Having a comfortable, safe, serene place to stay on a vacation makes all the difference and Garden Hale was the perfect restful, peaceful and quiet retreat we were hoping for to experience true Hawaii. The place was spotless and gave the two of us room to spread out. I agree, the outdoor shower was the best, with excellent water pressure and nice breezes. And the cottage was in a great location close to beaches and easy access to north Kohala / Hawi. A little far from the Volcano parks/ south end, but we enjoyed the “dry” side more. We definitely explored a lot in our 7 days, but didn’t get to do everything on our list (including a massage from Rose), so I guess we’ll just have to come back. Thanks too for the towels, cooler and chairs. We really appreciated the use of them! Loved the gardens and peacefulness of your property. Thank you for having us!