Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great short break in Captain Cook

Guest: Kevin C. (Alderney, Channel Islands UK)
Date of Stay: 03/22/12 Review Submitted: 04/23/12

Fantastic location, really comfortable and well presented accommodation and hosts who were just the best! Wish we could have stayed longer. Would stay at Beth's if we went back to the Big Island and have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

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Perfect location!

Guest: Larry S. (null)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 04/02/12

This was the perfect location for our anniversary trip. We were welcomed with fresh fruit and wonderfully decorated and adorable accomodations. They had everything we needed! Beach chairs and snorkel gear, spices and olive oil, kayaks, and great CD's to listen to as we relaxed in the evening. It's only a short (5 minutes or less) drive to Two Step for snorkeling and we fell in love with the picnic area just beside the Place of Refuge. Dave was great about helping us put the kayak on the roof of the rental car and Beth was an amazing hostess - rescuing us from our mishap with our rental car. We felt like family! It was so quiet and peaceful at night! And we loved the little gecko's that shared the place with us! Now that we've toured the island - we're hoping to go back soon to just relax! Thanks Dave and Beth!

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Wonderful Hideaway!

Guest: swish (Western NY)
Date of Stay: 02/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/02/12

We spent a fabulous week at Beth and Dave's Hideway. From the moment we stepped foot out of the car to smell the tropical flowers, we were in heaven. It's a great location for all the sites from Kona south, and super close to the one of the best snorkeling sites on the island at Two Step. Not to mention the Place of Refuge which is a must-see. The unit has everything you could need and more. And the owners are all too happy to provide anything else you may need. They couldn't be more helpful. We loved having our morning breakfast on the patio looking over Kealakekua Bay. Just breathtaking! All the reviews are right on the money, it's a special place indeed .... we hope to return again someday! Aloha, Steve and Denise

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Second time as delightful as the first stay

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

We've been at Beth and Dave's Hideaway twice (just recently at 248200 and earlier at 189237) and are delighted by each. Beth and Dave are great hosts, and having stayed at now a fair number of VRBO places over a few trips to HI, we think theirs are the best. Location, amenities, charm, warm greetings by their dog, fresh fruit, proximity to the water with great facilities offered (take a few kayak outings to get your skills up then go over to the Cpt. Cook Monument across Kealakekua Bay for a very memorable day (take a hat and a bit of lunch and borrow some snorkeling equipment). Beth and Dave also have some great books on the shelf, including reference books on the fish you'll see. Just a whole lot of fun to stay at their place.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Do you want a lush, quiet tropical paradise? And so it is.

Guest: Pepe and the Cat (Western Washington)
Date of Stay: 11/30/11 Review Submitted: 03/15/12

My spouse and I are professional Plant Ecologists/Botanists. We love the opportunity to revel in the beauty of the natural world, we love to immerse ourselves in a place and it's history. We spent 23 days in this world of mature flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, classic Hawaiian landscapes and buildings, winding roads, quiet walks, slow mornings, and multiple kayak and snorkel adventures. We gazed out, sometimes from sunrise to sunset, at territorial views of the Big Island's South Kona Coast that seemed to keep getting better and better the longer we stayed here. We came to treat it as our own home. We found avocados, passion fruit and mangoes as we walked Painted Church Road. I sprinkled the flowers that had dropped from the nearby Plumaria tree over my wife every morning at breakfast. The Painted Church is very close by and has some wonderful landscape settings. See if you can find the Gardenia bush. Returning home from the nearby shoreline, we'd also find fruit sitting on our lanai. Yes, it rated 5 stars by everyone for a reason. The other reviewers are telling the truth about how great Beth is, and Dave's pretty cool too, but they've got a life and won't try and join in your vacation. All of the positive comments from other visitors are completely true. We never even made it to Hilo and the Volcano (dry on our side, wet on that side) but did enjoy hiking and touring from Wiapio Valley (Kohala) to Punaluu (past South Point). Kailua-Kona and the sand beaches north of the Airport are close enough, but if you want to be there everyday, you might do better basing yourselves up closer to the fray. We obviously enjoyed going native more than going out every night. We ate a lot of fresh fish too, ask Dave where the local fishmarket is. The library of books of local interest is very nice, so much so that we decided to leave our old copy of "Hawaii, a Natural History" behind for you. Have a great vacation.

