Just a little tip if you're hesitant to book this because of the distance from Hilo or Kona airports... We flew in from Kona and we drove to basically every part of the island so it didn't really make much of a difference, except for when we arrived and departed. But the drive itself was eventful since you already get a chance to see amazing views of the island.
Our experience at Aloha Kahakai was well worth the drive. Stayed here for 7 days with 2 of my friends. Rourk & Scott were very prompt with their responses and the house included many amenities. We were sent a welcome package with additional information on the house which we found very helpful.
The mosquitos seemed to really like us so we had to apply bug repellant liberally (came out more in the night). There were cute cats that lived around the house who often came to say hi. Perhaps check in first before doing some grocery shopping, as there were items in the fridge and pantry already when we arrived (eg. ketchup, butter, sugar, salt, etc.). We enjoyed the art and books, really added a more homey feel. The TV had Roku that we loved to use at night after a long day of exploring the island.
Thank you so much for having us! I highly recommend this home and would definitely book again if we ever come back to the Big Island.