I'm so glad I chose to stay at Akiko's for an extended retreat. Akiko does her very best to accommodate her guests in order to make their stay the best it can possibly be. If you have a problem with anything or need advice on something, Akiko is there to help. Here are some of the many wonderful things about Akiko's B&B: the shared breakfasts and conversations with other guests that make you smile, the sounds of tree frogs that send you to sleep, the calming rains of a tropical rainforest to wash away your worries, the rays of sunlight that trickle through dense foliage on a sunny day to warm your soul, the gentle breezes that brush past your window as you relax in your room, the napping kitties that purr and swoon when you pet them, the neighbours that wave and greet you when you pass by, the calming music that seeps from the art gallery and tempts you to come closer, and last but certainly NOT LEAST, Akiko and her never-ending energy, compassion, tranquility, and powerful ability to help and heal others. If you're looking for a nice place to kick back, relax, and reflect on life or just a good place to collapse at the end of a long day of Big Island sightseeing, this is the place for you. If you don't like the sounds of nature (tree frogs at night and birds during the day), bring some earplugs. If the heat or humidity bother you, ask for a fan to keep you feeling nice and cool inside your room. And of course, don't forget the bug spray! It IS a tropical rainforest after all. ;) MAHALO for everything Akiko!!