May 2024
Our hosts were amazingly friendly and helpful with advice about things to see, routes to take, and with other topics that made our stay delightful. Their guest quarters were large, immaculate and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable. Internet access was good. The garden and view down the mountain and out to the sea were superb. We started evening and sleep with the songs of many tree frogs and awoke to the songs of birds. All 100% delightful. We are so glad that we booked our week on the big island's west side with August and Daiva.
Laura H.
February 2024
I can’t thank August & Daiva enough for sharing their little piece of paradise with us. They are truly amazing hosts. Everything we could possibly need and more was provided. We spent 2 weeks total in Hawaii- one on Big Island and one week on Maui. The 4 days we spent at Hale Gediminas stand out as my favorite part of the whole trip. The gardens and views are absolutely stunning. My husband and I cannot wait to return.
Amy B.
February 2024
This is a beautiful property with a very comfortable room. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and sitting outside on the patio. The hosts are very knowledgeable and can tell you great places to check out on the island.
Rick C.
February 2024
This was a great place for tranquility. Its serene atmosphere is a welcome sight. There are extra little touches to make you feel welcome. The host was helpful when we had questions.
Jessica B.
January 2024
What a great spot! Away from the crowds in Kona and such a beautiful spot. The birds chattering throughout the day/night are beautiful to listen to.
The outdoor kitchen had everything needed (a good knife and storage containers!) There was fresh water for us daily (house is on rain water) which was so nice. The bed was very comfortable
The hosts were gracious and kind. Letting us know all the little spots to go to. They even have snorkle gear and beach chair's for guests!
The drive way is steep, as are majority of the roads in this area, and turning the car around in the driveway was tight, but not a deterent.
What a great stay we had here and would for sure stay again!
Kate L.
November 2023
Absolutely adorable place to stay. Comfortable and clean. Loved the outdoor kitchen. Had everything we needed. Amazing views beautiful property. August and Daiva were wonderful thoughtful people. Never in your face but there if you needed them. Very knowledgeable about the area and full of great tips on good things to do. Highly recommend.
Maria Beatriz K.
October 2023
The hosts, the place everything about it is peaceful and a piece of paradise. We already booked a return trip. Mahalo
Sven B.
August 2023
Great hosts. The place had everything we needed and more. The views were amazing and the garden is absolutely beautiful.
Laura J.
May 2023
The accommodations are set in a garden with flowers and birds galore. Much to explore and enjoy. The owners were very helpful with suggestions about half-day and day-trips, what beaches to check, where to eat, etc. Very restful and refreshing.
Chris D.
April 2023
The hosts, August and Daiva are great. They were helpful with local info, they had beach and water equipment available to use(snorkels, beach chairs, boogie boards, cooler, etc.).
The property is beautiful! Landscaping and that ocean view! The room and bathroom we're good, offered privacy and had an outdoor kitchen with everything you need to be able to cook meals if you wanted.
If you know anything about Hawaii, conservation is important, with water and electricity. Remember, this isn't a hotel, so be prepared for that. Only issue that my wife and I had, no television in the room. Not a big deal, but just fyi. The property is in a rural area, but there are beaches and food choices not far from there. Overall, I would definitely stay there again if we're back on the big island. Highly recommend.
Sid E.
February 2023
August and Daiva were incredible hosts. Extremely kind and thoughtful people that made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our time exploring the island, August has created a tropical garden on the property (he has owned for decades) and his care and attention to detail are both clear. We enjoyed it very much.
Cathy T.
January 2023
Such a beautiful, peaceful home base for our big island adventures. Thank you, August & Davia.
robert f.
December 2022
Pictures do not do it justice! So peaceful, and welcoming. Hosts are wonderful people, and extremely helpful. August has great history and knowledge of Kona and the big island. A must stay location when in Kona.
Mike B.
November 2022
5star
jess h.
July 2022
Awesome place to stay! Such a peaceful home to come back to after a days adventure.
Loved the outdoor kitchen!
Maximilian K.
July 2022
Great stay in a nice appartement with a beautiful garden. Warm welcome from August with smooth check in and out process and lots of good tips what to do and where to go. Overall a great stay.
Kenton N.
March 2022
We loved this place! August and Daiva go above and beyond to make sure our stay was wonderful.
David R.
March 2022
The place was well cleaned, more than enough room for my wife and me on our 25th anniversary vacation, and set in beautiful location. August and Daiva were super helpful, very friendly and lovely hosts. I highly recommend!
craig w.
February 2022
Beautiful property!!! Great location. We would definitely stay here again.
Mahalo
MARY JO C.
March 2020
Charming gardens, comfortable living space and amazing ocean views . Loved the outdoor kitchen. Hosts were eager to accommodate, likable, and full of island facts and information that they’re very willing to share.
Douglas R.
June 2014
August and Daiva are exceptional hosts! Beautiful home with amazing scenery and views of the ocean and sunset. Hotels can be very pricey for the island and this is a more than adequate substitute especially for the price. Room comes equipped with small tv, mini fridge, bed, futon, bottled drinking water, body wash, shampoo, 2 beach towels, beach chairs, wifi, and shower. Only drawback is that Captain Cook area is a bit of a drive from Kona; 30-40 minutes each way, so if you plan on stocking up on food or essentials make a list and get it done at WalMart on first trip as gas is $4.30 per gallon average and you don't want to be making extra unnecessary trips to town. Not much as far as dining out anywhere near either. I would recommend utilizing the grill they have available and enjoying your nights at home as traveling the island can consume your entire days and most restaurants close EARLY (8-10) pm even on weekends)?? Also don't book any tours in advance as almost all attractions you can do by yourself for free or minimal cost. August will be more than happy to guide you on your travels as he has lived here 20 years and knows every nook and cranny of the island well.
