Brenda is an amazing host. Her driving instructions were spot-on and we were thankful to see a string of decorative lights at the entrance to her property. The roads to her property are unpaved and a bit rocky so we'd recommend that you have sedan/SUV (we had a Jeep Wrangler so we didn't have an issue). Upon arriving, Brenda greeted us with a great smile and invited us to dinner (rack of lamb and seafood salad). We had just stopped at Foodland for poke and snacks so we ate at the communal table with Brenda and another guest. Brenda was very knowledgeable about the status of the national parks (due to the partial federal government shutdown and recent volcanic activity) as well as all of the local markets. Based on her good advice, we changed our travel plans the following day and headed straight to South Point. The lodging was comfortable, clean, and tastefully furnished. Be aware that the bathroom and kitchen are shared (but full of amenities). There was also enough hot water to go around! All in all, a great place to stay and we'd definitely return to Brenda's place the next time we are on the Big Island.