We had a wonderful time staying at Buddha's Hawaiian Retreat. From the view of the ocean, just beyond the backyard, to the salt water lap pool with the attached hot tub, as well as the lovely grounds; complete with an outdoor kitchen area, a small waterfall, two ponds, chickens, and a beautiful array of landscaping. There's a very nice relaxing trail just outside the gate that goes along the coastline, and the locals are very friendly. The location is excellent, close to Hilo, Pahoa, and the most enjoyable Wednesday night outdoor market at Kalapana, down at the end of the road in the southern Puna District. Dan and Sumiko are exceptionally friendly hosts, very willing to attend to needs that may arise, provide local information and color, and offer tips if requested. We stayed three nights and could have easily enjoyed spending more time there, as well as in the Puna District as a whole, and getting to know the friendly local Puna-tics (as they like to refer to themselves) even more. Highly recommend this as a place to stay, especially if you allow yourself to also just enjoy relaxing around the grounds and the neighborhood.