My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon last month and we absolutely loved the place. There is tons of space to relax in, a big bathroom, and an outdoor lanai (patio) to chill on and listen to the rain/natural sounds. You can easily walk to some amazing beaches (Carlsmith) where you can walk in the water and see large green sea turtles. Maria and Steve provided free snorkeling gear, which we really appreciated. In addition, our amazing hosts provided us with delicious homegrown fruit and answered all of our questions about the locals spots to check out. You won’t be disappointed. You need a car to get around, but its a short drive to Hilo for night life/restaurants and about an hour from Volcanoes National Park (must see).