Kathryn and Bill's place was very relaxing and enjoyable. It is a bit of a drive up the mountain, but it is so worth getting away from the hubub of all the tourism in Kona and the west coast beaches. The peace and quiet on the mountain was amazing and on cloudless nights you could see ALL the starts/constellations AND the Milky Way galaxy. We loved all the native species that Kathryn and Bill maintain on their property, especially the giant ferns! The cottage is removed from their home several hundred feet, so you really get some valuable privacy. At the same time they're both accessible by phone. Our arrival was right as the sun was setting and Kathryn called us to make sure we didn't get stuck in the dark. We were fortunate to spend 7 nights at this cottage! Makes it hard to get back into the swing of things at home...