We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Megan's cottage in Hilo! A beautiful stay set in a peaceful garden courtyard, yet only steps away from the main city streets of Hilo (so it's walking distance from everything you'd want). Street parking was free and easy. Megan was a wonderful host and took great care of us, always asking how we were doing and offering ideas for local spots to check out.
This is a tropical island, so, as the listing mentions, you might find bugs if you want to keep the windows open to air out the room. Nothing too crazy, but just a heads up if you get spooked by ants or spiders.