This is a truly beautiful place. It is just as shown and the ocean surf is just out the back door! Even as a long time Hawaii resident, it was a wonderful staycation for my wife and I! Being there with such quiet, and just the sound of the surf so close, you truly feel as though you are in Old Hawaii, when things were more local, and slower paced. Yet, it's only about 5 min into downtown Hilo, with wonderful restaurants, and shopping. It's very much a special gem. We will be back again!