Beautiful, traditional Hawai'ian house with fantastic views and sounds of the ocean. Saul is a truly conscientious and gracious host, and the house is well-stocked with everything you will need for a wonderful stay. We had a great time swimming and snorkeling with the green sea turtles (so many!) at Carlsmith Beach Park in Hilo, and it's only a 40-minute drive to Volcanoes National Park.

As with most older Hawai'ian houses, there is no air conditioning, so be advised that the house relies on the sea breezes to cool things down and take the edge off the humidity (Hilo gets a fair bit of rain). The rooms have ceiling fans and Saul has provided oscillating fans to help, but it can still be a little stuffy on a warm summer evening if the breeze isn't blowing that much.