This was a last-minute trip for work on a Saturday and rather than flying in and out on the same day I decided to make it a weekend and bring along my 79 y/o father to go explore Volcanoes National Park and visit Pahoa. The house is literally adjacent to the park and the surrounding forest is just like being in the park itself. Coming from Makaha, on Oahu's west coast (it's hot and dry), it was a nice change to have the sound of the cool, misty, gentle rain and listen to the abundant birds and wildlife of this rain forest. I really enjoyed sitting on the covered lanai with a throw over my legs while I drank coffee and read. This is a great spot for someone looking for proximity to a unique natural environment. The property itself was accurately described by the host and met our needs. Check-in was very easy and the unit was stocked with plenty of kitchen items and bedding/towels for our needs.