Location, location, location! Merlin’s cottage is perfectly placed with easy access to all the east side of the island has to offer from black sand beaches, to Kalapana lava fields, to farmers markets, and Kilauea. She is so welcoming and kind. She brought us papaya and lilikoi (passion fruit) and showed us around the farm. She has so many great fruits and vegetables, and even a cow that our 4 year old could feed. In the summer time it does get quite warm in the area and with no air conditioning it’s best to be out exploring and enjoying everything the big island has to offer during the day. She provides 2 fans to get the air moving and cool the place off in the evenings. Would definitely stay again.