We really appreciated the gracious hospitality and responsiveness of Jocelyne and James at Hale Kai. The cold drinks and welcome basket are a very nice touch in a lovely house. The location was superb; we really enjoyed having the convenient ocean access at Richardson Ocean Park – we snorkeled and saw sea turtles every day of our stay. The neighborhood and authentic setting are a nice contrast with the commercial resorts on the other side of the island, and we made the most of proximity to Hilo and its farmers market, Mauna Kea summit, the Imiloa astronomy center, the lava boat out of Pahoa, and the night glow of the caldera at Kilauea. Thanks again, Jocelyne and James!