I was born in Hilo and raised in Honolulu. Since leaving Hawaii at the age of 18 more than 50 years ago, I have traveled the world and returned to the Islands for personal and professional reasons many, many times and enjoyed the full range of accommodations, including many VRBO rental properties. Nothing beats this setting and residence. The view of Kealakekua Bay off the pool is breathtaking, especially at sunset, and one never tires of the view. The house is expansive but not intimidatingly so and can accommodate a small group (6-8) as well as a large group up to 19. The surrounding coffee ranch with Hayden and Pirie mango trees along with papaya trees attract gorgeous yellow finches, white-eyed mejiro's, red cardinals, etc. This place is simply awesome. Our only issue was an aberrant smoke alarm on our last day but property managers responded in a timely manner and I am confident the issue will be resolved with the property owners.