We were suppose to check in mid afternoon but we arrived late at around 11 in the evening due to a surprise dinner date in Kona area that our friend booked for us. We were expecting that Dennis and Paul were already fast asleep but Dennis is still awake just to welcome us together with Felicia, one of their dogs. He welcomed us and toured us in our room.
The room was one of a kind. Drinking water, a box of chocolate, fresh tropical fruits, coffee, tea, toiletries were provided. I even saw a make up remover! They also offered other things like for snorkeling, beach mat and extra beach towels. At first, their dog Felicia scared me when she got excited welcoming us. But she really was the sweetest dog and became my hub's best friend. They have another dog, a German shepherd, which we call Crawford (not sure if that's the real name) was like our lifeguard. Every time we make big splashes in the pool, he seems like he would rescue us in a heartbeat.
Upon waking up, we were mesmerized with the beauty of this place! It was like a gorgeous sanctuary in the midst of the island. My husband started taking a video as Dennis toured us. Their garden is huge! Every angle, every detail reflects how well travelled they are. I even asked Dennis if they hired a designer not knowing that I was already talking to him! He is an architect and created the whole place into this incredible place that they now call home.
Both Dennis and Paul are very sweet, accommodating and fun loving. They do make sure that we were enjoying. They even offered us some beverage while telling stories one night. During our last day, we enjoyed their pool, rain or shine, we still had a blast! This place is perfect for honeymooners and beyond.
Few advices:
-It is better to be there before dark or 9pm (as per policy) esp if you are not driving 4x4.
-Contact the hosts as soon as possible for the expected time of arrival.
-Generally, it is better to use 4x4 roaming around the island.
-If you have some spare time at night, sit and listen to this two incredible hosts! We've learned a lot from their travels and even more in a short period of time.