We had a wonderful time staying at Yuri's AirBnb home in Hilo!

Delightful, fresh, spacious, comfortable room in a sparkling clean, cozy house in quiet neighborhood! Lots of windows and 2 overhead fans provide fresh cool fragrant breezes; my 12-year-old son and I slept very well in these comfy beds. The room is exactly as the photos -- with sitting area, tables for personal articles, bedside tables / lamps, coatrack for hanging your things, and plenty of extra fluffy towels and linens. Loved the subtle, lovely Hawaiian touches -- artwork, textiles, furnishings; thoughtfully chosen. Beds have lightweight duvets with pure cotton linens -- perfect for the climate. The croaking coqui frogs added to the island ambiance at night -- we liked the feeling of being close to nature. Gorgeous sunrises if you are an early riser; sit on the porch with a cup of freshly brewed Kona coffee and enjoy!
Everything in house looked brand new, crisp, and yet so inviting and user-friendly! Felt instantly 'at home'!
Large, beautiful back garden with orchids in bloom and shady tropical trees is a relaxing, fun place to hang out. Yuri offers free use of washing machine (on back patio) and racks to air-dry laundry -- much appreciated after an active day at the beach or hiking around the volcano park.
Yuri is a joy -- a super friendly, gracious, happy and helpful hostess. She offered airport pick-up and even transport to tour connections if needed. She made us feel welcome and comfortable from the very first moment, even though we were soaking wet from rain and puddles! Let her know your plans and she will find solutions to any difficulties.
Special touches -- fresh tropical fruit (oranges, guava, passionfruits) and gorgeous exotic flowers from her own garden were provided for guests' enjoyment; assorted breakfast items, drinks, and snacks were always available. Guests were treated to a platter of delicious fresh pastries one morning, and local newspaper every day.
One exceptional note: a drinking water ionizer/filtration system on kitchen sink provides 'kangen' super-healthy water! Water tastes better than bottled and is purported to be ionically balanced and free of chlorine and impurities. Yet another consciously healthful choice which makes guests feel well cared-for.
Very nice newly remodeled bathrooms -- one 'powder room' and one full bath with shower -- always clean and well-appointed. Full-spray shower head felt luxurious, and always had lots of hot water.

The location is perfect -- easy to find and close to everything: airport, Lilioukalani Gardens, beaches, University area and downtown Hilo, freeway access to volcanoes and beyond!
We would love to come back and stay here again!
Thank you, Yuri, for a wonderful and memorable home away from home on the beautiful Big Island! This is truly a treasure.