Sometimes the last minute reservations are the best! We sent a request at 3pm, received a reply in four minutes, and an hour later pulled into a lovely, green compound where Maria greeted us.

She has gentle, kind energy and the place reflected it. It's private, very clean, the bed is super comfortable and there's a nice outdoor kitchen on the balcony. We walked down a quiet street bordered by koi ponds on one side and jungle on the other, and then a short walk down to the coast where surfers caught a rare break, whales splashed in the distance and a family was enjoying a picnic. We drove to downtown Hilo for dinner, just six miles away.

The price was great. We consider this place a find. Thanks, Maria, would love to see you and stay in your suite again someday!