We stayed here last week during our visit to Hilo. This property is perfectly located next to the ocean and is approximately 2 miles from downtown. This home is simple but well kept and has all the amenities(parking, gas stove, refrigerator, soap, paper towels etc) needed for your stay. The neighbor hood is very quiet and laidback. Just up the street is the Honoli'i beach park which is perfect for surfing. The ocean view from the deck of this home is priceless. You can have the perfect dinner while viewing the wonderful sunset over the ocean. The sound of the waves will put you to sleep at nights. Jamie & Joycelyn are wonderful hosts who provided us with tips on places to go downtown. Be sure to visit the Hawaii Tropical botanical gardens which is about a 15 minutes drive north up Hwy 19. It is one of the most beautiful places on the island. We are already looking forward to returning to Jamie and Jocelyne's place on our next trip to the Hilo.