We were greeted by Karen and Ron and we could hear some nice soft Hawaiian music in the background - Nice touch. Karen walked us around the cottage and showed us the beach which is a hop away from the Cottage. We were given good information for grocery shopping and places to see. Both Karen and Ron are very generous and gracious hosts. The Cottage is exactly as described and the garden is wonderfully funky. My husband and I read most of the over 100 reviews and knew that the surf can be loud and the wind can cause branches and leaves to hit the roof. We would rather hear those sounds than that of honking cars and traffic. The cottage has a few window frames by the living/dining room with no glass. The kitchen and bathroom are outside so you need to be a nature lover and not a city slicker afraid of insects coming in. We had the company of 3 gecko's which we named the 3 amigos we did not have mosquito problems or any spiders (which can occur). We sat outside until bedtime and enjoyed the stars and the tranquility. Whoever rents this place needs to feel safe and not jump at nature's sounds. Keeping that in mind we would whole-heartedly recommend this place to those who enjoy venturing off the beat and path.