This cottage was the perfect home away from home for our five days on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaii. It’s a perfect jumping off point for adventuring on this side of the Island, with zip line courses less than 10 minutes away and downtown Hilo is a quick 20 minute drive The cottage itself was cozy, comfortable, and very clean. The king size Sleep Number bed was super comfy as well. The swinging bed on the front porch became part of my morning ritual where I would lay and read and listen to the birds. Madeleine’s extra touches like fresh banana bread, beach towels to use, and a big jug of cold water in the fridge really sent our stay over the top. We loved everything about our stay, especially getting to play with Lucy (the family dog), who was sweet and adorable.