Cozy Jacaranda Room

Reviews

• Reviewer: Steven

  Comments: Coaralie and Kris' farm is a great stay. HIGHLY recommended. The property is bountiful with fruit which you have all-access too. It is quiet and the stars at night are thrilling to watch. Sunsets from this vantage are simply amazing. The room is quite spacious and simple reflecting the beauty of the property on which it sits. Room is also VERY clean. Would definitely recommend staying there.

• Reviewer: Natasa

  Comments: This is probably the easiest positive review I had to write. Staying at Paliuli Farm was simply awesome. We got a lot more than what we had expected. We arrived very late in the evening and Coralie still accepted us with the warmest welcome smile. A big and very nice room was waiting for us with two towel turtles on the bed. The bathroom and kitchen are fully equipped. Waking up or brushing your teeth with a direct view into the jungle is priceless! Even if you forget your toiletries, there is nothing to worry about. Coralie and Chris are just too good to be true. They give you privacy if you want it, but are always available to help with suggestions on where to go, what to do, how, when etc. They would print out directions and they even took us to one of the gorgeous beaches themselves! Plus, Coralie took care of our laundry, so we could go out and explore the island earlier. We could borrow a beach umbrella, snorkeling equipment… well, just anything you can think of and does not fit into your suitcase. I hope we get another chance to visit the Big Island, and when we do, we will definitely stay there again. Thank you for everything, Coralie and Chris!

• Reviewer: Doris

  Comments: The Paliuli coffee farm is perfectly located, above the sea with an amazing view to the coast line and in the middle of natur with many fruits trees. The rom is neat, spacious and has a comfortable bed. Corialie and Chris are lovely people with an interesting background of travelling and they gave us lots of advices what to do (snorkeling, nice little beach with black sand) and where to eat. They really looked after us and did everything to make it a perfect time with them. I would highly recommend staying with them!

• Reviewer: Dan

  Comments: Had a quiet time and a good relax on my solo trip, one other guy was in the other room and I never heard him, socializing would best be done on the lanai. The walls may be a bit thin if there are couples in each room. It's all simply screens with the great outdoors very present inside. Sleeping was great with a quick outside trip to the bathroom. A few feet across the lawn is the shared kitchen and lanai where I spent most of my time. Great kitchen with everything needed and clean. Bring something to cook. Great view from the lanai to share yours meal and hangout. The hosts are well traveled and will leave you alone or talk your ear off,it was up to me. Nice folks. The flowers and plants are amazing, don't bring aloe, just ask Chris where to pick some. Sitting on the lanai will be some of my best memories from the islands, after swimming and hot days the evenings are spectacular. Great masks, snorkel, and fins to use, better than mine. I love how mellow the big island is, this was my 2nd trip and have stayed in six different places, for a solo traveler this met my need of serenity big time. I will be back and probably with my wife. (Email hidden by Airbnb) Thanks for the stay.

• Reviewer: Eric

  Comments: I did spend a tremendous time at this lovely Farm with lovely hosts ! The place in calm, luxuriant, a little paradise ! fresh fruits, snorkeling gear available, etc. Don't miss it !! i would a have loved to stay more longer :-)

• Reviewer: Bretislav

  Comments: Absolutely clean room and bathroom. Very spacious lanai. Very nice garden with tropical plants. We loved to stay there - we even prolonged our stay for a week. It is very peaceful. Close to beach and not very far from shops etc.

• Reviewer: John

  Comments: My wife and I had a wonderful one night stay on our first night in Hawaii. What a beautiful introduction to this attractive island with the bird songs to enjoy in the evening and morning. Thanks to Kris and Coralie for the nice warm welcome and suggestions for activities in the area. Would love to stay again.

• Reviewer: Romana

  Comments: just great to stay there... mahalo nui loa

• Reviewer: Constance

  Comments: Very clean, pleasant & beautiful place to stay. The hosts were nice and even though my schedule was hectic due to school demands, they were very accommodating.

• Reviewer: Rebekah

  Comments: I just loved being at Paliuli Farm. It was exactly what I was looking for - simple, comfortable and clean facilities in a gorgeous part of the Big Island. Coralie and Chris were just wonderful hosts. The beauty of Paliuli is that you really feel like you are in Hawaii - not some generic hotel or condo. Nature and the sounds and scents of the Island are all around you as you are on a farm where vegetables and coffee are grown amidst lush tropical foliage. I really, really didn't want to leave! Highly recommended for a great base on the BI.

• Reviewer: Brigitte

  Comments: What a paradise! Living in nature, fresh fruits from the trees on the farm. Great views over the ocean. Interesting sites nearby. The room and the facilities were clean and neat. Coralie and Chris made my stay as feeling at home. I got such a lot advice, where to go, what to do. They cared so much and made sure that I'm safe. I came as a stranger and left as a friend :-). Mahalo!

• Reviewer: Anne

  Comments: I enjoyed my two-night stay at the farm comfortably sleeping in the Jacaranda room, cooking for myself in the shared kitchen space, and enjoying the sunset from the lanai. Coralline and Kris were warm, friendly hosts who offered suggestions for excellent snorkeling spots and other local tidbits of information. My one wish is that the room had better sound-proofing so that those staying in the room next door & I had a bit more privacy. I'd still go back to stay again!

