If you are considering HI Vibrational Hale, you are definitely being guided in the right direction. Such a beautiful, well-kept home on the East Side of the Island with a very short drive from Hilo and many other attractions like waterfalls, hikes, and farmer's markets. The bed is very comfortable and the shower definitely comes well equipped with all the essential shower items, in case you forgot your soap and shampoo. Towels are also provided for outings if you need some towels to take snorkeling or on an excursion. The living room and dining table are nice little spots to relax and enjoy a good book or a snack. This place is as clean and charming as can be, and Merlin only uses all-natural cleaners :)
Merlin is a fantastic host who provides a delicious welcoming snack strait from her garden (for us it was lychee and lilikoi)! Also, consider doing a farm-to-table dinner experience where you pick all of the vegetables fresh from the garden before preparing a wonderfully mindful and delicious meal. We did a dinner with Merlin for my birthday and were able to pick fresh bok choy and eggplant for a stirfry, green papaya for a Thai green papaya salad, and kale and edible flowers for a warm quinoa salad. I would highly recommend coming here to relax, venture to Mauna Kea in the evening for star gazing, going to Maku'u Sunday farmer's market for some yummy food and mochi, and walking around Hilo (All recommendations from the best host, of course). In the evening, you fall asleep to nature sounds, like the sound of frogs singing you to sleep.
Not only was our stay with Merlin relaxing and adventuresome, it was also extremely mindful. If you choose to, you can join in on Merlin's morning meditation practice which was very insightful and grounding. We drove away from this lovely place, not wanting to say goodbye, yet grateful for all that we experienced and learned in a mere few days.
Check this awesome place out if you are looking to check out the lush East side of the island, even if it is only for a few days and I guarantee you'll want to stay longer.