What else can I say that hasn't been said already? We arrived in the evening to the cottage all lit up, and we felt immediately transported to what felt like our own exotic hideaway. The cottage stays cool in the night with the ceiling fans in the sitting room and bedroom. We slept so well listening to the ocean and birds. You get to shower under the stars and in our case, a beautiful full moon! Karen has everything you need in the kitchen and for the beach. We actually opted for her snorkelling goggles and fins as they were better than the ones we brought from home. Paired with boogie boards, we swam all the way to the Captain Cook Monument for some first-class snorkelling teeming with a colourful array of fish. Did I mentioned the dolphins?!?! I didn't want to get my hopes up but we ran into them on each of the three mornings we went out in the bay. Just the best thing EVER! This alone should be reason enough to book your stay at the Bali Cottage. Do be mindful not to chase them around like rabid dogs. The best time to see them is early in the morning as they sleep/rest midday between 10ish to 2ish. They wont appear to be sleeping as only one side of their brains sleep so they can continue to access oxygen by surfacing. We made margaritas and enjoyed them on the lanai after a beautiful sunset we observed each night at the bay. To top it off, Karen is a wonderful host! She responded to emails and text with lightning fast speed with information and recommendations and whatever we needed she seemed to have on hand. She even brought coffee for us our first morning as we hadn't had time to shop! Yes, there are geckos, and critters but nothing too offensive. We jus started naming our spider friends (Bill and Ted hang out in the bathroom!) who probably helped with the mosquitos. Overall a magical stay!