We absolutely loved our time at Sam's! As two young travellers visiting from New Zealand, it was the perfect place to base ourselves for two nights in Hilo. Sam's place is around a 25 minute drive to the volcano viewing where the lava meets the ocean or around 35 minutes to the National Volcanic park. It's a 15 minute drive back into Hilo itself. We loved that it wasn't right in Hilo as it gave us the chance to explore a different area that we probably would not have, and get more of a local feel.
Sam was wonderful to deal with from start to finish - booking was easy, he gave us comprehensive directions from the airport to get to his lanai and then the room itself was wonderful. Exactly like the pictures and super comfy as well as well decorated with all the amenities you could ask for! Sam popped by to say hello and goodbye as we checked in and checked out. Fantastic experience and so glad we chose this Airbnb - highly recommend and would stay again!