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"I want to be very clear about this...Reviews are typically sort of "pass/fail." Anything less than 5 stars is a "fail." In this case, the property is an EMPHATIC 5 stars! The home is exactly as pictured. Watching the waves crash on the volcanic coast and come up through the blowhole on the property was mesmerizing. The hosts communicate well. We arrived to a home with Hawaiian music playing and lights on as we arrived at dusk. Really nice touch. Now, also be aware that this property is remote, so if you want to be in town and close to restaurants, etc, this is not the place for you. Be sure to locate it on a map before you commit to be sure it will meet your demands. It greatly exceeded ours! This is a peaceful slice of heaven. Be sure to hike down the coastline which is all lava and provides never ending variations in the ways in which the waves crash into the rocks. Kudos to Carl and Debbie who are true 5 star hosts."

"Our 4th time to stay here. Love the location and listening to the surf at night. We saw all kinds of marine life as well as cardinals, mynas and other birds. A windy road getting in and out,but all part of the experience. Dan is a great host, available if needed. The closest town,Ocean view, is a nice place to go for dinner or groceries. A great place to go for relaxation and away from the party crowd."

"This is a beautiful, quite property on a hill surrounded by spectacular view. Night sky is fantastic."

"1st time at a yurt. The room was nice. The place was in a more secluded area, but not far from highway access. Being far out, there wasn't a sewer system in place, so the toilet system took us off guard. Overall, nice place and staff was great to work with. "

"We were looking to get away from the crowds, get a Hawaiian experience away from town. Dee's Farm did all this and got us a nice view of sunsets over the ocean. Prepare to be off grid, there are farm animals around. "

"We loved it and are sad to move on. We will miss the sounds of frogs and roosters, the beautiful sunsets and sunrises, Bernie (the dog), and the geodome domicile - comfortable and charming!"

"The “Mongoose Manor” was a perfect place to stay on the south of the island. The hosts do a great job of taking care of your needs and the elevation above sea level is perfect for sleeping, with cool nights (no A/C needed). The days warm up but are still very comfortable if you decide to stay in. There are good beaches for snorkeling within 30 minutes, as well as the green sand beach and the black sand beach where there’s almost always sea turtles out sun bathing. If you’re big on cooking, the kitchen is very compact but is enough for light meals. Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely stay there again if needing accommodations on the south Side of the island."

"Property was very nice and relaxing great views of sunset. Only down side was the road to property but few days mastered that road "

"Here you will find a home surrounded by a beautiful garden with a very large covered deck overlooking the ocean to the west. Stunning sunrises, warm breezes, and a canopy of stars and the Milky Way at night uninhibited by city lights. The home is as described, but more. Comfortable, welcoming and everything you would need. You experience a bit of the homeowners love of this island in the decor and gardens. For us, the location was ideal - away from the popular beaches, tourist shops, etc. Here you are close to The Volcanic National Park and many “gem” locations listed in travel guides. This is Kau coffee country (look up the history of the emergence of Kau coffee and Kona coffee). We enjoyed farm/fruit stands, local markets, and wonderful local places to eat and find local artist creations. The aloha spirit was so welcoming as we talked with locals. Hilo and the other side of the island is easily accessible. Go, see, experience... Hawaii, e noho mau ana oe iloko o ko'u naau a me na moeuhane. A hui hou kakou. (Translation - Hawaii, you will always be in my heart and dreams. Until we meet again. ) "