Maria was a superbly welcoming host and was available to help with any queries.
Steve and Maria's place is in lovely surroundings and very spacious. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are comfortable. The waterfront is not far away and the vegetation in the surrounding area is rich and beautiful.
I was there during the rainy season, so the humidity was extremely high, which meant that everything was slightly damp. Be prepared for this during the rainy season, as Hilo gets a LOT of rain.
There are is an infestation of coqui frogs in Hawaii and they are noisy little buggers. If you are a light sleeper (or even medium-light :) you may have an issue at Steve and Maria's. There are roosters and dogs in the area that also add to what might be called "the wake-up call." :-)