Look- this place is truly amazing. If you need a place to stay on the east side of the island- this is it! Located about 30 minutes south of Hilo- it's close enough to get breakfast in the morning, but far enough to feel like you're in a retreat. The landscape is truly amazing- lava all around you, waves in the front yard, frogs singing at night.
There's a WELL equipped kitchen- my foodie snobby son was impressed. BBQ, rice maker, blender, toaster- truly everything you would need. There's a fancy massage chair that we used NIGHTLY. Ukeleles and guitars at the ready. 3 full showers gave us all plenty of space. Two full bedrooms on the top floor with an office containing a futon- perfect for my teenager. The downstairs had a full bedroom, living room, dining room, wet bar. Four lanais off each corner to sit on the deck and listen to the waves. There was a jucuzzi, but we couldn't get it to work properly- may want to ask for better instructions- perhaps it needs a long time to heat. There's no air conditioning- but the breezes are nice with the windows open. Honestly- its just the perfect getaway location. We were located between Hilo and the Volcano park- so could get anywhere we wanted in 30 minutes. I would visit foodland before you get there as coming back out is not a quick 5 minute trip. Esther shared her HBO MAX and Disney accounts with us- but I think there was also cable that we never used. Do NOT miss a chance to stay here.....