John’s place is a great option for exploring the East side of the Big Island. It’s equidistant to Volcanoes National Park and to Hilo so you’re never too far away from things to do. The house itself is airy and cozy with everything that you would need. We enjoyed being out in nature and hearing the chickens in the morning and the singing frogs at night. John is also very friendly and kind and was very easy to communicate with. Overall, we loved Johns place and would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay near Hilo.