The house is much nicer and more spacious than it looks in the pictures - high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, lots of windows. The house is definitely set up for renters, we really appreciated how all of the light switches were labelled, and that the kitchen was fully stocked in terms of utensils, plates, cookware, etc. The hosts have thought of everything, from extra beach towels to plenty of fresh linens. There's even a comfortable hammock to set up on the large front porch.

The neighborhood is nice and quiet, out one side there is nothing but lush greenery, and it's a short walk away to a rocky point on the ocean. (Not a beach, but a nice view.) Pahoa, Keaau, and Hilo are convenient for picking up necessities, and there's a great snorkeling spot (Richardson Ocean Park), approx. 20 minutes away.

The internet is a bit slow and went out completely on one occasion, and the beds can be a bit too firm after a while, but all in all, we really enjoyed staying in this house, it made our Hawaiian vacation really special.