I loved the location in the southern end of the island. We have always stayed in the Kohala area. This was much more of Hawaiian feeling. Less resort type restaurants and more local feel. Try the Laulau place about 7 miles north on 11. Big Robs Bakery and café is a fun local place. Parking and bathrooms behind the building. Head south to the Punalu'u Bakery on the way to black sand beaches and the Volcano National Park. I would come back here for sure.