Very private Cottage Located on 12 Acre Tropical Fruit Orchard Near Sea.

This is a wonderful experience if what you are looking for is something unique and off the grid. You do need to be aware that conservation of resources (water and electricity) is important. There are no electrical gadgets, including washing machine, that many people take for granted. There is good internet. The accommodations are comfortable. The ability to open all the windows and enjoy the ocean breeze and jungle sounds was enjoyable to us as well as being away from city lights. Bill supplied us with delicious fruit and eggs from his farm. He also took the time to give us a tour of his property and the many things he grows. He was available to meet any of our needs. We found our stay there very restful because life was simplified and we would return. It's a pleasant walk to the ocean to watch sunrises or sunsets. It is conveniently located to great snorkeling and Volcanos National Park.

Spacious for two, comfortable and clean.

We enjoyed our stay here, even though we enjoyed/survived the wettest night they'd had here in many years! (3 inches of rain overnight!) We loved the home and surroundings. It was very private and Bill was very helpful and friendly. We even enjoyed the frogs!

Bill was a wonderful, kind host! He made our 15th Anniversary special by leaving us a bottle of champagne for the occasion. Not only did he give put out 2 bowls of fruit and a bottle of honey from his orchard, he also gave us a tour of his orchard as well as show us the orange tree that we could pick from to make our breakfast juice. Yummy! One day we even made mimosas! We enjoyed the house geckos and being serenaded to sleep by the frogs at night. Bill was very kind to share with us things to do in the immediate area. Definitely go to the local Uncle Robert's Hoolaulea Night Market on Wednesday where you can get a cocktail, dinner from local international vendors, buy fruits/veggies and pick up a few souvenirs. Be sure to get there around 4pm to get a close parking spot and seat for the local entertainment. Also, visit the Farmer's Market on Keeau-Pahoa Rd (Rt. 130) at the 8 mile marker on Sunday from 8am-2pm. They have lots of food vendors and souvenirs. Other things to see from that side of the island: Volcano National Park, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach (see the honu turtles), Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., Hawaii Botanical Tropical Garden, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Pe'epe'e Falls, The Hawaiian Vanilla Company Lunch & Tour. Things to see on the Kona side of the island: Big Island Bees Tour and Kona Joe VIP Coffee Tour. Definitely make the drive north of Kona to the Hawaiian Loa Luau at the Fairmont Orchid. The food and entertainment was excellent plus it had beautiful scenery.

The house is very nice and will be even nicer when finished. It is a bit hard to find so make sure you get there during the day as there is no cell reception of any kind. The fruit from the orchard was fantastic and the owner is incredibly gracious and hospitable. Just be sure you like the geckos as there are everywhere, check your bags for stow aways.