TL;DR: Great location (but more rural, jungle side of the island), great price, nice place to work remote listening to the rain, frogs, ocean and birds. Mellow and helpful host.
Saraphina is a delight and quick to respond. She let me know about the Saturday market on the lava beds which is a must do .5 mile near a small grocery + smoothie/coffee/bagel stand. Check out the Pho on Saturdays!
At the other end of the road is the hot springs. Also highly recommend!
WiFi was good for video calls.
This has ocean view outside with access across really cool lava formations to a tiny private beach at low tide.
Had all my basic needs to relax working remote listening to the ambience around me.
Kitchen is stocked enough with basics. Grab what you need from the Hilo KTA or Walmart and you're good to make simple meals and enjoy the local eateries nearby when you don't want to cook. It is a remote area.
Black sand beach is about 3 miles away and a must see if you don't mind folks in the nude!