Tina & David's house is a wonderful place in a soul soothing location.
The house itself is new, very clean, well maintained and equipped with everything one can think of and more. We made use of the equipment they provided during our adventures around the island: snorkels, boogie boards, beach towels, cooler, binoculars (go see the lava at night!), headlamps, and we also cleaned those after use and placed them back to where they were stored. We are so grateful for these available tools because they opened up all the possibilities for us to go and explore around the island! The laundry room was a blessing, with a new and clean washer and dryer it made our stay even more comfortable.
Above all, the location is very unique with a stunning view of the ocean and waves constantly accompanying our stay whether during the early mornings watching sunrises, or at night just relaxing after a long day and a revitalizing dinner (we saw full moon reflecting off the sea one night; it was gorgeous).
Tina & David have a very detailed set of instructions in the house, with information on where to find items and how to use them, and they sent us a super useful list of places to get groceries and dine out, and we definitely recommend Kaleo's grill (10 min drive from the house) as one of the places where to have a good drink, a yummy bite, and a lively evening!
Although the house is tucked away on the coast somehow slightly distant from most points of interest, this did not bother us (just ample tranquilty, the ocean wave and breeze, and breath-taking view all day long). After all we were there on holiday and in no rush to go anywhere. Within 30-45 min it was possible to reach most places that we wanted to go to in the 5 days we spent there: Hilo and its nearby beaches (Keaukaha highly recommended; colorful fishes), the Volcano National Park, beaches on the east side (Kehena is really pretty and quiet; black sand beach with clothing options; need to climb down some rocks), and if you are adventurous enough the more secluded Shipman Beach is just a few miles hike away (bug spray; muddy hike; but totally worth it; big turtles!).
We can definitely say that in the few days at the oceanfront house we experienced it all, and we would love to come back and do it all over!
Big thank you to Tina & David again for this wonderful stay!