Cleanliness: This place is exactly as pictured and did I mention CLEAN? In all my stays, I appreciation and emphasize cleanliness during the search. I can say the place is pretty much spotless.
Amenities: Water, towels, shampoo/conditioner (no body wash), basic necessities (laundry detergent, dish soap, sun blocks, garbage bags, tons of bowls/plates/cups, COFFEE maker and more!) were all included. If anything else is needed, a supermarket is just down the road. Although there is no A/C, once the windows are opened and the ceiling fans turned on, none of us had problems with the heat nor had trouble sleeping (July-Aug). Plenty of hot water for showers. We did have to change the propane tank in the middle of our stay, but it was no big issue! Locals do it all the time, right?
Location: although it is about 30 min drive form Hilo, the drive feels quick. We appreciated the quietness and secluded feel of the location away from the hustle and bustle. We were warned about loss of signal but I was able to use my phone’s map to get in and out no problem. There’s a Long’s Drug, McDonalds and supermarket about 10 min drive away.
Overall: clean, quiet, has everything you need, definitely a place I can live in for long terms and we will definitely be coming back for future visits. Even the families that live in Hilo/Pahoa said it’s a great place.