Stayed for a week Jan 2022. House is located in a semi rural subdivision about 10 mi from Hilo. So expect cocks crowing in am, birds all day, and songs of the coqui frogs at night. It is a nice location as a base for exploring Puna, Volcano, and east side of the Big Island.
The house is located in a nicely landscaped and private yard. It is well laid out, spacious, and well equipped. Makes for a comfortable stay for 4 or a family.
Hilo in Jan can be cool and wet. The house had a moldy smell when we first arrived. We have encountered that in other rentals in the area in winter before. It was much better after we aired the placed out the first day (open windows wide, fans), and it happened to be a hot afternoon. I suspect this is less an issue in summer.
Kosha the cat is extremely affectionate, loves to sit with you and be petted. If you are cat people, she would be a highlight of the rental. She does like to be fed at the crack of dawn. Not a problem for us as we got up early anyways.
Overall, enjoyed our stay in this big house, and had fun playing with the cat.