This is an amazing Air BnB property. First of all, it is utterly spotless. Please disregard any reviewer that said otherwise. It is ridiculously clean. It is also literally perched overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and salt air is brutal. It does erode metal finishes, and there is some of that on faucets, top of frig, etc. It is not dirt. And contrary to a previous reviewer, there are no rats -- they are mongoose and like squirrels on the mainland, they are prolific and wild across the Big Island. Did I mention this adorable private cottage is literally perched overlooking the Pacific? Hilo Hale Kai is located about a mile from the center of Hilo. I could have sat on that deck or the lawn below it for days just watching the surf, and sleeping to the sounds of the waves and birds at night. If you aren't enchanted by the sound of the ocean or birdsong, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a luxury hotel room, this isn't for you, either. In fact, if that's what you're looking for, Hilo probably isn't for you -- it doesn't really have luxury hotels or condos. That's not what Hilo is about. But if you want to slow down and appreciate what's special about Hawaii and the Big Island, come here. This is a lovely little studio cottage -- nice bed, couch, TV and kitchen, ocean view deck we barely left, very private and walking distance to the beach a block away. James and Jocelyne have included nice touches throughout. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.