Tough to beat the bang for your buck with this place. For a competitive price, we found ourselves directly in the middle of downtown Hilo. We walked to restaurants, markets, grocery stores, and even the beach in town. When we traveled outside of town, we came and left at all different times of day, and there was always street parking a short distance away. A short ride from Akaka falls, several different farms, and anything on the east coast, really. The downside of a very centrally located area is one that is mentioned in the listing- there will be passerbys who like to make noise, and cars enthusiastically revving engines, not always at predictable times. But this aspect is not unique to anyone who has lived in a city before. The room is not exactly huge, but again, you don't book a place downtown to lock yourself inside the whole time. It was clean and well furnished.
The host and his family were super-friendly and accommodating. They make themselves accessible for any questions, too. All communications were very clear and it was easy to check in/out. Thanks, Delbert!