We loved staying at Carrie's thanks to Carrie and Mark. First, the place is beautiful. Far enough off the beaten path that you get the feel of a local while still plenty close enough to Kona to make the entire city accessible. Carrie and Mark were incredibly welcoming and provided great recommendations for restaurants and for the beach. The cottage itself is in the backyard and was very private, and opens up to beautiful views of local plant life. Carrie's is a great spot to use as a staging point for your adventures in Hawaii, especially on the Kona side!