OK, overall, this property was great. It's well taken care of and also well-stocked with everything you might need - from umbrellas, to beach towel, to boogie boards and beach chairs, to coffee and spices. Everything in the house was top notch and it's clear the owners pay a lot of attention to detail. Even the measuring cups were lined up in a perfect row in one of the kitchen drawers. It was one of the better stocked vacation homes we've rented.
The outside of the house is like an oasis. There are a number lanais and decks and you have a very secluded yard with views of the ocean on multiple sides of the house as well as inside the house. The outdoor furniture is nice and it was really enjoyable being outside in the AM and evenings. The house is overall in a good location too. It's walkable to a beach for surfing, very close to Hilo (not walkable, but just a couple of miles away), and a central location for the eastern side of the island.
There are only two downsides. First, there is no air conditioning. If you are one who needs it, then be warned. However, there are lots of fans and the house gets a good breeze from the ocean. With cool evenings, I was perfectly comfortable. Second, as one other person mentioned, the houses that share a common drive with this house are not the most well kept. I was a little skeptical when I first drove up to the house about what I was going to see once I got inside, but I assure you that once in the house, it really is like it's own private oasis. I could not see the neighbor's houses from this house and except for driving in and out, I never saw these other houses or heard the neighbors.
The homeowner was a great communicator and seemed really nice. too. Overall I recommend it as a great place to stay!