We visited the Bali House on a trip to celebrate our anniversary. It couldn't have been more perfect! Tim met us upon arrival and showed us the property. There was wine waiting for us in the fridge, which was lovely. The house is beautifully furnished and appointed in an exotic style with a beautiful Buddhist altar being the perfect heart of the house. There is a full kitchen, a hot tub and two separate sleeping areas. The hot tub was lovely for a soak after a day of exploring Volcanoes National Park. There is a washer/dryer which made it nice to be able to pack clean clothes before we headed to our next stop.

There is a beautiful black sand beach across the street, but unfortunately we didn't get to spend time there - we will have to visit again! It's about 30 minutes to the nearest town, so if you are in search of a nightlife and party spot, this isn't the place for you. However, if you want to feel like you are literally in the middle of the rainforest you will love Bali House! We fell asleep listening to the surf and the frogs, and woke to the sound of rain on the roof. Everywhere we looked there was something new to see - baby pineapples in the garden, a friendly gecko in the bathroom (we called him/her Java!) and beautiful views from the lanai!

Iliani was very helpful from the moment we first sent an inquiry about the house. She answered every question quickly and graciously. She and Tim are wonderful hosts and provided a wonderful retreat! I would highly recommend Bali House to anyone who would like to experience the Big Island up close and personal. I truly hope we are able to visit again!

Mahalo!
Julie & Dave