Definitely our favorite Airbnb of our two week stay on the Big Island. My 72-year-old mom kept remarking on how bright, spacious, and well laid out the lodging was. My 8-year-old loved the macaw, the dogs, and the chickens. I loved the verdant views surrounding the home and the beautiful drive to and from downtown Hilo each day. We appreciated all of the thoughtful details, especially the washer and dryer.
Deborah and Steve have clearly poured a lot of love and care into this place. I ended up spraining my ankle during a hike and and extended our stay an extra two days. I am so glad we did. This Airbnb was the perfect place to recuperate and take it easy, while still being within an easy drive of the sights in Hilo.
In the evenings, we would pick up poke, fruit, and other takeout and dine on the wonderfully spacious dining table in the Airbnb, then watch a movie together before bed. We didn’t get a chance to use the fire pit but would gladly make use of it in the future.
Our favorite sights in the Hilo vicinity: windy but stunning Laupahoehoe Beach Park, the awe-inspiring drive along the Red Road (Rt. 137) to see the new lava land on the way to Isaac Hale Beach with a stop at Tin Shack Bakery for sandwiches, Hilo Farmers’ Market for the best tropical fruit selection in Hawaii, and zip lining at Umaumau Falls. Good eats: bento from Restaurant Kenichi, okazuya fare from Kawamoto Store, and shave ice from
Wilson’s By the Bay. We loved Hilo and can’t wait to come back!
Thanks again, Deborah and Steve, for creating this oasis on the east side of the island.