Kiki is a fantastic host who was always a prompt responder. We barely heard her as she lives above the studio. The studio was perfect for our stay in size, cleanliness, location, and amenities. We’re walkers so being able to easily walk to Hilo town, farmers market, KTA grocery, bars & food was great. It’s a central location to drive to further sites North and South, Volcanos National Park, beaches etc. The full kitchen was great for breakfasts and a couple dinners in. In-unit laundry, use of snorkels/fins, beach towels/blanket, wi-fi, lotsa hot water…. all great. The treats she left us were an added bonus! This is in a residential neighborhood. Randomly at night/early morning you’ll hear dogs barking. You’ll hear coqui frogs and a random rooster (nothing like some other places we’ve been to!) but this is common for Hawaii. Just bring earplugs if you are light sleepers. Kiki did provide them too. All in all I recommend Kiki’s studio and we would def rebook. Mahalo nui loa Kiki!🤙🏽🌺🌋🍱