We stayed at Karla's for five days, and we loved it. Peaceful residential neighborhood, private porch/lanai, hummock, jungle plants all around. I spent a day on the porch working on my laptop and it was the best work environment I could imagine. Short distances to Puna area and Hilo and Volcano (maybe 20-30 minutes, but don't quote me). The studio was spacious and beds very comfortable, some great games to play and full kitchen. I have to confirm the description where it mentions wild roosters - but that's the case everywhere we went on Hawaii, even in the urban Kailua-Kona. I actually don't mind them much but some people might want to bring ear plugs on their Hawaiian trip in general. Anyway, I would stay at Karla's again for sure.