Our stay at Waianuhea Bed & Breakfast this Thanksgiving holiday was absolutely wonderful. Everyone there made our stay a most memorable and delightful one. From the delicious breakfasts to our special ordered Thanksgiving dinner by Chef Peter and the wine and appetizer hour for the guests that allow all to meet and intermingle was outstanding. The location and house lends itself in a beautiful and restful area above Honokaa. The house has an open and airy feeling with lots of skylights and windows to view the beautiful grounds and occasional wildlife. WE recommend the Malamalama room which has the best views in the house and is a jr. suite with a large soaking tub. Most outstanding though are the people that work there to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as one could imagine.

We had a fabulous stay last week. The location is wonderful, the service impeccable and the food truly amazing. If you are looking for a true oasis in a magnificent setting this is for you. Be sure to have dinner there - it's incredible - Sonya and Chef Peter are a terrific team.

I couldn't have found a better place to begin our 10th anniversary trip than Waianuhea. Gorgeous location in the hills above Honokaa, a beautiful house with tastefully furnished and decorated spaces, powered by the sun. Skylights and windows everywhere bring in natural light without compromising privacy. Our room had skylights for stargazing, fireplace, a little private balcony, and a double-sized bathtub in our private bath. The staff will pamper you as much as you will let them. The atmosphere is very warm, casual, and luxurious. Book for a gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Peter at least a day in advance, or just enjoy the gourmet appetizers with a very nice glass of wine or two...when Sonja brought at a 2009 Bordeaux with the pupus, I knew I was in the right place! What we will remember most are the little personal touches, given in the sincere spirit of making the guests feel welcome. After 3 nights, I was very hard to leave. Treat yourself to this B&B, and you will learn the meaning of Aloha.

These days, so many of us go online when travelling to a destination unknown to us, with no recommendations from friends, to find a suitable place to stay. You look at websites, see the pictures, read the descriptions, make reservations and then pray that it all works out.
This is what we found at Waianuhea on the Big island (after the long and winding narrow road to get there) Imagine a spot where your only neighbors are cows and wild turkeys and your view is of the ocean or Mauna Kea. Add to that the coziness of an open fire on a cool evening (we were there in November) while enjoying a glass of wine with a small number of guests and a staff that is knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining. Imagine a carefully prepared dinner made with local ingredients that is so good you will want to cancel any other dinner reservations. Combine that with a creative and carefully prepared breakfast, different each morning. And we mustn’t forget the other part of the setting – the architecture, the rooms, bathrooms and furnishings – all beautifully executed, tasteful, and comfortable. Completely relaxing after a long day of activities. Can you tell we totally enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others who are looking for this type of experience?