I guess we find rooster, dog, and bird noises in a rural setting to be equivalent to ambulance, police and fire truck sirens in an urban setting- it's just part of the land and sound scape. And with that said the host does provide ear plugs, lol. We chose Justin's place because it is removed from all the tourist-y places and the crowds. It is also near the Volcanoes National Park and about the southern midpoint between the Kona and Hilo coasts. You definitely need to rent a car to get around if you are making Justin's place your home base during your stay on the Big Island. The beds are comfortable, the shower has get pressure and plenty of hot water. The house is spacious, and gets great morning light. The wi-fi was strong and consistent. We had no problems with phone or internet service (AT&T and T-mobile). The people in the neighborhood are friendly. We had a great stay. Would stay here again