We really enjoyed Patti's place. It was pleasantly clean and had everything we needed. We found the full bed to be pretty comfortable. I appreciated that it was stocked with enough water for our trip. And, probably due to her policy on trash, we did not encounter any bugs while we were there.
A short walk will get you a nice sunrise, and within 15 minutes you can drive to a few restaurants and a farmers' market. It was also pretty easy to get to and from Hilo by car.
I do wish it had felt slightly more private. Maybe that is just me since no other reviews mentioned it. The front curtains are a bit see-through and don't close completely unless you make an adjustment to how they are hung. And there are two vents in the front that don't close, so sound travels in and out. I was still very happy, but if you are like me it might take you a little bit to adjust and feel comfortable.
Overall I would definitely recommend.