We had an exceptional experience at Eco Hale! We were greeted by our friendly host who showed us to the hale and explained all of the amenities. She had packed the hale with fresh friut, goodies, and and all sorts of thoughtful extras. We had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. The pictures don't do this accommodation justice- it us even better in real life. The hale is set in lush tropical gardens. The finishings throughout are well crafted and creative- bamboo mouldings and lovely tilework. It has large windows and lots of light. It is also very clean and well cared for. During our stay we got a lot of rain, but it didnt hold us back from being able to enjoy the many fun things to do in the area which are all fairly close by: exploring the town if Hilo, trekking through Volcano National park, and doing tons of snorkelling. A huge bonus were the snorkel gear and boogie boards our hosts provided for us to use!! We would highly recommend Eco Hale to anyone looking for a peaceful and fun place to stay while on the big island. Our hosts were awesome. They gave us lots of privacy, while making us feel special and well cared for during our stay. We would definitely stay at Eco Hale again!