Maria was a really nice host who was very accommodating with our late arrival. The location is right outside of Hilo, so having a car is probably necessary, but the property itself is lovely, and the seashore close by is spectacular. The recent invasion of the exotic frogs to the Big Island made for a noisy night, but we got used to it pretty quickly. (and they probably are all over the Hilo area) All in all, we wish we could have stayed more nights. Great place to stay!