We loved our stay at Madeleine & Todd's little slice of paradise. Driving down the banana tree lined road, you really feel like you're truly escaping the tourist trail and having an authentic Hawaiian experience. The view from the cottage out to the ocean is stunning and we loved being surrounded by tropical gardens and fruit trees. Travelling with our 3 year old and 7 month old, we loved having the outdoor living space as once the kids were asleep, we could relax on the outside bed. The cottage has everything you need to self cater and the towels are so incredibly soft! Location is great too - a 20 min drive to downtown Hilo and just over an hour to the Kohala coast beaches. Unfortunately due to the eruption and recent storms we couldn't visit the volcano national park or the beaches around Hilo as they were closed, but the cottage would be the perfect base to visit these places when they re-open. Madeleine & Todd are friendly and welcoming hosts. Thank you for a wonderful stay!