Pua's place is real Hawaii, with everything you need to be comfortable-- hot water, good kitchen, comfortable king bed. And the open feel of real Hawaiian living, with frogs singing at night and roosters crowing in the morning, green geckos hiding under the sofa, fruit trees, and breezes blowing through. Great location-- 10 minutes from Hilo and you can walk just down the street into beautiful rain forest jungle and the Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden. The Hamakua Coast is just up the road...rain forests cut through by gushing streams and waterfalls to black sand beackes. Make sure you talk to Pua about Hawaiian history and culture. She's an expert. The apartment is home to an amazing history, culture, plant and animal library. Real Hawaii. You will not get this experience in a resort!