I enjoyed my stay at this cute and cozy studio. It’s in an unassuming building in downtown Hilo, super close to lots of restaurants and downtown action (including Hawaiian Force, a few blocks away). The price was really low and affordable, which is perfect for people traveling on a budget, students, locals, and kama'āina.
I especially appreciated the internet and small fridge. Additionally, there were some cute personal touches like a Hawaiian Host chocolate macadamia treat. Ha. :) Alsooo... Delbert was very communicative and quick to respond.
The listing noted potential noise, as the apartment looks over a parking lot and intersection, however, I was not bothered at all. The only thing to note is that, if you have a car, the street parking has time limits between 8am-4pm. It seems like this is not enforced but just something to keep in mind. You can find all day parking a couple blocks up.
Overall, awesome stay. I am recommending to friends and will definitely rent from Delbert again. It’s also great to be able to rent from a Hawaiian family in Hawai'i.