The description and photos were spot on, and I was greeted by not one, but two, adorable and friendly cats. The porch was the perfect place to enjoy fresh fruit and take in the beautiful views. I highly recommend Tex's down the road for great local food, including fresh malasadas. Joshua is a great host who provided clear information and recommended a great Thai place in Hilo.

To sum up...
Pros: clean, great price, great location, quiet, peaceful

Cons: no curtains to block out the morning sun, nightly visits from a curious pig

Would I come back? Absolutely.

First of all, Joshua is a fantastic host! He always responded immediately and was very helpful whenever we needed something – thank you for that, truly excellent! The accommodation, especially the kitchen, is well equipped with everything you might need. However, the description could have been more accurate, and the pictures are no longer very up to date. In both the kitchen and the bedroom there were no real windows to close - instead of glass windows, there were only mosquito nets, and unfortunately the nets throughout the house were in poor condition. There was also only cool water available. None of these points are a huge problem, but it would have been good to know them in advance. Overall, the location is absolutely amazing and the host is outstanding, but in my opinion the price is a bit too high for what you actually get.

We loved our stay at his place. It is secluded and very peaceful really enjoyed sitting on the large deck with the ocean view . The cats were an extra bonus they are extremely friendly and enjoyable. His place had everything I needed. Will be back again.

Great place to stay. Lovely spot. Very clean no bugs or ants. The WiFi did not work while we were there and data was not available but it was fine to unplug for afew days.