Peter and Barbara were excellent hosts. We arrived after dark on a Saturday evening and Peter greeted us at the end of the driveway with a flashlight to make sure we found the place. The cottage has an amazing view and everything you need for an extended stay (including a fridge, microwave, and dishes). The amenities are nearby -- the Choicemart grocery store is a 5-minute drive away, and farmer's markets and roadside stands line the Highway at the top of the road. We borrowed Peter's beach mats and they made available to us their beach towels and snorkeling gear for our stay on the Big Island. This is actually a perfect place to explore the Big Island because you aren't in the congestion of Kona or Hilo, but close enough to Kona to enjoy it daily, if you so desire. Peter and Barbara were always quickly responsive for any questions we had, whether it was via text message or phone call. People who are used to blasting their AC in the summer should be aware that this is a screened-in cottage, so air conditioning can't really be done in those quarters. However, with the way the house is built into the side of the mountain with the Bay below, you really don't need AC --- just turn on the fan if you want a little extra air flow on nights that are warmer. It is super quiet and dark here --- I'm told thanks to the observatories on Mauna Kea. All in all, I would recommend it if you want a peaceful place where you can feel safe and have a gorgeous view of the Bay mountainside.