Mauna Lea Manor’s Red cottage was a great place to stay up away from the busy Kailua town. Once you know exactly where it is, it will be your oasis at the end of a long day. A great place to bring a group of people or children with all of the sleeping areas above. I couldn’t resist climbing the ladder to the loft every now and then. I wish I had more time to hang out in the waterfall hot tub.
There are some ants and some mosquitoes but nothing a napkin and a couple midair slaps couldn’t solve. You’re in the forest so it is no surprise. We used the beach towels when we went out which was great since we didn’t pack our own.