This condo was perfect for our small family during a “working” vacation. Because I work on pacific time, my husband took the kids down to the pool while I joined my video calls, and vice versa. This arrangement worked great, and my coworkers thought the view behind me was a digital background, that’s how nice it was! The wifi was fast, and there were lots of places to set up a laptop. For example, in the mornings, I worked from the expandable console table in the living room, then moved to the desk in the master bedroom once the kids woke up. I even plugged into one of the smart TVs as a second screen, which was really handy.
By mid afternoon each weekday, we were able to kick off and head to the beach, downtown Hilo, Volcanoes National Park, and all the great spots within easy walking and driving distance. When we got back, typically after dark, it was nice to have a dedicated parking spot and a well-lit lobby with security present. The Hilo Lagoon Center is apparently quite the fixture of Hilo life during the day, with a lot of professional offices, and even a senator’s office. At night the place was super quiet, and we all slept like babies.
The condo really was perfect for a small family, but I could also see it working well for two couples (the layout allows for the two bedrooms to be used as separate suites). For us, the second bedroom worked great as a kids room, and the tub was quite handy for washing the little ones after a day at the beach.
Booking and checking in was easy, and Terry was a wonderful host - unobtrusive yet available when we had questions. The place was well stocked, and really felt like home, only better. We can’t wait to go back!