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.

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.

beautiful property that was exceptionally clean!

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

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.

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.

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!

The property was near the ocean and so we could hear the waves crashing. There was even a partial ocean view. Parking was easy, as was finding the property. The proprietor sent very timely and helpful messages about the room and things to do/see nearby.

At first, I was surprised there was no A/C, but opening the windows/doors/etc. provided all the cooling we needed. Access to additional towels, washcloths would have been nice as my washcloth took on a musty smell the day after I used it. To be fair, I did not contact the proprietor to ask for an additional washcloth. It's not the property' fault, but we were surprised to find accommodations for food to be such a distance from the property.

Everything about our stay at Ocean Breeze was perfect. Andy was supper awesome to work with. He kept in touch with us to make sure we had everything we needed and to offer suggestions of places nearby to visit. My only regret was not having the time to meet him in person and thank him for the awesome stay. Our room was exceptionally clean and well lit, and being on the second floor we were able to leave the sliding door open to the deck all night so we could sleep to the sounds of nature. Likewise, I have never stayed in a place that was so quiet and peaceful before. There were several amenities that we would have loved to have been able to enjoy, however time constraints prevented us from being able to. I absolutely loved staying here and would highly recommend it, especially for folks wanting to get away from the business of town.

There was nothing at all that disappointed us. Was a perfect stay.

This is a good place to stay. Its clean, there are laundry facilities available, it is walking distance to the ocean where you can watch the waves crashing into the cliffs, there is a washroom, coffee maker, fridge etc. There are supplies available in a common room which also houses the washer and dryer, The supplies included kettle, paper plates, cups, paper trays etc. There is also a BBQ area, I am assuming that we could have used it but we didn't have time for that. There is ample free parking available. There is also a balcony that is available and you can hear the ocean waves from there. The Ocean Breeze Inn is actually a vacation rental property. It is housed in what appears to be a residential home but it has 4 or 6 rooms, , 4 on the first floor and 4 on the ground floor. There is no elevator, so if you have a mobility challenge, you can ask the owner. The owner was very responsive on the phone and via email. He was also very flexible. He allowed us to check early morning as opposed to waiting for the 4 pm check in time. All in all, I will stay here if I come to this area again

The property does not have air conditioning. It is about 20-30 mins away from the highway. There are not good restaurant options available in 10 mins or so radius. One fan was not enough, you may want to request for an additional fan