Overall we enjoyed our stay at Margaret’s cottage. The place has a very rustic charm and the location was great in terms of having nearby shops and restaurants. Arnold and Ida were very friendly. The place has a fully stocked kitchen which was great for making breakfast, cable TV and WiFi. The bedroom also has AC which was a lifesaver as the weather was very warm and muggy. The complex has complimentary laundry which was very helpful as we came home without any dirty clothes.
The space is smaller than what it looks in the pictures. It is perfect for two people but that is about it. The shower is very tight quarters so if you are broad shouldered like I am, turn carefully.
The location itself is off the main road in Kapa’a and you have to take a dirty road to get to it. Fair warning the dirt road is fairly washed out so it looks like a BMX course. If you renting a car, I suggest getting a SUV as it will be easier to deal with the bumps driving in and out.
Area around the cottage is teeming with local wildlife and there are few domesticated cats that are really friendly. Prepare yourself for chickens, wild pigs (we only saw them once), frogs, geckos, and various insects. Bring bug spray cause you will definitely need it.
This was definitely a unique experience compared to our prior lodgings in Hawaii.