We loved our stay at the cottage.
It was in a nice location away from the busier parts of the island. Considering there is hwy issues in the north and bottle neck traffic in the south, we didn’t have to compete with constant traffic to get back easily. Restaurants, small grocery stores and a few shops are 5 min drive up the road in Kilauea. And it’s another 5 mins down to a beach area. The cottage really has everything you needed to be away from home. It’s quiet and peaceful with trees, flowers, and plenty of greenery surrounding for privacy. There is also nature around, so don’t be surprised if you hear birds early in the morning, see a few geckos or even get the occasional mosquito bite while outside. We are big campers and hikers and used to being close to nature in that regard. Bruce helped us with the kayak and gave us tips on going to the local river. He was very helpful if we had any questions during our stay. They also run a fruit stand next door that sells fresh frozen fruit bars and treats. After our wedding we stopped and had a sweet treat to cool down with. It was a pleasant experience overall.