i had a wonderful stay at cynthia’s: you get a great location close to hilo (yet very quiet), a spacious room with lanai, a daybed and a desk. and last but not least an excellent host! cynthia made me feel very welcome and i very much enjoyed our conversations in the morning. she also knows the island well and is happy to share her knowledge. in short, highly recommended! i look forward to coming back next time i’m on the island.