Our 5 night stay at Andy’s zen retreat cottage was exactly as advertised! A secluded stay, hidden from the rest of the island somehow...in the best way! Andy and Don were amazingly responsive with all of our needs, which were many, due to the rainy season which limited the amenity (the inverter not being able to be charged because of the lack of sun, leading to little to no electrical power for phone charging except light bulbs around the cottage). Luckily we were still able to charge for the day in the car while we drove, per Don’s suggestion! The shower temperature was also somewhat unpredictable, and because we went during the colder months, we needed hot showers which were difficult to manage. Don did help change the water temperature several times and it helped, but there seems to be a limit. The water pressure is also weak. BUT the cool thing is that you know that the water being used is all collected rainwater! Staying here in such an eco-friendly cottage brought peace to my soul. The cottage is superbly clean, well kept, no bugs or critters. The kitchen is easy to use and the fresh fruit provided makes your mornings better. If you are looking for luxury living, look elsewhere. But if you want to live in a natural, wooden, quiet cottage that you know is not contributing to the carbon footprint, this is it! Andy and Don are literally the most hospitable airbnb hosts ever, leaving notes and gifts for the celebration of our honeymoon.
ALSO: if you stay here during the winter months of Big Island, do dress warmly as the mornings and evenings are VERY chilly in and out of the cottage.