What a gem! We stayed on Oahu, Kauai, and The Big Island. Each has their own personality, and the best way to experience The Big Island's laid back, Aloha lifestyle is the waterfall house. As other reviews and the description noted, the driveway is a difficult drive, but we rented a car with 4-wheel drive, and everything was good! It was an easy drive to Volcano National Park and a black sand beach. There are also plenty of hikes very close. We took the chance to check out Akaka Falls. We enjoyed the local farmer's market in Hilo where we stocked up for our stay. We loved feeding the scraps to the goats! The walk to the waterfall was pretty slippery, so I would definitely recommend water shoes. It was peaceful, beautiful, and everything we wanted for our stay on The Big Island.