The location was a block away from UH Hilo and from Walmart, the mall, gas stations, Ross'. It's a great location, Hilo is very small anyways. The house is just as pictured, very pretty. There is NO AC however. It was very humid and hot when we stayed in August, but there was one extra fan in the laundry room which we snatched up. Too bad there weren't any more for my other family members. The fans were good enough and extra cold showers. We are from Hawaii so we wanted to cook rice, but there was not rice cooker, but we always look on the positive side and started our starch free diet early! LOL! I would definitely stay here again when visiting my son in Hilo, it's roomy and comfortable. I would recommend other beaches instead of Richardson or Carlsmith. Onekahakaha beach park was beautiful and more of a beach, there's also an ice cream truck there. Also take advantage of Kawamoto's pool, it has a diving board! Definitely eat at Kenichi's! That's a winnah! AND Hawaiian Style Cafe! If you know Waimea you know it's GOOD! Thanks again!