Though I didn’t end up staying my reserved night with Delbert - I kept it on the books because I wanted to leave him/his wife this review.
The day before I was supposed to check into the spot in Hilo, I was notified that there had been a mix up. True to their word - I was both reimbursed and also lodged at the Grand Naniloa hotel in Hilo for my troubles.
They didn’t have to do it - but it did save me time and they went out of their way to ensure that I was situated appropriately at a decent spot that was probably at least twice as expensive for the night.
I think this is a prime example of the character and hospitality you can expect from Delbert and his family if you chose to stay with him. It was definitely something positive to remember from my time in Hilo and Hawaii!