We stayed at Marylove's apartment for 3 days and had a great time there. The apartment is a little bit off the beaten path of tourism and thus provides you with a more local feeling during the vacation. It is close to tide pools and the Volcanoes National Park (though the lava access is currently restricted from that side, so it's about an hour drive to the main entrance) and about an hour away from Hilo.

The apartment itself is as described, it has a lot of space and light and is easily accessible though private because at the back of the property. It has a small patio which is really nice on a warm (dry) night.