My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon for three nights after staying elsewhere on the island for the first five nights, and this was, without question, the highlight of our trip. These accommodations are not for everyone, but they are most certainly for us! Th cottage is open-air style, with a tree growing through it, so there are no sealed walls between you and the jungle, although there is a roof so you won’t get wet when a tropical shower comes through, but you will hear jungle chirping and other sounds as if you were sleeping under the night sky. (If this bothers you, though, the cottage has a supply of ear plugs!). There are charming green lizards who hang out in the open-air bathroom and a very sweet cat who might curl into your lap on the porch (which is also the kitchen!) at night. It is a rugged, eclectic, eccentric masterpiece, and every piece of furniture tells a story (that you will probably hear told from Ron!) The four-posted bed, for example, is over three hundred years old and has sailed all around the world, and the impressive collection of antiques includes vintage surf boards and Thai and Balinese statues, carvings and ceremonial masks. Everywhere you look is something one-of-a-kind with a story!
The proximity to the beach was also perfect for us. Karen and Ron have an assortment of snorkeling gear for you to borrow as well as towels and coolers, and you could easily make a whole day out of snorkeling in the bay, hanging out at the beach park in the shade, and watching the waves crash against volcanic rocks at sunset.
There is no wonder why Karen is a super host and this place is so popular. We fell in love and we want to go back!