We had a great experience staying at the Jungle Hut. It is in the middle of the rainforest so we were surrounded by trees, flowers, and animals which we loved. We liked its location as it is in between Hilo and Pahoa and easy to go to all the areas we want to explore on the east side of the island. Liz is a great host who provided us itinerary prior to our arrival. It includes a lot of local activities and restaurant recommendations. We definitely refered to her itinerary throughout our trip. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes to explore and want to avoid busy touristy areas.