• Reviewer: Jess

  Comments: The kind of glowing recommendation this place deserves would make it so we can never get a room there again. Seriously gorgeous, delicious, magical place.... If you like eating tropical fruit looking out at the ocean horizon and falling asleep to the sweet song of frogs.... This is the place for you. If you'd rather not be a 10 minute drive from amazing snorkeling where dolphins often come to rest, well then more days there for us. Coralie and Chris are lovely hosts and the price couldn't be better. Enjoy!

• Reviewer: Elisa

  Comments: Coralie and Kris were absolutely wonderful hosts. They were extremely tidy and respectful; also so patient and always already for help us in everything we needed. The pair of them make for interesting conversations,about travels and life's styles...and their farm is really a beautiful place to stay, close to many attractions in Kona side of the Big Island. We'll miss our dinner in the amazing terrace with ocean view... and we'll also miss their sweet dog, Nonie! Thanks so much, Coralie and Kris, for make our first visit to Hawaii unforgettable!

• Reviewer: Karen

  Comments: Fantastic stay on a working farm! Coralie and Chris are very lovely and accommodating hosts. They made such helpful suggestions, such as for us to go to a nearby "locals" beach that was simply fantastic. The fresh produce that was offered to us was much appreciated and delicious. The rooms was quiet and well appointed. I can't say enough wonderful things about this property and the proprietors.

• Reviewer: Rebecca

  Comments: Our stay on the Big Island started and ended at the Paliuli Farm: just the way it should be. What a wonderful place. The hosts get to live on this beautiful coffee farm all the time. So great that they could share it with us for a few days. The grounds are a farm loaded with tropical fruit and trees. The day and night sounds of birds and frogs are exotic and soothing at the same time. It sits 1000 feet above the ocean but still close enough to see whale spouts. The cottage was very comfortable. We stayed in both the Jacaranda and the Plumeria rooms and found them both very comfortable. There is a nice shared bathroom and the shared kitchen is very well equipped. There is a large ocean view lanai next to the kitchen. We enjoyed our many conversations with our wonderful hosts very much. They both went out of their way to make our stay comfortable.

• Reviewer: Kerry

  Comments: Paliuli Farm is a magical place to stay on The Big Island. Coralie and Chris are amazing hosts - they were there to show us around when we arrived, and even before we arrived, gave us advice on sites and travel distances (we had an early morning scuba dive reservation back up in Kailua-Kona). The room is adorable and amazing - I loved how the big screen window overlooks the forest. The bathroom and kitchen are - this sounds odd - so much fun! I've never had big screens for windows in my bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen overlooking such a beautiful, lush environment. We had some decent rainstorms while we were there that were above and beyond a tropical a rain. This led to a bit of a humid chill in the air, so if you're the type to get chilled easily, I would bring a comfortable long sleeve shirt for the evenings. The lanai was such a peaceful place to have our breakfast and dinner. I kept looking in one direction - the trees on the farm, and then the other direction - the view of the ocean, and never sure which view I wanted to face as I ate. These are the kinds of problems you want, when you're on vacation. :-) The birds in the morning were ridiculously chatty - I personally loved every minute of it. It was such a peaceful experience waking up to their song. I walked around in the morning capturing 30 second little videos of the view and their songs so I could remember my experience here. We only had 5 nights on The Big Island, and two of those were with Chris and Coralie. It was not nearly enough. We will definitely be back. Mahalo, Coralie and Chris!

• Reviewer: Jeff

  Comments: Kris and Coralie were wonderful hosts and the room we rented from them was clean and comfortable. They were full of useful information about things to do in the local area! I would recommend the Paliuli farm to anyone in need of accomodation on the Kona side of the Big Island.

• Reviewer: Michelle

  Comments: We had an amazing time and are already talking about when we can return. The room was comfortable and was as listed, we were not looking for a resort room we wanted to live the island life and that is what we got. We enjoyed the outdoor feel of the shower and bathroom, while still being able to have the luxury of hot fresh water. I loved the little geckos and lizards that where waiting for me every morning when I brushed by teeth. There was a great small market a couple of miles away and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. If you don't want to cook one night you can't go wrong with Jake's Big Island BBQ just up the road, the brisket is the best we have ever had and we try BBQ everywhere we travel. It was also nice to have coolers and snorkel gear available to use when we needed it. The location can't be beat with two great beaches within a couple of miles from home. The painted church is a nice short 1/4 mile walk and worth the time to see. Coralee and Kris are great hosts, offering us directions and ideas of activities. We stayed here for our anniversary and Coralee even greeted us that morning with a thoughtful card wishing us well. We are planning to stay in touch which them so that if they choose to move on to other areas of the world we can come stay with them there too! Thank you for a great stay, we hope to see you again soon.

• Reviewer: Yvan

  Comments: The farm is located around 20 mins south of Kona. It is fairly large and there are many trees, which means you get to eat some of the local fruits. We loved the morning papayas, bananas and passion fruits (lilikois)! The hosts rent a couple of bungalow-style rooms on the farm. The bathroom is separate from the rooms - you have to walk a few steps outside to reach it from your room. The room was large and clean. You have to get used to living "in" the nature: you take your showers with the geckos; also the local frogs (coqui), which are widespread over the whole island, can be quite loud during the night. (they are noisier at other locations on the island). Nevertheless the bathroom was neat and clean. We also appreciated the washing machine that is available for guests to use. There is also snorkeling equipment that guests can borrow. A kitchen is available and shared (with fridge space) and you can eat on the outside patio "lanai" with a view on the ocean. A beach where you can swim with dolphins is only 15 mins away (by car, which you will need) and the volcano park is around 1h45 away. The owners were very kind and helpful. They told us where to find the beaches with dolphins and turtles and we really enjoyed that. Overall we had a quiet, relaxing stay in some sort of Eden garden! We would definitely go there again.

