We were happy to stay here.
Karen was welcoming and helpful but gave us our space. We were able to do our own thing without feeling neglected or unaccomodated. The fresh-picked apple bananas and oranges were delicious.
Overall, we found the cottage to be very cozy. It is nestled in a jungle of tropical plants and fruit trees, which are lovely but, as expected, comes with many, many insects. There were lots of mosquitoes around dawn and dusk, so we relied heavily on the mosquito candles. Each morning, our truck would be decorated with the fresh webs of crab spiders, which are cool to look at but less cool to walk into. Then there was the occasional cockroach on nighttime trips to the bathroom outside.
Aside from the bugs and some cobwebs in the cottage, it was a relaxing stay. The rustling leaves and gentle afternoon breeze were wonderful, especially when reading on the hammock in the front lanai. We especially loved walking to the community book store around the corner. It's quaint and dusty and has a lush backdrop. You can find some good books at 25 cents/paperback.
On another note, we didn't find much produce at the Naalehu farmers market, but the Kau Farm Stand up the hill has fresh produce for a good price.