Please understand this listing is not for those who want to walk to "city center" or anything such. Go find something in the heart of Hilo or Kona if walk-ability is what you desire. So don't believe the negative reviews regarding location at first glance. This listing is for those who want to be away from most yet have cellular service and others things. If you are willing to share the single bathroom, this place is spacious and can accommodate more people than listed. Although it is remote from Hilo, this place isn't far from the farmers market, supermarkets, Safeway for gas, etc... Also time and time again people complain about the drive from Kona Airport (KOA) to this location. Please understand if drive time is an issue fly into Hilo (ITO) airport. The drive isn't the 2 hour drive from KOA more like 30 minutes. John is an excellent host and doesn't mind sharing his knowledge about the area. If you can sit down and have a chat with him about the area. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience! If I wasn't moving to this beautiful Island I would book this place again.