The stay was absolutely wonderful. It was week trip to visit family and the place was absolutely perfect a real hidden gem. It was comfy and cozy with plenty of room for my wife and teenager. John was a great host and has really transformed that property into a paradise. All and all it was a great stay i highly recommended it.

Very clean. Great location with easy access to Hilo. Very friendly and accommodating host. Highly recommend a stay here.

Our family stayed at John's for a few days and it was perfect for our needs. John was very welcoming to us and gave us a detailed orientation to his home as well as a great geography lesson about the Big Island for our kids that we all enjoyed. He also made himself available for an evening garden tour which was one of the highlights of our stay! We would definitely stay at his place again if we return to the Big Island. Thank you, John!

John's rental was fantastic and exceeded what we were expecting. The property itself was wonderful, but the house was great. We had been considering a hike through the "jungle" to a secluded beach. It turns out that John's place is just a few minutes drive to the trail head. John's friendliness and knowledge of the area has gained our loyalty and we will, should we return to Hilo, be renting from him again!

Where do I even begin? This property is gorgeous! The house is lovely and comfortable for a family. The gardens are unbelievable. The host is kind, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. He wants to make sure his guests are comfortable and have as many experiences on the Hilo side of the island as possible. His sweet pets made us feel like we were at home as we are huge animal people and missed our own. If John is able to take you on a tour GO!

John was super nice and very knowledgeable about plants and flowers (among other things). The tour of the garden was great along with the fresh orange juice and ulu (breadfruit) we made into hashbrowns for our breakfast. The cottage was beautiful and fit 4 adults comfortably. Mahalo John and we will definitely be back!!

John, the owner, was gracious from the beginning, even before we made reservations. He patiently answered all our questions and happily accommodated some special requests we had. Following the driving directions provided in his email days before our arrival proved to be spot on. Although John wasn't present at check-in, we managed to get in smoothly. We had to leave in a hurry before his arrival due to a prior engagement. The property matched the description perfectly, and the interior was impeccably clean upon our arrival and throughout our stay. Despite our frequent visits to Hilo, we've never experienced so much rain before. However, this wasn't necessarily a negative aspect, aside from the muddy pathways resulting from our weekend excursions. There was a minor issue with the automatic gate before our arrival, but it didn't pose a significant problem beyond what was mentioned earlier. Throughout our stay, John was prompt in responding to our questions via this app. I would recommend this home to both families and singles alike. There are board and card games suitable for all ages, as well as a wide selection of books to pique your interest. John's artistic talent is showcased through paintings adorning the property, which are available for purchase if desired. Additionally, the yard and garden are charming, perfect for taking photos or exploring. Given the opportunity, we would definitely stay here again.

The property has a full kitchen that enabled us to cook all but one meal during our 5-night stay. The bed was comfortable and we both enjoyed the sound of rain and frogs. John - the property owner - was communicative, and full of knowledge. His garden tour was one of the highlights of our entire vacation.