My partner and I spent 3 nights and enjoyed meeting Jackie and Mocha (dog) during our stay. She was a great host who made us feel welcomed right away and provided some great local recommendations for our stay. She is a short drive from downtown Hilo and the zoo. There were some delicious papayas, bananas, and of course coffee which were much appreciated. She also made some lemongrass ice tea which was delicious!! The place was very clean and had nice amenities like a microwave, fridge, coffee pot, utensils, plate, bowls, and cutting board. It does not have a full kitchen, but that was no trouble for us. We had a separate entrance and even though you are renting a bedroom suite it felt very private. I would come back again!