Overall, the location is as represented in the pictures and Bobi is a wonderful host and her place offers a unique experience at her place. Given a choice of the private room or sundeck location, I would highly recommend the sundeck location and please note the pros/cons.
Pros
Bobi and the others we met were very friendly. Bobi is very knowledgeable, energetic and had recommendations for places to visit. Kings view and L&L are conveniently located near by for meals. The markets are also near.
I had questions about beach towels and a rice cooker and Bobi responded and had those available. It helped reduce what we needed to carry.
Bobi's place is in a great location if taking in sights in the north area.
There are 3 beds upstairs and 1 downstairs and can easily sleep 5.
View from the upstairs unit is fabulous and get a view of Maui on a clear day.
It was fun to see the goats run down the hill for feeding.
Cons
Laundry- there's a washing machine available but located away from the unit and no dryer available. There is a clothes line to use but it rained off/on the 3 days we were there. Fortunately we were in Hilo for a day trip and did our laundry in town during lunch and a visit to the farmers market. Note that Bobi also offered to do the wash for a fee.
We had a toilet clogged on us at ~630am but fortunately there was another bathroom near the downstairs. We messaged Bobi (thru airbnb and to her cell) and she responded around mid day to take care of it. Its a slow flushing toilet and recommend a higher power unit to avoid clogs. In all our years of travel, I'd have to this was a first.
We had enough bed space for 5, but the kitchen area can barely squeeze in 3 at the table. Recommend removing the cart, chair and side table near the entrance. This should give enough space for at least 4 at the table.
Had an encounter with a large cockroach on the last night in the downstairs bedroom. We understand its tropical and located in the countryside and expect to see them as a well as other wildlife.
Would recommend changing the pillows and or wash them.
There are windows with glass shutters but a few were missing. During rain the mist came in. Fortunately it was warm and not a big deal.
It'd be great if the HI taxes that are to be paid separately were included in the airbnb fees, but apparently they can't be. Bobi notes this in the description. It seems like it could be included in the airbnb listing as a higher lodging fee.