• Reviewer: Jens

  Comments: We had a wonderful time staying at beautiful Paliuli Farm and really enjoyed chatting with Coralie and Chris. They were very welcoming and provided us with delicious fruit (we're still dreaming of their mangoes) and lots of great tips what to do. Thanks to them we got to swim and snorkel with dolphins - a fantastic experience! The room was pretty, allowing a gorgeous view into the green rainforest. So does the shared bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped and contains everything you need for cooking. Plus, the view from the lanai is just a dream come true. We can definitely recommend staying with Coralie and Chris. Thanks a lot! We would like to come back one day.

• Reviewer: Dennis

  Comments: Paliuli Farm is great alternative for those who seek a "non-tourist" environment. We were on a budget and didn't care about luxury. It was as if we were staying with friends, off the beaten path. Coralie and Chris were easy-going hosts, thoughtful and super helpful. Walls were thin and sound was an issue. We considered that a reasonable price to pay for all that was gained. Although you can't pick the fruit on the farm - Coralie and Chris shared mangos, avocados and some of the local fruits. They were delicious! They also shared some great places to visit and tips on what places would be good in what weather. This is a great location on the Big Island and a beautiful place to stay. We enjoyed ourselves! Mahalo!

• Reviewer: Melinda

  Comments: Our stay was short but pleasant. We loved the singing of the frogs and the peaceful night we spent here. The host was very friendly and gave us directions to some local spots we wouldn't want to miss. We would stay here again.

• Reviewer: Sam

  Comments: Paliuli Farm was lovely. For me, a perfect combination of low price (a rare thing in Kona) and comfort. I wish I had been able to spend a few more days there, as I only found it at the end of my trip. With more time I would like to have had a proper explore of the farm and surroundings, and shared some stories with Coralie and Kris! Sadly I was soon on the plane home with a bag of their excellent coffee and the noise of the frogs ringing in my ears. Night-time in Hawaii is pitch dark, pleasantly cool and alive with noises and it seems wrong to shut it all away in an air-conditioned room. On the other hand you wouldn't actually want to share your bed with most of the noise-makers. Therefore I appreciate the care that seems to have gone into making the room open and airy whilst preventing the critters from actually coming in. Equally while it's great to go off-grid for a while, the realities of trying to co-ordinate with friends half way across the planet mean that I was grateful for both a wall socket and wifi. Thanks for a great couple of nights, and hopefully I'll be back for longer at some point in the future.

• Reviewer: Sara

  Comments: We had a wonderful experience and give our highest recommendation! A great location with perfect hosts and one of the most enjoyable sleeping situations I've ever had. A+!

• Reviewer: Naoko

  Comments: We had such a great time at Paliuli Farm... wished we could have stayed a lot longer...! Coralie and Chris were both very peaceful, cheerful and helpful hosts, the rooms were very clean with pleasant natural decor and beautiful view of the lush greens... I really liked how purple petals of Jacaranda flowers were falling on the steps outside our room. We thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful swim in the Honaunau bay, as well as watching sunset from the view terrace and gazing stars sitting on lawn chairs. And the farm-grown organic Kona coffee tastes sooo good -- I am grateful I can continue to enjoy it back home :) Thank you again, Coralie and Chris!

• Reviewer: Rajit

  Comments: I had a wonderful stay with Coralie and Kris. The positive experience began even before I applied for their advertised room, when I needed information on Hawaii. Coralie was generous with her time and honest with the information. Her replies made it possible for me to figure out how much time I needed on the Big Island. She replied very promptly, usually within hours. The room was just as advertised as was all other information they had up about the kitchen and bathroom (both shared). There was enough shelf-space in each of the three places, clearly marked for each guest. They keep a very clean and neat establishment. They interact with you as much as you would like to, and I never felt imposed upon, or pressured to join in. It might be of concern to some people - and it is not something that would prevent me from staying there again - is that the two guest rooms are next to each other and sounds carry easily. My neighbour had to knock on my door to ask me to turn off the fan which made a groaning noise at low speed. However, I repeat that I would go and stay with them again without a second thought. This is because of their genuine personal interest in their guests' welfare. They gave thoughtful advice, shared their vast knowledge of the island, and were always cheerful when accosted for information or advice. I had a late evening flight, but was asked to leave my bags in their office while I went off to the beach. I was allowed to use the just-cleaned bathroom after I returned. In fact, Coralie had even helped me with washing up while I was away , she even put out the wet clothes to dry, and folded them when I was away on my last trip. Clearly an example of 'above and beyond' service. And, during an emergency, Coralie unhesitatingly allowed me the use of her personal washroom while the shared guest bathroom was occupied. Moreover, a great touch was her giving me a Hawaii calendar for 2015 in memory of my trip and to remember them for the whole year. Thank you very much, Coralie and Kris, for allowing me to stay in your home and for your various generosities.

