We absolutely loved staying at Rene and Bill's. The house is actually even more impressive and inviting than the pictures and description describe and show. It's perfect for families or groups with 3 bedrooms, large open living spaces, beautiful gardens and flowers (they even provide fresh flowers in each room!). Kids will especially love exploring their yard and we enjoyed the coqui frog and other sounds at night. I can not say enough about how inviting and like home their place is. Every little detail is thought of and accounted for to make it feel like home. The location is great for exploring Hilo, Volcanoes National Park, and the Kalapana Kapoho Road (incredibly scenic drive, lava hikes at Kalapana, Kehena Black Sand beach, tide pools, all the wonderful beaches and parks along the way). We loved the town of Pahoa (loved the Tin Shack bakery, Kaleo's, Pele's, didn't make it to LuQuin's or the farmer's market unfortunately, went to both grocery stores and Pahoa had the cheapest gas we found on Big Island!) and felt welcomed everywhere we went. GPS maps tend to be slightly off in the Puna district, recommend having a map with you and using the house guide for directions. Communication with Rene and Bill and their housekeeper Lani was fantastic. Due to the two tropical storms that hit the Puna district especially hard, we were looking for new accommodations at the last minute and were grateful that we were able to stay at Rene and Bill's. One of the best experiences I've had on airbnb and highly highly recommend!