Carrie's Cottage is such a wonderful gem in the hills above Kailua-Kona! The deck is a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee, communing with the kitties and the chickens. We were able to pick some amazing papaya right from the tree (delish!), and Carrie and Mark left us some tasty Lilikoi fruit to enjoy during our stay. The kitchen is well appointed, and we had no problem cooking simple meals while there. Everything was clean and so well decorated for the holidays - we immediately felt right at home! The location is up in the hills above Kona, which means that the temps are a bit cooler, which is nice for sleeping. The drive down to Kona Town is only about 15 minutes, so we were near great restaurants and coffee houses. Fantastic beaches were just a few minutes up the road. The cottage came with beach towels and sun umbrellas, which were much appreciated. We couldn't have asked for anything more, and would highly recommend this location for those looking to get away to unwind. Thanks Carrie and Mark, we hope to be able to visit again!