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Why did we ever leave??

Guest: Lori P. (Berkeley)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

We've been staying in Big Island B&Bs for many many years, and this is our new favorite. Beth is an artist, and her tapestry is her home--the two studios she rents are amazing, beautifully appointed with artworks and Hawaiiana, and looking out over a gorgeous garden full of life and birdsong (we even saw a hawk). I wish we could have stayed a month! Beth and Dave see to your every need, and we felt a real kinship with them from the start. The use of their kayaks, paddleboards and bikes makes it just that much more amazing. It's a 5 min. drive to Pu?uhonua O H?naunau National Historical Park, an amazing place in its own right, with fabulous snorkeling at Two Step and kayaking nearby. We swam with wild dolphins two days in a row, life-changing!! But on top of all there is to do is all there is to NOT do at Beth and Dave's hideaway--it is the PERFECT place to relax and recharge the batteries. We spent a lot of time just chilling, reading the fascinating collection of Hawaii books, looking at all the art on the walls, feeling the lovely breezes come through the screens (no windows! don't need 'em!), and "gecko watching"--our new calming activity. Great restaurants a short drive away, and if you wanted to you could even visit Volcano Nat'l Park as a (long) day trip (2 hrs drive each way). Next time I will plan our holiday around availability at this lovely, lovely place.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice place in a quiet rural setting

Guest: don m. (Grimsby, Ontario. Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

The listing and photos were accurate. The owners were easy to deal with on both a business level (when arranging the booking and payment) and on a personal level (when trying to strap a kayak to our vehicle or planning what to see and do each day). Great hosts. The owners live on-site in a rather nice house on a hillside. This "hideaway" and their one other rental unit are tucked partially under the home and partially extending out onto the big backyard. The entire west wall of the unit is windows (well just screens actually) and we found the unit bright and fresh. Without a/c it seemed to be a perfect 75 degrees all day long and 70 degrees all night long. We had a nice feeling of privacy in our unit. Occasionally we took a break from touring and lounged by the pool (beside the house) and felt very comfortable there too. It's a nice setup. The little town of Captain Cook and this rental unit are "off the map" - there's not a resort, hotel or night club for miles. It's a neat little spot surrounded by rural homes, small farms, local folk and nature. Visiting "Place of Refuge" (a couple miles down the road) was a great spot to snorkel or sit seaside and watch the sunset. Visiting "Painted Church" (walking distance) was a really nice afternoon walk on a country road. At Kona (maybe 30 minutes drive) the beaches are a bit warmer and sunnier but also busy, busy so we were happy each day coming back to our hideaway.

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felt like home...

Guest: Lucia (Sun Peaks, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 02/05/12

very enjoyable... great location for snorkeling...(two steps) free equipment was amazing and very much appreciated! clean, cozy and well equipped kitchen! Didn't miss a thing! Beautiful, romantic getaway...nice view too! thank you again Beth and Dave, very nice meeting you, we will be back!

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WONDERFUL VACATION!

Guest: Silverio P.
Date of Stay: 09/25/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

My husband and I stayed here for a memorable week for our 37th anniversary in Sept..I had no previous experience with vacation rentals but just came upon Beth and Daves rental by chance browsing info about the Big Island.All the reviews were so glowing I was sold!The accommodations and amenities exceeded our expectations.We honestly wouldn't change a thing.We enjoyed ourselves so much we are going back for my birthday in March! Beth and Dave are wonderful and gracious hosts.My husband and I joke that we are going "home" again.

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Everything you need and more!

Guest: Jodi R. (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

My husband and I had an amazing time spending our honeymoon here! Not only does the Hideway offer nearly everything you need for your stay, but its location provides a secluded paradise that is still just moments away from beaches, entertainment, and more! Beth and Dave are gracious hosts and have generously included everything you need for kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling (along with site recommendations too). The view from the cottage is impeccable and the grounds are filled with all sorts of delicious fruit trees, beautiful birds, and other lush landscape. The cottage itself was stocked with nearly everything we needed- from beach towels to cookware to Hawaii books of all topics; we felt at home during our stay. Everything was well-kept and clean both inside and out of the cottage. We particularly enjoyed waking to the sounds of songbirds and eating breakfast on the lanai beneath the fragrant plumeria tree. We can't wait to return and with out a doubt, highly-highly recommend this place for your Hawaiian vacation!

