Kristie's place in Hilo is conveniently located, beautifully landscaped, and tastefully decorated. Visiting from California, which is 3 hrs ahead, allowed us to wake up early morning every day to enjoy the lovely sunrise. The house is full of light, thanks to the glass doors and wide windows. Even though it's a 2-story house, the top unit is at ground level, and easy to access from the driveway+garage.
Kristie was a wonderful and gracious host, and offered helpful suggestions for a visit to the Volcanoes national park. Our daughter had a great time playing with Kristie's daughter, and didn't want to leave at all. :)
We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Hilo, and would love to stay again in the future.