We had a FANTASTIC time on the Big Island and Tim and Karen's hospitality made all the difference! Karen made sure we were so well cared for throughout our 1 1/2 week stay by doing extra thoughtful things like giving us toys and beach chairs for the beach and offering many great ideas for our family to take the sights in! We went to Volcano, Pololu Valley, Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm, City of Refuge and many other places because of her recommendations and we loved them all! Karen was very in tune with children and what they would enjoy and seemed so nurturing and loving to them all, which was an extra special touch. The kids also adored her doggies, they were small and soooo cute!!!
A bonus that we felt has changed our lives already was witnessing the amazingly healthy lifestyle that Karen and Tim model. We were greatly inspired on improving our food choices which we've continued to do since returning back home. We feel so much better because of their guidance and encouragement!
Last, I absolutely LOVED waking up to the fresh ocean breeze coming through the windows, the beautiful landscaping surrounding the guest house and the bountiful fresh fruit (we picked tangelos daily for juicing and the kids got to enjoy the starfruits, apple bananas and oranges, too!). Tim took our family on a tour one day and we got to learn how so many fruits grow! Had no idea pineapples grew on the ground! We would highly recommend the Turtle House and hope to return for another stay!