Meagan & Bruce. Where to begin. You know, usually when one takes a private vacation, the assumption is that you'd probably want to be left alone; reclusive & contemplative. At least that's what I thought. Well, I was wrong. Actually, I was proven wrong. By Meagan. And her lovely husband, Bruce. And their beautiful baby. They welcomed me in such genuine fashion, that I couldn't resist their love. I needed to be around them. Not only are they both intelligent hosts, but they have warmth and wisdom to share. A very powerful combination. Now, that being said, they understand boundaries. And that in itself is an important factor. I never once felt imposed on. It's impossible to feel that way with these people; needless to say, when it comes to the love, they got plenty of it.

Their cottage also surpassed expectation. The fact that I could go out into that "porch" at 3 AM without any worries of bugs or rain was fantastic. It blocks out all the unwanted aspects while allowing you to enjoy the sounds & sights of island living, because of the huge netted windows. A perfect place to read or write or just relax amidst wild jungle. This was a major luxury to have. It was just beautiful. The wooden floors are also a great touch. I don't know, it adds to the theme Meagan was going for. Super clean, cozy, and gorgeous. I've already told myself that any time I come back to Hawaii, I'm staying with them. And I can't wait.