Island Goode's

Be sure to call and book directly with Gavin and Laura. We wanted to stay for a week, didn't see availability, but when we called and talked to Gavin he said they also have the Tower in the Trees, sometimes used by traveling nurses, but it was available for a week when we wanted to come. Honestly, I think we had the best space for us. There are about 14 stairs to climb up to the top, and what a view! Privacy, breezes - we were a little concerned that this room had no air conditioning but it was not needed at all, in fact it was cool enough that we did not even need the ceiling fan some nights. We even had our own gecko, we called him Harry like the one in the British show Death in Paradise. We loved hearing the coqui frogs and birds, soothing sounds, and wind through the trees. We h

My husband and I loved our stay here! We stayed in the Mauna Kea room for 4 nights while working remotely and enjoyed it so much. The room is so spacious and contains everything you’d need as well as a little kitchen outside with a single electric burner and microwave and toaster oven. The property is beautiful and about 10 min drive to downtown Hilo. Thank you for a lovely stay!

We stayed here for 5 days in the off-season, and the owners (Laura & Garvin) were wonderful hosts and very helpful to have as resources during our visit. The room we stayed in (Mauna Kea Suite) was spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed for some light cooking and easy reheating of leftovers for those big Hawaiian-sized meals. We would come back and stay here in a heartbeat!

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights at the beginning of the off-season, and it was exactly the peaceful and beautiful trip we were hoping for. We were in the Mauna Kea room, a large corner room with a screen door for cooler nights and hammocks and chairs just outside. The room itself was lovely - though I wish we realized the bed was adjustable earlier than the 3rd night - and we enjoyed being able to relax in essentially a private pool and to pick oranges and mangosteens right off the tree, not to mention the beautiful stars at night. We'll be back the next time we're on the Big Island!

Likely, the most relaxed vacation we've ever experienced. We arrived in the evening and were immediately greeted by the nighttime songs and conversations of the tropics. Each night you have frogs gently speaking, and birds calling to one another. It was our nature lullaby to fall asleep to each night. A tropical dream away from it all. The property is immaculate. So well cared for by the proprietors, Garvin & Laura. |Everything is laid out so well. We had a chance to see some of the other rooms. They are all well decorated. We stayed in the Mauna Kea room. Very well-appointed. We are a little sad to have to depart tomorrow, but full of memories to soothe our souls.||We will definitely return to this mini paradise. ||Thank you Garvin & Laura for a wonderful getaway.