My husband and I absolutely loved The Teapot - it far exceeded our expectations, which were already high. I can't imagine anyone having anything negative to say about this place, and I tend to be a pessimist! First of all, the little town of Volcano is so quaint and quiet. Then, we arrived at The Teapot - I fell in love immediately. I could not believe we had such a large space ALL TO OURSELVES. It was quite chilly and rainy when we arrived, so my husband got the gas fireplace going and we snuggled together on the couch. I am not kidding when I say that I could LIVE in this cottage - there is plenty for several people! Bill and Antoinette should teach a class on how to run a B&B because they've thought of EVERYTHING. We were so surprised to find our kitchen totally stocked with breakfast foods - eggs, sausage, yogurt, fruit, coffee, tea, cereals, granola, oatmeal, juice, etc. Plus, yummy baked goods were brought by each day while we were out exploring. You couldn't ask for more privacy - Bill and Antoinette live 1/4 mile away, but we never met them nor did we hear a peep out of anyone in the neighborhood. The grounds of the cottage are just lovely and very well-kept. I was in awe! I think the best part was the hot tub - it is on a raised platform and is completely covered by a beautiful wood structure (but kept open on the sides). You can dim the lights out there, or soak by candlelight (candles and lighter provided, of course). How completely relaxing! I'm sorry we were only able to stay 3 nights. I truly felt depressed when we left and I kept saying "I miss The Teapot" for days (even when we were still in Hawaii!). You can't go wrong here, folks - this is coming from a VERY picky and well-traveled 39-year old. You'll love it - I promise!!

Over the Winter Break, I took my 90 year old mom to the Big Island and Kauai to complete her tour of all 50 states. We stayed at 4 different places on both islands and I feel compelled to share about the quaint Teapot cottage provided by Bob and Antoinette. This very cute and cozy cabin is on 2 1/2 acres of tropical flora (orchids, bromeliads, etc.) and has the feel of being out is the country. The furnishings are antique and delightful and reminded my mom of her childhood. We had so much fun walking the grounds looking for antique tea cups, cooking in the well equipped kitchen and sleeping in the four poster bed. They even had an enormous, beautifully decorated Christmas Tree for the holidays. Both Bob and Antoinette are gracious, giving hosts. They brought us home baked goodies and fresh island fruit every day while we were out and about. The refrigerator was stocked with eggs, sausage, dairy products, coffee, and the list goes on. The hot tub is in a very romantic setting on the immaculate grounds. So if you want to stay right outside of Volcano National Park and be away from touristy places, I highly recommend this cottage. It was definitely my mom's favorite and most comfortable place to stay as well.

Even if this place were not just one mile from a truly fascinating National Park; even if it were not located amid the paradise of The Big Island of Hawaii; Volcano Teapot would be a worthwhile place for a peaceful, quiet and private getaway.

This is a place for those who are seeking Privacy (with a capital P). You have a two-bedroom, fully equipped cottage to yourself (your hosts do not live on the property). Your backyard is two acres of rain forest and a hot tub is at your disposal. Instead of breakfast in the dining hall, hosts Antoinette and Bill sneak in each day to load the refrigerator with more goodies (including eggs, sausage, yogurt, cereals, oatmeal, fruit, even a bottle of champagne (!?!) and lots more) than you could possibly cook and eat in your full kitchen. A flat screen TV/DVD/CD/VCR is provided, along with a library of movies and music to suit any taste (they even had my favorite Philip Glass CD – VERY impressive). The cottage and yard are loaded with little and not so little art treasures. A washer and dryer are included, as well as all the bottled water you can drink.

Of course, all the usual B&B amenities like sightseeing advice, guidebooks, reading material, robes, slippers, flashlights (for exploring the nearby lava tubes), umbrella, etc. etc. are provided.

We were very sorry to have to leave this enchanting and luxurious place when our four-day stay in January 2008 came to an end. If only we could find a magical place like this everywhere we travel… Ah, if only!

My husband and I stayed 2 nights at Volcano Teapot. After a long day of travel, we found the cottage with ease and were very pleasantly surprised to find such a cozy, well-stocked, and comfortable environment. It was obvious that Toni & Bill have paid great attention to detail and have carefully thought of what their guests need and desire. My favorite touches were the huge teapot themed Christmas tree which was still up in the living area and also electric bed warmers. Because the cottage was a little chilly when we arrived, the gas fireplace added not only heat, but also ambiance.

The kitchen was full of more tea than I could imagine drinking! Juices, coffee, milk (soy and cow) were available. Freshly baked banana bread, eggs, bagels, yogurt, cereals, sausage, waffles were all included. After making a pot of tea, we warmed up, flipped through a large dvd collection, puzzles and games, and then settled in for bed (very comfortable queen sized poster bed).

The next day, we took the short drive to Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park and spent the morning exploring. We ate at nearby Kiawe Kitchen and Thai Thai restaurants during our stay. I was honestly sad to leave because it was such a cozy warm environment that exuded charm and comfort. Even the cottage grounds were dotted with teapot related details and worth exploring. One morning, we even saw 4 Hawaiian pheasants meander across the yard.

We would undoubtedly love to stay at Volcano Teapot again in the future, hopefully for more that two days next time!