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Paradise Honeymoon

Guest: Lewis S. (Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

My new wife and I are just finishing our 10 day Honeymoon stay here. It has been wonderful. Dave and Beth have a beautiful, comfortable place. They have everything you could need. The space is aesthetically beautiful, attention was given to every detail from the flowers to the fresh fruit grown in the yard. The location is tranquil and feels secluded but is close to perfect spots for snorkeling, kayaking or even dinner out. It is a great home base to tour the Island. We went from the south tip to the volcano, up for one night in Hilo, returned through waterfalls and the beautiful Hawaii Botanical Garden. Our one night away made us realize how lucky we were to have found such a perfect place to stay. To top it off they provided all the gear we needed and showed us how to put in on our rental car. This saved us time and money and allowed us to try things we might never have otherwise (Paddle boarding). Whenever we needed something it miraculously appeared on our doorstep overnight. We can't thank Dave and Beth enough. Aloha! - Lew and Willow

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We didn't want to leave!

Guest: Jana H.
Date of Stay: 08/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Our stay in the Plumeria Suite was our first time in a vacation rental, and was a wonderful experience. Beth and Dave are excellent hosts and the suite itself is so charming and clean. It is the perfect, rural alternative for people who are not into resorts. We loved watching the sun set over the bay from our lanai, picking fresh fruit in the yard, and the 5-minute drive to Two-Step for amazing snorkeling. Beth and Dave have thought of everything and the suite is well-stocked with all kinds of goodies, cooking equipment, books, and outdoor gear. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to our friends.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A real paradise for romance lovers

Guest: Andrea J.
Date of Stay: 06/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

The suite is beautiful, immaculate, peaceful and a totally romantic setting. It is spacious and has everything you may ever need with a fully equipped kitchen. It is a real home away from home. The decor is Hawaiian island-style, really unique and very tasteful. The gecko family that lives in the kitchen is a delight. There is a dog and a cat on the property but they are not allowed near the guests unless you want to be around them. They are both very cute and adorable. The kayaks and all kinds of different boards come really handy. There is a wonderful snorkeling place nearby (Captain Cook) where you can only go if you have a kayak. You can park your car right in front of the cottage. The owners are super helpful, friendly and very generous. When we checked in, there was a huge, ripe avocado, bananas and papayas in our kitchen and we even had some absolutely delicious Kona coffee! When we left, we even received a small farewell gift! We had an amazing vacation in this lovely suite. It is everything you can dream of. It is in a quite place of the island surrounded with lush vegetation, yet conveniently close to the major sites. We highly recommend it to everyone and hope to be back one day!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Hideaway, far away from crowds and noise

Guest: Katie L. (-)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

Even though I read the reviews, we still weren't prepared for this little slice of heaven. At first I was taken back by the lack of A/C, with only screens on the windows, not glass. We soon realized the beauty of it as the altitude breezes kept us cool, augmented by the fan only on occasion. It was an absolute delight to have *fresh* air the entire time we were there - we slept beautifully, too. Even thought the eintre front of the unit is screen, it's still very private as there is just lawn and view in front of you. The only eyes on you might be the three geckos that hung out with us. Dave's directions were perfect and he met us on arrival, showing us the property, the backway out and the amenities, including the fresh fruit and coffee. We picked up a loaf of the Punalu'u bread for toast at the grocery store and that, combined with the fruit we had from Dave and Beth, with the coffee made a perfect breakfast each morning. We also brought back ribs for dinner one night, taking advantage of our little kitchen and dining area. We enjoyed using the kayak to go to Captain Cook Monument (which you can see from the unit), accompanied by dolphins, for great snorkeling. Also, the day we left we drove the 5 minutes to Two Steps to get a snorkel in at 7a and be back in time to leave for our early afternoon flight. It was a wonderful location for a relaxing holiday. Sepaking of kayak - there is everything here that you need - fins, masks, snorkels, water shoes, kayak, beach towels, books, CDs, DVDs... you don't need to pack more than a couple bathing suits, shorts and shirts or sun dresses. It's not the resort feel of the Kona resorts, but it's a much more personal and immediate island experience. Just writing this takes me back to those trade winds and island scents. We loved it and we'll be back. Mahalo.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Close, yet so far away