• Reviewer: Anastasia And Catalin

  Comments: Kris and Coralie have made our stay at Paliuli Farm an extremely wonderful and memorable experience. They were always around to talk to us about anything that came to mind: where to eat, swim and enjoy everything that Big Island had to offer. The way they built the bedrooms and bathroom made for a truly unique sleeping and bathing experience (you will see what we mean when you get there). Went to Maui and Kauai after our stay on Big Island, and we must admit that Big Island was our favourite, and that Kris and Coralie played a big part in it. Highly recommended!

• Reviewer: Janina

  Comments: We had a great time at Paliuli Farm! It is a beautiful place with wonderful hosts who really went out of their way to make our stay pleasant and gave us great tips about what to see and where to go. We especially loved the outdoor-kind of feeling of our room/the bathroom and the lanai where we could sit eating while looking out on the ocean. Mahalo Coralie & Kris - when we come back to Big Island we will surely stay with you again!

• Reviewer: Emma

  Comments: It was great! We enjoyed our time there! Thank you!

• Reviewer: Jean-Philippe & Catherine

  Comments: If you think twice about booking here, just don't. This place has charming installations, wonderful location (close to one of the best snorkelling place you will ever go) and amazing host. You won't regret it one second, except not taking a longer vacation here, as we did. Mahalo Coralie, Kris, Mark and Nani!

• Reviewer: Fabienne

  Comments: We enjoyed our stay on the Paliulifarm a lot! The place is very nice, clean, quiet, organized, you have a lot of space for your personal belongings - in the bedroom as well as in the bathroom and in the kitchen. Great welcoming hosts, a lot of different exotic fruit trees, a beautiful view from the lanai, ... We would have loved to stay there longer! We highly recommend this place.

• Reviewer: Anouk

  Comments: We were hoping to spend the last few days of our vacation relaxing on the Kona Coast, but our stay at Paliuli Farm far exceeded our expectations. It felt just like home, the hosts were welcoming and very helpful when suggesting places to visit or activities for the day. Gorgeous and quiet environment, perfectly clean room and bathroom, just a short drive to many points of interests (hiking, snorkelling, historical sites) and beautiful view from the lanai. There is something about this place that made us never want to leave...

• Reviewer: Angela

  Comments: Stayed here for a full week end of may 2014. Had an absolutely fantastic time!! Loved the farm and the quiet, beautiful setting. Terrific hosts! Warm and friendly, and super helpful with tips of hikes and local places to go, and snorkeling hints for beginners,with equipment to borrow. We loved the relaxed captain cook area, and our favorite scenic beaches ended up being right there. Its greener and a bit cooler temp than kailua. This is not a "resort" type of experience but there is a comfortable bed, a good, hot shower, a full kitchen and a great deck with an ocean view to sit and eat or read. The birds are a bit loud in the early am, but it gets you up for the best part of Hawaii (often it rained in afternoon, which is a great time to come back for a lovely, very quiet nap!), and to me the birds are more pleasant than the loud air circulating things in hotel rooms. You definitely feel immersed in a natural setting, and we loved that. Bring earplugs if you think you need them, maybe bug spray (I didn't because I hate it, they were there but not horrible). We loved making smoothies with the yummy fruit left for us each morning from the farm. If we ever make it back to Hawaii we would totally stay here again.

• Reviewer: Ruby

  Comments: A beautiful big home overlooking Honaunau Bay and sunset (envy!!), and a shy but friendly dog that welcomes guests. We were shown around and given great tips by our helpful and knowledgeable hosts throughout our stay. There's a huge deck for guests to relax, and a kitchen beside it that's well-stocked. There are light detectors to ensure that it's not total darkness at night. Bedroom was clean and just right, we were able to fit in our 2 huge luggages. Hubby asked me if the birds and crickets were going to communicate all night, but he still fell asleep and snored because the bed was great and comfortable. He was glued to the desk and strong wifi before that. I LOVE the huge sparkling CLEAN bathroom next door that has all kinds of towels and toiletries provided. Great shower power!!

• Reviewer: Ronald

  Comments: We had a great few days at the Paliuli Farm. Corelie, Chris and Marc were absolutely great. The location is wonderfull. You will hear the sounds of nature around you and the view is beautifull. The ocean is just a five minute drive, and then you will be at one of the best snorkelling places of the island. We really loved staying at the Paliuli Farm.

• Reviewer: Cassie

  Comments: Kris and Coralie truly embody the spirit of Aloha. I drove around the big island like a crazy person for several days, trying to see everything. But the moment I arrived at Paliuli I finally relaxed, instantly. It's hard not to feel a deep sense of peace and gratitude in this beautiful place, with ocean views and very warm people all around. I want to go back!

• Reviewer: Hallie

  Comments: My friend and I could only stay for one night and we arrived pretty late in the evening, so unfortunately we only talked to Coralie briefly before we went to our sweet room. Everything was perfect, we LOVED hearing the sounds of nature while falling asleep and just felt really comfortable. The directions we got for Captain cook monument hiking trail were really helpful. Hopefully, we'll be able to return one day and get to know eachother better. Take care!

