We had a delightful stay with Claudia in this remarkable setting - it is everything described in the listing and more. Claudia is an attentive and gracious host with many years' experience hosting guests - she really made the experience wonderful. A warm, friendly welcome and the freedom, everything we needed, and the flexibility to enjoy everything Hilo has to offer. Claudia also gave us some fantastic advice on how we could make the best of our time on the island. The breakfast was just lovely, the perfect way to start our day of exploring.

The only thing to be aware of is the incredible frog chorus that starts once it gets dark. The setting is beautiful, surrounded by jungle, and it sounds like it. If you're a light sleeper it's something to be aware of as it might keep you awake.

We would readily recommend this home to anyone looking for a great base near Hilo. If you stay, make time to check out the Richardson Ocean Park just round the corner - we saw more than a dozen sea turtles up close in their natural environment just a few minutes walk from the property, a real highlight of the trip!