We loved our stay at Kitsune Cottage! This is one of my top 2 favorite Airbnb stays out of 4 week-long stays on the Big Island. (Tied only with another cottage in the jungle which is no longer in existence due to the recent lava flow). Kitsune had everything we needed. The kitchen has all utensils and pots/pans for cooking with a full-size gas burner stove. There was a bit of pantry food for unexpected needs. The full size fridge is helpful for the week and all of our farm stand finds. The bed and bedding is very comfy, with a ceiling fan in the bedroom for warm nights. There is extra bedding, a full size closet to hang clothes, and a small dresser. There is some sunscreen and some other amenities. My favorite was the bookshelf with many books to choose from. I left a book I had finished also. There are games and area info. To top it all there is a washer and dryer! I think the only things you will need to bring are shampoo and conditioner.
Ashley and Sean are great hosts- genuine, friendly, and “real”. They are available and open but also gave us our privacy. They gave us advice about the area and suggestions on fun things to do. And the reviews are correct about the gelato-amazing stuff! We tried it in both Hilo and Pāhoa and loved it.
Even though Kitsune is not the most remote cottage we stayed at, it was certainly the most quiet. We slept really well at night and saw very few people. The road is private and I enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and down to the ocean. It is a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Being so close to Kehena beach was great also. I highly recommend Kitsune and thank you Ashley and Sean!