Great place with great host. The cottage is quiet, well equipped and in beautiful surrounding. Unfortunately, due to heavy rains caused by hurricane Lane, we weren't able to fully enjoy Hilo and nearby attractions, but we were able to experience Randall's hospitality - we felt really safe there. We had water all the time, because Randall has a backup rain water system, and provided a drinking water dispenser. When we had a short power outage he offered us to move to his another house, which was solar powered and with back up generator (fortunately, the power came back very soon). If we needed anything, he was just a text away. We absolutely recommend and hope to be back!