The place is like a cottage in the rainforest with a friendly, humble host. Rob is very welcoming to guests, and enjoys showing people around his studio and his lovely property. The guest house has its own entrance and parking spot and is spacious. We enjoyed the fluffy towels and nice touches like flowers and a handy umbrella.
The place is very clean, however, like many areas in Hilo, with its wet warm climate, there is a challenge with pests in the house (even when food is put away) and the smell of mildew due to the humidity. Also note that walls are thin and sounds can be heard when hosts are in their kitchen. The location is close to Pahoa town and sights, but a bit of a drive back to volcano area.