This is not a typical place you imagine finding in Hawaii. The design is modern and somewhat minimalist but spectacular. The views of sunrise from the ocean room every morning were incredible with a view looking down the hill at the chocolate as the pods are ripening from green to cherry red on the branches. There is a pair of red headed Cardinals that seem to think it’s their home and have the outdoor run of the place and they love to say hello multiple times a day jumping around your feet as you sit at the table outside as well as peeking into your window at times to say hello ....then there are the ubiquitous day geckos that are cuter than panda bears peeking out to say hello from corners of the building and on bushes by day and the other cute mourning geckos very loved by Hawaiians at night on the outside walls by the lights. If you’re interested in birds you can sit on the porch and watch many species come by including many native species. it’s lots of fun to watch nature there
It was wonderfully quiet being a bit out of the city but a very short drive to Hilo which also was pleasant
Dan and Berndt were excellent hosts at every corner for every whim have extremely an interesting backgrounds and are Master gardeners but I have experienced a lot in their lives worldwide.
They were also fantastic at giving recommendations for everything imaginable
Immaculate premises Beautiful grounds and even better chocolate!
no comparison hands down five stars