So many different levels of greatness to be found at this place. From the first point of contact Buck was quick to make sure we had everything covered when we got here even months in advance.
Buck has great insight on unique things to do around the area, which is in a very tight knit community of locals, close to a open air marketplace with vendors selling everything from crepes to homemade kombucha. It's a very different part of Hawaii than what you'd get in Hilo or Kona, and the experience of falling asleep surrounded by jungle with screen doors being your only separation from the outside, listening to the rain and songbirds was a true break from reality and the city life.
The cottage has an awesome little shower decorated with lava rocks, a lot of unique craftsmanship, a cozy porch for coffee in the AM, and a huge bed.
Worth staying just for the free loaner snorkeling gear and a short drive to a series of tide pools open to the public for free. Close walk to a black sand beach. Bonus of an amazing host that really makes this place special and memorable.