Kathryn is an excellent host. She went way above and beyond to ensure we kept apprised of the changing requirements to successfully get to Hawaii and sent us lots of info on Hawaii before our trip. Kathryn is such a warm and friendly person! We really enjoyed talking with her and she was a wealth of knowledge.
The cottage is indeed incredible! I don't claim to know much about woodworking but we were blown away by both the beautiful design and the obvious attention put into the cottage. The pictures are nice but it's even more exquisite in person. We enjoyed the warm hues of the wood, the lush flora, and the cozy little nooks and places to sit and enjoy it all.
The cottage is in a nice, quiet neighborhood. We slept like we were in a tomb. The bed is super comfy and there are no annoying barking dogs or loud birds waking you up. Kathryn's place is in a great location just minutes from Volcano National Park. There's everything you'd need for a day sightseeing or exploring (like umbrellas, a cooler, headlamps).
While the cottage is relatively remote, the internet connection is super fast and puts our home connection to shame. I could see it could have been a really nice place for someone to use during the pandemic to work remotely. The kitchen has everything you need so you could dine in every night if you wanted to.
We really wished our stay was longer. Being our first visit to the big island, we wanted to take in the sights but next time, we'll probably just spend most of the time in the cottage. It's just so tranquil there!