A good and tranquil stop. I needed some downtime after a hectic month at work, and this place delivered! I actually booked an extra night. Some notes:
1. Overnights are colder than you think. Use that spare blanket.
2. Bring coffee. The basics like bug spray and sunscreen are available there, presumably left by other travellers, but don't expect coffee, tea, etc to be floating around in the morning. In that way it's not like other hostels or stays.
3. Hilo Sharks in Honomu has good basic meals for a good price. It's a nice walk.
4. Make sure you have wheeled transport for adventures.
5. The dogs will end up liking you.