Megan was super helpful, so warm, and so fun. The bed was soooo comfortable and roomy - we loved it. We had home-grown avocados for breakfast. Megan was quick to help us out with a number of oddball requests - like providing a compost container, and loaning me a small screwdriver, and putting my step-counter into a bag with desiccant after I had washed it. Oh, yeah, there is a laundromat around the corner, and Megan provided a card for us to use it. And when my wife got a bad sunburn, Megan called in one of her friends with a miracle cream to help out.

Hilo itself, and the Big Island, are full of amazing things to see, visit, and do. You will have to set aside your Type-A ways to enjoy the slower pace here - Hilo has an excellent Leisure Ethic. And if you are open to it, you will surely meet interesting people from all over the U.S. and the world.

One more silly thing - we are from San Diego, and a little snobbish about good Mexican food. But Lucy's Taqueria, a block away, had absolutely delicious food, and super-fresh fish tacos - highly recommended.

If you get the chance to visit Hilo, absolutely stay with Megan. You'll love it.