Sharon and Mark are gracious hosts and made us feel very welcomed! We were greeted when we arrived and taken to the studio where fresh flowers and treats awaited us! The studio is lovely and provides all the privacy and comforts of home! Normally, my husband and I eat out a lot when we travel but we found ourselves just wanting to return to the studio as it was so relaxing! There is a mini refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, double hot plate, coffee maker, blender, dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment to store or prepare meals. You can eat at the dining table inside or the lovely private patio overlooking the beautiful grounds and ocean beyond. We also appreciated having multiple places to sit! In addition to the dining and outdoor seating, there is a large sofa, long enough to stretch out and relax in front of the tv. The free internet service was great as well as the movie choices on Netflix and Amazon Prime. The studio has multiple windows which lets in the cool country breeze. There is a ceiling fan, but we did not need it! Normally we stay at a hotel in Hilo when we are on island, but from now on, our preferences is to stay here as it is so much more comfortable, yet very close to Hilo and at such a reasonable rate. We have already booked our return visit! Thank you Mark and Sharon for being such a wonderful host!