My girlfriend and I arrived on the big Island over one hour late (thank you Hawaiian Airlines). The staff at Tara Firma were extremely accommodating and understanding, even though we got there fairly late on a Friday night. We had the orchid suite, and both of us remarked on how absolutely spotless the room and bathroom were. Even my girlfriend was impressed, and that's saying quite a lot, because she is an extreme neat freak (let me give you an idea-she actually makes the bed at hotels! I don't even make my bed at home).

After our initial check-in, we didn't see anybody during our stay-it was if we had the place to ourselves. Breakfast was magnificent, and I have to admit I ate everything in sight, muffins, oatmeal, cereal, fruit. Of course my girlfriend insisted on doing the dishes, even though we didn't have to.

The inn is less than a five-minute drive from the entrance to Volcanoes National Park which of course is absolutely incredible.

If we ever return to the Big Island, we will definitely be staying at the Tara Firma Inn again. We highly recommend it.