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Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi

Kilauea accommodation with kitchen

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kilauea, HI
  • Place, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rock Quarry Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hideaways Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kilauea

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of Rock Quarry Beach with a stay here. Waiakalua Beach and Christ Memorial Episcopal Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rock Quarry Beach - 15 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Hideaways Beach - 19 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 41 min drive - 29.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Bar Kilauea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kilauea Bakery & Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Iniki - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nanea Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Princeville Market Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi

"Twin Hearts", a Kauai North Shore vacation rental homestay cottage, is a wonderful private one bedroom, one bath handcrafted rental accommodation located at the ocean end of our 7.6 acre Kauai North Shore estate and farm parcel. The handcrafted cottage features tons of privacy and a sweet hot tub, as well as close world class, white sand Kaihili-Quarry Beach, a scenic 15 minute walk, or quick 5 minute drive from your accommodation.

The travel accommodation industry has been dramatically changed. The COVID-19 pandemic, while it has abetted, has placed a greater importance on safety. At Twin Hearts, we understand this change. Vacation rentals are now the safest and most secure way to enjoy a Kauai vacation. We understand the importance or providing an alternative to crowded hotels or the risks of dining in jam packed restaurants. What better way to travel safely than renting your very own cottage on acreage!

Our guests, many of them repeat visitors, adore the cottage and leave us stellar reviews.

Our organic ethic precludes us from spraying any toxic pesticides, and while we deal topically and organically with any of the many pests that enjoy living in the sub-tropics, you must be prepared to possible encounter the occasional ants, or geckos, or even a cockroach or two. If that is bothersome, you may be better off renting at a different property that utilizes toxic pesticides.

This private cottage, which is fully screened, is an exquisite, architecturally interesting, sustainable redwood home with lots of special features and privacy, about 250 feet (and lots of hedges and trees) from our home.

The cottage is accessed via a completely private 250 foot long rolled gravel driveway from the paved cul-de-sac road.

The cottage is comfortably and tastefully furnished, island style, with a hand-carved king sized poster bed with soft cotton sheets in the bedroom, a lovely living room with comfortable new queen sofa bed, a tiled bathroom, and a full-on entertainment center with cable TV, DVD, and CD stereo. Furniture and furnishings are oriental and island-style, with some antiques and original art.

For those who enjoy using the internet, we offer high speed Spectrum WI-FI, by Kauai standards. We average 200mbs speed. Keep in mind that internet speed here is not necessarily the equivalent here of what you may experience, or become used to, in mainland urban areas. There is plenty of bandwidth for most visitors, and we encourage you to slow yourself down and relax into Kauai time. :)

As a special perk, the cottage now comes with a Tandem Kayak, complete with paddles, backrests, life preservers and car roof rack, perfect for jungle river adventures on Kauai's numerous waterways. That's WAY fun and easy, even if you have never kayaked before!

We also provide boogie boards to our guests, Some snorkel gear may be available, but we recommend arranging for snorkel gear rental to insure a proper fit.

There are laundry facilities and a full indoor bathroom, as well as a hot and cold outdoor shower for washing the sand off when returning from Kahili-Quarry beach, which is just down the road, or any other one of the 10 world class beaches nearby.

There are a myriad of world class beaches close nearby. Kahili Quarry Beach is within walking distance, or you may zip down with your rental car. Kalihiwai Beach and the trailhead to Secret Beach are just 6-7 minutes away. Also nearby are Anini Beach, Hideaways, Waiakalua (wanna be all alone on a tropical beach?) and the beaches of Hanalei Bay.

The scenic Kilauea Lighthouse is minutes away...

As a longtime farm family we welcome you to come enjoy our place. You may walk around the property as long as you follow 3 rules: 1) Do NOT stand below coconut trees 2) Do not approach any buildings other than your cottage, and 3) do not engage our workers in conversation. They love to chat, but we need them to work :)

As a long-time, nearly 40 year resident farmer, I offer private farm tours to parties of up to 4 in size, for $100 per hour. I can provide a brief overview in one hour, but a more in-depth tour can last for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Consistent trade breezes keep you cool and refreshed although, to be on the safe side, we have installed a decorative tropical ceiling fan in the bedroom.

The cottage is fully screened.

When looking at a map of Kauai, use the Kilauea Lighthouse as a locator- it is the northernmost point on the island, and your cottage is about 1.5 miles to the southeast. The location is convenient- close to restaurants, bakeries, 2 farmer's markets each week, and fun shopping. It is an easy drive further west to Princeville (10 minutes) or Hanalei (15 minutes) yet not far the other direction to the East and South sides and to Waimea Canyon on the West side.

Because many guests have found difficulty arranging a reasonably priced rental car (the BEST way to explore Kauai) at reasonable rates, we often offer a Ford Escape SUV to our guests. If this possibility sounds of interest please inquire, after you make your booking.

Twin Hearts is a legal, permitted "homestay", Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2015-35, Use Permit U-2015-34, Special Permit SP-2015-12. These permits are extremely limited. Our TMK is (4) 5-1-005-015-0003.

So let's see... garden views, mountain views, private hot tub, acreage privacy, close beach proximity, laundry facility, wireless high-speed internet access, a tandem kayak, the option to rent a vehicle, and a stunning, affordable handcrafted cottage. Plus, it is a registered. legal, vacation rental. It doesn't get much better than this, especially at our low rental rates.. Come to Kauai and enjoy it in class at our private cottage!

Mahalo nui loa, e komo mai (Many thanks and welcome...)

