Location great, no local news service on TV, downstairs renters were loud. If had a/c; noise may not be a problem cause all windows would be closed. Even when other renters were inside, could still hear conversations 🙁�

This place fit our needs well. It was spacious and nicely decorated, and had all of the amenities we were looking for. We hope to be back soon!

Everything was clean and and the layout of the house is open and airy. The location is close to the mall, grocery shopping, beaches and parks!

Nice central location. Very thoughtful and complete amenities provided throughout. There are ear plugs provided which we found out later why... the roosters! We found it amusing and since we stayed 2 nights, not a big deal. Great suggestions for things to do and places to eat. We followed quite a few and had a great time! One note, no AC in the unit. Hot during the day time but tolerable since they have nice fans throughout the house and we were out most of the day. House cooled down in the evening nicely.

We were two couples in Hilo for a few days and enjoyed our stay at StayPlayAloha! It has been thoughtfully done with all your needs met. The house is in a residential setting, but close to a big KTA grocery store so you can get what you need there. The kitchen and bathrooms have nice new supplies (towels, dishes etc). It met our needs very well. The owners were quick to respond to a question we had and it's obvious they want to provide you with a great home base for your time in Hilo.

My mother and I stayed at this house for a week and we loved it. It was in a great location to serve as a home base for exploring the big island; not far from downtown Hilo, about a 5 minute drive, but on the outskirts of town so that it was easy to get to other places. This is in the shopping area of town, so there are multiple grocery stores and food options close by. I liked that it was down a dead end street and not in a housing development. The house itself was great! It was clean, comfortable, and spacious. The kitchen was well outfitted with pots, pans, and dishes that looked new. The pantry only provided the very basics (salt, pepper, and flour) though. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the bathrooms were well outfitted too. I liked the lanai the most though... the backyard of this property backs to a luscious green belt, which is what the lanai looks out to, with a peekaboo view of the summit of Mona Kea and the observatories. We stayed in January so the green belt was just very green, but I'm sure during spring and summer there are many flowers and lovely aromas! It was a pleasant view and a nice place to hang out in the evening... except for the mosquitos! Bring bug spray if you're prone to mosquitos- it's not a fault of the house though, since they're everywhere in Hawaii. Also, it is mentioned in the listing but be prepared for the wild roosters. They were very loud each day, and were constantly calling! Again though, not a problem of the property since we saw wild roosters all over the big island. Just bring ear plugs if you need them to sleep. Finally, the homeowner Shauna was amazing! She was extremely responsive, usually replying to any inquiries I had within 15 minutes. I had none during my stay because everything went smoothly, but had a few questions prior to booking. Knowing that the owner is highly responsive is helpful for peace of mind in case there had been any problems.

This is a great apartment. It appears to be recently renovated/decorated and is really cute. I loved the porch out back with twinkle lights. The beds (including the sofa bed) are all very comfy and the kitchen and bathrooms are well supplied with everything you might need. The owners have done a great job putting together useful tourist information as well as all the information you’ll need for the apartment. Check-in/arrival and access to the apartment is all very easy and straight forward. Guests should be aware that this is not a resort, it’s a house in a typical neighbourhood so don’t be surprised if a rooster shows up....