Joe was super nice and accommodated me and my friends for a (very) last minute trip. The cottage has a cool vibe and is perfect if you want a secluded, nature-y, no-frills big island stay. I loved having his friendly dogs and cats around, it made me feel more at home! The only thing to be aware of is there is no cell phone service out there, so I would try to communicate with Joe about the check in process, etc before you arrive.