Staying at Cynthia's was one of the highlights of my trip--after 'roughing it' at a few other places prior to staying here, it felt amazing to spread out in the incredibly comfortable King-sized bed and sleep like a baby.

The house was meticulously clean--I have a severe cat allergy (with asthma) and didn't sniffle once despite the presence of cats on the property (they really are outdoor cats--it's a pet peeve of mine when people say they have outdoor cats but then they let the cats come inside sometimes--for someone like me, even a few hours of indoor cat activity can yield a treacherous amount of dander). I also didn't see any cockroaches here, which is remarkable because they seem to be a thing in Hilo--they're everywhere. Maybe it's the wet weather? I don't know. But this place was bug-free and beautiful.

Additionally, Cynthia is a total sweetheart. She made my partner and I feel very at home in her beautiful space and even gave us a little bag of homegrown oranges before we left. If you're passing through Hilo, I highly recommend staying here!