The spacious unit is an oceanfront one-bedroom flat facing Hilo Bay. Over 900 sq.ft, it's a vacation home at which one can sit and watch the sky change colors from sunrise to dusk. Waves crash all day; coqui frogs sing every night. A 3-minute walk takes you to watch surfers at Honoli'i Beach or to jump in the adjoining river for a refreshing swim. Explore the Big Island from the convenience of Hilo, or treat your stay like a resort vacation with the swimming pool just steps from your door. With a private entrance and no shared walls, the flat is self-contained with an open concept floor plan of a kitchen, ample dining area and living room. The bedroom is roomy, and the bathroom is recently remodeled. Bedroom: king-sized bed, blackout curtains, desk, full closet and remote controlled-fan/ceiling light. Kitchen: Full-sized appliances, microwave and toaster oven, garbage disposal. Amenities and supplies cover basic needs, and we can also help with special requests if you can give us advance notice. Living room: Palliser queen-sized mattress sofabed (very comfortable) that sleeps two, 55-inch TV with digital channels (Spectrum) and internet connection to let you sign-in to your streaming services. Dining area: Comfortably seats 4, as well as a breakfast counter in kitchen, and remote-controlled fan/light. Lanai (porch): seats that look to the pool or ocean. Pool: remodeled in October 2021, has a bahama (seating in shallow water) area and plenty of poolside lounging areas. Guests are given priority and exclusive use of pool (not shared while guests present). Yard: very expansive grassy yard with unblocked ocean views. Guests are given priority and exclusive use of pool (not shared while guests present). The upstairs of the building is owner-occupied. You might hear footsteps above during the day, but the layout of the upstairs and downstairs separates sleeping areas to opposite ends of the building and will ensure quiet sleep. Our property is large enough so we may not even meet; but we are readily available for any needs and warmly invite any conversations about our island or anything else you might want to know. We provide linen (including beach towels), basic bathroom amenities, and can provide a pack-n-play, high chair or bbq grill upon request. Parking is available in our gated driveway that we share with our guests. We do recommend a local car rental company if you plan to explore the Big Island (they aren't kidding when they say big). We encourage guests to research and expect that we live on the ocean in a tropical climate--Hilo is the more humid side of Big Island, which we love for the soft air, but can mean more rainfall. Birds, geckos and insects are common and will occasionally sneak close to the house. Though they are harmless, we take great pains to keep our house pest-free and pride ourselves on keeping a clean home. Coqui frogs are now a characteristic of HIlo, they are never seen but gently sing every night for a few hours starting at dusk. Expect to fall asleep to the sound of waves every night... and every day is a chance to watch the sun start a new day if you want to wake up that early! Guests will arrive and have parking options in our shared, gated driveway. There is a walkway once inside the property that slopes down to the private entrance to the unit, from the private patio. Guests will have private pool access (between 8am-10pm in observation of local noise ordinance) during stay; owners will not enter pool or backyard when you are present on the property. We are on premises but our property is very spacious and interaction will be limited unless requested; we assume our guests are wanting to relax! We are in a special neighborhood along the Hamakua coast. Our neighbors are all locals, some HIlo born and raised, and their families. We have plenty of space on our property where it feels like a resort, but steps away from one of the most popular surf spots. Everything is a short drive from the house: picturesque downtown Hilo; amazing swimming beaches; and nature spots like Onomea Bay, Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots. For those looking to just relax, no need to leave the property--we have a pool, a beach park in walking distance, and close enough to town to have groceries/takeout delivered. We recommend a rental car will give you the most mobility and access to what the town of Hilo offers. If you wanted to see the island, a car is a must as this is the BIG Island. :)