Gisella was an amazing hostess. There were bouquets of fresh picked tropical flowers from the property throughout the home when we arrived and Gisella replaced them throughout our visit. We had free range of the amazing 10 acre tropical forest and the guest home was perfect for our family of 4. We have 2 teenage boys and though the home would not be suitable for small children, our boys loved the accommodations. The pool was so well kept and absolutely lovely. The home is beautifully decorated and had everything that we needed for home cooked meals and true relaxation. We were far enough from Hilo that we really felt secluded but close enough that within 20 minutes we were in town and able to enjoy everything that Hilo had to offer. The free roaming chickens, the frogs, and the constantly singing tropical birds added to our experience and will be missed. Even the off and on again rain was lovely. It was never enough to delay our plans and was gone before we knew it. Gisella made us feel like visiting family. She was amazingly always there when we needed her, but gave us our space to enjoy our family vacation. Some of the other visitors mentioned insect repellent. Once you realize that you are literally in the middle of a tropical forest it is easy to understand that it is a must! and the geckos are welcome housemates to combat the crittters that could come in from outside. Overall we had the most amazing time. The beautiful decor of the guest house, the personal pool, and the unforgettable property were priceless. We will definitely try to get back to this location again.