Bruce and Cyndee Fehring

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No amplified music is permitted before 8 AM or after 9:30 PM, and conversation levels should be kept at a reasonable level please.
Only registered guests may be present on property between the hours of 9:30 PM to 8AM. During other hours, visitation is limited to 2 others maximum.
Hot tub and shower use is limited to registered guests only.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 510050150003, TA-201-009-5616-01, GE-201-009-5616-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi to the airport?

This cottage is 21.6 mi (37-min drive) away from the Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi to the beach?

This cottage is 0.8 mi (5-min drive) from Rock Quarry Beach and 1.8 mi (5-min drive) from Waiakalua Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi have a spa?

This cottage doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi to downtown Kilauea?

This cottage is 1.6 mi away from Kilauea.

Private Handcrafted Cottage, Walk to Secluded Beach, Hot Tub, Tandem Kayak, WiFi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most unique and incredible place to stay, close to everything you would need which makes it even harder to choose between staying around the property or exploring! The hosts thought of everything and their love for the cottage shines through! Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super private and close to the best beaches in Kauai
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leonora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We feel so lucky to have spent the week at Twin Farms. We happened to be here during a super rainy spell, and the cottage served as a cozy refuge where we could truly rest and decompress. We so appreciate the craftsmanship, the tasteful decorations and the attention to detail (hello, electric tea kettle!) The well-cared-for gardens and vibrant (and vocal) birdlife made us feel like we were in a true island paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely private cottage well decorated and surrounded by greenery. Away from it all, but still close to all the good sights and activities of the north coast. Hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely delightful spot. Appreciated the Kauai recommendations provided in the binder as well as all the snorkel book and beach gear. Didn’t get to meet Bruce but he was an excellent communicator. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved staying at Twin Hearts

We just love this place and our visit to Kauai.it’s cozy and private and greatly located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a WONDERFUL place to spend our time on Kauai!This gem of a place manages to be both intimately private, yet close to the rest of the farm. The cabin itself is just perfect - big windows onto the garden with screens underneath so you get an unobstructed view.The bed is comfy, the living room spacious, and the kitchen has what you need for a relaxed stay. The hot tub is perfect at the end of a day of strenuous hiking, and the sheltered garden loungers and patio grill make the outdoor space as inviting as inside. The beach down the road is quiet, uncrossed and in winter when we visited it was one of the few North Coast beaches open for swimming. Bruce and his family were there when we needed to message them, but gave us our privacy throughout.We would love to come back - this place really exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation in paradise

We stayed for two weeks and did some tourist stuff and also joined in on some local activities. The accommodation was wonderful. Mario was particularly helpful and checked in on us regularly to be sure all our needs were met. Fabulous time and look forward to returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this stay was perfect. Easy to get in, private, peaceful, heavenly abode. Will go back again and hope to stay for a much longer time. 4 nights was not enough. Hope to make it to a poker night some time in the future, or farm ball because that looked like a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay on Kauai

We truly enjoyed our week long stay at the cottage! It was the perfect location to stay and explore the island; we felt like it gave us the true Kauai experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The no tourist stay

This place was just right for us. Away from the busy. Central enough to get north and south. Equipped with all the beach needs. Quiet, secluded and peaceful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

Beautiful, pristine property close to incredible places to explore on Kauai's coast.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal

Thank you for a most magnificent holiday
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jungle oasis

Unique hand crafted cottage and interior. Lovely bird sounds, flowers, plants and warm breezes.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wyn H.

Beautiful hexagonal cottage on a family farm

We loved this cottage Away from town but accessible to beach and trails
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful farm cottage

check-in was a breeze, the cottage is well stocked with everything you need and in a great location. It was quiet and peaceful. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twin Hearts Cottage

A great place to stay, in a quiet location. Property owner friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a cottage in paridise

This is our third time here! We love it and we call it our home away from home. It’s close to the best beaches in Kauai and we feel so comfortable and relaxed here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back in Paradise

So wonderful to be back after 17+ years. Such a lovely spot and great location. We hope to come back again but sooner!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ethel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away in Paradise

Lovely private “cabin” with hot tub that was so appreciated after a couple of hiking days. The pick up and drop off at the airport ensured a smooth check in and departure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Bruce has done an amazing job of creating an oasis on the farm. Twin Hearts is tucked away and feels surprisingly private. The setting, the location, the whole vibe makes for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twin Hearts

We were welcomed from the first day to the end of our stay. Bruce and Cindy were incredible host and made us feel at home. It was everything we had hoped it would be.
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned from a wonderful 1-week stay at Twin Hearts cottage in Kilauea, and it truly lived up to all the hype from other reviews. This handcrafted gem on the North Shore of Kauai is private, cozy, and surrounded by lush farm acreage, within short drive (or moderate scenic walk) to the beautiful Kahili-Quarry Beach. The king-size bed was comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed for simple meals, and we spent evenings relaxing in the hot tub under the stars—pure magic - any night we had clear skies. The eco-friendly touches, like filtered water and non-toxic cleaning, made us feel good about our choice too.We agree with some past mentions of minor cleanliness concerns from years ago, but everything was acceptable during our visit—no issues at all. If anything, the only tiny downside was the occasional tropical bug and ants (hey, it’s Hawaii!), but that’s part of the charm. I felt like I was doing VERY fancy camping on a gorgeous tropical island! Overall, it’s a unique and peaceful retreat perfect for couples or small groups. We’ll definitely be back—highly recommend for anyone seeking an authentic Kauai experience! Stayed over Christmas 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Perfect!!

Everything was perfect!! We loved that part of the island and the cottage was ideal!! Thank you for sharing paradise!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exquisite, peaceful, cozy, efficient cottage

Absolutely amazing. The owners are great. The property is beautiful. Its an oasis within itself. A cute little beach within minutes where you can swim in the ocean or in a cool pristine river. Well worth the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024