Karla’s place is set in a lush tropical garden. As other guests have said, the cottage is beautifully appointed with many considerate touches. Clearly, Karla has thought carefully about the needs of guests and made sure to provide everything to make them comfortable: We appreciated the snorkeling gear, umbrellas and beach towels and mosquito repellent (which we used for our trip to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens). Karla also provided coffee, tea and other special food items. We especially enjoyed our time on the lanai - reading in the hammock and having dinner and breakfast with a view of the garden. I also wanted to note that we made our reservations early before Kilauea began erupting, and when the eruptions started we were, of course, worried about coming to the Big Island. But Karla sent us messages, even before we asked to let us know that the area where they live is safe, and that, because of the trade winds, Hilo rarely experiences vog. We appreciated her messages, and found this to be accurate when we arrived. Karla’s place is lovely – we recommend it!