The cottage ($85/night) is set away from the main house, and completely private. No other guests are here. You may only see your hosts, Glen and Akiko Forester, once or twice, though you no doubt will run into some of their 7 big, friendly dogs more often.

There's no TV, but you have a stereo and phone (with common line to their house). The best entertainment at night is listening to the geckos chirping (many will cling and skitter across the window screens.)

The studio has a decent kitchen, access to a grill, and basic spices and cooking utensils. We enjoyed cooking in one evening. You may want to stop by the store to supplement the breakfast (fruit, juice and homebaked bread), as all supplies are delivered just once.

The hosts provide a great binder of things to do, with plenty of useful commentary on the best beaches, hikes and other activities. It's also fun to read the guest book.

This property encloses the ruins of a heiau (temple) that you can wander through. This particular structure was apparently a place of healing, not human sacrifice, and it was visited by folks from all over the island. This may be why Damien erected the church across the street - to encourage people to visit a Christian rather than Pagan place of worship.

If you need a place with more space, they also rent a 2BR beach house for $140/night that has private beach access.