Kaimalu's place was a gem of a find. If you are looking to be a bit off the beaten path, surrounded by natural beauty (and not luxury condos) and a serene setting, this place is for you. Kaimalu is a gracious host and will give you a tour of his quaint mango, vanilla and orchid farm. We even enjoyed some fresh mangos right off the tree. The location is just minutes from 3 great snorkeling spots (Two-step, Kahalu’u beach park and kealakekua bay). We recommend Kona Boys for any snorkeling needs (buy or rent). The cottage itself is very cozy with a comfortable bed and views of the ocean (right from the bed). When we weren't out and about, we were relaxing on the lanai watching the birds enjoy the bubbling birdbath or watching the magnificent sunset. Be aware, you will be visited by geckos and they even come inside the cottage. They are harmless and fun to watch. You do not need to worry about them climbing on you (although I would have loved that) as they are quite shy and will not let you touch them. They will pose for pictures though. We made several meals at the cottage as we really enjoyed eating on the lanai. Some nearby restaurants we enjoyed were The Coffee Shack (breakfast & lunch - expect a 10-20 min. wait, i's worth it), Honaunau Poke Shop (right around the corner) and Black Rock Pizza. We also really liked Kona Brewing, about a 40 minute drive. There are also lots of shops in Kona if that is your thing. Some recreational things we enjoyed were: Captain Cook monument hike (bring at least 2 liters of water/person and be aware it gets quite rocky and very hot), Green sand beach (to see the beach, there is a fairly easy 3 mile hike in. No shade, go early. You can also pay $20 for an illegal truck ride. I'm glad we hiked it), kayak rental to kealakekua bay for snorkeling (this was a favorite). Volcano National park is only 1.5 hr drive and you can see most sites in a day. On the way back, you can visit the black sand beach which is right off the main highway back to Captain Cook. Kaimalu's cottage was a perfect place to unwind and relax after a day of adventure. We hope to be back soon.