First off, Jane is absolutely a phenomenal host. My partner and I loved staying with her for 2 weeks. She is extremely hospitable and accommodating, polite and easy to talk to, very helpful, and caring. An energetic and beautiful person all around.
I arrived before my partner did and was not able to get a rental car on the day l car on the day I arrived. Jane promptly picked me up from the airport and was thoughtful enough to stop at the store to let me get dinner for the night. She gave me a ride back to town the next morning when she was heading to yoga. Jane gave recommendations at the farmers market in Hilo and if you are there on Saturday mornings buy your honey from Nancy. 😊
Janes cottage feels like a home away from home, clean and comfortable. Equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven. Local fresh fruit and honey was provided in a welcoming basket on the first day. The cottage is nestled a little off the beaten path on a lazy country road adding to the charm, but not a far drive away from shops and restaurants. The area is quiet and relaxed, at night you are lulled to sleep by the call of Coqui frogs. You feel like you are the only one there, especially with the private gate to enter the property. We were occasionally greeted with smoothies and almond butter, honey and banana sandwiches which were delicious. We loved staying here and look forward to staying again in the future.
We felt like we came as guests and left as friends.