Merlin lives on a farm about 15-20 minutes away from Hilo and it's absolutely wonderful! My partner Rach and I were introduced and welcomed with a lei and mocktail, which was delightful. Merlin was kind enough to introduce us to her family, friends and neighbours, who were all great people that made you feel part of their community. The house itself is fully equipped, comfortable, modern and spacious. We were treated with fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm gardens and were give given a tour and explanation of how the farm works. Make sure you partake in the half hour mindfulness meditation session which Merlin does daily! One of our favourite parts of the stay was falling asleep to the rhythmic croaking of the frogs around the area. We would definitely like to return to stay at Merlin's place if we're ever back on tge Big Island!