My family and I had a wonderful stay here. I'm actually writing this review from a fancy resort on the Kohala coast and am missing this cozy gem of a house in Hilo and wishing we were still there! The location can't be beat - it's close to town, close enough to Hawaii National Volcanoes Park for day trips, and the swimming and snorkeling right across the street is amazing (as is the outdoor shower when you're done!). I didn't read closely enough to realize the upstairs and downstairs weren't connected, but the pull out couches upstairs thrilled our kids so it worked out perfectly for us to just use the upstairs. The house is immaculately clean and really comfortable. We had a magical time and hope to return someday.