We had a great stay here overall. Our host was very warm and welcoming as were her sweet dogs! The cottage is cute and decorated with nice details. Location is great for exploring Puna or Hilo areas as well as Mauna Kea. The garden is very lush and beautiful! Use the ear plugs provided, there are several wild rooster around the neighborhood who like to party in the early morning. Our host was proactive with catching and removing one in her yard but there are plenty in the neighborhood still. It would be nice to have access to more drinking water on site. We ended up picking up a few gallons while in town.