I don't give 5-star reviews all that often, because they tend to be flowery and don't help customers know what to really expect. Reviews should show positives and negatives right??But I feel that this listing deserves 5 stars. Our stay was perfect in every way. Place was super clean, great communication from the host, and easy check in/out process. The photos are current and accurate, and the place even felt a bit bigger than we expected. The beds and bedding were higher quality than most other places we've stayed. Just a few minutes from Hilo, you're not stuck spending all your time driving, unless you want to! Because this place is right on HWY 19 the beautiful Hamakua Coast scenic drive. A few pleasant surprises we didn't expect from this property - there was high quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash available in each shower. This was appreciated given our longer stay from mainland. Some simple condiments and spices were available as well - nothing that might expire, but helped us save a bit of money when cooking in for the night - I would add that the grill was nicer than I expected as well. There were a ton of family board games to play and several books for a relaxing night in. There are a few coconut trees on the property, and a few coconuts fell in the yard, and we were able to crack them open for fresh coconut water! The coconut meat wasn't very good though.
Deal Breakers (--) None
Nit Picks (-) Wireless coverage in the living room could be a bit weak. It made the nice TV unusable. (Trust me, I'm not complaining about this, just sharing my thoughts)
Neutral (0) Coqui frogs chirp all night long and can keep you awake if a light sleeper (host provided disposable ear plugs). I found them charming, wife and kid did not.
Perks (+) Ample room to park, spices and condiments, shampoo/conditioner, board games/books, sunscreen/bug spray, chairs/beach gear.
Show Stoppers (++) the VIEW! Comfort of the property, and excellent location of the property.