Island Birthday

Today, November 6, 2010, is our three year island birthday. Wow how time has flown, seems just like yesterday we were unloading our crate and getting ready for our first guest to check in two days later. Island living has definitely been a learning experience and Todd and I can both honestly say that it's been an adventure of a lifetime. Here's to many more island birthdays!!

More than 100 Excellent Reviews

Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) to our many guests who've left more than 100 "Excellent" reviews for Coconut Cottage B&B on TripAdvisor.com. We are so proud to be the number one B&B in our area. We love what we do and truly enjoy meeting people from all over the world. Aloha, Jerry & Todd

We Survived the Tsunami

Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) to all our many guests for their warm wishes and good thoughts sent our way. The wave missed the Big Island for the most part and everything is fine.

We are still experiencing the warmest and driest weather ever. Book your vacation in paradise now:-)

Aloha, Jerry and Todd

Warm, Dry Weather

We have been experiencing the driest and warmest winter in years here in the islands. It was made for gorgeous weather, but our side of the Big Island is now officially in a drought. Seems strange when the rest of the country is experiencing extreme snow and rain. Apparently whenever the mainland encounters an El Nino year, the islands experience drought like conditions. Here at Coconut Cottage B&B, we've had to purchase water three times already. Normally our water comes from the heavens and is stored in our 15,000 gallon catchment tank. After going through two particulate and one UV filtration systems, the water is drinkable and I have to say the best water I've ever tasted.

So come on over now to get out of the cold mainland weather and enjoy some of the best weather we've had. Aloha, Coconut Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Two Year Island Anniversary

This is Jerry and Todd's two year island anniversary and also the two year anniversary for Coconut Cottage Bed & Breakfast. Amazing how time flies. Thank you to all of our wonderful guests who have made us the number one ranked B&B in Pahoa and the number three B&B in all of Hawaii on TripAdvisor.com Mahalo nui loa.

Body Boarding at Poho'iki

Jerry went body boarding the other day at Poho'iki bay, AKA Isaac Hale State Park, and went beyond first bay to second bay. He was amazed at the number of surfing honos (sea turtles) sharing the waves with him and the other boarders and surfers. The crystal clear sunlight would shine on the 5 foot waves and he could count 5-7 turtles within the waves just enjoying a ride on the swells. The Big Island is truly an amazing place. Aloha, Coconut Cottage B&b

Turtles, Turtles, Turtles!!!

We discovered a beach area in Hilo called Carl Smith Beach. We've driven by many times and finally stopped. It's a beautiful lagoon with crystal clear water--like a swimming pool. We saw three turtles yesterday and some kids were even feeding one of them. The really neat thing was that they were just hanging out there; not like other times when you see them for about 30 seconds and then there are gone. We will definitely recommend this spot to guests. Aloha, Coconut Cottage Bed & Breakfast