This place is amazing. It's 125 years old property. I really adore old architecture and it's extremely spacious and inviting. I stayed in a very simple room, but you can really get a feel for old Hawaii here. The owner and housekeeper were very easy to communicate with and made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable. It's very quiet and peaceful.
I enjoyed making homemade broth in the kitchen on the double burner hot plate. It's not a full kitchen, but has a toaster oven and the burners and it's perfect to prepare most meals. A decent amount of cookware, dishes, and utensils.
It's also conveniently located within walking distance of the bus and downtown Hilo so you could get away without renting a car if you just want to bus around town to volcano or to the beach.
I LOVE sitting on enormous wrap around lanai during the sunshine and the rain and I lucked out to be one of the only guests in the whole house during this time. What an amazing gift!
I highly recommend staying here! If you're going to be out exploring all day, save yourself a few dollars and just get a room here. I often prefer to get my own whole condo or house when I air bb, but sometimes a private room is all one really needs, especially if you're not really going to be there most of the time, but even if you are, it's a lovely space to chill out and relax.