The Sunrise Studio is a good place close to stay close to Hilo but "away" from Hilo. Pros: some opportunity to prepare your own food (basic types of preparation only), amenities such as laundry and easy parking, pretty area with some views of Hilo Bay, and good communication from hosts. Cons: mosquitos, difficult to sleep at night due to common-for-Hawaii sounds (frogs at night and birds in the morning), but also dogs barking for hours from a neighboring property.