Staying at the Avocado Tree House stands out as the highlight of our two week visit to the Big Island. Although it is only about a 10min drive from Pahoa you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere with a view of the ocean off in the distance. The “Reflection Room” was totally relaxing and was an excellent place for reading as it was filled with natural light and cool breezes. I also enjoyed the porch that sits off the kitchen as it was perfect for viewing the ocean in the morning with a cup of coffee in your hands while also watching the small lizards slowly crawl out of their hiding places as the sun starts to warm things up. Hugh and Elvira made us feel very welcome and were always available if we had any questions on where to go or what to bring. We very much appreciated the organic breakfast fixins and fresh fruit that they provided from their trees, my favourite being the “star apple” – very tasty! The location is ideal for visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, Hamakua coast, and Mauna Kea as they are all less than a 2hr drive. Don’t miss the Saddle Road (Hwy 200) as it is a beautiful drive with 3-4 lanes - a welcome change from the narrow roads along the coast. The next time we visit the Big Island we plan on staying in one place – Avocado Tree House!