Kapoho reviews.

Hula Cove - We have stayed at 5 places on our trip. We have stayed at 3 of Hawaiian Beach Rental places on Oahu and the Big Island and found that HBR are great. Even though we are on vacation and retired, I need Internet access to conduct volunteer business and communicate with the grandkids. Hula Cove was the best place on our trip. It was well equipped and the access to the tide pools was fantastic. It was a little far from basic necessities but with a little planning a a couple of trips we managed to eat well and survive.

Honu Kai Kapoho - Location was great. I love to snorkel and the Waiopae tide pools are the best. Customer service was great. We had an ant problem when we checked in but they answered quickly to resolve it and the owner called us personally when I called with a question. By the way, many of the homeowners in Kapoho Beach lots are trying to keep people out of the Champagne Pond, which is a cool place but not as good as Waiopae in my opinion, so be prepared to put up with some questioning and trouble getting in the gate. Best way in would be to use the bicycles. We really liked the new restaurant in Pahoa. I cannot remember the name of it but as you drive into town it's on the right hand side, before you reach the main part of town. It rained most of the time, in fact it rained harder and longer than I have ever seen it rain, but that was very unusual. This was our 3rd trip to Kapoho and this was the worst weather we've had. We did get a couple of semi-sunny days and got some great snorkeling and site-seeing in. Unit was well kept and has snorkeling gear, 2 bicycles, ice chests, mats, etc. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils as well as some spices. We did run very low on toilet paper! The hot tub was great. We love Kapoho and have considered buying property there. If you know of any good deals let us know!- skg123@charter.net .

Oceanside Villa Kapoho - We loved the location because is was quiet and secluded, but within easy driving distance to Hilo and the volcano. Our favorite part of the trip was snorkling in the Champagne Pond and Tide Pools. We loved barbequeing on the lanai and watching the stunning stars at night.

This turned out to be one of our best vacations!

Lagoon House 2 at Kapoho - What I liked best was the warm, private lagoon and all the beautiful fish. The customer service I received was very good, however, I did get a bit weary of so many different agents e-mailing me with the same instructions for checking in and instructions on how to get there. We arrived in Hilo late at night, and had to find our way in the dark, in the rain (of course), and the instructions were so precise, that we found our way just fine! The best part of the trip was all of the nearby snorkling opportunities, and the relaxing atmosphere of Kapoho. We didn't eat our much as we bought a lot of great produce at both the Hilo and Pahoa Farmer's Markets, but one of my favorites is Nings in Pahoa if you like Thai food. We didn't bring camera's - if you can believe that. I wll tell everyone I know that is traveling & staying on the Hilo side about the wonderful gem of Kapoho. If you stay at Lagoon House 2, don't waste time getting into the private lagoon - pure joy! We followed the recommended advice of cleaning up all garbage right away, and had virtually no problems with ants or cockroaches - I did see a big one outside though. Finding the Champagne Pond was great because I have friends who live in Pahoa - LeiLana Estates, and when I visited them last Christmas, they didn't know how to get to it so it was something I could share with them. They showed me a smaller, quite warm pond near the big warm pond which was very delightful. We actually had very few tourist plans made in addition to the daily snorkeling we did. I was interested in a whale watching trip with "Captain Dan" while we were on the Kialua-Kona side for the last 4 days of our stay. Unfortunately, just at that time, his boat was out of water for needed repairs, so hopefully on my next trip I will get to see whales up close & personal with him. Although it has nothing to do with our stay at Lagoon House 2, we stayed at a bed & breakfast in Captain Cook that was a working coffee farm. It sounded good in the brochure, however, a working coffee farm is NOT the place to stay if you are looking peace and quiet. There were many neighboring coffee farms and everyone has at least 2 roosters that start crowing at 4:00 am, many people have dogs that bark at the wild pigs who venture on to their terrain during the night, and if that isn't enough to disturb your sleep, the coffee pickers arrive at 5:00 am and pick for 12 hours which can disturb a peaceful afternoon nap. We stayed at a place called the Cedar House B & B which was rustic, but nice. We had a separate, private cottage called the Coffee Cottage which was literally in the middle of the coffee trees and the pickers were right outside our windows all day long.

Lagoon House 2 at Kapoho - My family really loved to stay at Lagoon II, it sames from the fairy-tale... the place is quiet, peaceful, private and beautiful and natural. We enjoyed every minitue when we stayed there. It is absolutely a wonderful vacation HOME, There is the lovely lagoon view in the living room. The bed is comfortable. We had breatfast and dinner in the house everyday. We found all the appliances for cooking in the kitchen. I would definitely recommend to my friends to stay here when they come to Big Island. Christine

Lagoon House 2 at Kapoho - We had a fabulous time at the Lagoon House II. It was exactly how it looked on the website even better since I was told by the neighbors, the house was painted earlier the day we checked in. We were sad we only spent a few days on the Big Island because we were there for a wedding down the street. We can not wait to stay there again and experience the Big Island in its glory. Thank you for the stay.

Honu Kai Kapoho - The unit was even better than advertised. It was close to the shore; basics like cooking oil and spices and pasta and rice and toilet paper were already there; cooking utensils (pots, pans, knives) were very good quality. The Hawaiian cookbook in the kitchen was a nice touch and the chicken with sweet potatoes and bananas we made with produce from the Hilo farmers' marked was unforgettable. The kids really wanted a sand beach, and Richardson Beach near Hilo was perfect for that, especially late morning when it was very quiet. My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to book an extra week.

Lagoon House 2 at Kapoho - IT was a nice house,i loved the pond and i loved how easy the access was. I will want to do it again.

Shangri-La Kapoho - This wonderful property exceeded our expectations. The living quarters were clean and comfortable, with plenty of towels, laundry soap, kitchen items -everything we needed. The outdoor bath and shower were a treat! We loved showering amongst flowers and vines. The warm tidal lagoon was perfect for snorkeling or a night-time dip, and the ocean is only a short block away. Wonderful!

Kapoho Paradise Home - This certainly is a paradise home and then some. We enjoyed our stay, the tropical fish and turtles were a treat. Next time Muhammad is going to let me drive his Porche! I wish! Dave