Patrick F.
March 2014
My wife and I chose Hale Gediminas for the location. We'd been to Hawaii before and knew that we wanted to stay in one spot for our two week visit and wanted to go to all corners of the island, swim, snorkel, hike, etc. The location was ideal for our purposes. The room is clean and comfortable. The bathroom and shower were clean and well maintained. The outdoor kitchen is small but functional. We concur in everything that has been said about how pleasant our host was (Daiva was away visiting her mother while we were there) and how informative. The garden is as good as many botanical gardens. You can even see a pomegranate tree. The pictures shown on the website are accurate in their depiction of the home and the view. We would have no hesitation in recommending this to any couple who wants to do what we set out to do.
Kathleen H.
January 2014
We so enjoyed our time here. Our hosts were friendly and gave us great travel tips, and the unit met our needs beautifully.
Kathleen and David
August 2013
This was our 2nd visit to the BI and we had to stay with August and Daiva again. Both times we have stayed on this island we have felt very comfortable and relaxed because of this rental. All of the positive reviews are true. NOTE; there is no cleaning fee. The location is fantastic to snorkel at 2-step, snorkel with dolphins at the captain cook monument and it's only 40 mins to Kona. The green sand beach and the volcano are not far away either. I am glad we never stayed in Kona for many reasons!
August and Daiva are warm, friendly, knowledgable about the area and generous. The smaller attention to detail at this place make it special. You are given bottles of water, beach chairs, ice box, etc. The bbque on the lanai is perfect for evening meals. The tropical botanical garden near hilo is stunning but August's yard can rival it! Ask for the tour. A great place to stay on Big Island
July 2013
All the reviews are true.
I chose Hale Gediminas because of the ideal location (for my activities) and the unbeatable rates.
Clean, comfortable, and.....quiet. Everything you need is right there. Comfortable bedroom. Clean bathroom. High end grill (or microwave if you don't want to fuss). Exotic garden. August identified all the plants and fruits he has, but I was lost after about a half dozen. Another review mentioned the black sand (actually pebble) beach at the end of the drive. In my humble opinion, it's better than Two-Step for snorkeling. But watch the conditions! It can be surgey. I guess I just caught it during excellent conditions.
5-10 minutes to Place of Refuge/Two-step. 10-15 minutes to Cook Monument. And you'll beat the crowds if you visit Volcanoes National Park because you'll be starting closer. A bit of a drive if you're returning from a Mauna Kea Summit tour, but again, no problem.
I most definitely recommend Hale Gediminas, and I can't wait to return!
John J.
February 2013
My wife and I just spent nine wounderful nights at Hale Gediminas. Other reviews led us to this property and we were not disappointed! We enjoyed every minute of our stay and August and Daiva were the perfect hosts.We would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a great location for exploring the big island. I won't repeat what has been said in the positive reviews that have already been written, but we do want to thank August and Daiva for the letting us share their home for nine fabulous nights! We will always have many excellent memories of our stay at Hale Gediminas! John and Jan
February 2013
Hale Gediminas was the perfect place for us to stay for our anniversary! The property was beautiful and very well maintained. The hosts were wonderful; very welcoming and also helpful. We were given pointers on great places to go, and also were given a road map to help us get there. We had a blast, and will definitely come back to Hale Gediminas when on the Big Island again!
December 2012
Located on the beautiful Kona side of Hawaii, Hale Gediminas is a piece of paradise. During the short 4 day stay with owners August and Daiva, we fell in love with them and they treated us like family. The small guest cottage attached to the main house with its own lanai facing towards a beautiful garden is outstandingly beautiful. August is very warm and informative. He also helped us with maps, directions and equipment. Daiva is very nurturing and a wonderful conversationalist. The view of the ocean from the lanai in the front is out of the world.
It was a perfect romantic getaway for us and we loved every moment of staying in Hale Gediminas!
James B.
June 2012
This was our third visit to the Big Island and we wanted to stay somewhere out of the ordinary. We found it at Hale Gediminas! The surroundings and accomodations were perfect! It was clean, quiet, restful and secluded, with a gorgeous view and sunset thrown in. The outdoor kitchen was great! We were there for 10 days and went sightseeing nearly every day, but we made sure we were back home to cook and eat outdoors. Being from the Northwest, we don't do that in March! August & Daiva are perfect hosts who take great pride in their lovely home and gardens and made every effort to make us feel at home. Every time we strolled on the pathways, we saw something new growing underfoot and they made sure we used the fresh herbs from their gardens for our meals. We would find whimsical, fresh floral creations on our patio table, handcrafted by Daiva! It was truly a delight to stay there and we would definitely return for another stay!
February 2012
We really enjoyed our four day stay in this beautiful studio apartment that has it's own lani or deck, a covered outdoor kitchen, large bedroom and private bathroom. The idea of an outdoor kitchen was a new idea for us, but it worked very well in the warm dry weather of the Captain Cook area. The house and large yard filled with all kinds of tropical trees and shrubs was very well cared for. Our hosts were very helpful suggesting interesting places to visit and sharing fruit from their garden with us. We highly recommend this as a place to stay, particularily if you want a holiday from the hustle and bustle of city living.
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