Matt W.
September 2024
If you’re looking for 5 stat hotels, air conditioning, and a pool this is not your space. But if you want to live the way most Hawaiian’s actually live this is your place. A good value for an extended stay at the listed price, a bit overpriced after the added fees. At the time we were there it was unusually hot so a little extra ventilation would of been nice but most of the time it would of been perfect.
Evelyn B.
January 2024
Quiet and very comfortable accommodations. Elfie and Manfred are great hosts!
Kay P.
March 2023
Wonderful spot
Janelle A.
February 2023
The rental was quite large, with a lot of windows to witness the beauty of this area. The owners were next door and very helpful and friendly. The area felt very safe, and was good for walking and exploring. We enjoyed our stay here very much. The outdoor patio was the best. Thanks
Marilyn S.
February 2023
We had a great stay. Manfred and Elfie have done a wonderful job supplying everything necessary and were responsive to anything we needed. The view of the ocean two blocks away made their place especially nice.
We had a lot of rain during our time there but the spacious, light apt. made the rain more bare-able.
If you have trouble doing steps this is not the place for you as it is quite a climb up. (They do show a picture of these steps in their VRBO listing).
It is a prefect spot to experience the beauty of the windward side of the Big Island.
Sandra A.
August 2022
I would have liked if the advertisement would have not only stated a block form
The ocean with no beach access since it was more of a cliff than the idea of Sandy beachfront.
SHERRI W.
June 2022
From the moment we arrived we were blown away with the charm, beauty!, comfort, elegance and location of the property and the graciousness of our hosts. The suite is much more than the pictures can reflect. Very Mediterranean feel and so much detail in workmanship! Gorgeous ocean views, very well equipped, airy open space, 5 mini balconies and a big lovely lanai with a couch, chairs, tables, partial covering for shade, chaise lounge and a wonderful soft faux grass rug. With the palm trees, ocean breeze and unrestricted view of that blue, blue Pacific, it’s heaven. The ocean is a two block walk and well worth the effort. The views of the waves crashing into the coast are as spectacular as any on the island.
Grant D.
February 2022
We had a lovely time in this well equipped suite. Central location to many attractions on the east side; a rental car is required. Clean, spacious and friendly describes the unit and the hosts. Two block walk down to the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Watch for turtles!
Janice F.
September 2021
The accommodations provided were perfectly located and exactly as the pictures. Although, the pictures do not show the breathtaking views from the entire front of this suite. Sitting on the balcony every afternoon looking at the ocean was very relaxing. Always feeling safe and relaxed made my time spent in this little treehouse wonderful. Manfred and Elfie were very gracious hosts and always available for concerns or questions. Mahalo to you both! Janice
Stephen S.
February 2019
Quiet neighborhood. Great for morning walks to the ocean. nice deck for relaxing.
Pam E.
June 2018
I have stayed in many rentals in Hawaii, and this was the cleanest and most bug free I've every stayed in. It was also larger than I had expected, given that it is advertised as a studio. It was ideally situated to catch the breezes and keep the house cool and comfortable. Elfie and Manfred are excellent hosts - they were quick to add another outdoor chair when I mentioned I would like to have one - and they were around when needed, but did not intrude. Mahalo for an excellent two week stay.
Ruth F.
March 2018
We found this Mediterranean style apartment was the perfect place to stay on the Hilo side of the island. Very clean, spacious, bright, open plan suite with windows and views on all sides. Opening the windows and glass doors along with the fan provides a nice cooling breeze. Elfie and Manfred were very friendly and kind and Elfie has made sure the apartment has everything you need (and more!) for a very comfortable stay. We stayed for 2 weeks so having a washer and dryer available was especially useful. Returning from our daily excursions the apartment really felt like home. Wifi was great so no problem keeping in touch with the outside world (if you must)! Great place to stay. Highly recommended.
David T.
March 2018
This is an charming spacious loft two blocks from the ocean. You can see the ocean from the living room and hear it all the time. It is well equipped. There is easy access to a washer and a dryer. A must as it tends to rain a bit each day. The owners are cheerful, helpful and respectful of your privacy.
Steve Fiedler F.
February 2018
We had a nice stay here. The coast is rocky but beautiful, with the waves breaking. Good place to stay to enjoy the Puna district and Hilo. We hiked out to the flowing lava. There is no practical way to do it from the other side (Volcanoes NP). No AC, but in January temps are mild, and we were comfortable with the windows open. Would recommend.
MARIANN F.
January 2018
Elfie was a great host made sure we had everything & had coolers, snorkle gear, sand mats, beach towels, etc. She had stocked the place with some Hawaiian juices, macadamia nut candy, Mauai chips. There was no cell phone service there which for us was GREAT! Place was clean & stocked with coffee, sugar, oil, spices etc. The lanais were tiny you could stand but not sit but there was a picnic table & table chairs out in the yard alongside the BBQ. Would stay again
VERENA S.
January 2018
We loved the apartement. Very nice hosts. The apartement is even more beautiful than on the pictures. Nice calm area of Hawaii, you get to know how the locals live.
Kelly B.
January 2018
This was the BEST place ever! If you want solice & solitude, but a home-like feel, please stay here! The hosts, Manfred & Elfie were perfect! They were warm & friendly, supplying all of our needs from a nice soft bed, plenty of closet & hanger space, fully stocked bathroom (shampoo, towels, hair dryer) & kitchen including microwave, cook pans, stovetop, full fridge/freezer & all of our beach needs ( water shoes, snorkel gear, boogie boards & a cooler ), this place served us perfectly! It is centrally located near Hilo, the volcano Kileaua, the highest point Mauna Kea, the natural warm springs & many of the waterfalls. We enjoyed our hosts providing the washer & dryer, which we used at our convenience. I can’t say enough about the Suite that we stayed in or the hosts that made our stay very comfortable & memorable. The hospitality, location & beauty of this place will leave you wanting to stay longer than you planned. It’s a sad day when you have to go home. I highly recommend that you stay here at the Mediterranean Suite & enjoy the hospitality of Manfred & Elfie.
Yana K.
July 2017
The place is wonderful! Clean, cosy and nicely decorated; breezy and has lots of natural light. Good furniture, huge and essentially comfortable bed. Spent there a week and did not want to leave. Convenient location — relatively close to Hilo, Volcanoes, Kapoho Tidepools, which is perfect for snorkelling. Communication with the hosts Elfy and Manfred was great. Elfy was such a hospitable and carring lady! We enjoyed our stay a lot!
Nilufar I.
April 2017
This is the only place where the pictures do not justify the place. It is much more beautiful than the pictures. I wanna come back hear again...The suite was heavenly decorated and the host was so friendly and caring.
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