This place is a piece of paradise. Randals home is 5 acres of beautiful gardens, making you feel secluded although you are just a short drive from Hilo and multiple must see sites. At night we enjoyed the sounds of birds and rain, like sleeping in a rain forest. The small kitchenette has everything you need to prepare meals. We enjoyed purchasing food at the Hilo farmers market and preparing our own breakfasts of fresh fruit and eggs from Randals chickens. This is also walking distance from the Hawaii Botanical Gardens which is a must see! Some of the best gardens you will ever see. Also close to rainbow falls, Akaka falls, coffee and cacao farms, downtown Hilo and the farmers market, lava tubes, and prime time sea turtle sightings. A little bit further away is the volcano National Park but still very easy to do a day trip over to the volcano. We also stayed at a resort on the west side of the island but we preferred staying at Randall’s place which made us feel like at home in Hawaii. Be prepared that Hilo gets more rain than other parts of the island but don’t let that stop you from seeing everything Hilo has to offer