My Mom and I stayed at the Amau Lani cottage for two weeks. It felt very homey to us. I write this review two weeks later and find that I miss it and hope that when I return to Volcano, I can rent this cottage again. There is one quirk that may be challenging to none mechanical/analytical minds. The water pressure is okay, but when you take a shower, make sure to tell anyone else in the house, not to flush or turn on any other faucet....I believe that the lower price of this rental reflects this quirk. That being said, I would still want to rent this cottage if I returned to the area. The decor is lovey, simple and not clutter-y. The small lot is private, quiet and peaceful. On sunny days, I would go to a little mowed area off the path in the back yard to sit, pause, breathe the fresh air and reflect. There are a small amount of coqui frogs in the area, sadly, but minimal compared to lower elevations. I use to live in the area 30 plus years ago, so this is a noticeable change for me but not to anyone that is a new comer. When the windows are closed, you cant hear them at all. But make sure you open a window before sunrise to listen to the bird song! They perform an amazing orchestra for about an hour before they disperse for the day. The house includes beach chairs, towels, snorkel gear, boogie boards and a cooler. There are adult and children's books and games. The kitchen included spices, tea, coffee, sugar and creamer. Pots, pans, coffee maker, blender, toaster. All the essentials to cook regular meals. Danielle is a wonderful host and responds quickly when contacted. Overall a wonderful rental at a reasonable price.