As the first guest to stay at this AirBnB, here is my attempt at a detailed review.
HOSTS - Kaleo and Christian were amazing sister/brother hosts. My family was visiting the Big Island during the Xmas break and there were no rental cars available. Kaleo was kind enough to help me locate a few local car rental companies that has still cars available. She also left a few local specialties in the fridge to welcome us to Hawaii (including breadfruit from the tree in the yard!) - we really appreciated the special touches to make us feel at home. And Christian is very knowledgeable of the Hilo area and gave great recommendations on nearby places to check out (ie. Farmer’s market, Bayfront, KTA stores for fresh poke, etc.). He also checked in on us when we got there as well as when we left.
KITCHEN / PATIO - It has a fully-equipped kitchen with all brand-new appliances (ie. coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, stove, etc)! There is even a BBQ grill downstairs. We enjoyed several meals in the house (from breakfast to dinner) and had everything we needed. The back patio is huge! It has a table that seat 8 people and some additional outdoor seatings around the patio. It is a perfect place to entertain guests and enjoy your meals outdoors with Hawaiian’s tropical weather.
LOCATION - The AirBnB is about 50 miles from the volcano and 2 miles from downtown Hilo. There is an ice pond right in the AirBnB’s backyard. It is one of two houses on the block. It is also right next to the Hilo airport - very convenient if you are going in and out of the Hilo airport.
LIVING ROOM - The couch in the living room can also turn into beds that sleep 2+ people. The AirBnb is equipped with a cable TV and 5G WiFi. We had no issues with the WiFi/TV connection.
BATHROOM - Like the rest of the house, everything is brand-new. There is a full bathroom in the main part of the house with a shower and plenty of space to move around. There is also a bathroom downstairs. As a bonus, there is a hot tub downstairs - a great way to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
Overall, we had a terrific 3-night stay in the AirBnB. My family really liked the stylish design and the thoughtful touches around the house. Kaleo and Christian were so welcoming and responsive - we felt that we were in good hands. Thank you for making our stay in Hilo so special!