Where do I even begin? First off, let me just say that my husband and I were both curious and hesitant to visit the east side of the island. Between volcanoes and hurricanes, we weren’t totally sure what to expect. Hence the one-night stay. And that, my friends, is our one and only regret. WE SHOULD HAVE STAYED LONGER!!!
Now, if you’re the type who loves big resorts and fancy restaurants, this side of the island is probably not for you. Hey, no judgements here. But if you’re looking to get away from it all and have a small taste of paradise ALL TO YOURSELF -- this is where it’s at. I can’t even begin to say just how beautiful everything was. From the lush trees to the black sand beaches. It was all just STUNNING.
And the cherry on top was getting to stay at such a gorgeous location with equally gorgeous hosts. It was a beautiful couple hour drive over from Kona, and from the moment “the farm” emerged out from the thick jungle (definitely a moment of “where the heck are we?”) we knew we’d made the right decision. Jason and Guthrie have truly carved out a little piece of paradise for themselves that are perfectly in sync with my (and my husband’s) simple, modern -- but not too modern-- aesthetic. From the wood-paneled wall to the clean, white tile, all in this beautiful lush setting.
Jason and Guthrie were incredibly welcoming upon arrival and immediately helped get us settled into our beautiful bungalow, telling us about the local must-sees and must-dos. They made themselves available to questions and what not, but also gave us the privacy and space to be on our own.
For a couple looking to check out from the day to day and get some serious R&R, this was the perfect place to visit. Obviously, we weren’t able to do it all (given our limited time restraint). Again, we should have stayed LONGER!! But we did make sure to hike (recommended by Jason) to the new beaches. Yes, our legs were sore. But SO worth it!
I can’t say enough just how amazing this place is. And can’t wait to come back --- next time, for much longer!