The pros: The pics are accurate to the space. It is a studio condo that is beautifully updated. It is in the heart of Hilo close to a park, shopping, and restaurants. The bed was very firm. The amenities are top notch.
The cons: It was kind of a weird location. Maybe that's just Hilo, but I didnt feel very secure. It is a ground level condo whicb requires the back door to be open all night for air movement or you'll be way too hot at night. Unfortunately the screen door doesnt lock, so this presents a significant security risk. Mobile security patrol the grounds and are a phone call away. The neighbors are interesting. You can hear everything. Two nights in a row neighbors were playing loud music, yelling, revving engines, and just generally being obnoxious until about 1am. Our second night someone stood right outside the lanai vomiting. Also, there is a huge flock of loud tropical birds that live in the bamboo just off the lanai that start screaming around 4am and don't stop until way past dark. We stayed at two other airbnbs on the island and didn't encounter these birds...it was really something!
While the actual space was clean and updated, I personally would not stay here again. The location felt like a sensory nightmare and we didn't sleep much at all during our trip, unfortunately!