If you are into experiencing "old Hawaii" in a place that is also kind of "out there" given the number of people who have gravitated to the area to lead groovy, alternative and laid back lives, then Pahoa in Puna is the place for you and Coconut Cottage Bed and Breakfast is definitely where you should stay.

We arrived to find that Tod and Jerry were out, but they had kindly left a note for us saying just go on in. We toured the magnificent grounds ("backyard" or even "garden" don't convey the grandeur of the outdoor space) and said "wow!" We entered our room (the Bali spirit suite) and were very impressed by the size of the room and bathroom, as well as the tasteful, themed decor. We did worry a bit that we'd fall out of the very high bed, but that didn't happen! It was also nice that there were two chairs so that we didn't have to watch TV from the bed.

The attention to detail is what sets this B & B apart. The linens were all top of the range. There were complimentary drinks and snacks in our room (also a mini fridge).The toiletries provided included mouth wash, as well as shampoo and hair conditioner--which were nicer than the travel-sized products I had with me! There were spa robes hanging on a rack--which we used when we went to the hot tub (a glorious outdoor hot tub in a wood and grass roofed hut).

When our hosts got home from the beach they invited us to share pu pus (appetizers/snacks) and a cocktail. We were shown their 500+ DVD collection and told to help ourselves. They let us do our laundry! They told us to go to a particular restaurant (Kaleos), which served the best restaurant food I ate in Hawaii.

And in the morning there was Kona coffee, juice, a fruit platter, and various cooked/baked home-made breakfasts. I loved the portuguese sausage!

Another thoughtful detail: a chalkboard with "today's breakfast menu" on it AND the names of the guests we would be sharing breakfast with. Made introductions and conversation easy.

Tod and Jerry are skilled marketers, and they have a great website. I can absolutely guarantee you that they delivered everything they said they would--and more. Plus they are truly nice guys and have a sweet dog, Gogo.

We found ourselves fantasizing about never leaving! Go. You'll love it.

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in the Bali Suite a few short weeks ago, and believe me folks, all of the glowing comments and reviews of Jerry and Todd's fabulous hospitality are for real. Their approach to making their houseguests feel comfortable and "pampered" is definitely first class. My husband and I travel quite extensively and we normally like to stay in upper-end boutique hotels. The Coconut Cottage B&B has made our list as one of the most unique and enjoyable lodging experiences we've ever had. We'll be back!

We stayed in the private cottage, and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with snacks. The attention to detail was quite impressive. Location was really convenient to lava viewing, Volcanoes National Park and other activities, including relatively cheap gas. Jerry and Todd were nice enough to lend us an excellent guide book, flashlights and binoculars for lava viewing, and helpful suggestions. They were very accommodating of our dietary restrictions, and thoughtfully prepared a brown bag breakfast for us on our last morning when we had to leave early for the airport. We didn't use it, but they have a large DVD collection available.

We found Coconut Cottage on Trip Advisor, and the raves you read here are dead on.
We spent a week at Todd and Jerry's beautiful property on a delayed honeymoon, and we had an absolutely wonderful time. We woke each morning to a breakfast of fresh tropical fruit and a different gourmet main dish every day - coconut macademia nut pancakes, quiche, frittata, stuffed French toast, sticky buns - not to mention the local coffee!
The grounds are lovely and soothing, and our room was a delight. Everything about Coconut Cottage is refreshing and comfortable, and it was such a nice touch to be able to watch old movies from their extensive DVD library after a long day of playing.
The location was great, close to many of the adventures we wanted to see. Plus, by staying near Pahoa, we were able to save a little on gas and food, which was a nice bonus. The inn is just minutes from lava viewing, incredible tide pools and a beautiful black sand beach.
I can't begin to recommend this place strongly enough, and we hope to be back very, very soon.