This is not your standard tourist attraction. This is a real farm run by the owners. There might be…read morespace enough for 2-3 cars to park. Joe is a really nice guy who walked us (maybe 10 feet) to the trees. He told us about the trees, pointed out the flowers, told us how they are harvested and dehydrated (not roasted) and answered all my questions. This would be a great place for a curious kid. It is a real farm though, so animals are present. A small store boasts several flavors of nuts with samples. We were there for maybe 10 minutes. Definitely worth the stop.

The nuts were available in a variety of flavors. They were all delicious. We were able to sample…read morethem. We bought one of each.

Rude people . If you aren't there buying everything off the shelves they treat you like freeloaders…read more. Very disappointing for its area.

We showed up with our group of 23, without calling ahead. They were so nice. We had teenagers so we…read moredidn't want a long tour. But Bob was great, told us about the trees, and a bit about the process. It is small and rustic. But people complaining clearly don't know much about how the Big Island operates. Be forewarned, they are also an animal rescue, in case you are afraid of dogs or cats.

This was the perfect stop on our way to Kona. The owner was so kind and the coffee was incredible…read more My husband and I both had americanos and paired with macadamia nuts and their house made chocolate. It was so peaceful and beautiful to sit on the ocean view deck and relax. Highly recommend.

Coffee was just okay but the views made up for it. If your not particular about your coffee feel…read morefree to stop by, otherwise go somewhere else

Although our tour guide showed us the place and how coffee was process, when given a chance, I will…read morecome back here do a tour and buy their coffee. Of all the coffee tasting we did at Kona, this place didn't watered down their coffee. What we actullay loved best was their banana bread. Yup! they know what they're doing and it was really delicious! Wish they can ship those. They have a website and will order soon one of their coffees.

This was one of my favorite stops on our tour. Coffee!!!…read more Beautiful farm, with samples of the coffee. They have a great gift shop to bring some of the delicious fresh coffee beans home.

The reviews are spot-on! Hala Tree is fantastic!…read more I don't even drink coffee and I lived every minute of our tour. Kat was a wonderful guide who showed us the farm, how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. She served us coffee and caffeine-free herbal tea (yay!) and helped us choose gifts for family and friends in their cute gift shop. A lovely afternoon on a beautiful, welcoming farm. Put this on your list!

Free coffee tour with breathtaking views. Aaliyah was our coffee tour and she was great. She was…read morevery welcoming, friendly and made our coffee tour enjoyable. We made reservations for a 10am coffee tour with 6 adult and 2 kids. Not only did we get to sample coffee upon arrival, but we were able open macadamia nuts with a rock and eat it fresh. We even saw some geckos. The tour was very educational and we took some great pictures. Thanks to Aaliyah for an amazing time and letting us grab some delicious avocados from tree.

This area of Hawaii Island has a plethora of coffee farms. If you're interested to learn the…read morehistory of how coffee came to Hawaii in the first place, this is worth your time. It's still a working coffee farm so you'll see bushes growing all over. It's a living history farm in that the docents are hands on and show you how the coffee growing and packing was done in the 1800s. They also have two donkeys, which were the primary method of transit for beans to the coast. There's a fee to get in with discounts for members and students.

This was absolutely charming. Visiting the Kona Coffee Living History Farm was an absolute delight!…read moreThe staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the history and process of Kona coffee. Walking through the farm feels like stepping back in time, with authentic demonstrations of traditional coffee farming techniques and beautiful, lush grounds. The gift shop on the property is fantastic--well-curated, full of unique Kona coffee products, local crafts, and souvenirs that make perfect gifts or keepsakes. Whether you're a coffee lover or just enjoy learning about Hawaiian culture, this farm is a must-visit!

Best shave ice on the island. And the red haired lady who works there is always friendly and…read morecourteous. She is the best ! There is a lot of cool stuff to buy too which I like browsing.

As we were driving by on our last day, we encountered this store. We noticed that they sell shaved…read moreice, so, we stopped. There were at least ten of us and the woman with salt and pepper hair stated, "I don't think I'm going to have enough for everyone." So, I figured I'd use the restroom and opt out of shaved ice but everyone else picked one up. No, no restroom allowed for the public. And both young woman and older were simply the most rude and the only rude during our trip. Furthermore, we were being talked to as if we were children. The shaved ice was pretty awful...yes, we tried others before this location.

