We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is comfortable, very clean, and quite spacious. The kitchen has excellent appliances and all the high-end pots and pans one might want. I found my bed to be very comfortable, and I'm super picky about that issue--most hotel beds give me a backache. The pool next to the cottage is kept very clean and will be for your exclusive use.
There is a very good grocery store 5 minutes away, as well as daily farmers' markets with sensational produce.
The location is perfect. It's about a ten minute drive to Hilo and about a half hour to the national park on Kilauea. There are black sand beaches within a half hour drive.

The cottage apparently was once the home of the plantation overseer. The Big House, as we called it, is an historic mansion built circa 1898--the former home of a sugar baron. It's been lovingly restored by the current owner, Gisella. Gisella is an extraordinary woman with a great life story--make sure to ask! She works morning to night keeping the property well-maintained.

The only downside of this property is the road that it abuts. During rush hours you'll hear some traffic noise. We didn't find this to be annoying, and it's not present in the evenings (the jungle sounds at night would overwhelm most any traffic noise).

In short, I would return here in a heartbeat.