• Reviewer: Martina

  Comments: Die Unterkunft ist im Internet zutreffend beschrieben und genau wie auf den Photos abgebildet. Die Lage ist abgeschieden auf einer Kaffee- und Obstplantage, am Hang mit einem wunderbaren Blick auf das Meer. Alles war super sauber und ohne Krabbeltiere, was in dem tropischen Klima und der naturnahen Lage schon ein Wunder ist. Nachts hat es sich schön abgekühlt, so dass wir im Einklang mit den Vögeln und Grillen wunderbar geschlafen haben, auch ohne Klimaanlage. Zum nächsten Strand, an dem wir wunderbar schnorcheln konnten, fährt man 5 Minuten den Hang hinunter. Von der Farm aus konnten wir den Norden von Big Island und die Mouna Loa/Kea gut erkunden und gleichzeitig zur Ruhe kommen. Kris und Coralie waren sehr nett und immer großzügig mit ihrer Zeit,ihren Früchten und ihren guten Ratschlägen. Wir wären gerne viel viel länger geblieben.

• Reviewer: Layla

  Comments: Beautiful space on the Kona side of the Big Island. I enjoyed my 2 nights there. The room was clean and the hosts were friendly and made my stay comfortable. The ocean view is amazing. I would definitely go back there and spend more time. Mahalo!

• Reviewer: Loic

  Comments: It was a perfect relaxed moment for finishing our trip. Coralie welcomed us and well explained how it works in the farm and the things to do (main beaches, grocery). It is well organized. The room was great and "open" to the nature like the bathroom, we enjoyed it! there 's also a platform just above the farm to contemplate the sunset and the surrounding bays. Other pleasant thing, Kris & Coralie bring you some tropical fruit from the farm. We felt very confortable, so I recommend Paliuli Farm and its adorable hosts.

• Reviewer: Thierry

  Comments: Coralie and Kris are wonderful hosts who made our stay very pleasant. The place is really nice, the view is amazing and the fruits are delicious ! We really enjoyed staying there.

• Reviewer: Andreas

  Comments: I spent some amazing days on Paliuli Farm, it`s one of my favorites place on Big Island, Captain Cooks Bay is fantastic, Both Manager spend much time to explain how to explore the Island. Fruit and cakes for free... so lovely... THANK YOU VERY BIG...

• Reviewer: Jordane

  Comments: Good arrival organization and warm welcome at arrival! Exactly what we expected in this nice region: very close to nature with many sites to visit around. Perfectly fits description, we recommend it to people who want a quiet place to rest after good hikes, snorkeling... with beautiful sunset from the terrace!

• Reviewer: Sabrina

  Comments: The Paliuli Farm is like the Garden Eden :) such a great, beautiful and peaceful place. You will really feel the full meaning of "Aloha" there! The best snorkel spots of Big Island are just a few minutes drive away. Corali and Chris are wonderful and helpful hosts. They had a lot of good tips for everything that you can do on the island. I got fresh fruits, banana Muffins and orange juice during my stay there. Snorkel equipment and beach towels etc. you can borrow. All for free! I felt like home. Thank you so much for everything! Wanna come back for sure...

• Reviewer: Stefan

  Comments: Wenn Paradies dann dort, so friedvoll mit diesem Dschungelvogelgrillenkonzert abends, diesen liebevollen Zimmern, diesen Pflanzen und Früchten, die dort auf dem Hof überall wachsen und der so netten Bewirtung und der ruhigen Athmosphäre! Fantastisch! Vielen Dank an Coraly und Chris! Enjoyed it so very very much,thankthankyou!!

• Reviewer: Bregje

  Comments: Coralie and Chris (and Mark)were so great and hospitable. They were very friendly, nice and they helped us with everything we needed (and even more!). We got to use their snorkelgear and we had some very amazing talks. Its was the best hosting we could imagine for our last week in Hawaii. The farm itself is very pretty, enough space to relax, (especially the lanai), clean and enough to do around. They gave us some good advice and tips for what to do in the surroundings of captain cook. Thank you so much Chris, Coralie and Mark! We won't forget the amazing stay :)

• Reviewer: Lauren

  Comments: What a cozy and magical place. Coralie and Chris were incredibly kind and gracious hosts, immediately making me feel home among the singing wildlife and natural beauty. The avocados and papayas were the best I've ever tasted. I loved the room with the open screened windows, I could hear everything at night. This place is truly special-thank you both so much.

• Reviewer: Cynthia

  Comments: Lovely, peaceful place with great hosts! The best view from a shower ever:) Truly enjoyed my brief stay and would highly recommend them and their property. A wonderful gem on the Big Island:)

• Reviewer: Reesa

  Comments: This was a really great place to stay! I'm always on the go and the peacefulness of Paliuli Farm actually got me to slow down because I wanted to enjoy my time there. Very gracious hosts that provide basically everything you need. Farm samples were delicious. Simple but hospitable living.

• Reviewer: Diane

  Comments: Chris and Coralie were always very upbeat and friendly and ready to help! They went above and beyond my expectations. They have great knowledge of the area and were always gracious and generous in the sharing of information and their time when needed. The farm is beautiful, the fresh fruit and freshly squeezed juice provided by Chris and Coralie were fabulous. My new favorite fruit is papaya and the avocados were the best I have ever had :) Noni is a very sweet farm dog and along with Coralie and Chris, made us feel like we lived on the island instead of just visiting it. We hope to return again and hope that Chris and Coralie will still be there to make for another wonderful experience.

