Answered the phone, tried to find the book I wanted (unsuccessfully), then went above and beyond,…read moreto say that he is often in Volcano and willing to bring books up here ! Wow !

(note: this review is written by my wife)…read more On the fifth day of our stay in Kona I finally was able to get my party to come with over to the other side of the island over in Hilo,ostensibly to see the famous Pele volcano.While that was in fact rather awesome to behold in person, I personally had a more spiritual time getting to do what I wanted to do on that side of the island: visit the only record store on the Big Island. I'm easily able to stay in a record store till close as I love the thrill of digging through stacks and stacks of old & interesting vinyl in search of musical goodies or oddities. Given this context, it should come as no surprise that Still Life was a complete joy for me. Entering the shop you immediately start hearing the lovely warm sound of a record playing and you then will find that the person playing it is one of the coolest & friendliest people ever, namely the store owner Kirk. Given how well organized and meticulously graded everything in the store is, one might assume that he was a long-time record store owner of sorts, but in actual it turns out he has a background in photography. This is only relevant in as much to praise how well he has kept & run the shop, especially given that the history in that he very sweetly took it over for the store's previous owner Rory, who, unfortunately had health complications. Luckily for Rory and everyone fortunate to be a customer, Kirk's dedication to Still Life continues to make the store one of the true gems of record stores (not to mention all the great collection of books which I didn't even have time to go through) I personally was able to spend almost 5 hours in the shop on my visit and I had a smile on my face the whole time. The collections of older rock, jazz, blues as well as singles are quite extensive given the amount of space the store has. I didn't get to go through the hip-hop records but they looks tantalizing as well. Finally, one of the absolute true gems in the collection is the Hawaiian music section. Lots of mint or very close to pristine records of stuff that is typically not carried in the mainland is on display and going through it is sure to widen the smile on one's face with its very cool variety and if you only take home one record, make sure it's from that collection. (Kirk is also very knowledgeable on that topic and happy to explain some of the history of the music!) Finally,to summarize the entire experience I would just say,come to Hilo for the volcano but stay to visit Kirk and his terrific record shop at Still Life. Mahalo!

Request Music is a must stop if you like all forms of media and ephemera…read more There's vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs, comic books, posters, models & paints, video games, incense, bongs, etc. Outside by the entrance, avocados were also available for purchase. The Homie found and purchased a rare Star Trek Hallmark ornament. I enjoyed wandering the store, especially checking out the vinyl. Nice owner & proprietor.

I've been living in Maui for around three years, and every time I go into this place I've had…read moreexcellent customer service. I've found weird / fun movies overtime, and I recently went Christmas shopping and found more awesome stuff.

The owner is great! Stop in and say hello. Great place for a novice to ask questions or the more…read moreexperienced to upgrade their experience. You can take your time looking over the beautiful glass cases with all the wonderous colors and shapes of glass and decide how to elevate your experience. Don't be alarmed by the unassuming building, the inside is like a carnival of glass and color. The prices are great too!

On a week-long trip with family from California this place was a lifesaver! Of course with the…read moreproper credentials being able to travel with medicine especially in a beautiful place like Hawaii is essential to enjoying it completely. The store was laid out very nice, homie had nice talk with me while preparing the store for business as I arrived a little bit before he was ready to be open. Throw a super polite gave me a freebie of something good and wrapped my glassware nice for transport! Definitely recommend this spot if you have the need.

The owner was very knowledgeable about each of his pieces he's curated for his shop, from big…read morefurniture pieces to each single vinyl he handpicked from his explorations. His pieces are reasonably priced. If you do your research on any piece you are interested in his store, you'll find that it's similarly priced online as well. Even if you aren't looking to buy, it's a very pleasant experience to browse in-store.

I frequent downtown often for shopping and passed their store front one day saying to myself "I…read moreneed to check this place out." I was pleased with the great selection of antiques as well as great pricing. Met Michelle who we had a great chat with. A very passionate and lively person. It's nice when a shop owner has great personality and loves to share their enthusiasm. Will definitely be returning regularly.

