What a homey & cozy place to call home during our visit to the Big Island!
The front entryway is super welcoming (the pictures don't do it justice!) and well stocked with all the boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, beach chairs, and beach towels that you could every want, plus there's plenty of space to hang up your own bags and store shoes.
The location is perfect for all the gorgeous beaches up in the northwest -- our favorites were Mauna Kea & Beach 69 -- and just over an hour from Hilo for all the farms, falls, caves, and parks. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe, and we loved how the driveway was lit up with blue lights like a runway to make it easy to spot at night.
The rental is the lower floor of a home, and we never heard any noise from upstairs, so in case someone is concerned about privacy or noise, there's no need to worry about that. The living room was super family-friendly, with a bookcase of books appealing to all ages, Lincoln logs, a mini pool table, and other assorted games & toys. The lanai had a wonderful breezy view, though we didn't spend as much time outside as the flies (as in all of Hawaii) liked our food too much. There is one full bath located off of the kitchen, and another between the 3rd bonus room & the master king bed room. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment, spices, and most impressively to my husband, a coffee bean grinder.
This place is a great, affordable, well-located home with friendly and responsive hosts, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to it to anyone else looking for the same!