We stayed at Kelly's cottage for more than two months, so we really got to know the place and the neighborhood, and we loved it here! It was hard to say goodbye.
Kelly herself is very kind and communicative. We enjoyed talking to her when she stopped by to welcome us and tend to the yard.
I loved sleeping to the sounds of the coqui frogs and tropical wildlife. It's a very peaceful neighborhood, an incredibly short walk to the beautiful ocean cliffs, which we strolled every single day we were there.
We were working remotely and had exceptionally reliable internet. Our "offices" were set up outside. There are three lanais, all covered (so even if it's raining you can sit outside and take in the sounds and smells while remaining dry), and we took many of our meals here, too. We spent a tremendous amount of time outdoors while here.
Our dog loved hanging out in the yard and walking around the area. There were lots of folks with dogs for him to make friends with in the neighborhood.
It's off the beaten path but with that you get to be close to the ocean, with a sense of solitude and a stellar view of the sky on clear evenings.
We would love to come back if we're on Big Island again :)