stunning view @Hale Kukui that made it all worth it!! It was very nice to be in the mountains and around nature. Every spot off the lanai and the property had an amazing view of the cliff. It was very nice walking around the orchard, down the property, and even found a little hike leading to a view of a small river/fall near it. Loved all the little frogs and geckos that were around. enjoyed watching the sunrise and sunset from the lanai, and even did some time lapse off my camera which was great.
If you are looking to relax in nature and disconnect from the city, this spot is perfect for you. If you are on the big island to do touristy things, this spot is still great, BUT you will be driving quite a bit to the major cities Hilo and Kona (about an hour and a half minimum one way). It is definitely doable, that's what my friend and I did, but it can be tiring (although beautiful scenery along the route).Try to plan accordingly as to what is on your itinerary. There is a very small town about 10 mins away from the cottage that has a grocery store (which would recommend to grab some) most of the restaurants within the town were closed in the morning (during our stay) there was one coffee shop that was always open and thats where we would get our morning coffee from which was great. There is fruit everywhere which was amazing on the orchard and random stands as you drive through the town. Definitely recommend the mangos, bananas, and coconuts!! Overall wonderful stay and would definitely recommend !!!!!!!!!!!