My mother and I stayed at this house for a week and we loved it. It was in a great location to serve as a home base for exploring the big island; not far from downtown Hilo, about a 5 minute drive, but on the outskirts of town so that it was easy to get to other places. This is in the shopping area of town, so there are multiple grocery stores and food options close by. I liked that it was down a dead end street and not in a housing development.
The house itself was great! It was clean, comfortable, and spacious. The kitchen was well outfitted with pots, pans, and dishes that looked new. The pantry only provided the very basics (salt, pepper, and flour) though. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the bathrooms were well outfitted too. I liked the lanai the most though... the backyard of this property backs to a luscious green belt, which is what the lanai looks out to, with a peekaboo view of the summit of Mona Kea and the observatories. We stayed in January so the green belt was just very green, but I'm sure during spring and summer there are many flowers and lovely aromas! It was a pleasant view and a nice place to hang out in the evening... except for the mosquitos! Bring bug spray if you're prone to mosquitos- it's not a fault of the house though, since they're everywhere in Hawaii.
Also, it is mentioned in the listing but be prepared for the wild roosters. They were very loud each day, and were constantly calling! Again though, not a problem of the property since we saw wild roosters all over the big island. Just bring ear plugs if you need them to sleep.
Finally, the homeowner Shauna was amazing! She was extremely responsive, usually replying to any inquiries I had within 15 minutes. I had none during my stay because everything went smoothly, but had a few questions prior to booking. Knowing that the owner is highly responsive is helpful for peace of mind in case there had been any problems.