Guest: Brian and Gaylene (Newcastle, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/21/11

We have been to the big island several times but this trip was our favorite because we found Beth's Hawaiian Hideaway. The location is perfect for quick trips to fabulous snorkelling and kayaking spots, 30 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Kona (don't miss Kona Brewing Company and their seasonal coconut porter!) and 2 hours to the volcano and Hilo. The location is private with lush tropical trees and flowers all around but open to fabulous sunset views and Honaunau. We stayed for 9 days in the Paniolo King Suite and wanted for nothing except an even longer visit to enjoy the paddle boards, kayaks and bikes. We brought our own snorkel gear but there is plenty available for guests to use. We found fruit every day, either falling off trees onto the Painted Church road which we picked up on our walks and runs, or from the beautiful roadside fruit stand up the road. We just couldn't get enough of the pineapple, mango, papaya and avocado available on the island. Who knew there were over 120 varieties of avocado on island - we tried 7 ! The resident geckos were a real treat to watch especially at night when they went after the little bugs attracted to the lights. We are already making a plan to come back to this very special place with everything you could possibily need while in paradise.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Birds & Paradise

Guest: Wired in Brooke (British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

We came for 2 weeks and spent part of our time in each of the units. They each have a different character but are both very well-appointed, funky, artistic, loaded with books, and have GREAT mattresses. Oh yes! and did I mention my personal highlight which was the amazing bird song 'celebration' every single morning. The trees outside the units was glorious and alive. Big Island is getting more and more populated but Beth & Dave's place was like an oasis! The reviews before ours talk about how great Dave and Beth are and how wonderfully appointed the units are... right on! IF you want a chilled out place far from the crowd and typical hotel/condo/timeshare craziness... this is your place. If you love nature and the slower pace of being a bit off the beatne track ... stay here. We loved it!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Glorious Bird Song & More!

Guest: Wired in Brooke (British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

We came for 2 weeks and spent part of our time in each of the units. They each have a different character but are both very well-appointed, funky, artistic, loaded with books, and have GREAT mattresses. Oh yes! and did I mention my personal highlight which was the amazing bird song 'celebration' every single morning. The trees outside the units was glorious and alive. Big Island is getting more and more populated but Beth & Dave's place was like an oasis! The reviews before ours talk about how great Dave and Beth are and how wonderfully appointed the units are... right on! IF you want a chilled out place far from the crowd and typical hotel/condo/timeshare craziness... this is your place. If you love nature and the slower pace of being a bit off the beatne track ... stay here. We loved it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Lovely Hideaway

Guest: jnc (Antioch, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

My husband and I stayed here for ten days in March and we loved every moment. The unit is beautifully decorated, clean, and very well stocked! We loved our daily walks up Painted Church road in the morning and the fresh fruit and avocados delivered to our door. Our hosts Dave and Beth could not have been more pleasant and we truly enjoyed our interaction with them. The water toys (snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards) were a wonderful bonus. No need to pack them, they have it all here. I would whole heartedly recommend this place to anyone who wants to really experience Hawaii.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Plumeria Queen, my sweet Hawai'ian dream

Guest: Peter & Akusib (Glendora, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/24/11

Whimsically decorated, perfectly located, the Plumeria Queen is truly a dream! A superb choice for an active vacation, it's close to a number of great sites for snorkeling and kayaking (including Honaunau less than 3 miles away). If you get tired of the water, there are also several historical and cultural sites nearby, including the Honaunau Place of Refuge Park and the Painted Church. Either way, after a day out exploring, it's a delight to return to the cozy, home-like suite and quiet, pastoral location. (There are plenty of good eateries a short drive away, so you won't go hungry either!) Hosts Dave and Beth are super-friendly and helpful; mahalo to them both for sharing their wonderful slice of paradise with us!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Winter Getaway!!!

