The guest house was perfectly located about 20mins south of Hilo and a great spot to spend a few days on the eastern side of big island. it left you closer to Hilo, Mauna Kea, hot springs, and other hikes than if you started the entire time in Kona. Michael was a gracious host often coming out of his house each morning to greet us as we left for a day of activities offering suggestions and tips about the area. Beach chairs, snorkeling equipment, hiking poles, and binoculars were absolutely for us to use The house itself is perfect for 4 people with basic amenities and located in a very quiet area at night recessed from traffic noise.