Antique Freak is like the gift that keeps on giving. From the outside, it may seem small, but it is…read moremultiple stories when you enter and it is a feast for your eyes. Every nook and cranny is filled with unique and one of a kind finds. Whether you're into jewelry, dish ware, vintage shirts, crystals...they have it all. It honestly felt like I was in a museum! There's so much to see that there's signs reminding you to even look up! The two gentlemen that helped us were friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had a great experience. I ended up leaving with a few cool finds as a souvenir to commemorate my trip in Maui.

Prices were a little steep but you're on an island so what do you expect? It was pretty warm inside…read morebut I enjoy browsing. We had friends in tow that weren't into antiques but I hope to come back some day and hunt for more treasures.

I've shopped at Habitat For Humanity Restore Shop several times. If they have what your looking…read morefor, you can score big time because their prices are very reasonable. My most recent purchase there was a floor lamp with ceramic pole. I had to replace the lamp socket on it but still a good deal. That's probably why it was donated. Anyway, they usually have a good assortment of light fixtures, tables, chairs and small appliances. The sort of stuff that people upgrade from time to time. They also are a good source of building materials that are left over from jobs the contractors finish. It's hit or miss whether you find the type or quantity of materials you need, but it's still a good place to check if you're about to start a project. We were there recently, to drop off a couple boxes of floor tile and some used copper tubing. I hope someone can use it. There's a small parking lot beside the building. Be really careful there because you might not have much time to react when someone backs out without looking. I had to use my horn, first time in years!

My little thrifting heart was happy to stop here during our recent trip to Maui to visit my…read morehusband's family. We brought his nephew along and found some decent things for his apartment - a mid century side table for $50. They had so many huge furniture decor pieces and prices were pretty reasonable. Also tons of art and housewares. Our local family didn't even know this place existed but now that they do, they've told us they will be coming back. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for furniture and/or home decor on the island.

I called this Barnes and Noble because I located an item that I had been looking for. This was the…read moreonly location that had it in stock. I spoke to Jennifer who was kind enough to take my order over the phone. I just received it via UPS and wanted to thank her for her help in packing it with care and sending it. I know that she made an exception for me and I greatly appreciate it.

It was very crowded when we visited this morning. The layout made it a bit hard to move around,…read moreespecially with kids. A little more space or clearer flow would really help make the experience more comfortable for families.

Sweet shop. Love the people and energy. They call me the candle guy. Want spiritually sweet stuff?…read moreThis is the place

I love this store…read more I drive from Hilo to shop here. There's nothing like it on the island. Beautiful things to give as gifts: calendars, journals, books on spirituality, religion and metaphysics, the best selection of crystals on the island, gemstone beads, jewelry - some locally made as well as really cool, old works of art.

I fully want to cry. Finding out my favorite bookstore in all of Hawaii is closing was not how I…read morewanted to start off this summer. I have no idea how I'm gonna come back to Big Island without coming to this magical little shop... The nicest workers, the cutest cat, a fantastic collection of affordable books, all gone :( I don't mean to be dramatic; I'm just devastated

Highly recommended stop on the Big Island! Great selection of new and used, and an excellent…read moreselection of local history. Everyone there is always helpful and friendly, and can help you find whatever type of book you are looking for to make your stay perfect. You want to read a book on the beach, right? They also are great about on line orders, so I try to go to them first when I am looking to order a book from a small bookstore. Location is super convenient, and say hi to the resident cat(s?) while you're there!

Amazing bookstore! It's owned by the sweetest husband-and-wife team, and I even got to meet their…read moretiny, friendly dog who's sometimes there greeting visitors. I ended up coming twice -- the first time I found the Hawaiian-themed book I wanted within minutes, and the second time I took my time exploring. They've got a great selection of children's books, adult books, and a surprisingly big DVD section. Everything is clean, very organized, great quality, and great prices! The owners are incredibly warm and welcoming, and the whole shop just has that cozy, local feel you can't fake.

Very well curated books for both adults and children…read more Friendly proprietor. Clean well lit place for books. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.