This charming, comfortable cottage outside of Hilo in Keaau was an ideal "home base" for our first visit to the Big Island, and Karla was a superb host. There were so many thoughtful little details that Karla had in place to make our stay convenient and enjoyable. And I must say: the ohana is even more attractive and comfortable than it may appear in the photos. We experienced so much on this relatively short visit (only 4 days....next time we'll stay longer): a short drive to the volcano (amazing!) and the south shore beaches, a full day exploring Kona and the west side, and plenty of time just hanging out at the cottage. We LOVED grilling and dining out on the wrap-around lanai, and snoozing in the hammock. Karla supplied GREAT information about the island and the property prior to our stay, allowing us to plan our time well. Mahalo, Karla, for a lovely stay....we look forward to coming back!