My wife and I are traveling around the world every year. We stayed at Irina's apartment for a short stop when visiting Big Island in August. This place is even better than the pictures:
-The view is breath-taking (if you visualize standing on the top of the mountain facing to Pacific Ocean gazing stars at night and watching Sunrise in the morning is not a big deal, go to the next bulletin point).
-All settings and appliances are clean and upgraded.
-The owner is very thoughtful offering everything you need (fan, clean towels, hair dryer, laundry detergent, etc.).
-There is a convenient store nearby (3 min. away) where we get our dinner take-out and some groceries.
-Location is great - 20 min. to Waipio Valley and 20 min. from Hilo downtown.
-Be ready, there will be horses nearby.
Thanks Irina for arranging this for us. Truly appreciated and we will definitely recommend to our friends and come back in the future. All the best!