Our group of 4 adults really enjoyed our week stay at Shawna's and we would highly recommend.
The home was very comfortable and we felt right at home. It had plenty of space for the four of us and the outside patio area was just wonderful. It was great to have our coffee in the morning and have the ocean in the background. The neighborhood itself is peaceful - we especially enjoyed the cacophony of coquis every night as we fell asleep. It felt very 'Hawaiian' to have the roosters crowing in the morning to start our day.
The location was perfect for us because we didn't want to be down in the more tourist areas. Yet, it was a quick 10-15 min drive to get to groceries and into the main shopping areas. Plus, it was located nicely (towards Saddle Road) to head to the Hilo side of the island if you were looking to explore (which you should).
We would happily stay at Shawna's again in the future.