• Reviewer: Samaya

  Comments: This is a lovely place. the hosts do not seem happy and were inflexible with regard to the inevitabilities of travel such as late arrivals, lost credit cards and slow transaction processing by air B&B for payment. Their response was to ask me to leave early and even threatened to call the police, for what I do not know since I did nothing illegal

• Reviewer: Sherry

  Comments: The listing was accurate and Janis, the host was very welcoming and accommodating. It is very peaceful and quiet at this location and off the beaten track. To get there, you have to go a few miles on narrow winding roads.

• Reviewer: Gerrit

  Comments: Ellos estuvieron muy atentos a nuestras necesidades, de asistirnos en cualquier manera y nos trataron muy amablemente. La vecindad era simplemente pacífica y rodeada por una naturaleza muy sorprendente. De lo único que no me percate en la descripción era sobre el baño y cocina compartida, pero no fue un problema. They where very attentive to our needs, looking after us and treated us very kindly. The neighborhood was simply peaceful and surrounded by an astounding nature. The only thing I didn't realize in the description about the bathroom and kitchen being shared, but it was not a problem.

• Reviewer: Hannes & Sina

  Comments: We had a really great time at this farm. Janis and Thomas are so nice and welcoming. We felt like being at home and it was really relaxing because the place was so quiet. Although it was remotely in a jungle there were neither bugs nor mosquitoes in the room. Janis does everything to keep the place very clean. The best thing was to try all those different Hawaiian fruits we got from Thomas. We would definitely stay there again.

• Reviewer: Pauline

  Comments: We had an amazing 3 nights stay in Paliuli Farm. It's just the garden of eden there with so much fruits trees... and one of the best part of the stay is that you can test it ! The room is also very fun and beautiful. The room, shared bathroom and kitchen were very clean. Janis and Thomas were perfect hosts for us giving a lot of advices and helps.

• Reviewer: Yoshiko

  Comments: ﾎｽﾄ夫妻がいつも笑顔で接してくれて､気持ちよく過ごすことができました｡心配りに感謝しています｡もっと長く滞在していたいほど気に入りました｡部屋は広く､ゆったりとしていました｡静かで自然豊かな場所でゆっくりすることができました｡豊富なﾌﾙｰﾂと優しいお二人の側で､楽園で暮らしているようでした｡

• Reviewer: Ruth

  Comments: I was 10 weeks in Hawaii and always very pleased with the B&B. In Paliuli Farm it was still coherent for me. Thomas and Janis are so friedly and helpful. I feel a big respect for everything - it was so placid and I never forget this place. I come back ...

• Reviewer: Cléa & Jules

  Comments: Staying at the farm with Jannis and Thomas was our best moment on Big Island. Everything can be found here : calm, amazing sea view, nature, coffee plantation, fruits, proximity to snorkling point, flexibility, attention, love from our hosts. And so much. Well, we will be back at the Paliuli farm for sure. Alzennyr and Julien.

• Reviewer: Sabine

  Comments: Die Lage ist traumhaft...die Gastgeber äusserst freundlich, hilfsbereit und doch diskret...wir wären gerne länger geblieben und hätten das kleine Paradies noch mehr genossen....die vielen leckeren Früchte die man sich nehmen darf...wir waren rundum zufrieden! Herzliches dankeschön und vielleicht bis bald mal wieder auf Hawaii!!!

• Reviewer: Adeline

  Comments: We had a wonderful stay at the paliuli farm. It is a phantastic place, very calm and the hosts are just great. We highly recommend this place to everybody. Thank you very much. Adeline and Kerstin

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: My stay on Hawaii was much more enjoyable because of Thomas and Janis. They greeted me with a smile and were very nice the entire time I stayed there. The rules are perfectly reasonable and the atmosphere is amazing, I really enjoyed the peace and quiet and the diversity of the other guests. I would recommend this listing to anyone who is looking for somewhere nice and quiet with a home feeling.

• Reviewer: Joey

  Comments: Pros: beautiful setting, clean, Janis and Thomas were solicitous (helping with our bags; offering beach towels, snorkeling gear, extra blankets) Cons: uncomfortable atmosphere (see below) We had an offputting interaction with the owner of this property. On our second night here, my husband and I ate dinner on the lanai while listening to an NPR podcast at half volume on a laptop. At 7:40 pm, the owner came out onto the porch of his house, about 100-200 feet uphill, and started yelling, “Turn it off! Turn it off!” So we did. Creepily, he then watched us silently from his porch for about ten more minutes, staring at us as we finished our dinner. We washed our dishes and went to bed after he finally went back inside. This was the most extreme moment, but it was representative of a more widespread problem at Paliuli. There were rules posted everywhere and more passed on in person: No food or drink in rooms. Quiet hours between 9 pm and 8 am (which our dinnertime transgression was well outside). Damp towels not to be hung in your room or on the porch, but only on the clothesline. Any fruit provided should be considered a sample; don’t expect it to meet your fruit needs. Don’t talk on your cell phone outside. Avoid using the bathroom after dark or in the morning (the light might wake up neighbors). Don’t roll your suitcase. Janis and Thomas, the caretakers, were responsive and responsible—I can see why there have been such stellar reviews in the past—but my best Airbnb experiences have involved trust. I didn’t feel that here. My husband and I are quiet, rule-following guests—as we tried to be at Paliuli—but I found it the opposite of relaxing to spend my time at Paliuli on tiptoe.

