Maria and Steve were super sweet and we loved interacting with them. This Airbnb is a great value for money! The suite was spacious and the bathroom was clean.
The location is a bit further out of Hilo, near the harbor and the airport but we didn’t find that to be a big issue. VNP is only a 45 min drive and for us, this was a great place to crash after a long day of hiking.
You will hear farm sounds throughout the day and night. We managed to shut it out by closing all windows and using the ear plugs that they thoughtfully provided, which made sure that we slept well.
While there is a kitchenette in the balcony, it’s minimal and you can’t really cook a meal. The checkout time was a bit earlier than usual (10 am) and the process requires you to open curtains, hang up wet towels, wash the dishes etc. which can easily take an hour.
So know what you’re getting into and if that works for you (it did for us), this Airbnb is a pleasant, different experience.