The bungalow is the perfect spot if you are going to the Hawaii Volcanoes national park if you can't or don't want to stay right in Volcano village. It is a short easy drive there and back. It is also a short distance to Hilo if you are looking for restaurants, shopping, or farmers markets. The bungalow itself is super clean with everything you need for preparing snacks or light meals. Jeanine was so sweet and left us fruit and baked goods. She left so many great recommendations as well which are always so helpful. I would recommend staying here if you are trying to explore the east side of the island and park.