We enjoyed this home very much for the location, AC, two bathrooms and showers, a garage (becomes Hilo is notorious for rain), washer and dryer, easy access from the highway. It felt like a home away from home. Kathleen is easy to communicate with and right next door. There are clear instructions in the folder and Karhleen will let you know of anything else otherwise. This Hilo home is central to college campuses, beaches, historical sites, dining and shopping and situated a two minute drive to UH Hilo and Hawaii community college campuses, perfect for us since we were checking in a child to her dorm. Thereʻs a number of local dining options kamaaiana especially would like including Donʻs Grill, Hilo Lunch Kitchen, Kenʻs Pancake House, Cafe 100 and Blakeʻs Drive In within a 2 mile radius or 5 minute or less drive. Big Island Candies and Tokunaga Fishing Stores are seriously a walk away. We are a fishing and ocean loving family and that store is always one our list when in Hilo and we support local. Just a little further going to hamakua is old Hilo town where you can check out the revamped strip (old Kress store) Hiloʻs Farmerʻs Market, Two Sisterʻs Mochi, Hawaiian wear made by local designers (Sig Zane & Simply Sisters) and other nearby stores. Easily drive from the home to Kamehameha statue, Wailoa Park, Queen Liliuokalani Gardens, Naha Stone, Rainbow Fall and Boiling Pots and of course Keaukaha Hawaiian Homestead where thereʻs numerous beaches.
The home is equipped with the bare necessities to prepare meals, store leftover, and has extra garbage bags, laundry detergent, etc. AC is in living room which was much appreciated because it is very humid and hot. None in bedrooms. There are ceiling fans and one plug in fan but its loud. The house could use more plug in fans but its not a big deal. I recommend this home and would stay again.