This cottage was in the perfect location- right across from the beach and close to many sights on the Big Island. The front porch was charming. Unfortunately, it was pretty windy while we were there, so we were not able to enjoy it as much as we would have liked. We sat out in the back yard where it was more protected from the wind and used the barbecue to cook several of our meals. It was nice to have that option. The downstairs area was a bonus, and perfect for our family of 5. Our daughter, her husband and their 3 year old son enjoyed having some space to themselves. The hosts were very gracious and made sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend this cottage to others.