We had high hopes for this Airbnb, especially with the cool layout and unique roof access hatch and proximity to the ocean. The interior is furnished very nicely and has all the kitchen amenities you might need. The top floor/bedroom is beautiful in the morning, with sunshine pouring in from the many windows and glass doors and the ocean is less than 100 yards away. It's a bit off the beaten path - the drive to Hilo is a little further than we had expected but is perfect for making the trek to see the lava flow of visiting the Kalapana Night Market. We checked in after sunset around 8pm and unfortunately found tiny black beetles in almost every room - which Mike the innkeeper did warn us about prior to checking in. The doors and windows were open to let the breeze in (there is no A/C), but the screens are not sufficient to keep the beetles and geckos out. We did not sleep well because the ceiling above the bed was crawling with these beetles and they flew into us several times in the night. We brought this to the attention of the manager and owner of the unit, but we were told that nothing could be done. Apparently this happens every time there is a bad storm.

The unit has a fair share of rules/quirks that you have to follow - like keeping the lights low or dim after dark, no shoes allowed (not even flip flops - and we found our feet became dirty when we walked barefoot in the unit), and being reminder on more than a few occasions to be gentle with the front door due to prior damage. If you are used to living "off the grid", this rental might be perfect for you, but unfortunately for city slickers like us, we will probably recommend people stay somewhere else.