Overall we had a very pleasant stay at Susan and Andre’s. The house lies in a very interesting and lush green neighbourhood with unique buildings and people around. It captures the essence of the Puna area very well.
In total there were (we think) 3 properties inside the house, which could be rented out. We found our room had everything we needed, a nice balcony and porch and a nice view over the neighbourhood. Although we found the interior design of the flat a bit old fashioned and despite that with an infant, 2 adults and luggage one room was maybe a bit small, price-wise it was a very good value for money in the area. We missed some essentials on the first day of our stay but the host went more than out of her way to provide them as fast as possible. Super!
The place is at an ideal location. Only 5 min from Kehena beach (a stunningly beautiful black beach, where close by you could do your laundry in the beach bungalows the hosts also own), 25 min from Pahoa, 1h from Hilo, 11 min from the new hot springs and 1h from Volcano National Park it was at perfect location to explore Puna and Hilo (and if we had more time also parts of the Hamakua coast) without driving too much. And to also live surrounded by recent lava gave the place a huge plus.
We really enjoyed!