Our stay with Lily & Brian was one of the highlights of our time in Hawaii, thank you for being amazing hosts! We arrived in the pouring rain and they greeted us like family, invited us for a beer around their awesome outdoor fireplace hidden away in the rainforest. They took the time to get to know us and give us great tips for where to go, and all the time we enjoyed the company of the amazing dogs - Ranger, Miles, Lavender & Hank. The accommodation was great - a private little building in the garden with everything you need - a comfortable double bed and a fairly big ensuite bathroom. If you're looking for luxury and modern this isn't the place for you, but it's well looked after and homely - we loved the rustic, rainforest feel of the place. You'll fall asleep listening to the Coqui frogs, and enjoy watching the stars and Milky Way from your doorstep. The room is behind the main house with easy access without disturbing Lily & Brian, so you have plenty of privacy when you want it, but their deck is open whenever you want to use it or want a chat, and they provided great cooked breakfasts for us there every morning.
As big dog-lovers this was a huge plus for us - all of the dogs were super friendly and sweet, Hank was shy at first but if you give him time and space he's keen for a scratch just like the others! Be prepared for lots of licks from all of them, particularly Ranger!
The location is also great - hidden away in the rainforest so super peaceful, but a great central location for all the main Big Island attractions - we could see the glow from Kilauea volcano and Pu'u O'o vent from the end of the road which was pretty awesome.
Can't speak highly enough of Lily & Brian and the amazing home they have at Lazy Acres, thanks so much for making our stay so special!
Hannah & Rob