The BEST thing about this house is the location. Just steps away from a whole row of beach parks, and especially great snorkeling at Richardson's Beach. We have a 2 year old and being walking distance to the beach from this house was so convenient, in addition to having stunning & gorgeous spots just steps away. The house is stocked with everything to facilitate beach & ocean activities, including kayaks, snorkeling masks, water shoes, and kids sand toys, which really cut rental & purchase costs. We also recommend Leleiwi Park & Carlsmith Beach park for shallow tidal pools that are great for kids. Hilo is a great little town, and we especially enjoyed the amazing poke & fresh fish at Suisan, the funky paleta ice cream bar selection at Pandamonia's Paleta, and the fresh mochi at Two Ladies Kitchen. The house itself is spacious and has a big kitchen that's great for cooking group meals! The decor of the house itself is in need of an update, as it's hovering somewhere in the 80's, and has obvious wear and tear. That was no surprise though because it's obvious from the photos. With just a few updates this could be an incredible vacation rental. It was a good value for the location and we enjoyed our stay!