Ophelia's place in Pahoa was quaint and cutely decorated with a comfortable patio area to sit on. The place is bigger than it appears in the photos. Up until check-in, Ophelia was sweet, communicative, and quick to respond to messages. We were set to arrive pretty late at night so she kindly left the porch light on so we could find the place easily. When we checked in around 11pm, there were people yelling and making noise across the street. Not sure if this is a normal occurrence but just thought I'd mention it in case street noise is a deal-breaker for you.
Unfortunately our own experience went sour when we encountered a couple of large cockroaches within minutes of checking in, one of them under the bed sheets. We understand that this is not uncommon in a tropical area like Pahoa, and the Airbnb is stocked accordingly with Raid spray to prepare for it. However, largely unsettled and unable to sleep by the thought of more roaches in the house, we opted to contact Airbnb support and find a new listing for the next few days' stay on Hilo-side. We hope this doesn't pose a problem for future guests, as the Airbnb was super cute and well-equipped for a stay for four people, especially for it's low cost.