Truly, Paradise within Paradise. The only possible drawback to this lovely oasis of a home is that it's hard to pull away to visit other island adventure spots! We relished the pools (cooling lap pool, roomy hot tub, and that fabulous kid's sandy-bottom pool!) multiple times each day. The water slide was so, so fun and fast. Even grandma had a blast using it!
Three generations of our family enjoyed this spacious home, including the lovely master suite. Every room was beautifully decorated, airy and light. The kitchen was thoroughly and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for our holiday week. We appreciated each "extra touch," including the menu from Tina's Garden Cafe, where we ordered our Christmas dinner from. Truly the best Thai food any of us have ever eaten, anywhere!
We were delighted with the location for adventuring: about 4 minutes from "downtown Honomu" (Don't miss the ice cream at Mr. Ed's Bakery or the iced coffee at Shark's or the master-crafted wooden ukes and guitars!) and the Eco-adventure Zipline office. (Orion and Collin rocked as zipline guides—it was a highlight of the trip!) An easy drive to the tide pools and snorkeling, and Volcano National Park.
Several of us watched the sun rise over the ocean each morning from the deck or the huge windows of the lanai; all of us enjoyed the stunning rainbow that appeared as the one hour of daytime rain we experienced disappeared. The sounds of several nighttime rains were soothing; on the clear nights the skylights afforded wonderful views of the starry, starry sky.
Every one of the nine family members who shared this experience felt the same: grateful, relaxed, rejuvenated. We dream of returning to this Paradise within Paradise!