The house is lovely. Close to downtown Hilo but in an area which has a wonderful sense of privacy and beautiful vegetation in the yard. It is very spacious and the balcony area is great. There are screens on all the windows and outdoor areas to keep bugs out. Great kitchen and bathrooms (huge tub in upstairs bathroom) . We had a great stay and would definitely return. There are portable air conditioning units available for both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms.