This was our second place of stay during our recent time on The Big Island. My husband and I stayed at The Bali Cottage for 3 nights. We chose this place due to it's uniqueness, curated collection of travel treasures and location since it was right at Kealakekua Bay. During our stay, we snorkeled in Kealakekua Bay (thank you for providing snorkel gear), rented kayaks, shared a morning in the bay with dolphins and enjoyed the sunset at Manini Beach. We also cooked a few meals in the outdoor kitchen which was a great experience surrounded by greenery and nature sounds. This place is great for those who love the outdoors and nature as it's a sophisticated camping experience. Sharing a shower with a couple tree frogs at my feet was something of the norm here. They were so cute! So were the geckos! The walls which are beautifully intricate and detailed don't fully cover you from the outdoors, so you are still outdoors in the sense that you share your space with nature which is why bug spray is a necessity at the time of year we went. We did have to use bug spray multiple times a day because unfortunately, the mosquitoes did keep getting to us. I assume other parts of the year may not have as many, but this particular time of year and part of the island did, so whenever we were at the cottage, we had to use bug spray and turn the fans on to help.
Since a good night's rest is a huge part of your stay, if you prefer a firm bed, this bed is for you.
This place is also about 15 minutes away from nearby restaurants and gas stations so keep that in mind when planning your time here. We ate at Shaka Tacos and The Coffee Shack. Both were really good!
Communication, check-in and check-out were excellent. Thank you for our time here!