What a wonderful way to start our Hawaiian vacation, at Michael and Greg's guesthouse! I have nothing but great things to say about this place and about the experience of staying here.
A thoughtful balance between an overly intimate bed-and-breakfast and a totally impersonal hotel, this place is beautifully located and beautifully set up. Located at about coffee-growing elevation high above the coast south of Kona, there are amazing coastline views from Captain Cook to the north down past the Place of Refuge to the south, and these vista could be seen not only from our room and the guesthouse veranda but also from the idyllically-sited hot tub.
With a late afternoon flight arrival, we didn't get to the guesthouse until after dark (follow the hosts' directions carefully or you're likely to spend some time going around in circles trying to figure out Hawaii's unique house-numbering system). We brought a snack with us, which was easy to round out with fruit and coffee/tea and fresh-baked brownies (!) from the spacious and well-appointed kitchen. In the morning it was amazing to take a shower in the outside showers where ferns and bromeliads covered the lava rock walls...we never did bother to use the seemingly luxurious indoor shower. Breakfast choices were varied and generous, and eating at one of the tables on the veranda meant plenty of chances to take in yet more of the views while learning about the quirks of the colorful geckos who cheekily try to sample your breakfast when your attention wanders.
Michael and Greg were incredibly generous and genial hosts, responsive to requests and open with info about activities, sights, etc.
Our only regret was that our commitments meant that we spent only one night here...next time (and we absolutely plan there to be a next time) we will be sure to book more time at this gem of a place.