Hale `Amakihi is a safe haven for anyone heading to The Big Island. Wendy and Marcos are very hospitable, generous, and friendly. The environment is peaceful with rainforest sounds. They have animals on the property, which pretty much melted my heart. Sea cliffs are down the road and I traveled around the whole island and found things to be central. It's an island, so you don't have to travel far to visit places. The place had everything I needed, fully equipped kitchen, lanai, comfortable bed, spacious living room and dinning room, and washer & dryer. I'd highly recommend staying here, especially if you want to stay near Hilo.