It is truly remote: so you get pristine, marvelous greenery all around but no utilities. The nearest grocery store is in Hilo - which is 35 mins drive away; coffee shops are 25-30 mins; two nearby restaurants open 3-4 days a week. It is an excellent retreat for 3-4 days (interrupted by drives for food or groceries) but probably harder to manage for longer stays if you wish to stay and work.