My girlfriend and I stayed at Issa's studio in Hilo to bookend our Hawaii vacation. Checked in after a long day of travel on a Tuesday night and woke up refreshed the next morning. After spending the weekend on another island we checked back in Sunday afternoon. It was the perfect HQ to plan our big island day trips.
The place is quiet and tranquil, we loved how comfy it was. The kitchen was stocked with coffee and bottled water, so thoughtful. Anything we needed to prepare a meal was there, and sparkling clean. The bathroom had plenty of soft, clean towels and washcloths.
It is less than 10 minutes from the airport, but there wasn't noise from constant plane traffic. Also very near the downtown area, with several great restaurants and a farmers market.
This place is a great value. Travel into and around Hilo is so relaxed compared to airports and roads we visited on other islands. You don't have to go far to see amazing and beautiful things, but if you want to it is all within a couple of hours drive at most. Great hosts and a stylish cool spot.