Wishing we could give more than five stars to this rare gem of classic old Hawai’i beachfront living! Others have used the word “magic,” which only begins to describe the peaceful ambiance here, all broad grass lawns and soaring coconut palms that fringe a truly private stretch of swim-able black sand beach. Each morning we walked outside to watch the sun rise, and ended each day watching the sunset from the same spot. In between, this location is great for exploring the south shore and west end — or for staying on property and doing almost nothing (our choice!) The cottage (and its sister listing, a larger guest house) share the enormous lot with Kendall’s main house; being welcomed to enjoy the grounds and pool with her family and pets felt like instant ohana. Inside we found the perfect balance of modern amenities and historic charm; its true there is some road noise, but it’s nothing compared to the overall experience. Already dreaming of a return.