The place is exactly as described. There are windows everywhere, which was nice. The animals weren't that loud. They didn't wake me up. There are 3 bedrooms, a large dining table a good size living room and kitchen. It is a great place to stay to do the Hilo side of the island. It is between Volcanoes National Park and the city of Hilo, which is close to the waterfalls and caves. Liz gave us a suggestion for some beaches to swim at and a friendly sea turtle swam up to us and said hello. Hilo is more low key. You won't find a ton of tourist type restaurants and shopping, but if you are looking for a more local feel with local farmers markets and a central location for what the Hilo side has to offer, this is a great place to stay. Liz gave us a ton of information and suggestions as to where to go. She answered questions quickly. It was a super easy check in.