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"The stay was excellent, such a peaceful location with a great view of Hilo. The room was clean and comfortable."

"Great little getaway in the tropical forest. Glamping for sure! But super cute for a short stay. "

"Your host was superb, very helpful. Beautiful place. "

"Jim was a wonderful host. He welcomed me and my wife and made us feel at home. He even offered his help to answer any questions about the island.We had the entire rental property for ourselves, and everything was as described. It is hard to resist not staying here again the next time we visit the island. Thanks Jim"

"Dear Chad & Jennifer,Mahalo for such a memorable and one-of-a-kind stay in the Babylon Suite. Your bed-and-breakfast was unlike anywhere else we’ve ever experienced, and it made our time on the Big Island truly special.From the unique character of the property to the care and thought you put into every detail, it was clear how much heart goes into what you do. We especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and the sense of connection to the island—it felt both welcoming and inspiring.Thank you for sharing your beautiful space and for your generosity and hospitality. We will always remember our stay fondly and hope to return one day.Mahalo nui iā ʻoe a ʻike hou kāua.Ed & Mary Ellen"

"Great staff, very clean room, Chef prepared some interesting food which made for lovely social evenings. Recommend everything except a couple noisy coqui frogs."

"This was a perfect place to stay. The host couple are incredibly kind and caring. You can tell they truly put their heart into taking care of the whole property. The room was very clean and spacious. Everything was well prepared — TV, microwave, coffee, towels, extra blankets — all thoughtfully provided. The view from the balcony was beautiful. Occasionally, their rescued little cats would stop by to say hello, which made the stay even more special. This is definitely a place I would come back to again. "

"This peaceful location was perfect for our week stay in Honoka'a. The house has an incredible view of the ocean, and everything we needed for our stay was provided by the host. The house is closer to the road than we had imagined, but the traffic is not too busy and it is quiet at night. We enjoyed fresh fruit harvested on the property every day. We especially enjoyed watching the birds, and we identified many colorful species. this is a great place to stay if you plan to visit the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island. "

"If you enjoy the sound of surf and gazing out at the ocean, this is the spot for you. The lanai, main room, kitchen and dining area are wonderful. Spacious, comfortable, and with wonderful views and plenty of ocean sounds. Great location if you want to be near Hilo. Host was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely stay again. "