Steve greeted us at the gate and Maria was super friendly, she gave us some good tips on activities and we learned so much from her. The house is situated close to a beautiful coastal lagoon in a densely forested area. There is covered parking for one car, and take a flight of stairs to a section of the house with it's own entrance. You will find a small living room area, bedroom, bathroom, and an outdoor eating bar area with refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave, hot water kettle, and dishes/utensils in the patio outside. We had breakfast there every morning and it was very relaxing. There are ceiling fans and a floor fan in the bedroom which was sufficient since Hilo doesn't get too hot like Kona. The birds do chirp through the night so bring your earplugs, but this is a great option for travelers who enjoy nature and the outdoors. The downtown is a 10 minute drive to restaurants, local eateries, farmer's market (the produce is way better at the farmers markets), grocery store, and shops. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay and recommend it. Thank you for having us!