Five stars all around. We booked Merlin's place after our previous Airbnb did not work out. We weren't sure what to expect with a last-minute booking, but could not have been happier! The apartment is situated down a quiet neighborhood road Kea'au, ideally located to explore Hilo in the north and Pahoa in the south (each about 15 mins each way). It was spotlessly clean and well-stocked with everything you could need: kitchen tools, spices and oils, beach gear, extra fan, closet storage, etc. We were very comfortable coming back to this Airbnb. Merlin's personality is warm, friendly, and inviting, making you feel immediately at home and comfortable from the moment you step in. She was so generous as to share some lilikoi and soursop from her garden and allowed us to pick a few greens from her garden for a small meal. We were able to do self-laundry in the garage connected to the apartment for a small fee, which was much appreciated at the end of our trip. We would gladly stay again when visiting the east coast of the Big Island. Mahalo Merlin!