The Big Island Retreat was such a great place to stay and Randy and his wife were great hosts. Very quiet and relaxing area that is set back from the main road, great location just south of downtown and right across the street from a nice beach that is awesome for snorkeling and sunsets. The room included tons of amenities... More

We were very pleased by Randy's hospitality and kindness. Everything in the room makes you feel at home (we stayed in the sea view room). It is very well equiped with brand new appliances. A complementary basket containing some delicious fruits, local teas as well as granola was placed for our arrival. We felt really welcome. The room was really... More

This hidden gem on the big island of Hawaii is a beautiful, plantation-style oasis in paradise. Located on the hillside overlooking the ocean just 100 yards above a black sand beach ideal for snorkeling or catching the waves for surfing. All of the guest rooms are elegantly furnished with extremely comfortable four-poster, king-sized beds and all of the amenities one... More

What a surprise when my wife and I found this unique inn 5 miles south of Kona when all the other condo properties were booked. That was ten years ago for our 40th anniv. We returned for our 45th anniv. And now for our 50th this year. It has been delightfully renovated by the new owners, Randy and Shannon Hagel.... More

We spent 8 glorious days at Big Island Retreat and can't wait to go back. Shannon and Randy made us feel welcome from the first moment we arrived. For the duration we were made to feel like their only guests and were treated like family stopping by for a visit. Shannon's excellent pick of a guide book, provided in each... More

Linda and I late in writing this review because we had an extended stay at Hawaii and just recently returned. However, we cannot forget our stay at the Big Island Retreat. It was late on Monday, February 21, 2013. On the way from Hilo, we had driven to Kona from our tour to the top of the volcano. We were... More

This is without a doubt the best holiday our family has had. Big island retreat has all the amenities of home including the warmth and caring of the staff. The rooms are modern, clean and well appointed. The property is centrally located on the Kona coast. It is close to town yet miles away from noise and stress. The beach... More

I will definitely be coming back to the Big Island Retreat! The rooms are beautifully decorated and well equipped, including a fridge and toaster oven. The view from my room's private balcony was spectacular... some of the best sunsets I've seen in my life! The owners are very friendly and they go out of their way to make your stay... More

If you want a clean, well decorated, near the beach place to stay then this secret hideaway is for you. We were pleasantly surprised how well kept this multi-room home was. Conveniently located near beaches. Included in your stay, you can even use surfing and snorkeling equipment for free...now that's a great deal. Owners are super friendly and accommodating. We... More