This was a lovely, unique home set away from the beaches. It had everything we needed to enjoy a comfortable stay and had plenty of space for 5 adults and 3 children. There are lots of geckos that run around, which was fun for the kids. It's about 15 minutes from the nearest beach (Two Step beach - a good spot for kids as it has a gentle entry and tide pools) and about 30 minutes from Kikaua Point Beach (which I HIGHLY recommend). About 90 minutes from Kilauea and the active lava flow and a couple of hours to Hilo and waterfalls. One note you should have: the nocturnal animals (bugs, insects, frogs, and birds, maybe?) were very loud (it may have been the time of year -- we can in mid-July). If you're not used to the noise at night, I recommend some earplugs at least to start with and then as you get used to it over the next few nights, you may even find it relaxing to listen to as you fall asleep.