The Pineapple Retreat was a perfect place to spend time in Hilo on our vacation to the Big Island. Megan and David were quick to respond and communicated well as we prepared for our trip. The place is minutes away from the airport and downtown shopping, but far enough away to be able to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Hilo side. The Pineapple Retreat was located perfectly to allow for easy access to the islands many waterfalls (‘Akaka, Rainbow, and many more), the sights in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and even the beaches and snorkeling in Hilo (Richardson Ocean Park was awesome!!!). And the views!! It was a treat to get to watch the sunrise over the ocean every morning while drinking coffee on the porch.
I appreciated that the place has all the amenities that we needed to enjoy our trip, whether it was the beach gear (snorkel and fins) or the kitchen essentials that allowed us to cook full meals (like a rice cooker!). The king bed in the primary bedroom was very comfortable, the living room was spacious, and the outdoor patio full of lush vegetation made for a great place to enjoy the cool evening breeze.
We will definitely book the Pineapple Retreat the next time we come to Hilo.