This was a really magical experience! The cottage is in a remote location and you really feel like you are in the middle of the jungle. We enjoyed the serenading of the frogs in the evening and the birds in the morning.
The bed was super comfy and it was wonderful to wake up to the sounds and beautiful views every morning. The kitchen was functional and it was a huge plus to also have a washer and dryer on site. The shower was amazing! As others have commented, the water heater is not quite big enough to support the size of the tub. Although I tried following Bridgette's instructions the first time I used it, there was just not enough hot water to fill more than a third of the tub. For my second attempt I wound up boiling two pots of water, but that was a bit of a hassle. The stairs to the loft are a bit steep and narrow, so please exercise caution when using them.
All in all, the positives strongly outweighed any minor negatives. This is a bit of a rustic accommodation, so those guests who might be interested in a more "luxurious" experience might not be happy, but we absolutely loved it. The environment definitely helped us to decompress and let go of the stress from our non-vacation lives! The location is also perfect, being only six minutes away from the entrance to volcanoes national Park! We were sad to leave and I would stay in this cottage again in a heartbeat!