Ken & Laurie were lovely people. We didn't get to see them much because we only stayed one night and arrived late. They gave us fresh papaya & lemons for breakfast. The koki cottage was very clean and we were able to pick up ingredients for dinner at Island Naturals and make dinner in the kitchen. Everything was very clean, the shower was very nice and spacious and the porch looking out on the yard was lovely too. Plenty of privacy and frogs to sing you to sleep (which didn't bother us). The location is perfect for exploring the Hilo side of the big island: volcano national park, akaka falls, farmers market, what's shakin smoothie stand, etc.