The garden cottage is a perfect location for a quick walk into Hanalei shops and restaurants and to the beach at Hanalei Bay. It is super clean and offered plenty of towels, which were soft. The outdoor space is well shaded and offers a respite from sun or rain showers. The beach chairs and umbrella were a nice touch. Loved the use of laundry as we are super minimal packers. The host is easy to communicate with and responds to messages in a timely fashion. While there is no air conditioning, the windows and three fans (two in the sleeping area) allow for air circulation. It was plenty comfortable for us and you feel connected to nature. The rooster calls, the birds chirping, the little lizards that liked lounging on the porch, the sounds of rain and infrequent avocados hitting the roof were all welcome during our stay. We would definitely recommend this cottage for a relaxed and quiet time in Hanalei. We look forward to returning!