Wish our stay wasn't so short! This place was the perfect spot for our brief time in Hilo. Super convenient (very walkable) to the farmer's market and the restaurants - like a 5-8 minute walk. The gardens and landscaping around the cottage made us feel like we were out in nature while having all the conveniences of being in town. We felt very safe walking back from dinner in the late evening after the sun went down and there was plenty of parking right in front of the gate to the cottage.
Howard did such a great job of updating the cottage, but maintaining so much of the character. It truly is adorable! Beds are very comfortable, kitchen is very well stocked, and linens were very clean and good quality.
We love the outdoors and the coqui frogs were just glorious! We sat out on the front porch one evening and listened to them sing after a little rain passed.
It did get a little humid after the rain, but there are several fans to keep the air moving in the house. We do prefer to have the bedrooms cooler at night for sleeping so the A/C units were wonderful!
Check in/out was very easy and Howard was quick to respond to questions, though there are plenty of informational notes around the house offering suggestions or directions.
We plan to be back each fall and will definitely book with Howard again!