As stated in the title, this property is the perfect location if you are desiring easy access to all Hilo has to offer but also prefer to enjoy both quiet and privacy. The check in process was the easiest I have experienced among several stays at other locations. The email with the check in information was sent a couple of days before, the lock box and associated lock worked well, and when I did have a question, I had no problem contacting the property manager. I think that perhaps the home owners have been away from the property for an extended period of time. There were some maintenance and cleaning issues that need to be addressed: repainting of badly scuffed house walls, and peeling balcony railings, several burned out lightbulbs, no beach chairs available (but all kinds of other wonderful beach gear), dirty lanai and some cracked and well worn lanai furniture. The owner was very responsive to my inquiries both before and during the stay. It is my belief that once he is made aware of needed updates, the improvements will occur. Despite some maintenance/cleaning updates needing to occur, these did not affect our enjoyment of our stay and I definitely recommend this home.