Location was good for exploring the east and south sides of Hawaii. It was a very short walk to a rocky point on the water which was breathtakingly beautiful. You could hear the ocean waves from the room, and had a peek-a-boo view from the lanai. It was clean and the bed was comfy. Refrigerator and microwave were appreciated. Accomodations were basic and functional. We discovered a wonderful place to eat 15 minutes away - Paleo's Bar and Grill. There are two. We went to the one in Orchidtown 3 times in a week. It was quite busy but the service was outstanding and the prices were very fair for excellent food.

The room was very small. It was definitely just a place to sleep, not to spend any time in. There was no TV (not a big deal for us since we had our laptops).

We loved the contactless check-in. We checked in around 9pm and it was very simple and a wonderful stay. Our host, Andy, made sure to send directions and was very helpful and quick to respond. We didn’t even run into the other guests while we stayed, it was perfect. We also LOVED the laundry area, well kept. Our room was so comfy and cozy for 2 people. It felt like we were at home. I can’t wait to book with them again.

If I had to complain (which I don’t want to because it was amazing) I would say the room was a bit hot. While we could prop the door or use the fan that was provided, there were a few mosquitos that got in and the fan wasn’t very strong. Seriously though, that is what staying in Hawaii is like so no problem.

We really loved the place. It met our needs. Very rustic and quaint. The three bathrooms were great for our family. We could hear the waves crashing on the lava rock sea walls which was part of the charm.

The neighbors upstairs were a bit loud. No A/C, so getting the temp just right was a bit of a challenge. It looks like rust has set in, on top of fridge, ceiling light fixtures, and door stops. Boogie boards in laundry room were broken.

The property is great and 100% what I want in a vacation stay for a family of 5. The location might seem a little "out there" from Hilo, but you're a short drive some groceries, coffee, restaurants, etc. that are in Kea'au. It is a great jumping off place for getting to Volcanoes National Park. The walk to Maku'u point is easy and provides a spectacular view.

We did find some crumbs that looked like were just missed in the last clean up, and there was a dirty wine glass in the cupboard (dried red wine in it). Minor in my opinion because the rest of the place was very clean and well taken care of.

Great residential neighborhood location, walking distance to Makuu Point, close to the two of our different friends that also live in the HPP community, and midway between Hilo and our final destination, Pahoa. Easy parking, very clean, and we could even see the ocean from our balcony, albeit between a couple of homes across the way. Very good eating reasonably close at Kaleo’s Bar & Grill. Finally, the price is reasonable!

The room is quite small, so it can be challenging to find to find places to put suitcases. However, this is so minor compared to the excellent location and accomodations.

Ocean Breeze Inn was a lovely spot to explore the Hilo side of the Big Island. We had two bedrooms and the kitchen for our stay. The rooms were very clean and well stocked. We appreciated the use of the laundry room as well as the cooler and beach chairs found there. Andy, the owner, is right next door and very responsive. I reached out for beach towels and he was there in minutes. He communicated quickly and greeted us with info on the neighborhood and his favorite spots. Don't miss taking a walk at Makuu point. It's worth getting up for sunrise! The unit does not have AC but the trade winds and floor fans kept us cool. It's a bit of a drive back to the main road and town so I suggest you get groceries on your way to the Inn. But being at the end of the road makes it peaceful. Everyone we met was quite friendly - who wouldn't be in such a beautiful spot!

It seems Andy is still developing the property ( a gazebo is being built) and it's only going to get better! A few suggestions to make it cozier: more wine glasses! We only had 2 and we were four people. We could have used sandwich and storage bags for the lunches and snacks we took with us. We got creative! A few guide books for planning excursions would be helpful. Also an info/instruction sheet for guests would be nice. While we could text him, info such as where to find items, closest grocery store and restaurants, what to do on leaving in the apartment is useful. These are minor items but will put the Ocean Breeze Inn on par with other rentals.

beautiful property that was exceptionally clean!

AC would be nice, but with the ocean breeze we remained comfortable at night.

The owner is very earnest and accommodating. The property is clean, well maintained and very quiet. There is a spacious fenced yard with a shaded table for relaxing, plus a balcony off the room itself. They have a full coffee pot (Yea!), small fridge and microwave. There is no breakfast, but that isn't a problem for us. Best feature is the proximity to beautiful lava cliffs, just three blocks away. Gorgeous place to watch the waves and whales. One can walk further along that shore, or drive to a park. They give directions.

Although clean, the room is small. The balcony helps. Plus we had a little trouble finding the address. A sign on the fence would have helped.

Location was great, patios were fenced in so safe for toddlers, ample parking, nice level backyard for kids to play, roomy, comfortable beds, very clean.

None of the outside doors and sliders would lock; kitchen could have used some oil for cooking, containers for leftovers, electric kettle top was broken so unusable; bathtub drain clogged in one bathroom; had to search for a broom and dustpan — would have been nice to have those in the unit.

The location is nice, ca. 20 min drive from Hilo airport and very close to the oceanfront in a residential area. The room was clean and comfy, nothing fancy but makes a great homebase for a stay of a few days. Fridge and microwave and the room, free parking out front and access to washing machine and dryer (incl. laundry detergent, fabric softener) free of charge which was great! I did not have to contact the host with any inquiries or concerns, but received several messages with info about the amenities and close-by points of interest during my stay which was appreciated. Recommended!

No AC (standing fan available in the room) so it got a little hot at night which I imagine would be worse during the summer months. However, all windows have mosquito nets so that you can open the windows without having to worry about bugs! One thing to note - many points of interests and nice beaches are on the other side of the island, 2 - 2 1/2 drive away. Was not a problem for me at all and I loved driving all around the island to explore but just be aware!