The location is very pleasant, a few minutes from the stores and restaurants in Waimea, but in a quiet residential area with very green open space nearby. I enjoyed going out on the lanai in the morning and seeing Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Mt. Hualalai. The yard is well-maintained, and the cottage is furnished very attractively. There was ample space in the cottage, including a large closet, and I felt very comfortable there from the first day of my visit.
Loring and Lloyd made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived. I'm a former resident, and it was the perfect place for me to stay while I visited friends on the island, but the cottage also enabled me to have some quiet time alone.
For visitors who want to spend lots of time on nearby beaches, the hosts provide lots of beach equipment. For hikers, it's a good place to stay while exploring trails on the north end of the island. I plan to stay at Hualalai Cottage again.