I've learnt more in the 4 for days spent here than in the whole 3 weeks Hawaii vacation. Learnt about Capt. Cook (I borrowed a book from the B&B shelf), had interesting conversations with the other guests, learnt about the island, the plants, and Kurt's (the owner) background through the book he left in our room (the small&cozy Nut room). I was blown away by Kurt's words, both spoken and in paper, rich and informative, as he manages to convey a rare sense of measure, a common quality to whoever uses both brain and hands in their life. Reminded me of my father and told him, I just wish my father moved to Hawaii too tough ;)!!!

Back to earth: breakfast was good, atmosphere is relaxed, so is the red cat O.J., location and weather fantastic, we had Internet wireless connection in the room and worked fine, the road to the Edge is a bit tricky but if you are from Europe and used to the narrow roads it is fine. No TV in the Nut room but I honestly reckon this is a plus.

Overall I recommend this place to educated, open minded people who want to share a warm family experience.

Following Kurt's detailed directions down a couple of narrow roads from the Big Island's belt road, you leave the cares of touring behind and arrive at the home of friends - friends you didn't know you had. Kana and daughter Jenna welcomed me in the afternoon and showed where to park. Kurt and fellow gentleman farmers are discussing coffee and mac nut production down the drive. Three rooms in the house are ready for quiet enjoyment of these tropical surroundings, and the West-facing deck is there for all to enjoy the incredible view of the vast Pacific. Breakfast is informal and tasty, information on sights and day trips is shared, and off we go with borrowed snorkel gear and directions to the beaches, or to the recommended eatery up the way.

I traveled alone, had a really nice time both when I wanted to stay to myself, and also when I felt like sharing company. It's really a find on the Big Island, located in Capt. Cook, and that's an excellent base location for exploring. It's far enough out of Kailua-Kona to shake off the tourist allure and feel like you're visiting friends. Really nice. The Nut Room is economical; the Crow's Nest is a 2nd floor perch all your own with the best view, bed and personal deck. Fabulous.

What a truly perfect place. Its only 30 minutes from Kona and a few minutes (drive) from the beach. Absolutely perfect in all ways. (Although, I would put a curtain on the skylight, I can imagine the sun waking me up in the summer :) ) The location also make sit great to visit the volcano, the lava, observatory and pretty much everything else the Big Island can offer.

The hosts were fantastic and every morning we had an AWESOME breakfast. If you need to know any information about the Big Island, just ask Kurt; he's like a walking encyclopedia of the place!

So, anything else to add? Well, not really. Just a highly recommended place.

Two thumbs up!

The Edge is located in a lush area of Captain Cook with absolutely breath taking views down to the ocean. The hosts are a charming couple, Kurt and Kana, along with their precocious young daughter, Jenna. They serve a customized breakfast every morning with a myriad of Hawaiian fruits and their fabulous Kona coffee.

They were helpful with planning what we wanted to do during our stay. We visited the nearby Ethnobotannical Gardens, the Place of Refuge and the Painted Church. They also steered us to some great local eateries. Kurt gave us a tour of the plants around his home and allowed us to tag along and learn about his harvesting of the coffee.

The Edge was clean, welcoming and relaxing. Yes, the place is a little difficult to find the first time in, but it was a fun adventure. I would recommend this B & B to anyone visiting the Big Island for a true taste of Hawaiian life.