Ashley’s Cottage is perfect for anyone who is looking for a relaxing place away from the much busier and more touristy Kona area of the island. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful tropical greenery and just a few feet away from the ocean. It has everything you need and Ashley is really good about making sure nothing is missing. We had a lot of fun exploring Hilo and the Puna area from the Cottage. I highly recommend driving down the Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road to the very end. It takes you through tropical forest and lava fields with breathtaking views of the ocean to the beautiful black sand beach of Kapoho. I am so glad we got to stay at Ashley’s beautiful place and will never forget the lovely sound of the coqui frogs.