Great location for visiting Volcanos National Park. Best to view the volcano at night and Mark's place is 10 minutes away. We went up two nights. Also very convenient to Punalu'U Black Sand Beach (30 minutes). Spectacular beach, a bit rocky so bring your beach shoes. We saw a lot of sea turtles. Also used Mark's hot tub two nights--great way to warm up after viewing the Kilauea crater (bring your jacket). Mark's place was nice, clean and relaxing. Restaurants in Volcano are a bit limited, we preferred eating in. If you are eating in, pick up your groceries in Hilo-- not much in the way of grocery stores in Volcano. Excellent choice for visiting Volcano and the best black sand beach on Hawaii. Mahalo Mark, thanks.