I stayed in Elizabeth's place for 4 nights in February. It rained. A lot. But the house itself was really amazing with great touches and finishings. The neighborhood was quiet at night and only a short drive to the national park or into Volcano town. Hilo was only about 25 minutes. Elizabeth had posted instructions on how to use some of the appliances like the wood burning stove which I thought was quite thoughtful and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.