If you love history and ambience rather than crowded resorts and beaches, Gisella's place is for you! House is well equipped, clean, and tastefully furnished. The location near Hilo but also to the Volcanoes NP is excellent (wish there were a few more closeby restaurants but it is easy to shop for food. Gisella is a superb and thoughtful host who shared stories about the sugar plantation and the main house. Plenty of animals of all kinds and as to the exotic plants, one could not ask for anything more (and if you want more there are two botanical gardens a half-hour away). All in all a remarkable experience!