Namita G.
November 2024
We had a great time staying at Sue’s place. She was vehicle to respond to any questions. Place is well maintained and beautiful with all the needed amenities. Wish we could stay longer there.
Lemuel A.
October 2024
Sue and Brad are amazing host. Lovely and cozy home.....Recommend it anyone!!!! Aloha and Mahalo nui!!! You made my daughter's bday memorable.
Sheila O.
October 2024
Best sunrise view at nearby park
Ryan K.
August 2024
Sue was a fabulous and communicative host. Perfect location to spend time on the eastern side of the island good midpoint between Volcanoes National Park and Hilo. The screened lanai which we called ‘The Jungle Room’ was a highlight, big comfortable sitting area which is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book while listening to early morning or evening rainstorms and birds. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood where Nene’s roam free this is a great home based to go explore the island and come home to relax.
Becky C.
July 2024
The owner is very nice. She gave us mosquito coils and mosquito repellent. We like the decoration style of the house. The bed is very comfortable. We will come back again.
Tina A.
July 2024
Our family of 6 stayed here for a few nights to explore this side of the island. Perfect accomodations. Enough room for us to spread out and not bump into each other.
Kathy H.
May 2024
Very cute and cozy. I would definitely stay again!
Laura W.
May 2024
We stayed for one night.
Diane Y.
April 2024
Very nice. Definately a Sweet Retreat in jungle setting. Lanai screened in. Sweet smell of gardenias fresh air. Visited by chicken everyday. Owner very close and wonderful. House set up gave us all privacy. Were in friendly neighborhood. We toured the island and relaxed at night at the sweet retreat. Great resturants in Pahoa and Hilo. Kitchen set for us to make our own meals. Could hear the near by waves. Met some neighbors. Was very positve stay. We stayed 2 weeks. Great for short stay or long. Our landlady so nice made us feel very welcome.
Lisa L.
February 2024
Rustic cottage, tropical setting. Just under an hour to volcano national park and close to restaurants in Pahoa. Overall very nice stay, but may want to close the windows at night and run the fan or the roosters will wake you very early. Also the lock box did not work so never had a key to lock/unlock property.
Mary N.
February 2024
This little cottage, named Sweet Retreat by the owner, was a charming home base for our time on the Big Island. We enjoyed everything about the location. We could hear the waves crashing on the shore from the lovely screened porch. We could walk to the beach in a few minutes time and watch for whales. We could drive in to the village for a delicious meal at one of several good restaurants in a short time. And we were able to travel to Vocano National Park, black and green sand beaches and Southpoint all from Sweet Retreat.
Sandi & Dennis W.
February 2024
Spacious accommodations for 2 couples surrounded by lush gardens. Relatively close to shopping.
Jacob W.
February 2024
We were only on this side of the island for one day, but wish we had more time. The house was clean and the open air kept the house feeling fresh. There was snorkel gear, camp chairs, and many other items that could come in handy for an extended stay. We enjoyed sleeping out on the lanai with the sound of the waves crashing and frogs croaking.
Paul A.
January 2024
We have a very comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable and the living area was generous and private with a real rainforest feel. The kitchen was very well supplied including very good coffee. There were roosters crowing in the middle of the night, but we were well prepared with earplugs since we had experienced coqui frogs on this side of the island in the past, but they weren’t an issue here. Overall, it was a great place to stay.
Michelle H.
December 2023
We really appreciated our stay. Sue was great to work with and so helpful. The home feels very comfortable and so relaxing. We wish we could have spent more time.
Susan B.
December 2023
I wish I had more days. Loved the decor. Loved the location. Walking distance to the shore. Easy access to the volcano. Would love to return and stay a week. Funny bit of trivia. A friend from home is building his retirement home in that neighborhood so we had a lot of inside tips
Rong L.
December 2023
We stayed 7 nights with older parents and kiddo at this home located in a super quiet location close to the ocean front. Chickens are running in the neighborhood and neighbors are nice too. This home is well equipped, and the host bought a brand new Instant pot and an air fryer for us when I communicated with her before we arrived. I really appreciate that. The host also kindly comforted me when I told her the kid broke her glass cover of the oil lamp over text msg.
The main complain is the bugs. Ants were found in the family room and bathroom close to the entrance. Unknown bugs that look like roaches but not roaches were found in the kitchen cabinets, they came out at night. Mosquitos came in from broken screen and bite hard. ( host provided mosquitos coils that helps, we didn't find it till later, I would appreciate that if the host could show up in the check in day and give us a little orientation . I sent her a text msg when I checked in and asked a question on Nov 28, and she replied on Dec. 1. ) So overall, we could not truly relax in this home due to the bugs. We understand it is an older home and it is raining season but it does bother. BTW, the sound of rain were loud, tested with apps, it is 60- 70 dB indoor when it rains outside.
Tips: the fruits stand along 130 sells the best papaya I have ever taste, the huli huli chicken next to it was wonderful. You can spend a few hours to watch waves at Papio park or Makuu point.
Judith U.
November 2023
This house is gorgeous and very comfortable. We loved the setting and beautiful decor. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Cheryl Z.
November 2023
Once we arrived we were so disappointed that we would only be able to stay one night. The house was cozy, clean and smelled wonderful from the flowers in the backyard. We even enjoyed the lullaby of the croaking frogs! On our next visit we will be staying longer on the Hilo side of the island. Thank you so very much!
October 2023
Spacious clean well stocked.A delightful garden getaway.Absolutely loved sweet retreat.
precia t.
September 2023
We only stayed a night and were sad to leave. Such a charming little place.
Cyndi C.
September 2023
The cottage was clean had great space, loved the rainforest feel. Sat on the back porch and chilled loved the spunds of tje birds.
Sue was great in setting us up to get in amd check ou.
Debora H.
July 2023
Cozy cottage. Loved the screened room with all the beautiful vegetation and flowers all around. Highly recommend.
Brett M.
July 2023
We stayed only for one night - so can't say a lot, but it was a nice space, beautiful backyard space. Clean.
Henry W.
June 2023
We stayed a week and had a relaxing time. The place was nice and quiet and everyone we met around the house was very nice and informed us of all the local places to eat and visit. Cant wait to go back.
Trisha M.
May 2023
Perfectly comfortable and pleasant. Wonderful location. Enjoyed our time, though it was short.
Diane S.
April 2023
Relaxing space in double canopy garden of Eden. Singing frogs at night sweet to hear. Quiet neighborhood. Clean as a whistle. Art in every aspect.
Gretchen C.
March 2023
Fun place that slept 6 of us well! There is a man who lives in a small cabin/house on front of property that we were unaware of, but he was friendly and gave us good ideas for local sites.
February 2023
Nice if a little funky house, very comfortable. We needed a place for one night before a flight out from Hilo and I wasn’t thrilled about places I was finding to stay in Hilo, so we chose this house. It is convenient enough to both Hilo and Volcano including Kilauea that it would be good for several nights. Neighborhood was a little colorful but fine, felt safe. Cupboards had a few ants but the owners communicated that and were trying to get rid of them, no big deal. Would stay here again.
christa e.
February 2023
Stayed one night after exploring the volcano park. Very comfortable and tropical!
Trina K.
January 2023
Our family had a wonderful, relaxing stay we are very grateful and would love to stay at your home again some time.
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