Our group of six friends stayed at Leith's gorgeous property for 5 days. Among the highlights of the home were the serene views of Hilo's beautiful landscape, ample space, and big dining room area on the top floor. For the price we paid to stay at this location, the value was definitely worth it and all of us agreed we would stay here again should we be back to Hilo.
That being said, a few small issues made us feel that the home deserved 4 stars instead of 5. A few conditions were not completely advertised on the property listing, such as: 1) a number of bugs and lizards living indoors; 2) the showers and sink using well water, which is undrinkable (though we were provided purified water dispensers); 3) the fact that there was construction going on upstairs (which may have been related to a small roof leak we experienced one of the rainy days during our stay; and 4) strict noise and light rules--we were told that we were making too much noise on the property when it was 2 PM while we were enjoying the pool deck.
I don't think these issues overshadowed the amazing hospitality that Laith and his property manager Tiki provided us. Tiki provided us very useful advice about places to visit in Hilo and even responded to a clogged toilet within hours of us notifying them. Their courteousness was definitely a highlight of the experience. However, for the reasons mentioned above, we could not give our visit a full 5 stars.