This was a great spot right next to the beach. It was clean when we arrived and had cute decor. They even left us some chocolates as a welcome. Also, the owners were communicative and had some great suggestions on places to visit. However, there are a few reasons I didn’t rate them as 5 stars. First is that parking is limited and near impossible to find after about 4 or 5 in the evening. Not a big deal if you want to walk the main drag, but if planning to have dinner somewhere else can be quite an inconvenience. Second is that we could clearly hear the TV and slightly smell cigarette smoke in the unit adjoining this one, even though the area is supposed to be non smoking. Last, the owner did clearly stated in the description that there would be an extra fee for taxes, so at the end of our trip we were required to pay nearly $60 on top of the original fee for a 2 night stay. The owner uses this money to cover taxes, but this fee could easily be incorporated into the total cost for more convenience. Additionally, none of the other Airbnbs required this money, and it easily made it the most expensive place we stayed on the big island. This includes our stay in a hotel owned by Hilton in the city of Hilo. Just be aware of this fee as you book.