Todd's place was just what we wanted…. Quiet, rural, relaxed.
As a host, we could not fault Todd. The only problem we had was a lack of power and consequently water. We can't really blame the hosts for this as we had a a severe weather event, with 25 inches of rain that lasted our entire 3-day stay. This caused a power outage that lasted for two whole days…. We could have lived with that, but unfortunately, the water supply was dependent on the power so we were without convenient facilities while we were there.
To be fair Todd, was as helpful as he could be and kept us supplied with candles, drinking water and a bucket to refill the cistern. He did even offer to take us to a local gym when the storm cleared to shower!
So, even though it was not the break we expected (although still memorable), Todd's friendly, caring and professional manner helped it be bearable. While we were unlucky, I would still recommend the Maid's quarter Cottage to anyone who wants a romantic, rustic place to stay close to a volcano. Hence still 4 stars.