This is a fantastic Airbnb place that ticks all my boxes, some that I didn’t even know I had.
Lovely helpful host, lots of little details taken care of, good space that was well thought through, kitchen stuff provided to ease the stay such as oil salt and pepper and well supplied with cooking materials. There were even beautiful children’s books there in a lovely little nook lit with fairy lights that our kids fell asleep in happily in bunk beds. It’s An aging Hilo house but Shauna and Travis have made the space homely and comfy. Heaven!
Shauna also answered all my numerous questions thoughtfully and knows Hilo back to front — as a former guidebook writer I know a knowledgeable local when I see one!
My tips for Aussie coffee snobs - the farmers market coffee stall does great lattes if you’re looking for anything resembling flat white. Surf break cafe in a pinch.