Scott’s cottage is gorgeous and does look even more beautiful in person. We loved the fresh flowers, the hot tub and patio, the view of the coffee trees and tropical plants, the many windows, the paintings, Netflix, the kitchen and its nice amenities (espresso machine, full-sized fridge, dishwasher, full sized stove, microwave, nice pots and pans, the privacy and quiet, He really thought of so many things.
It’s convenient to the Volcano National Park (under 20 min) & the town of Volcano, about half an hour to Hilo and about 35 min to Pahoa town and the beaches but there were a couple restaurants nearby that closed on the early side, which we never made it to.
It had rained torrentially before we arrived so the bumpy road was 8 minutes of carefully navigating wet potholes. It rained one of the days we were there all day and it was a little unseasonably chilly at night but we managed with the extra blankets.
We would happily stay again and would recommend it.