The accommodation is great. We love the kitchen. That is a plus for us. The surrounding is…read morebeautiful and peaceful. The owners are very couteous and very pleasant to work with.

I understand mistakes can happen, but the way this property handled my situation was unacceptable…read more I reserved the Kukui Cabin, which was listed with two twin beds, an indoor flushing restroom, and an indoor shower. I provided documentation showing that I booked the Kukui Cabin. However, I was placed in a different accommodation with an outdoor composting toilet and an exposed outdoor shower. The property claimed I requested the Bamboo Cabin, but when I asked for documentation, they failed to provide any. They later denied my refund/dispute by calling the substituted room an "upgrade," even though I never requested or agreed to the change. I was also concerned about the lack of standard room security. Their website did not clearly disclose this, and their response was simply that it had been that way for over 30 years with no issues and that I should have read their reviews. I have filed a complaint with the Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection and am prepared to pursue appropriate legal remedies. I would not book here again unless you are comfortable paying premium lodging prices for what felt more like camping in the wilderness.

Found this by Google searched "oldest certified organic Kona coffee farm". Booked a free tour on…read moretheir website. It located up a hill in Captain Cook. The road was narrow with many turns, but it worth the drive. Received warm welcome from Tara after parking on the ground floor. While talking about their move from New York and their works in Hawaii, we were joined by Ed on the upper level. He talked about his visions to keep and operate this coffee farm in all-nature ways to keep certified as organic. Even with some diseases on the tree roots, they used the nature and sustainable methods to control possible spreading and to treat the bacteria. The tasting was then hosted by Jessada. He explained from the volcano's contributions, tree growing, coffee cherries, hand picking, washing, fermenting, drying, grading, roasting, and more. They even separated those fancy peaberries! We were able to enjoy both freshly milled and brewed medium and dark roasted coffees. Those were our youngest family member's first ever coffee! He also talked about growing and caring turmeric. We bought multiple packs of their coffee beans and one pound of turmeric to go. We then walked about their farms and also saw papayas, bananas, avocados, and other tropical fruits. The entire visit was highly professional, knowledgable and educational! We received warmest welcome from Tara, Ed and Jessada.

Came on island with little research and a big checklist of ideas of "experiences" we wanted. I…read morefeel like we fell into the most authentic micro roaster experience we could have. Don't let the slick website fool you. This is a mom and pop, 2 people with an idea/dream who made it a reality. If mass market produced, easy parking and quick stop with bathroom is your vibe, this ain't it. I made my reservation on the website, we received a confirmation, and a text with directions, my maps app did just fine. We had a late start and since it was a Sunday and not overbooked Ed way kind enough to say still come we will see you when you get here. The turn off was easy to miss, and the road up the hill is not for the timid driver- we did fine in our rental sedan going slow, but an suv, our something with higher clearance would be more forgiving. The roads are local and small, be polite and use pull outs for letting other cars by. The pay off is views of the coast, the mountain, coffee - blossoms, berries and picked trees. It is other worldly in an agricultural Willy wonky way. Then you arrive... Ed met us on the road and directed us to park in his carport. It is a home, with an in basement tasting room where you discover the magic Ed and Tara have been brewing. Ahem. We sampled a medium and dark roast. I will state for the record I am no coffee snob. I don't know enough about coffee to have opinions. But the coffee we had today was other worldly good. I think it was pour over style in this cool contraption that reminded me of an ice cream cone holder with sample cups collecting the coffee below. Ed heated the water to 174 precisely. He amiably chatted about his family's story and what a designation of Kona Coffee means. Small batch hand processed coffee is special and comes with an expensive price. As I stood in the farm basement, which is a cluttered mash up of tools, farm equipment, packaging materials and bags of beans- this is a labour of love and inspiration. The coffee was hands down the best I have ever had - European, African, Costa Rican- nothing tastes like Rooster Farms Kona. It is like tasting the island aloha in a cup. We bought 3 bags for $100. We will make that last long time, and fun fact, they offer mail order so replenishing is possible. The tasting is free. Walking the grounds allowed, but no formal tour. Bottom line: Authentic, sincere, and an amazing cup of true Kona coffee. Off the beaten tourist path and a real experience. 10/10 no notes.