Good stay.
The Good:
1. The hosts—Brenda and Donna were very nice and proactive. They reached out to me ahead of time with the instructions and tips. They also were very responsive and answered any of my messages within minutes and offered an early check in.
2. The location—the condo is located at the heart of Hilo. It doesn’t mean that you’ll be walking anywhere since Hilo is very small and doesn’t have much to walk to, but it is still nice to be located centrally.
3. The amenities—the condo is dated but has all the amenities needed.
4. Nature of the Big Island—Black sand beaches, Volcano National Park, Mauna Kea, Green sand beach, caves… definitely worth the trip.
The Bad:
1. The condo and the building overall are old and dated to put it mildly. There’s a faint but noticeable smell of “oldness,” hard to describe but you’ll know what I mean if you stay.
2. Hilo—it is a very small town with little to offer amenity-wise so be prepared. Plus it’s always raining in Hilo.
Overall, it was a nice stay and I would recommend it.
Thank you Brenda and Donna!