We had an excellent stay at Todd’s place for a month. The cottage is a charming place with lots of nice decorative touches. Be sure to read the “little instruction book” which includes some background on The Maid’s Quarters.
Communication & Check-in: Todd is super-nice and lives in the main house. He gave us a tour of the place when we arrived and was always available for anything we needed.
Location: The cottage is located just behind the main house and is situated nicely to provide some privacy. If you are looking to explore Volcanoes National Park, then this is the place. Located only a few minutes from the park entrance, we found ourselves returning throughout the month. It’s also very convenient to go see the glow from Kilauea caldera at night in the park. There’s a convenient market just down the street for beer/wine and limited grocery items. Otherwise, Hilo is about 35 minutes drive away with most any other services we needed. Also, Punaluʻu Beach (about 30 minutes away) is a beautiful black sand beach for seeing green sea turtles and a relaxing beach day.
Amenities: The cottage was well appointed for our month-long stay. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and cookware. At 4000’ elevation the woodstove was a nice feature for the cooler evenings. There is also a washer/dryer just off the kitchen.
Wifi: The wifi was reliable and SUPER fast with downloads of 112 Mbps and uploads at 23 Mbps.
Sleep: The bed was comfortable and it was very quiet at night. The electric heater and dehumidifier are a nice feature for making a comfortable sleeping environment.
Summary: As remote workers, The Maid’s Quarters had great amenities for our longer stay, while providing easy access to hikes and outdoor activities. It’s higher elevation forest location near the Volcano Village makes for a beautiful and unique experience of the Big Island.