• Reviewer: Franziska

  Comments: Thomas and Janis are very friendly people. The place was like their description on the Airbnb homepage. In emails, in contact and in answering questions, they were always very nice and helpful. We had our privacy but if we needed help they supported us. We got fruits for free from their crop, self baked treats (with macadamia from their crop) for the welcome and informations about the neighborhood. We were allowed to use their snorkeling equipment. Everything was very clean. The farm is a quiet place which was kind of meditative and very relaxing, very nice.

• Reviewer: Ian

  Comments: Lovely place, lovely hosts. So quiet and serene. If you want a mellow, no noise place this is the spot for you. Aloha.

• Reviewer: Marlise

  Comments: A beautiful place surrounded by lots of trees and a very nice room to stay. I appreciated the place a lot. Janice and Thomas are taking care of the guests and the house very well. Thanks a lot. I loved the coconuts and the other fruits right fresh from the trees!

• Reviewer: Ruth

  Comments: I absolutely loved this place! The room is spacious and very beautiful and comfortable. Excellent bed. Very nice bathroom, close by. The place has a very special atmosphere of peacefulness. Very well equipped kitchen, beautiful lanai with seaview where you can have your meals, hear the birds sing, just enjoy. Janis and Thomas are lovely. I would love to return to that place.

• Reviewer: Anna Elisabeth

  Comments: Wir wurden sehr herzlich willkommen geheißen, fühlten uns richtig wohl und gut betreut. Die Räumlichkeiten entsprachen den Beschreibungen und waren sehr sauber. Wir konnten die Ruhe genießen und prima schlafen. Es war eine sehr freundliche, entspannte, warmherzige Atmosphäre. Auf unsere Fragen und Wünsche gingen Janis und Thomas stets ein. Wir schätzen sie als herzliche und rücksichtsvolle Gastgeber sehr. Die Lage nahe des Botanischen Gartens entsprach unseren Interessen besonders.

• Reviewer: Noriko

  Comments: From when I return to my country , I always want to go back to paliuli farm. It is true. What a beautiful quiet place!! We never need music or movie at that place. I love paliuli farm, Thomas and Janis. I appreciate that farm is keeping beautiful spirit by owner Marc.

• Reviewer: Averan

  Comments: Our host was very welcoming and helpful. We were treated to home cooked macadamia nut brownies upon arrival! They were very accommodating and generally left us alone to enjoy the peace. All common areas were cleaned daily and all appliances and amenities were in good working order. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The shower had great hot water! The photos don't do it justice, it's better than it looks online. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the overall vibe very quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed having meals on the lanai with a view all the way down the mountain to 2 Step! I also really liked catching sunsets from the large elevated deck on the upper half of the property. The best part was it's only a 3 minute drive down the mountain to some of the best snorkeling and dolphin swimming in the world! I would definitely stay here again.

• Reviewer: Johannes

  Comments: Very nice farm stay. Cashew nut tree in front of our big windows. Very lovely and helpful hosts and if are lucky fresh fruits from the farm. We got delicious fresh mangos. The view amazing you can see the ocean. Nice, clean and fully equipment kitchen. Nothing to complain at all. Great hosts! We would stay here again. Sabine and Johannes

• Reviewer: Angela

  Comments: Ich habe mich sehr willkommen gefühlt. Danke Janis und Thomas. Sehr hilfsbereit und herzlich. Schönes Zimmer, Küche und Bad immer sauber und liebevoll dekoriert. Es war alles vorhanden wie beschrieben und noch mehr. Ich hatte einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt auf der Farm und habe mich dort sehr wohlgefühlt. Und auch Danke an Marc ... Mahalo nui ...

• Reviewer: Sonja

  Comments: Paliulis Farm is a wonderful place to be. Quiet, well maintained, if you look for some peace without any noise, you'll find it there! Be prepared to be calm after 9 p.m. It was a wonderful place for us. The nature is beautiful with all the fruit trees, flowers and little animals. We had a really warm welcome, with fresh macadamia nuts and self made brownies. The room had lots of space and was very clean. The only thing for us: the bed had a very soft mattress, but is something everybody feels different... We got all our laundry done, and the shower is amazingly hot! You can get snorkel gear and bodyboards, if you want to. So: thanks for the stay, we really enjoyed it! All the best!

• Reviewer: Jinrong

  Comments: It was a fantastic stay! Our host gave us some mac-nuts and local fruit on the day we arrived. Everything on the farm was so nice. We got to know the peaceful and fun farm life and got to know some interesting people. We could see the beautiful coast line at the property, and it is super close to the two-step snorkeling place. The host sell coffee and the are some local mac-nuts and coffee shops near by as well. Everything was neat and clean, and we could hear the frogs chirp at night. It was so wonderful and peaceful staying at the farm. We really appreciate the hospitality and warmth our host provided us.

• Reviewer: Claudia

  Comments: I have had only wonderful AirBnB experiences, and this was the very best! We had a lovely room, the picture says it all. We had a 10 acre paradise with a perfect kitchen, perfect hosts, wonderful fellow travelers of all ages and nationalities. I feel I got more for my money here than anywhere on the island. We got advise for where to go snorkeling, plus the use of the snorkeling gear right there on the farm. Yes, drive a few miles extra into the "country" part of this amazing island and enjoy the best of the best. Best money I ever spent. So happy to have spent time on the Paliuli Farm.

