Comfy 2-bedroom 1-bath, in Kea'au near Hilo, WiFi and food forest

A lovely upstairs floor in a house set in a semi-rural property among palms and other trees. Very spacious, and with a delightful balcony for sitting and enjoying the geckos, frogs and birds. Keith is friendly, helpful and welcoming, and he took us on a tour of the garden, showing us berries and other edible plants.

As a writer retreat, which is why we were staying, this place was almost perfect. The host was fantastic, very welcoming and working to make sure our stay was as good as possible. Having stayed in many places across the Big Island, this was very representative of a higher quality place, especially for the price. For a couple, it was perfect. There is a queen and a bunk double bed, so you could sleep six. I think for a small family it would also be great, but four adults might find themselves a little cramped, and three couples would be very tight in the lounge. The flat sits in the top floor of the house, but we heard nothing of the ground floor, and the house is very well protected from the surroundings, so we felt both very secure and private.It was our first time staying in Paradise Park, and the location worked well for us. The local area was actually better served than I worried it might be, with cafes, delis, bakerys and supermarkets within fifteen minutes drive. The drive to Hilo was not as frustrating as I feared it might be, we would drive to the beach every day - but during rush hour, the traffic was pretty terrible. Of course, that's reflected in the price, and for us it was definitely worth it. The extra 20 minutes to Saddle Road did make the drive over to Kona more imposing, and I think if we'd stayed in Hilo town, we might have headed out that way - but it was very well located for the volcano. Absolutely would stay here again and would highly recommend.

Comfortable house located on a lovingly cared for acre of land. If you'd like to stay outside of town, but still want easy access to activities and amenities, this place is for you. The house is very private and comfortable. Keith is a great host, who went out of his way to answer questions about the area and make sure we had everything we needed. The fresh coconut from his food forest was a real treat. Large screen TV was great for a movie night after a full day of hiking and exploring. Spacious kitchen made food prep very easy. Loved it all!