Trying to find the appropriate words to describe the beauty, as well as the welcoming feeling we received from Ramona, Devin and this home, were stellar! Each evening we were serenaded by the scent and gentle sounds of the island rains (light and almost misty), as they blended with the verdant Hawaiian jungle vegetation. This Hale (Hawaiian for Home) was filled with a sense of 'Ohana (Hawaiian for Family), providing a backdrop for old Hawaiian history. Tucked away in a beautifully and naturelly landscaped island setting, the property offers views of island fruits, as well as the island sounds of the Coqui frogs, which were a sympnonic interlude to our island experience.
The crown molding; the base molding; the seasoned wood flooring; similarly, the laid wooden floors rising to the second level, which provided yet another full occupancy with three more bedrooms, a kitchen and full bath.
We were here on a videography assignment and this home provided the perfect backdrop for our historical documentary. Ramona is a local girl (Hawai'i), who, typically provided a loving Hawaiian style dialogue and support to needs that we did not require. More so, she offered a friendly, Hawaiian Style ear and shared with us, the island and Hale's (Home's) history.
Each room offered sleeping comfort surpassing any 5 star accomodation. Very nearby snacks and goodies with easy access, made it quite simple to solve a sugar craving. Traffic to and from the main town of Hilo (20 minutes away) was light and easy, even with construction going on.
So, my final comment regarding this B & B is "Would I return to this rental, given the opportunity? Yes! But, if Ramona and Devin would approve, I would prefer to buy this lovely, island style Hale (Home). Mahalo ia oe nui loa na hoaloha mau loa (thank you very much, friends forever)