The studio is the perfect oasis in Hilo. As everyone has described, the setup is quite unique but we loved it! The indoor/outdoor feel to the studio was great and helped keep us cool in the hot weather. Perfectly situated near the Hilo farmers market and all the downtown restaurants. Communication was minimal with the hosts but checkin was easy and the recommendation we got for breakfast at the conscious culture cafe was spot on. All of the places in Hilo are a bit more expensive than other rentals on the island so don't let the price tag deter you too much, we found it was worth it to be this central and have a nice place to retreat to at the end of the day. The frog and bird noises didn't bother us, but were present so be prepared if you're a sensitive sleeper.