Pale Hale is a perfect retreat for a relaxing vacation located a short drive from Hilo, but a great location for our Volcano and lava viewing adventures. The house is just as described. Check-in was a breeze. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds were comfortable, the full sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap were lovely, the wi-fi is fast, and the TV worked great. The lanai is huge with breathtaking ocean views and is the perfect place to sit with a delicious cup of Kona coffee in the morning listening to the waves crash on the shore and hopefully see dolphins or whales if you are lucky. For a relaxing holiday, you almost don't need to leave the house if you don't feel like it. But Mike and Bo have provided lovely amenities for you to enjoy the area like beach towels, snorkel equipment, and binoculars. Mike was super attentive and answered all of my questions quickly and provided a detailed briefing with excellent recommendations for shopping, activities, and restaurants in the area. Mike was a gracious and helpful host who even contacted the lava guide company directly to double check that they would be showing us the surface flows and ocean entry point. We will definitely be returning to Pale Hale someday soon. Mahalo.