Jason’s exceptional hospitality made our stay truly memorable. From writing our names on a large leaf to providing a hand drawn map with the closed roads marked clearly, he was an exceptional host. The cottage is secluded enough for privacy yet very easy to get to - about 45 mins to Hilo (due to road closures) and a quick 10 mins to the night market at Kalapana — all of these times pass quickly since it’s a gorgeous drive. From this location, it’s easy to explore the east side of the Big Island - great black sand beaches, Volcanoes National Park, the amazing flora and fauna and ocean north of Hilo. The cottage has a great shower with lava rocks (uses rainwater so conservation is considered) and a kitchen that is very well-equipped. We were able to make meals easily (and they were delicious - check out the Hilo farmer’s market if you can). The bed is extremely comfortable; sleeping in the massive King bed with the rain falling, the ocean in the background, and the sound of the frogs on our first night was the best sleep I’ve had in years! You have use of the lanai when Jason is home (a huge porch that’s on the side of the ocean) and a lovely seating area for outdoor dining. Jason’s cats are an added bonus! We can’t recommend this place enough. It’s the exact opposite of a Waikiki resort experience in all the BEST ways. Jason and the cottage exude aloha.