We stayed at Ben's place for ten days. We were visiting our son and daughter-in-law who live on the island. Ben's place was wonderful. It's very spacious, clean and comfortable. The location is great for exploring the volcano and the eastern side of the island. If you plan on cooking, I would recommend shopping at the grocery store in Hilo. The near by stores are pretty pricey. Ben left suggestions for restaurants and activities. We really enjoyed the restaurants close to the home. All in all, a great experience!