Ginger was a great host in the sense that she kept an open communication at all times and was very helpful in giving us directions and good advices of places to go to. Do know that if you are a very picky person this might not the place for you. The area is not the nicest but very hippy and unkept and the house is situated 5-10 min drive from Pahoa. I would recommend this place for single travelers or people that are not pretentious. Thin shack which is located in Pahoa is the place to start your day- they have the best coffee ever and ok breakfast. However there is another place (do not remember the name) down the street that has way better and more generous breakfast.