Very nice place if you want to live a cool, wild experience. The cottage is almost in the jungle, and the window are all open ( no worries insect and animals can’t get in).If you are a couple and want to have some fun I would definitely suggest it! 😉 Is not a hotel, so don’t expect all the comforts, but it has all what you need. During the night you hear all the animals, like a lot, but it is actually very nice because you really feel like in a wild place. If you have problems to fall asleep maybe is not the best place for you, but if you are looking for and adventure, go for it! The distance from Hilo is not big issue because to visit Big island you need a car anyway.