Thinking back on our stay at FCL, I realize that calling it a "refuge from all things stressful" is not really hyperbolic, only a fairly accurate description.
Chewy designed and assisted in the building of the place herself. The cleanliness and attention to detail are evident to even a casual observer. The mattress and bedding are of high caliber. The outdoor shower facing tropical foliage during a rain feels like a luxury that should cost much more than it does. The simple act of having coffee on the porch in the morning surrounded by a garden felt almost decadent in its pleasantness.
FCL is not the closest place to stay relative to the airport, but its distance, I think, is part of its charm. Having said that, anyone coming from the mainland likely won't blink an eye at a 30 min drive to Hilo for some really good Ahi sushi and mochi. Chewy is also a bit of foodie and can direct you to some local spots that probably didn't pop up when you googled 'restaurant' in Hilo.
While not close to "city life", FLC is in relatively close proximity to the Kapoho Tide Pools, Kehena black sand beach, legitimate lava viewing, and is less than an hour from Volcano National Park. These are all things that you should do. Uncle Robert's Awa bar Wednesday night market a few miles down the "Red Road" is also not to be missed.
Chewy is an exceptional host. Friendly, responsive and accommodating. I hesitate a little to set the bar a little too high for her with this review, but I guess I can only write about my experience such as it was. It's hard to imagine that anyone would be disappointed with a choice to stay at FLC.