The Birdsong cottage was a wonderful experience and the name says it all. You are literally in the middle of the rainforest with only the sounds of the birds and other creatures surrounding you. Although the pool and hot tub are not exclusive to the cottage (they are located and shared by the main house), the host(s) respected our time there and was very accommodating to our needs during our stay. If you are looking for an authentic Hawaiian experience on the east side of the island (Hilo) I strongly recommend this one. You will be happy you did.