Overall we liked the stay and surrounding of the property. Volcanic national park being very close is the plus. You can hear all the birds and insects chirping in the dark as you are in the tropical atmosphere. Only one thing that could have been better is some dedicated storage to keep our clothes and other personal belongings.

We travel to Hilo every month or so and always stay at a different vacation rental. This one was our favorite so far!! Perfect size for our little family (mom, dad, 2 young kids). The kids thought the pullout beds were the coolest thing, along with the patio swing that they refused to get off whenever we were “home”. The unit is adorable and newer construction, so it has double wall insulation which really helps with the cold weather. They also have a small but mighty electric fireplace that warms the place very well for its size. There are two full bathrooms (not typical for a 1 bd unit), one of which contains a huge washer/dryer (I think people underestimate how convenient it is to be able to wash all your laundry before heading home). In the evening we all hung around the propane fire pit in the back patio area, talking story and enjoying the sounds of the coquis. The location, size, features, and price for this unit fit all our “perfect vacation rental” criteria and we will definitely be staying here again in the future!