The big island was week two our trip to the Hawaiian Islands for our 40th wedding anniversary. We both loved staying in the Ocean Studio on this beautiful and serene orchard. You could not ask for a better host than Dan. He provided very good instructions for getting to Hale Kukui; don’t depend on g00gle for the last ½ mile.
We felt welcome from the moment we arrived including a nice box of macadamia chocolates waiting for us inside our studio.
The room was very conformable and the views were incredible. The lanai and hammock were delightful surprises. The kitchen was well equipped, and there is a barbecue on lanai for added dining pleasure. We also enjoyed walking around the orchard and picking some fresh fruit.
Dan was a wealth of information about the big island and always a pleasure to talk to. We drove to Kona, Hilo, and Hawaii Volcanos National Park while we were staying at Hale Kukui and all were pleasant and scenic drives. At Dan’s suggestion, we hiked up to see the active volcano at the park at sunset and it was a great way to experience the park/volcanos.
Such a wonderful experience! Mahalo Dan. Look forward to visiting again.