Experienced a truly unique week, the home is part of a hauntingly beautiful volcanic setting looking down to the sea from high above our window and large porch area provided a panoramic sky and ocean view so beautiful I took pictures every evening. Isolated from Kona the large city on that side of the island but a short drive will get you there and an even shorter drive and you are at the Volcano National Park. Malia had a wealth of suggestions and materials to help us plan out our exploring week. The home is conveniently located close to a couple large grocery store, 2 gas stations with prices comparable to elsewhere on the island and a great little local restaurant we enjoyed twice along with Kona coffee. There was a nice looking Thai restaurant we did not get around to trying. This listing is highly recommended if you want enjoy staying in the rustic beauty of Hawaii on the big island. The accommodations were great, we enjoyed some local fruits and a couple of meals provided & prepared by our host, an added bonus. Our week here was more than wonderful and will remain as a most memorable part of our Hawaii winter visit.