We stayed just two nights in this very cute cottage. And though we were very busy, off property, during that time, we did take time in the morning to walk the 4 blocks down to the ocean, it was a lovely walk where we were able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest surrounding us, we highly recommend you do the same. We made it a loop which was 2.5-2.7 miles. The view from the water's edge is beautiful in the early morning and the contrasting colors of the black lava, lush green scenery, red dirt, turquoise water and blue sky, make for stunning photos! The bed was very comfortable, water pressure great, we did not use the kitchenette but it seemed appropriate for the basics. There is a nice deck where you can sit and enjoy the Koki frogs at night and the chorus of tropical birds in the morning. We were visiting in November and the two circulating fans were enough to keep us comfortable at night. It's an easy drive to Hilo and to Volcano Natl Park. We recommend Jackie Rays in Hilo, Ola Brewing in Hilo, Rim Restaurant in the national park. We hope to be back for a longer visit in the future, if we do get back we would definitely consider staying here again.