The cottage is very spacious and the porch has a great view of the ocean. There is a small black sand beach across the street, however it is down a very steep path. Everything is a fair amount of driving away from this cottage, too, so be prepared. The restaurant that Susan and Andre recommend in Pahoa, Kaleos, is absolutely delicious! The town of Pahoa is an old hippie town with lots of colorful characters. The Kapoho tide pools are nearby and that was some of my favorite snorkeling in Hawaii.