The house and surroundings are even more beautiful in person and in an excellent location convenient to everything in Hilo! The delicious breakfasts were beautifully-presented and Cody and his girlfriend are so friendly and gave helpful tips for the island. The Hilo botanical gardens and going to the new black sand beach from fissure 8 were 2 of our favorite parts of our week on the island. I also loved the little visits from the geckos, ducks and chickens while drinking coffee and eating breakfast on the patio and being lulled asleep by the frogs at night. We enjoyed a very special Christmas there in a little slice of a picturesque rainforest we will never forget.