Great value for money if you want to explore the eastern coast of the island. Daryl’s place is really close to the Volcanoes National Park and other attractions in and around Hilo. Daryl and his puppies both were extremely friendly. Daryl put in a lot of effort for making his guests comfortable, and he accommodated multiple requests. He also enabled a trip to Mauna Kea! The coffee maker, microwave, toaster and the mini-fridge in the room were great to have for preparing meals.
There are three pets at the house (2 dogs and 1 cat). I also liked the Koi pond in front of the house. Note that this room has a shared bathroom, so YMMV on the bathroom usage/availability/clashes based on who the other Airbnb guests are. Overall, I had a great time here and would love to come back if I visit Hilo again.