This is an ideal and affordable place if you intend to visit the volcanoes. Other than that, it's a little out of the way but pleasantly off-grid and tucked away. You'll sleep to a wilderness symphony of frogs. We visited on a Wednesday night and enjoyed "Uncle Robert's Market" in Kalapana which was about an hour away but very much worth it. Pahoa is about 45 minutes away and has good coffee shops and food.