I was greeted upon arrival by Jessie, a super cuddly golden (who was later backed up by Cleo, a similarly affectionate calico), and then welcomed in by Lorelle like a member of the family. I was trying to figure out the best way to spend a few days on the island, and appreciated her suggestions. What I hadn't expected enjoying as much as I did was just hanging out at the house and shooting the breeze with Lorelle. Great sense of humor, and a lot of cool stories to tell, and we wound up watching Bohemian Rhapsody and talking music for awhile. I also really appreciated the food she'd grown/prepared herself, the use of her laundry facilities, the offer of letting me borrow snorkeling equipment (I highly recommend Two Step), connecting me with a good place to stay in Hilo later on my trip, and generally accommodating and helping plan a schedule I put together on the fly. I would very much like to stay here again! Thanks Lorelle!