Everything about our stay was easy, from the on-line reservation, communicating via email with the owner/hosts, the detailed instructions that they sent, getting to and into the house, and closing up. Hart even called at the start of our stay to check in with us and offer suggestions for local eats and things to do.

A couple of things to be aware of:

This is a ocean front home, very, very ocean front, as in walk twenty feet away from the back of the house and your feet will be wet. Ocean front homes take a beating from the salt spray and weather. So that means you will see some rust and corrosion on the door frames and windows. That does NOT mean that the house is dirty or poorly maintained. That's just the way it is with a home so close to the salt spray

There is no air conditioning at the house, so don't go searching for a thermostat. We stayed there in late March and had no need for AC. The ocean breeze cooled the place quite nicely.

The house is in Hawaii, a tropical island, so bugs are a fact of life. We saw a few during our stay, but no means were we overrun. Clean up the kitchen and eating areas carefully, do not leave open food on the counters and it will be fine. We never had any problems in the bedroom.

It's in a quiet neighborhood, away from nightlife. Good restaurants, stores were an easy 30 min drive away, and the location was well situated for seeing Hilo and the area north of there, as well as Volcano National Park, and the Kalapana area. If you're interested in being in tghe thick of things, this is not the location for you. If you're wanting a quite neighborhood, with killer ocean views, and a very comfortable house, you will be right at home.

The house is very well stocked with everything that you will need; a fully equipped and functional kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. We are not handicapped in any way, but for those that have mobility impairments, the house seems very accommodating in that regard.

All-in-all it was great place to stay.