Avani and Dylan are wonderful hosts - they were great communicating with us and immediately responded to any questions or requests we had. They live close by and even brought over some fresh pastries from the local bakery. The house is newly remodeled and they have furnished it very thoughtfully and stylishly. The pictures don't do it justice - we were really wowed when we arrived. The view of the ocean from the top level was wonderful! Honomu is a quiet little town, and the location is perfect for exploring Akaka Falls, the Hawaii Tropical Botanic Garden, and the best Zipline tour in Hawaii. It's about a 20-minute drive to Hilo if you want to go out to dinner, or the kitchen is well equipped for cooking in. The house has lots of ceiling fans to keep it cool, and the option of a portable A/C unit that can cover the main area or a bedroom. There is a rooster and a few Coqui frogs in the neighborhood, but it's quieter than many areas around Hilo. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Dylan & Avani's place!