Donna was such an amazing host. From the moment I made the reservation, her response was fast and thoughtful. She offered many great suggestions for exploring the Big Island that I hadn't thought of and even gave me a nice bike tour along Hilo Bay the day after I arrived. We had much to talk about in terms of Hawaiian history and daily living. And her dog Buster was cute and really friendly once he got to know me.
Donna's place is conveniently located 10 min from Hilo Int'l Airport, close to many good local restaurants, the farmers market, and a 24hr grocery/drugstore. Her home is clean and charmingly painted with Hawaiian themed art. I felt comfortable and welcome during my stay.