We loved our week at the Plantation Cottage. The cottage is a very short walk to two beach access points, including the Hanalei Pier, in a neighborhood of vacation rentals. Next door is a huge estate that is rarely occupied. The cottage has a large backyard with a tall hedge around it, and is back off the street, so there is a feeling of complete privacy. The outdoor shower, the large lanai with a bed on it, watching stars at night and waterfalls during the day from the backyard, the soft lawn that feels good on bare feet, and the lack of mosquitos, all of these were unexpected pleasures. The bed was comfortable as well. We were concerned at first that the cottage is not air conditioned, but between the abundance of screened windows, floor fans and ceiling fans, and intermittent rain showers, we seldom got hot, and when we did, we stepped into the outdoor shower or the waters of Hanalei Bay. We stocked up on fresh produce and meats at the two Hanalei farmer's markets and supplemented at Foodland, about 10 minutes away. For lunch, we walked to the Hanalei Taro Truck for the best pork tacos. The slack key concert with Doug and Sandy McMasters was a nice way to stay out of the sun on a hot afternoon. We can't wait to return.