We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage, in and around Captain Cook, and all of The Big Island. I was so looking forward to the "outdoor" shower and the openness of the cottage, which is like five rooms: bedroom studio space, shower, bathroom, kitchen, and lanai. And, don't forget the gorgeous view from the outer lanai. All the pictures accurately depict it, but they do not do it justice - it is better. The warmth of the surroundings and the comfort we felt enhanced our stay. I wish I could eat breakfast on the covered lanai every morning. We loved grilling fresh fish with sauteed vegetables on a warm evening, or just hanging out with some candles and the geckos and a cold beer from The Big Island Brewhaus.

Peter was informative about local suggestions from food to snorkeling, and though we might find him working on his fruits and veggies he had planted one day or dropping off some bananas the next, we really felt we had our own space and it was up to us if we wanted to interact more or less. You might hear the coffee grinder or if something exciting happens in the other cottage or at Peter's, but that was anticipated, along with the nearby roosters.

Maybe the jaboticaba will be in season for you and you can pick some along the path every time you descend to your car or climb back up to the lanai for the evening.

Enjoy this place! Bring your snorkeling gear and a good book, with some flip flops and hiking shoes, and you will find yourself on "island" time very quickly. It is an ideal location for us: not in Kona, but near by, and about half-way between the volcano and Mauna Kea. We cannot wait to go back - soon. Thank you, Peter (and Barbara).