If you're game for a truly unique Hawaii adventure, you should make your way over to the lushly forested Eastern horn of The Big Island and spend some time at this charming, secluded and affordable retreat. Our family of 4, including 2 Man-children, managed a week in the Hibiscus cottage and did very well. Only challenges for us were the small refrigerator, necessitating frequent Grocery shopping, the single sink for dish washing and personal hygiene, and the very active mosquitoes which, if one is prone to being bitten, can be controlled with repellent provided by the host. The only other minor inconvenience was occasional loss of Internet access due to over-demand on limited bandwidth or during temporarily heavy rainfall. Otherwise, our experience was wonderful. Though seemingly remote, the retreat is located just a few minutes' drive along well maintained roads from the delightful little town of Pahoa, with it's unique shops and eateries. The city of Hilo is only a half hour further North. The local coastline is rugged, which is true for much of the island, but there are a few Beach parks nearby that offer fairly easy access to the ocean. And if Volcanoes National Park is on your itinerary, this property is located within an hour of the crater. In short, if fragrant breezes playing through lush forest filled with wildlife and enormous skies filled with rainbows by day and stars by night sounds appealing to you, then put this one on your list.