We spent 10 glorious days at Rob’s place and highly recommend it. It was perfect for two people. The lanai was our favorite place to hang out. It’s partially covered, so we could even enjoy it during the occasional rain shower. We spent time out there doing yoga, napping, reading, and having cocktails in the evening while watching the sunset. The yard is filled with fruit trees: banana, pineapple, star fruit, avocado. We made the most amazing fruit plate every morning. We took the short walk to the black sand Kehana Beach every day. The beach is clothing optional. It seems like a mix of local people and a few tourists like us. Some people brought hammocks to hang from the trees which we thought seemed like an excellent idea. While we were there the surf was rough, but the beautiful blue waters still attracted many, including little kids who seemed fearless. The hike from the road to the beach is about 100 feet and down a fairly steep path of lava and rock. People of all ages and fitness levels traverse it every day with no problem. We wore our sneakers to do it, but many do it in flip flops or even barefoot. The studio itself is comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped with pots & pans, knives, plates, bowls, glassware, and some cooking essentials like olive oil, vinegar, rice and a few spices. We cooked many of our meals in the kitchen, including super fresh ahi tuna that we bought at the Saturday farmers market. We had two dinners in nearby Pahoa and ventured into Hilo for one dinner. Yvette is the local property manager and met us at check-in and is a wealth of local information and advice. She told us about nearby natural hot “ponds” that have sprung up since the 2018 Kilauea eruption and we visited them every morning. She is extremely friendly and super responsive over text. We spent one day in Volcanoes National Park hiking and staying after dark to witness the small eruption and lava flow. If you go, be sure to seek out the Tuk Tuk Thai food truck at the end of the road through the town of Volcano. One of the best meals of our two-week trip!