The Paliuli Farm is ideally located, if you want to relax and go swimming and snorkeling. The Two Steps next to the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau Historical National Park (small informal place that is perfect to go into the water) and the Kealakekua Bay with its Captains Cook Monument (grand for snorkeling and kayaking!) are just a short ride away (less than 10 min for Two Steps, and 15 min for the Kealakekua Bay). On top, on this same road are situated the Painted Church, an intersting and special place, and - what I recommend even stronger - the Paleaku Peace Garden, a real jewel of beauty and mindfulness. I joined some yoga classes there and loved it.
As I was looking for a peaceful place to stay, this was it!!!
The accommodation itself is superclean, somewhat simple, but you feel good vibes and caretaking in every detail. You have to be ready to accept some restrictions like not using the kitchen after 9 p.m. or before 8 a.m. While the repetitive instructions to respect the silent hours may have been a slight irritation in the beginning, I then enjoyed the peace and quiet of this place so much!
Janis and Thomas are really lovely hosts. They were willing to help me with whatever question I came up with (an adapter plug, use of their phone,..) They also have snorkeling gear, but I did not use it, brought my one.
What I loved particularly was the plenty of fresh fruit! Yes, Thomas welcomed me with Oranges, Tangelos, Pomelos, Avocado, Bananas (the ones that really taste!!!) and refilled my fruitbox constantly during my stay. He even opened up the coconut for me!
If you ask me, this is paradise!