My son made all the reservations for our trip to the Big Island and I knew he would find us a nice place, but further than that I had no expectations. When we came to the end of the small road leading to the cabins I thought we had arrived in an enchanted village! There before us was a rainbow collection of beautiful little cottages – yellow, blue, green, lavender and even a bright red utility cottage. They are spaced generously apart so as to provide privacy, on a huge grassy lawn, each differing a bit in size and floor plan. The lush tropical landscaping, much of it just the jungle fighting to take over was lovely and relaxing. The interior of our cabin was overwhelmingly spacious and gracious and immaculate. The bedrooms were so comfortable and offered such magnificent views that I didn’t mind at all when my energetic son occasionally took off for a tour, leaving me to lounge in luxury. Every detail was just what we needed – the small but efficient kitchen provided everything we needed. To top it off, the place had an irresistible resident cat, Oscar. My only disappointment in our entire stay was that Oscar politely declined the chicken I offered him. I guess Puna Rainforest Retreat provides him everything he needs, just as it did for us.
My only reservation in writing this is that I fear it will encourage the rest of the world to swarm to this idyllic place, making our inevitable return difficult.