Denise is a super host and a fantastic soul. She's very responsive and gave great recommendations on the places to visit and things to do. She also taught me how to pick the cocoa pod from the tree in the backyard, open it and eat it :D
The place felt like home. Very clean, well equipped with everything you need, and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfy. We loved the kitchen in the Lanai and the Gazebo in the middle of the trees and plants with the swings.
The road that gets to the house is a bit bumpy as mentioned in the descriptions but if you drive slowly you'd have no issues. The location is about 40 minutes to Hilo and 50 minutes to Volcano driving distance. A remote and peaceful location where you'll get immersed in nature and the background music is the coqui sound and raindrops on the trees. We will definitely come back to Denise's place next time we're in the area.