has a good sound box to plug your music into.