This is a truly special place and Illi and Tim are excellent hosts! We started our three week honeymoon at the Bali cottage and were sad to have to leave for the next leg in Maui. (That really says something :p) We really fell in love with the wet side of the Big Island. The people here really seem to have a peaceful energy thats infectious. I highly reccomend this spot for honeymooners and anyone who is looking to get away from it all and focus on recharging. The cottage is insanely romantic and the hosts made sure anything that was needed was there. Tim met us upon arrival and showed us the space. We didnt get there till after 9pm bc of our flight and we really appreciated him coming out in the dark! Many of the best activities on the island are close by. if you want coffee - breakfast- sanwiches etc theres a retreat down the rd towards kapoho. They also hold a schedule of various classes and meditation sessions. If you need beer - Uncle Roberts is down the road in the opposite direction at the other black sand beach. They also hold a fabulous night market. Otherwise, Pahoa town is about 15 minutes away. Highlights were the natural foods store, sirius coffee, and Kaleo's. its a very quaint town with everything you need. The best part of the cottage aside from well everything is the very relaxed clothing optional black sand beach steps from your front gate. You do have to climb down from a rock ledge but it wasnt difficult. The views are amazing and from what I gathered its one of the few actual beaches in the area. Plus there are adorable dogs frolicking in the surf! We can't wait to come back for another fun escape from reality. Thank you Illi and Tim!