Guest: Rose (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

Amazing location, great accommodations, and exceptional hosts! Highly recommend this vacation hideaway. Easy travel to other parts (sights, town) of the island, but far enough away to give a non-touristy experience. Beth and Dave are a wealth of knowledge and advice, helping to suggest itineraries and new places. We enjoyed waking up to the sun rise, taking a short drive to two-step for some morning swimming and beach reading, then stopping at Coffee and Epicurea for a nice iced coffee under the shade of the back patio. EVERYTHING we could possibly need was provided (both in terms of accommodations and equipment--snorkel gear, surf/boogie boards, kayaks, bikes, etc), not to mention delicious fresh fruit upon our arrival. Don't look further than this listing if you want to stay on Kona, you wont regret it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Hawai'i as it is meant to be

Guest: Ginny and Alan (SF Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 10/06/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

Loved staying here, pictures are good, but when you arrive ,you will agree the place is even better than you had hoped. We agree with all the other reviews, it is a perfect hideaway with fantastic, caring hosts. I dont want to recommend this place cause I want it all to myself. We will definately stay here again, I hope for a month next time! Kai ka nani!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Base Camp to Explore the Big Island

Guest: WRN (Kansas)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

My wife and I stayed 7 days in the "hideaway". For a pair of adventure-minded people, it was a near-perfect rental. Clean and well-equiped, it's located in a residential neighborhood (20+ minutes south of downtown Kona). It offers a quiet place to relax and sleep, about 1000 ft straight up the "hill" from the ocean (5 minute drive), but you can see the ocean on the horizon. The hosts were very nice and had lots of gear (kayak, snorkel, beach stuff) for use to use at our whim - saved us $200-300! The owner provided fresh fruit to us at multiple times. The distance from "town" may be a negative for some people, but there are many great places to eat in South Kona (often better than the touristy downtown Kona places). We would definitely stay here again if we returned!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Loved our home away from home

Guest: Carol and Karl (Bay Area, California)
Date of Stay: 09/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

Hi Beth and Dave, Karl and I had a wonderful time in your beautifully decorated hideaway! We have been to Hawaii many times and I used to live in your neighborhood and we felt totally at home while away from home. The photos you provided were very accurate, the place was clean and lovingly and creatively decorated. Your Hawaii library of books was incredible and we enjoyed your selection of DVD's. You two are the best hosts ever! You are generous and kind and quick to respond when we needed something. We enjoyed being so close to the best swimming and to having the kayaks and snorkel gear to use. Thanks for your caring hosting. We will definitely be back and highly recommend your place!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect

Guest: Cynthia and Carlos (Pacifica, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

Hi place is really sweet. Beautiful and fun, everything you need and more. The owners are as warm and helpful as can be.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Lovely, comfortable and relaxing

Guest: Danika and Matt (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

We had such a relaxing and comfortable vacation in the Plumeria Suite! Of the three places we stayed on the Big Island, it was the coziest and most thoughtfully appointed, with everything we needed to be comfortable on our stay--from a welcoming fruit basket, coffee, tea, toiletries and Kleenex for relaxing at home, to snorkels, flippers, sunscreen, beach towels, tatami mats, and excellent recommendations for adventures out and about. We really appreciated the binder of information about local places to eat out and buy fresh, local fish and fruit, and Dave and Beth's personal suggestions were helpful and friendly as well. We loved to sit at the table outside and watch birds and geckos in the lawn while enjoying our morning coffee, and the snorkeling at Two-Step was beautiful. Thanks again for such a great stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

5+ stars

Guest: Cravin' Hawaii (scottsdale, AZ mainland)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

I've travelled a lot,around the world. hotels, condo's b&b's, and quite honestly, this place takes the cake. It's home away from home with all the ammenities from coffee maker to bbq. It's all there including kayaks, snorkle gear, surfboards, boogie board's, mountain bike's all @ your disposal with friendly, helpful, knowledged owner's to help you dive into Hawaii. Located 20 min south of Kona, it's an easy drive through lush green, and grocery store is halfway in between to get to tourist area's Kona alii drive with shopping, restaurants & bar's on the water's edge. Easy parking in coconut grove shopping mall right there. What made it for me was snokling with dolphin's literally every morning @ bay 5 min's down the hill. local's call it 2 step. It's Hawaii in a nutshell, turtle refuge here along with fantastic wood carved hawaiian statues. unbelievable snorkling. best is before noon. Water is crystall clear & BLUE ! BLUE ! BLUE ! Spinner dolphin's leave normally late evening to go out to feed. Use avail kayak's for Capt. Cook 15 min away through lush well paved backroad's to Kealakekua bay. Great snorkling also, but bit more touristy. Recommend renting suv or jeep to get around. some roads are a little rough if you get off beaten path. To add to comment on rental, It's immaculate clean, cable, internet. Not many insect's, family of gecko's may help that. the're really pretty & funny to watch. May take your seat for sun if you get up. You will wake up to bird's chirping, canaries joined me for breakfast on patio each morning. mango's passion fruit, banannas & other fruit's abound on or around property. ocean view & sunsets from patio. It's paradise

