Carries Cottage is centrally located for exploring the Big Island. The space is comfortable and the location is east of the main tourist area of town. It's about 15 degrees cooler due to being above sea level which is lovely for sleeping. If you enjoy being in the midst of the hubbub of a tourist area then this probably isn't the place for you, but if you like a quieter more peaceful place to be that is a short drive to all the action and a good hub to drive to the sights around the island then this is perfect! Carrie and Mark are very welcoming conscientious hosts and I am thankful I found their lovely place.