If this listing is available, do yourself a big favor and book it now! There is a big difference between a person renting out their spare cottage, and a professional who has been fine tuning their vacation rental year after year. Down to every single detail, this property is nothing short of perfect.
From the greenery throughout the property, to the beauty of the eastern design, Lotus Gardens is a completely fitting name. Our host Megan is warm, welcoming, and has a calm peace about her that one could expect from living the slow life on the Big Island. If you're staying in Hilo, the location couldn't be better -- it's sandwiched between the crashing waves of the ocean shore, a wonderful farmer's market with some of the best prices tourists could find, and many shops and restaurants. We recommend dining at Pineapples -- it may be the best food we've had on the islands!
Overall, this property is wonderful. We typically prefer more remote vacations, but we plan on coming back to Hilo just so we can stay here again.
If you have any lingering doubts, just take another look at the covered outdoor shower... ;)