The location is superb, amazing; there aren't enough words. There is a sense of community (especially if you take the time to talk with the Aunties that caretake Manini Beach) that is unmatched in our extensive AirBnB experience. The place is indeed "quirky" -- spacious, comfortable, ornate -- but it's outdoor living in the best Big Island tradition. Breezes blow through innumerable holes; the Ficus grows through the cottage, not over it. Outdoor living includes mosquitoes. We imagine that folks who live here year-round don't notice the little buggers, but we did. The shower is particularly wonderful. Kitchen is workable.