As of October 1, 2023 we will be running as a Bed and Breakfast and will be serving continental breakfast! Spacious master suite is furnished with a Cal King bed and a comfy couch. An inflatable queen size air mattress can be set up for additional guests. It has an on suite bathroom with large corner style Jacuzzi and wrap around deck on which is on the 3rd floor. Includes WiFi, cable and beach towels. Close to Hilo and Volcano. Our home is not suitable for children under 12 years old. The property is situated 30 minutes drive from the Volcano National Park and 20 minutes drive to Hilo. The room has a cal king bed and additional quests can be accommodated on a queen size inflatable air bed. In addition to the master suite, there are 2 other bedrooms available in the same house if you have more people in your group to accommodate. Click on view my full profile to see other rooms. The master suite is on the 3rd floor of the house situated on 3 acres of tranquil Hawaii paradise. A large propane barbecue grill is available on ground level. The property is situated on catchment with a relatively new 15000 gal tank, granule filters, charcoal filter and UV filter which makes the water completely safe to drink. In addition the refrigerator has it own filter to the drink water dispenser. The property is in close proximate to the Volcano National Park, lava tubes, steam vents, numerous water falls, zip line, tsunami museum, Mauna Kea Observatory, Botanical Garden, Orchid farm and many more to see. I have books and maps available to be used for planning your excursions. So the Big Island is a very special place, with one of the few active volcanoes in the world. A must see is the Volcano National Park. You can see volcanic steam vent holes and walk on numerous hiking trails. Here are some pf the free things you can do: the Akatsuka Orchid farm, snorkel and look at the colorful tropical fish small and low key Panaewa zoo, stop at South Point (Ka Lae), the most southern point of US territory, green sand beach, Rainbow falls, the boiling pots, snorkel/swim with dolphins at Hookena or 2 steps, St Benedict`s Painted Church, walk the Hilo down town stores and fruit market place, visit the Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua bay, walk down the spectacular Waipio or Polulu valleys, travel up Mauna Kea to look at the Observitories and stars through the telescopes set up at the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, swim with the ocean turtles or see them sleep and bask at many of the more secluded beaches on the island, like Kiholo Bay and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach,. Tan and swim at many of the white sand beaches, like Magic Sands, Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Makalavena, visit many of the historic Hawaiian centers on the island and bath in the water fall at the Kolekole Beach Park. These are only but a few things you could do, to many to mention. Paying things would be, visit the Tsunami museum, Akaka Falls, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, take a fight on the Blue Hawaiian helicopters, swim and snorkel with the manta-rays at night, Zip line across the Akaka falls or rain forest settings, ATV and horse riding excursions, variety of boat and catamaran activities being offered. Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding could also be a fun activity to do. Shared kitchen/living room, lanai. We live on property and are available as needed. My wife and I are sometimes available as a tour guides, depending on our work schedules. We are familiar with the island and what it has to offer because it's our home. Previously, I lived on the West side but I have lived on the island for decades. My wife was born in East Hawaii. Our charge is normally $25/hour if we are going in your vehicle. If you don't have a vehicle, and we drive our vehicle, we would charge $30/hour plus gas. This might allow you to forgo on renting a vehicle. Feel free to inquire more if interested. This is a quiet neighborhood situated 20 minutes drive outside of Hilo on route to Volcano. I have books and maps available to be used for planning your excursions. The Big Island is a very special place, with one of the few active volcanoes in the world. A must see is the Volcano National Park, where you can drive to the Arch at the ocean, look in various craters, see volcanic steam vent holes and walk on numerous hiking trails. Here are some free things you can do: the Akatsuka Orchid farm, snorkel and look at the colorful tropical fish small and low key Panaewa zoo, stop at South Point (Ka Lae), the most southern point of US territory, green sand beach, Rainbow falls, the Boiling pots, snorkel/swim with dolphins at Ho'okena or 2 steps, St Benedict`s Painted Church, walk the Hilo down town stores and fruit market place, visit the Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua bay, walk down the spectacular Waipio or Polulu valleys, travel up Mauna Kea to look at the Observitory and stars through the telescopes set up at the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, swim with the ocean turtles or see them sleep and bask at many of the more secluded beaches on the island, like Kiholo Bay and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, tan and swim at many of the white sand beaches, like Magic Sands, Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Makalavena, visit many of the historic Hawaiian centers on the island and bath in the water fall at the Kolekole Beach Park. These are only but a few things you could do, to many to mention. Paying things would be, visit the Tsunami museum, Akaka Falls, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, take a fight on the Blue Hawaiian helicopters, swim and snorkel with the manta-rays at night, Zip line across the Akaka falls or rain forest settings, ATV and horse riding excursions, variety of boat and catamaran activities being offered. Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding could also be a fun activity to do. You really need a vehicle to see this island. There is a bus route 2 and a half miles from the house, but the road we live on has no shoulder and is not pedestrian friendly. It is advised that you read and understand the routes. The Hele On bus isn't ideal for sightseeing at all. No smoking on property allowed. Leave outside shoes on rack by the outside door. Please close doors quickly to keep mosquitos out. Please be considerate when closing doors, by not slamming them. Jacuzzi jets are not to be used after 9pm, and not before 8am for consideration of guests sleeping below.