What a lovely little getaway! Karen and Ron have put together a delightful cottage with such character. My wife and I spent three nights here and were sad to leave.

Cael's thoughts: I felt it was actually larger/more spacious than it appears in the photos. Since I cook, I loved the outdoor kitchen. Be sure to stop and bring food with you as there are no restaurants or grocery stores right near by. Once you get to the cottage you will want to stay there. If you need, there is a small co-op up the hill where you can get coffee and snacks. Manini Beach is about a block away and has wonderful snorkeling. When we stayed at the cottage there was plenty of snorkeling gear to choose from. Ron was away during our stay and we didn't get to meet him but Karen was extremely accommodating as was Purry. If you like cats, you are in for a treat. He is so sweet. If you don't care for cats, he is low profile and will stay away if you don't call to him. He does not come into the cottage. Make sure you bush off any mosquitos before getting under the net around the bed and you will sleep unbitten. Next time we will spend more time at the Bali Cottage and make our time there the focus of our Big Island trip. It is a gem in a delightful little community!

Angie's thoughts: I loved our time here! The cottage is indeed a little rustic but has so much charm and so much island love. I was a little apprehensive about the bugs but they were no where near what I feared I might find. In fact, we ended up dealing with a much worse bug (cockroach!) problem at the "fancy-schmancy" resort we stayed at later in our vacation. The geckos are adorable and harmless. The spiders aren't all that big and will leave you alone. The mosquitos do indeed bite so bring some repellant. The mongoose are fun to watch but will steal your bar of soap in the shower so use a liquid soap! Karen couldn't have been a kinder host - I am a novice (to say the least) when it comes to snorkeling, and she made a special effort to find different equipment options for me so that I would feel more comfortable in the water. That was a huge thing as it allowed me to spend time exploring the water with my husband instead of staying alone on the shore. I hope she knows how much that meant to me! Purry the Cat is a big love and I just adored his visits with us for treats and conversation. Kitchen is pretty well equipped: coffee maker, microwave, pots & pans, tea kettle, knives. The vanity and bathroom were super clean with plenty of hot water - loved showering outside! Many fans to help keep you cool. Can not wait to return someday.