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wish I Could Give This More Than Five Stars

Guest: Jen4561 (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

My husband and I stayed in five different places during our Hawaiian adventure, including a very well known resort. Out of all of them, this was BY FAR our most favorite!! Peaceful, beautiful, close to all sorts of outdoor activities....I could go on and on. Beth and Dave have thought of every detail. The place is gorgeous, and OHHHHHHH so very romantic. To top it all off, the owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. We should have stayed her longer than we did. South Point and Volcanoes could have been done in one day, with plenty of time to get back to The Hideaway. If we are ever fortunate enough to return to The Big Island, we will stay at Beth's Hawaiian Hideaway and branch out from there. My advise....STAY HERE...It is perfect!!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Anna, Mark & Izy Seattle, WA

Guest: Anna, Mark & Izy (seattle, wa)
Date of Stay: 02/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/30/10

Thank you for a truly wonderful stay. We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the great snorkeling & the beautiful topography. Isabelle is sad to leave her lovely cozy bedroom. Thanks for your thoughtfulness in providing coloring books and all the beach stuff. She loved them all. This is a very special place you have created here - we hope to return soon! We will definitly recommend you to others. Best Wishes; Anna Mark & Izy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Phil and Connie V. D. (-)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/11/10

We spent 7 wonderful days with Dave and Beth; the best of 3 vacation visits to the Islands. A private and quiet location with 2 units, each were clean and fully stocked with everything you might need. A quick 3 minute drive to the best snorkeling beach on the island, we were lucky enough to swim with the dolphins several days. Snorkeling gear, Kayaks and Mt. bikes were a definite plus. Dave and Beth were consummate hosts happily providing suggestions on places to eat and sites to visit. We plan on going back next year.

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Marilyn & Tom Corvallis, Oregon

Guest: Marilyn & Tom (corvallis, or)
Date of Stay: 02/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/30/10

What a lovely time we had staying in this beautiful slice of heaven you have created for your guests. We had everything we needed and more; You have given every attention to detail yet in such a warm & creative way. We hope that we can return for another visit with you, the dolphins, whales and fishes. Your the best and we wish you great success with your Hawaiian Hideawys! Warm Aloha Marilyn & Tom

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Honeymoon Spot

Guest: Cathy & Keith (Redding, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

We had such a great stay here; the decor is so charming and comfortable. The fresh fruit grown right out the back door was amazing! The location is wonderful; quiet and secluded, but easily accessible to everywhere you want to go on the Big Island. I had a great time reading all about Hawaii in the wonderful books in the suite. Dave and Beth were wonderful, hospitable and informative without being instrusive. Mahalo for the perfect honeymoon!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Derek & Melanie, Nanaimo, BC

Guest: Melanie & Derek (Nanaimo, BC )
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/10

The more we travel the more we appreciate a really good thing when we see it. This place the 2 of you have created feels like coming home... So comfortable, so very peaceful. Our 10 days here had a real harmony and though we stayed on the go seeing the sights we always looked forward to returning each PM. We came to Hawaii single lovers and left married. It all happened Dec. 20th, 2009 right here in the Sweet Suite. We will see you when we return. Carpe Diem Melanie & Derek

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Plumeria Queen Suite

Guest: Katy & Michael, California
Date of Stay: 10/21/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

What a wonderful suprise we have stumbled upon. How lucky we are to have had such warm and genuine hosts. The tips you have given us have been invaluable, much prefered to any guide book. Thanks to the tree outside our door we are now certifiable star fruit addicts. Far too short, our stay with you has been a little slice of heaven for budget travelers such as our selves. We will forever remember your hideaway as the gateway to some of the world's best snorkeling..... who could forget the dolphins?!! We hope to see you again. Take Care.

