We were told that we would either hate or love Hilo. Well we loved it! The home is located right across the street from an amazing beach park where the very first 5 minutes we were there we saw turtles and surfers. Richard provided excellent information on checking in the home, using the TV and Internet, and procedures for leaving. He also provided excellent suggestions on places to visit a,one with good restaurants. We loved Cafe Pesto for dinner out and Cafe 100 for local food...in a very casual setting. The place was quiet surrounded by lush foliage, except for the sounds of birds singing, the waves crashing across the street and the usual Hilo rain.