Berta and Billy's cottage was a great jumping off point for our travels. We'd been to the island before and wanted to spend a few days on the Kona side. You have access to a lot of great beaches within an hour, including our favorite, Makalavena. With great views of the ocean from the lanai, it's easy to stay in and cook a meal (everything you need is there, including a barbecue). Ali'i Drive is just 15 minutes down the hill. We didn't head down to Captain Cook this time, but that's close as well.

You can tell they put a lot of care into the details, making sure their guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay. The place was cute, clean, and organized. Berta was great about making sure we knew how to get there, and generally, very hospitable. Definitely felt the aloha here!