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Plumeria Queen Suite

Guest: Jerry & Maricel, Alaska
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

What can we add other than to say that we really love your place. Our stay was too short and we would love to come back and enjoy it again. You guys have a future in B & B design, just don't try it in Alaska as your guests would freeze their buttts off! Keep up the great hospitality but don't let others on the Isle know too much or you might have to work harder to stay ahead ha ha! It was hard to feel that we needed to go anywhere to enjoy our stay here as your yard and our view of it was so enjoyable. It is a great place to meditate on Gods great love and care for his creation. We so wish we really could stay longer.

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Plumeria Queen Suite

Guest: Chris & Tom, Colorado
Date of Stay: 10/13/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

Thanks Beth & Dave, We had a great time! Thanks for EVERYTHING! We love this place.

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Plumeria Queen Suite

Guest: Andie & Blake, California
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

Dear Dave & Beth, Thank you so much for a very enjoyable stay - so relaxing! We will highly recommend to others.

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Plumeria Queen Suite

Guest: Nora & Alex, Massachusetts
Date of Stay: 08/30/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

Alex and I truly enjoyed our stay here. Were so glad we chose this place over all the other ones closer to town. This was paradise to us. Thank you for your attention, hospitality, fruits, kayaks and for making our stay here comfortable. Oh I forgot to mention we enjoyed the flowers in our place, they were so beautiful. We wish you luck and success renting this wonderful place in the future. If we have anyone coming this way we'll send them over to you.

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Couple with 10 year old son

Guest: Pat, Dan & Dylan, Oregon
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

Dave & Beth; Thank you for your beautiful place. We love the artistic decorations, the big beautiful yard with the cooing doves each morning. We liked the natural food store and snorkeling with the dolphins at two steps. We also loved the many beaches like the one up North, for boogie boarding. Dylan loved his special room with so many thoughtful games and creative books for a kid his age. He loved having his own boogie board. We loved your suggestions and generosity with sharing information about all the local nice places. This made us feel really at home. The Manta Rays were beautiful at night. The birding was good uphight at Kaloka Ponds.

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Juan & Elodia, San leandro, CA

Guest: Melanie & Derek (Nanaimo, BC )
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

Dear Dave; Thank you so much for your hospitality. We enjoyed the fruit very much. We had a great time and were very comfortable in this beautiful suite. We will come back ASAP and stay here again. Thank you for all the great advice on places to go. The pool is perfect. Elodia & Juan

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lisa & Ben

Guest: Marilyn & Tom (corvallis, or)
Date of Stay: 06/28/09 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

Dear Dave & Beth We had an absolutly fabulous time in your Hideaway. It is the morning of July 5th and Lisa & I are both very sad to leave your Kona getaway. Lisa was able to swim with the dolphins on her 40th birthday! The rental was perfect. We enjoyed all the amenities. 5 minutes from Honaunau and amazing snorkeling. We loved grilling fresh fish from Kona Seafood and having lunch at Jakes BBQ. I could happily stay here for another week. We appreciate your hospitality and ability to provide a unique private setting so clode to so much wonderful nature. I will miss waking up to the sound of song birds. We hope to visit again. Best of luck and thank you. Lisa & Ben Seattle, WA

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Scott & Alissa, MI

Guest: Anna, Mark & Izy (seattle, wa)
Date of Stay: 06/24/09 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

Alissa and I thank you for the "Healthy"Hawaiian Retreat. How blessed we are to have the experience of kayaking with do;phins, snorkeling with a variety of beautiful fish and waking up to fresh fruit smoothies and Kona coffe everyday. We couldn't imagine our trip getting any better, yet it did in one way or another. We felt at home during our stay and slept well. It takes special people to "open up" thier house in paradise to ppeople such as Alissa and I, especially with my mountain bike wounds from South Point, providing a first impression! We thank you for being ths special, generous people that you are. Scott & Alissa, MI

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Ted & Gretchen
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

We think this place is very special. We've stayed in Kona, Waimea, Volcano Village and Hilo, but would choose Dave and Beth's hideaway over any place we've been before. The cottage we stayed in is so pretty-Beth has an artistic eye-light filled, airy and spacious. We loved the pool, the birds, easy access to the beach at the City of Refuge and kayaking at Captain Cook monument. We cooked private meals in our kitchen and had great lunches just ten minutes down the road at the Coffee Shack. Private and beautiful-highly recommended. Ted G.& Gretchen C.

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