Kawehi is a very gracious hostess, and her home is beautiful and unique. She has thought of everything you might need - a fan in the bedroom (much appreciated); house slippers if you don't want to walk barefoot in the house (no need for me); a list of restaurants she recommends; juice, coffee and bagels/muffins plus fresh papaya for breakfast. She even left earplugs in the bedroom in case the cocqui frogs keep you awake (they sang me to sleep). In short, staying at Hale Kawehi is like staying with your favorite aunty. You are enveloped with aloha from the moment you arrive until after you leave. You feel at home and well cared for. I recommend Hale Kawehi to anyone visiting Hilo. The location of the home is very convenient to downtown Hilo but is in a quiet neighborhood - very nice to return to after a long day out and about. I would have liked to have had time to stick around the house and just enjoy being there, but I was going non-stop. Next time I visit Hilo, I will definitely make a reservation at Hale Kawehi, but I will slow my pace down enough to savor all that the house has to offer. Mahalo