Mama J's Tropical House is completely surrounded by lush greenery, flowers and mature fruit trees. It is a perfect spot for families & couples to relax at the end of a day. Enjoy grilling, choice of several lanais that include picnic table, rocker & hammock. We have bocce ball & cornhole to play on the spacious lawns. For rainy days we have giant Jenga, an extensive Hawaiiana library & cable TV as well as videos about the Big Island. We are 5 minutes from historic Pahoa Town for shopping, restaurants and more. Poho'iki, a new black sand beach is about a 20 minute drive. We are about 30min from Hilo & 55min to Volcanoes National Park for easy day trips to either. We have 5 years experience hosting in a home that was claimed by lava on June 5th,2018. We learned a lot about what guests desire so far as comfort & amenities. We are grateful for this 2nd chance sharing our home. We live in Hilo so you will have complete privacy during your stay but we can be available if you need us. We are just a phone call away if you have questions or concerns. Our house-keeper Kara lives 10 minutes from Mama J's should something require immediate hands-on attention. Quiet residential neighborhood. Mom n' Pop store, 3min drive. Groceries, restaurants, small museum & more 5min drive. Park with ocean view 5min drive. Car is necessary. Parking in covered carport for easier loading/unloading is next to back door, 4 stairs w/ railings on ea side. May also park in driveway.