My friends and I came to Hilo for the weekend (check in saturday, check out sunday) to see the Kilauea eruption. We wished our trip was longer to enjoy the guesthouse amenities to its full extent and explore more than just the touristy parts of Hilo.
The hospitality and thoughtfulness of Jordan and his family (the host) elevated the quality of our short trip. We appreciated talking story with Jordan when we checked in. We weren't able to check out Kenichi's Restaurant, do the beach hike across the street, or watch sunrise/sunset down the street, but we're hoping to the next time we visit. Jordan made it easy to check in, check out, and was always available to ask questions throughout our stay.
The guesthouse was clean and new feeling. We didn't have to buy any of the basic necessities (shower supplies, towels, kitchen utensils, bed linen) because they provided pretty much everything. It felt like we were being taken care of and we were so appreciative of how thoughtful they were. We loved the waterfall shower, the open floor plan (great for a movie night with their smart tv), and AC to keep us cool from being out all day. We wished we could've tried out the outdoor lanai (patio) fire pit.
We spent most of our time sightseeing because it's been a while since we've visited the Big Island. With our itinerary, the location of the guesthouse made it easy to travel around. Our drive times were at most 45 min (hilo town, volcanoes park, pohoiki black sand beach).
The neighborhood is quiet and seems like it's a new development It was perfect for relaxing, recovering, and recharging before going out to adventure. The property is gated so it was another layer of feeling safe.
