Ground floor end unit with garden/pond view, across from Waiakea Pond and Wailoa River State Park. Nice walk or drive 1 mile to beach park, downtown Hilo and Farmers Market for Hawaii's best local products. Just 2 miles to Hilo Airport (ITO), 40 min to Volcanoes National Park, 1 hour to Mauna Kea and 1.5 hours to Kona Airport (KOA). Explore nearby Rainbow & Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Liliuokalani & Tropical Botanical Gardens. EXCELLENT internet, wifi 200 mbps, perfect for working from Hawaii. Ground floor 575 sq ft end unit in a Polynesian landscaped community: 1) Beautiful lanai (patio) facing park and huge pond, with cool Hawaii trade wind. 2) Bathroom/kitchen remodeled 2022; 2 cozy bedrooms with 1 queen/1 twin bed , each bedroom is around 90 sq ft. 3) Kitchen equipped with new fingerprint resistance appliances, well stocked. 4) New 55'' smart TV, Height adjustable computer desk/chair/27” monitor 5) 1 Window AC (NO EXTRA CHARGE), 2 cool fans with ice packs, 2 de-humidifiers and 4 fans. 6) Beach accessories in storage box, first-aid package, ear plugs on small cabinet. 7) Onsite Security and maintenance team, security may walk around during evening (Phone numbers are on the back of entry door in case needed). There are several parking lots in the complex, the closest one is the first one on the left of Hualani st, also wheelchair accessible. Waiakea Villas: 1) A Polynesian inspired zen oasis: Koi filled streams with ducks, small waterfalls, lava rock ground, banyan trees/bamboos, pond/bridges etc. 2) Best location: about 1 mile to historical Hilo downtown, farmer's market and beach park; Waiakoa pond is next to parking lot, you may fish there (no license required); restaurants, bars, museums, even Edith Kanakaole Stadium in walking distance. Hilo: biggest city in big island, located on the GREEN east side, rains often (during evening mostly), has BEST air quality, not very hot though a bit humid, temperature typically varies from 64°F to 83°F (18°C to 28°C) year round. 1. Plenty of parking in the complex. 2. If can't rent car from big companies, you may use Turo to rent a car from private owner 2. Uber, Lyft 3. Shared Bike: "hawaiiislandbikeshare dot org" 4. Big Island Bus: "heleonbus dot org" GPS may direct to building 8, my apartment is in building 3, please turn right on Malilani St if you come from ITO airport, before federal credit union. Or use GPS point provided in direction