The location, host, and beauty of the room and environment were so perfect. The noise at night from the restaurant and parking lot behind the property (which are beyond... read more the control of the host) made sleeping difficult.

  Megan and Jasper's space is beautiful! It's such a fun and cool use of space with partially open-air rooms along with very pretty grounds. Perfect for the climate of Hawaii.... read more The space was also very clean with a good use of many green/sustainable products. We loved the coffee in the morning! Even though we had to leave early, Jasper stopped by to chat briefly and see us off which was very considerate. One thing that was kind of unfortunate is there were two cats howling very loudly from 4am - 4:30am the morning we left. I'm not sure if they were the hosts cats or the neighbors, but it was unexpected. The traffic didn't bother us because that didn't start until about 6:30am and we didn't notice any issues with mosquitoes.

  great location, walkable to everything in Hilo

  Megan and Jasper have created a serene and beautiful oasis…in the middle of downtown Hilo. Flowers, foliage, kois, and fountains galore. This is definitely a hidden gem where we will... read more return to.

  I had a wonderful stay here. The bed was comfortable, the place was beautiful, a lovely outdoor shower, with the sound from the little waterfall stature outside (I don't know... read more what to call it, sorry!). Megan showed me in and was very helpful and responsive. The location was perfect for what I wanted to do on the East side of the island. So many rainforests and other beautiful adventures. I hope I am able to get back there in the not so distant future! Thank you again, Megan!

  You can’t beat the location. We walked everywhere right from the front door. Other reviewers mentioned that it’s noisy during the day... that is true, it’s right on a busy... read more street, but it dies down in the evening. I love how airy the place was, with the high windows and the Buddha statues. The king bed was very comfortable and there is a lot of open shelf space. The farmers market is a few hundred feet away, so we got fresh fruit for breakfast every morning. It was SWEET (literally and figuratively). The tea station was my favorite. I really like the Murphy’s and Alba products that were ours to use. It was a great place to stay and I would return. Thank you!

  Awesome place let me check in late and was awesome and welcoming. .

  Megan’s place is perfect for a couple nights in Hilo. It is walking distance to coffee and food downtown and a great location to explore the area. It was clean... read more and cozy. We loved the outdoor shower and coffee. A perfect stay overall. Highly recommend!

  Megan and Jasper are simply wonderful people that host an amazing property. The gardens are lovely. Loki, Yin and Yang are sweet cat and dog visitors. The coffee... read more was amazing and you cannot beat the location. It felt like home.

  The scenery was so beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. Airbnb was very clean and Megan was an amazing host. She left coffee on the balcony one morning which... read more was very sweet. Can’t wait to book again when I visit!!

  Little piece of heaven in the heart of Hilo.

  The whole process was perfect! From check in to check out. The apartment was very clean and had its own entrance to downtown Hilo. The shower is also really cool.... read more Megan and the team displays a very positive attitude and willingness to help. Megan gave me some really cool suggestions to visit. Was only there a day, but checked out a few suggestions and was beyond satisfied. Will be on this side of the Island again soon, and hope I get to stay here again!

  Very nice place! The room is maintained wonderful. Jasper is very helpful and kind in helping us find the place and get in.

  This bnb was the perfect place in Hilo. Very close to shopping and restaurants and the bay. The space was colorful and quaint - felt like home. Megan was so... read more accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we hope to be back in the future!

  It is set in a very comfortable spot with beautiful surroundings. It really gives you a good feeling of Hawaii and a very romantic feel if you are with your... read more mate.

  We had a wonderful stay at Megan’s. Great location and beautiful space!

  We loved our stay. This place was located in downtown Hilo within walking distance to many restaurants, the coast and the farmers market. Megan and Jasper were very kind, offering... read more us coffee in the morning (which we unfortunately missed) and tips for our trip. Would definitely recommend Megan's properties for anyone visiting this side of the island.

  This place is beautiful and well located in downtown Hilo. Super comfortable with lots of space to stretch out and relax and it’s surrounded by a garden oasis. We didn’t... read more get to meet Megan as she was out of town but Jasper gave us great local tips and even dropped off a french press with all the fixings on our first morning there. Could not recommend this place more. We hope to stay here again sometime.

  Incredible location in downtown Hilo.
Comfortable & creative lodgings. Megan & Jasper are wonderful hosts!

  Very cute little spot. Thank you!

  Prime location! Everything is just as pictured. Megan is so kind and really made our stay unforgettable. Can’t wait to go back!

  This place is located right downtown in Hilo and a block from the ocean. The full house is charming and has a complete kitchen which we found very useful.... read more It is a great place to stay if you are looking for somewhere to hole up for quite awhile during the Covid-19 period. Megan is a wonderful host and was very warm and helpful.

  Great location- within walking distance to everything you could want. The place is very clean and comfortable. Loved the outdoor shower!

  Great location in town for staying by the airport!

  Not what I expected

  Aloha! We were on a counter-clockwise driving tour from Kona, three weeks after Hawaii had reopened for tourist travel following closure due to the COVID pandemic. We had chosen Lotus... read more Garden wanting a location in town, rather than the big hotels by Reeds Bay, and are glad we did. After a night in Volcano, we spend one night in the Botanica Apartment. It’s location is perfect for sauntering around town to shop, nibble and gaze at gallery art. Megan and Jasper, our hosts, were friendly and attentive, establishing communication beforehand and providing tips for our stay. We made advance dinner reservations at Pineapples, cater-corner from Lotus, and it exceeded expectations, featuring the first live music that we’d seen since pre-COVID. Breakfast at The Booch Bar was outstanding. We hope to return to Hilo and Lotus Garden to indulge at Kula Shave Ice and the lovely farmers market adjacent. Mahalo!

  Lovely unit in the center of Hilo downtown. Convenient to everything.

  Excellent stay!

  This little spot was ideal for staying in Hilo. It is centralized with fabulous restaurants and shopping all within walking distance. The property was cute and very zen,... read more with little frogs that chirped at night. I highly suggest ear plugs or the white-noise app to drown out any unwanted noises at night. The building we stayed in was backed up to a public area. At 1-2am, there were garbage(?) trucks that came to collect, beeping and rumbling and making a racket. Then there were random people talking at around 3am as well. The rain at night could also get pretty loud, but that was considered white noise and not as bad.
The hanging bed was comfortable but if you don't want it to swing too much, just prop up the sitting chairs around it. There aren't too many power outlets and no wifi in the room. So good thing we had an unlimited data plan. The hosts Jasper and Megan were friendly and on the property if you need assistance. Overall, I would highly recommend and would stay there again.

  Great location in the heat of Hilo paired with a unique atmosphere that made for an excellent experience.