• Reviewer: Kathleen

  Comments: Thomas and Janis are wonderful, very kind and helpful yet I felt I had privacy too. The room, property and amenities are exactly as described and very well cared for. I traveled by myself and wanted a quiet retreat for a few days. It was the perfect place for me. I hope to return!

• Reviewer: Alex

  Comments: If you are looking for place to stay on Big Island Hawaii which is : quiet, country side, away from crowds, relaxing - you found it. Another plus is that it's few degrees cooler then Kailua-Kona and Kohala coast so you get better sleep. No much rain because it's on west side of island. I stayed there for 2 weeks and like it very much. It's very clean and well maintained, hosts are very nice as well.

• Reviewer: Christan

  Comments: Wonderful, secluded peaceful garden setting. Ideal for those wanting a retreat atmosphere and the feel the healing effects of nature. Close to the bays, and Peace Garden. Host was hospitable, helpful and very attentive to my needs and care. Would stay here again!

• Reviewer: Chris

  Comments: This is a great place if you're looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay. The farm and the surrounding area are beautiful.

• Reviewer: Silke

  Comments: Ein traumhafter Platz für all diejenigen, die Ruhe suchen. Die Gastfreundschaft und Herzlichkeit von Janis und Thomas ist großartig! Zimmer, Küche und Bad sind sehr sauber; es ist wirklich alles da, was man braucht. Zugleich ein optimaler Ausgangsort, um zu schönen Buchten und Stränden, aber auch zum Nationalpark oder in den Norden der Insel zu fahren. Der Flughafen ist keine Stunde entfernt. Eine einzige Einschränkung, die zu bedenken ist: die schöne Ruhe hier auf der Farm ist auch gewollt: ab 9:00 h abends bis morgens um 8:00 h sollte die Küche nicht mehr genutzt werden und man sollte sich in der Zeit auch achtsam und leise verhalten. Ich möchte in jedem Fall wiederkommen!

• Reviewer: Anke

  Comments: Our stay at Paliuli was one of the very best at the end of our 11-month trip. So we were absolutly glad to have booked for 2 weeks a long time in advance. The whole place let us feel to be in a silent and peaceful paradise. Janis kept everything so clean that we felt totaly comfortable in our nice and spacy room, the shared bathroom and the super well equipped kitchen. She is the loving heart of that place. Tom offerd us lots of fruits from the farm, and Marc was so friendly and communicative. We loved sitting on the big lanai, from were you can see the ocean, for breakfast and dinner. From the farm it is just a short drive to Kealakekua Bay, Two Steps, Manini Beach and to Kona it takes only half an hour. So if you like to stay inbetween beautiful nature, hearing only the "noise" of birds and frogs come to Paliuli Farm. We can highly recommend it and definitely come back again.

• Reviewer: Stijn

  Comments: Paliuli form is one of the most beautiful and clean places we have stayed so far. Janice and Thomas are wonderful people. We felt at home immediately. Thank you again for such a wonderful hospitality Janice & Thomas. Special thanks to Thomas for the delicious mangoes we got daily. Reminded my wife of her hometown. Highly recommended. Incredible price quality.

• Reviewer: Kevin

  Comments: What a wonderful stay! This was our favorite AirBnb experience we've had. Thomas and Janice run a clean, serene place. Plenty of fresh fruit and beautiful sunsets on the patio.

• Reviewer: Niall

  Comments: Beautiful, peaceful, epic views, charming rooms, very clean. The hosts were kind and helpful. Their coffee is lovely. Quiet hours were maybe too early for what I’m used to but it does make the place seem more relaxing at night. We had a very pleasant stay overall. Thanks

• Reviewer: Bader

  Comments: The place was marvelous and run by lovely people. Lots of attention and care, we were very happy. Would love to come back when we have more time!

• Reviewer: Lars

  Comments: We loved to stay at this beautiful house at this perfectly calm place in the nature with wide garden and coffee plantation. Janis was very helpful if we had any questions and respecting our privacy very well. Unfortunately we couldnt taste so many fruits from their garden because they weren't mature yet.

• Reviewer: Lars

  Comments: We came back to this special place, because we loved it already the first time. A beautiful green garden, a lot of silence and nature around, Janis always attentive and with much kindness and Thomas serving from time to time some delicious fruits from the garden. two great hosts. Mahalo, we enjoyed it very much.

• Reviewer: Jordan

  Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Paliuli very much! The space is beautiful & spotless clean; we were surprised with welcoming special touches & appreciated how helpful & friendly the staff were. While there are a handful of rooms, there is plenty of space for privacy & the grounds have a more cozy family-like environment rather than a hotel. I was worried about the shared bathroom, but it wasn’t a problem; it was spotless clean, I never had to wait as there aren’t too many people staying on the grounds at once, & it was a beautiful room as well, screen windows provide a private view of the gardens. The kitchen was well stocked & also spotless clean; we ate out a lot, but if we return for another trip, I think I’ll go ahead & cook more. We highly recommended Paliuli; plus, the coffee is the best we ever had. Great trip!

• Reviewer: Siegmar

  Comments: Great hosts! Highly recommended if you really want a quiet beautiful place to be!

• Reviewer: Sandy

  Comments: Paliuli’s place has cozy rooms with exceptional views of the ocean in the distance. Sharing the kitchen with another guest was fun and hassle free. The outside Lani area for dining and lounging was very comfortable. I will book this place again