The cottage is located in a gorgeous and lush part of the island. There are actually 3 cottages on the property and we stayed in the Whale Cottage which is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with fully equipped kitchen and lanai. There was a washer and dryer with detergent and filtered water in the fridge. There is free wireless and direct TV but no cell service. When I return to the big island I plan to stay more days at one of the lovely cottages to explore the area while having a comfortable, clean, charming and reasonably priced home base. The host, Andre, was very welcoming and gave us lots of tips for exploring the nearby treasures including the "secret" black sand beach and hot pools. Tips: easy to miss so make sure you follow directions carefully.