Excellent tour! Our driver took us to the Volcano national park on the south east side of the Big…read moreIsland. Along the way he kept us educated with fun facts about Kilauea, Hawaiian mythology and legends, and about the areas we were in. He also took us to some spots where other tour drivers aren't aware of! In the end this tour was well worth it, but make sure to plan nothing else for the rest of the day because this venture has a lot to offer.

Our tour with Mel exceeded our expectations. He was enthusiastic, friendly, and very knowledgeable…read moreof HI history. Next trip here we will have to rebook w/him!

Four of us stayed at Akiko's for almost 2 months and it's easily the most special and…read moretransformative trip for all of us. Akiko is an amazing host who has been welcoming guests from all over the world to her Buddhist bed & breakfast for two decades. Not only she has been super caring to her guests, she has inspired us to be better human beings with her life stories as well as every word and action of hers. The house, Hale aloha, is spacious for four of us and it can comfortably fit two more persons. It has three bedrooms, a bathroom, a large kitchen equipped with dinnerware and cookware, a living room with dining tables and sofas, and a lush garden outside. The internet worked well even with all four of us working and doing video calls during the day. The location is perfect if you want to take a break from busy urban living and experience what "old Hawaii" is like in a lush rainforest. The closest city Hilo is about 17 minutes away, which is also where you can get the supplies that you can't find near Wailea. Honoli'i is the a great local surfing spot nearby where you can find consistent waves on most days. I'd recommend to get a car if you can especially since everything on the Big island is further apart. To the future guests at Akiko's: please take your time to experience all that Wailea have to offer. Take advantage of the Yoga or Tai Chi classes, buy local products from the Hakalau farmer's market on Tuesday, and especially volunteer at the school & cemetery cleaning! Go meet the wonderful people there and really listen to their stories. You will get to truly experience the Aloha spirit of Hawaii and develop deep connections with the land and the people. This was honestly the best part of our trip, better than manta rays, volcanos, or any other tourist attractions. Mahalo Akiko and the village of Wailea! A Hui Hou!

Come here to live intentionally, simply, and connect the land of old, wild Hawai'i. This is a…read morewonderful opportunity to learn about the land and come to yourself from a slow, hands on, and immersive approach. Akiko hosts meditation and brings in guests to host yoga. There is a community food market every week, as well as beautiful walks to the ocean available from her land. You also have an option to contribute nominal tasks to the land (sweeping, raking, weeding, etc). You will learn quickly how important and tightly woven the community is here... they will always share Aloha and welcome you in, so share Aloha back and take this opportunity to connect to something truly special on big island.

Great coffee tour by down to earth owners. Avoid Google Maps though takes you to the backside of…read moretheir property. Look for the hog sign! Great coffee!

Great tour, gives you a new appreciation for coffee and the process. Great tasting coffee!read more

what a lovely, relaxing, healing place! spacious interior,…read moreexceptionally comfortable bed, with wrap around lanai, and gorgeous mountain and ocean views. located just above cool, green Waimea. well appointed - everything you need in the kitchenette. Just a few minutes drive from waimea town, and a few minutes more to Hapuna and beach 69 ( Waialea).

A few of us stayed at this lodging last month. From the outside, it looked somewhat inviting, if…read moreyou can look past the containers of motor oil, a lawn mower, and general dirtiness. Inside, it was cleaner and looked like the photos on yelp. There was a balcony with a beautiful view of Mauna Loa, except that there were thick cob webs everywhere. Didn't the owners think to clean the outside before guests showed up?? We had an extra person, so the young man who claimed that he owned the place charged us $30, not the $25 that was mentioned on the website. The thing that bothered me the most was that on the website (http://www.hawaii-bellevue.com/rooms.htm) it said "Your stay includes breakfast, fruit basket and complimentary tropical flowers." We received NONE of these things from this young man. Wow....

Amazing customer service! Very clean accommodations. Lovely private beach and pool! Thank you…read moreParadise in Hawaii team!

We stayed at one of their beach front properties and it was absolutely amazing. The view and…read morelocation of our home was perfect -- full view of the ocean from our backyard and central to most areas around the island. The home itself was very clean and they provided everything we needed: towels, sunscreen, beach mat, washer, dryer, detergent, local snacks, anything you needed was most likely provided in the house. The home had tons of space for our family of 5 and was one of the few properties with an extended backyard overlooking the ocean. The rental also came with beach club passes that were amazing. The club beach was clean, beautiful, and provided chairs and cabanas for members as well as having access to a private restaurant and bar on the beach. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful whenever we had questions regarding the property. We would 100% stay here again the next time we visit the island!

We had the absolute best time in this beautiful sanctuary in the cutest little town of Hawi. Highly…read morerecommend this recently-renovated to perfection plantation style home. We will definitely be returning! It's on a beautiful, peaceful property. It felt like heaven. Thank you so much to the hosts for making our stay so enjoyable and special.

Unforgettable stay! My family and I rented this property for a family reunion and I can't say…read moreenough great things about Big Island Last Resort. From pre-check in conversations on local recommendations to the property itself, it by far exceeded all expectations. From the Banyan house, you can watch the sun rise from the front porch and the sun set over the water from the back porch, there's more than enough space for 15 people to relax, eat and socialize. You can tell that the hosts put in a lot of thought to the renovation they've recently completed- it's beautiful inside and out, very clean and extremely comfortable beds! As far as hosts go, you won't find a better one than Anna Ruth- she was SO responsive and helpful with recommendations on things to do in nearby towns and beaches. We also utilized the concierge service for grocery purposes, making our check in/settling in even easier. I couldn't recommend this property more and we can't wait to return for our next vacation!

My girlfriend and I stayed in the Saddle Room at the Waimea Guesthouse for almost a week. The room…read morewas clean and well organized, the hosts had left us a few treats to make us feel at home, and there was plenty of room to spread out our stuff. The hosts are fantastic, and the house is perfectly located for day trips. If you're looking for something to do, then they have plenty of great ideas from local farmers markets to the best beaches, all the way to rugged mountain hikes. We'll definitely stay here again!

I stayed in the Saddle Room this summer and it was great - the room was very clean, fresh, and…read moreprivate. So, when I decided to come back for a second trip, I booked at Waimea Guest House again. Leandra and Pat were very helpful in finding me the perfect room for my needs and budget (the Saddle Room was sadly booked this time) and I ended up in the Lindsey Homestead. It's so cool to learn about the interesting history of this home and each room has a different story! Both rooms were a classy mix of old-school and modern - clean and simple decor keeps the whole place feeling fresh and new, despite the charming old home quirks. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone - the hosts are great and very responsive, the place is beautiful, and the location is perfect... Waimea is up in the hills so driving home after the heat of the beach was always really refreshing.

This place is amazing! I mean look at the view from the window, blue sky, blue ocean and trees…read moreeverywhere. It was my second time staying with them. This time I stayed there only for the weekend to relax and recharge batteries. My unit was very clean and had updated kitchen and bathroom. The host left for me fresh fruit and flowers, so sweet of her. She was easily to reach to answer any questions or recommend attractions. She also showed me her coca trees and orchard so hopefully next time I'll be able to taste her homemade chocolate. I will definitely stay there next time I'm in Hilo. Btw it's only 20 min drive to dt of Hilo. Mahalo for the great weekend!