What is paradise? Stay at Mangolay and you will know. One of the most beautiful homes and the most amazing setting for an island adventure. My boyfriend Terry and I came here after two days in Kona. We entered an area that can I can only describe as dichotomy - a home as breathtaking as the mythical Shangri-La, surrounded by a lush, almost primitive jungle of green. The sounds of the coqui frogs greeted us as we finally made it to Mangolay. Dennis and Paul greeted us with a warm welcome and we spent time with them on their beautiful lanai getting to know each other. Terry, being a landscape architect in San Francisco, found much to share with Dennis and Paul. Their hospitality is unrivaled. In and around Pahoa there is much to do and see for the adventurous. There are beautiful beaches, and don't miss the charm of Pahoa. We made Mangolay home base after a long day of site seeing all over the east side of the island. A perfect way to end the day was a dip in the beautiful pool. The guest house where we stayed was a perfect couple's retreat and everything was more than what was expected. Oh, and I have to add that our four legged hosts, especially Felicia, were divine as well! Adorable! Needless to say, if there is another chance to come back, we will. We will miss you Dennis and Paul!