64 Reviews of Property 147303 in Kapoho, Hawaii

We recently stayed at Lagoon Shangrila and were very impressed. You never know what you are getting just by looking at photos on a website, but this home met our expectations and then some. The owners were extremely helpful and answered all of our questions before and during our stay. The property was clean and very well maintained. We have three teenage children and they all agreed the home was perfect for us. Having twin beds in one room was especially nice so no one had to share! The decor, the landscaping, the upgrades - all beautiful. We would definitely stay here again if ever in Hawaii. It was only a short walk to the beach to see more tidal pools. We also loved the fact that there were little "extras" left from previous travelers that come in handy (like soap, shampoo, dish soap, toilet paper, boogie boards, water shoes, etc.). That way we did not have to shop for things that we wouldn't be able to use up or bring home. We did our part by leaving a few things behind to help others too. If you're looking for a quiet, restful home to stay in, this is it. You may have to drive a bit to get to some of the island attractions, but it's really not that far to go and the roads aren't as windy as on the west side of the island. Don't expect sandy beaches nearby, but then again, there aren't many of those on the entire island. This home has all the right things for a restful, peaceful vacation!

My wife and I stayed at this home for a week in late May/early June. In truth, words fail me. We had a fantastic time. For brevity, I'll just list out the highlights (there are no lowlights):
Having the private pond and having the fish say hello everytime we walked by, and, swimming/snorkling in the warm waters.
Full moon rising over the tide pools (only a 5 minute walk away) at the horizon level, nothing we can see back home here in Lisle, IL
Swimmiing in the Pond, and enjoying the Hot Tub with the full moon overhead.
Millions of stars!
Beautiful home and property, others have said, and I agree, pictures don't do it justice.
Full Ktichen, they are not kidding, everything you need.
Plenty of room, mind you, it was just my wife and myself, so we didn't need much. Would easily host 6.
Snorkling gear, beach mats, and beach towels provided.
Internet and printer if you need.
Great neighborhood to walk around, very friendly people and some properties have wonderful gardens.
Pahoa town, very small, but a few really good places to eat.
Washer and Dryer
The flashlights did come in handy walking to the tide pool after sunset to watch the moon rise, area is very dark.
Grill out if you want to
Farmers Market about 15 minutes away on Sunday, don't miss it!

Really, my wife and I love to travel and this home will always be a special memory in our hearts. I hope to return one day.

One caveat - Kapoho Tide Pools are about 45 minutes from Hilo and other than the tide pools themselves and some nearby parks, the house isn't really close to anything. Be prepared to drive 1 hour or more when visiting the Volcano, Hilo, the Black Sand Beach, Akaka falls, and anything on the Kona side. However, remember that the Big Island is just that, Big, and no matter where you stay, in order to see "all" the sites, will require a car.

Dolby1000

My family and I loved staying here. It was home away from home and it really had that tropical feel. Everything you could have wanted was provided for you. The tide pools are amazing!! I hope I get the chance to return one day.

Aloha Sterling and Trisha! Your home was breathtaking...the pictures DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE! It was amazing. It was a perk to have access to a computer and printer in the home and I loved the wall flashlights that automatically charged while in socket and when you pulled them out they automatically turned on. They truly came in handy at night. There was more than enough room for our family of 4. The home is very spacious, I believe we could have fit 9 or 10 people in the home, using the living room sofa sleeper to sleep two people! The kids and adults loved the pond and I particularly loved the kitchen. I enjoyed making breakfast in the morning and using the Guava Jam I bought from the farmer's Market in Hilo and Portugese sausage. I also liked the fact that your home was well equipped due to the fact that I cut my foot on the active reef near your home and you had a first aide kit and cleansing aides in the home to clean my cut.

We were all sad to leave and can't wait to return. Again thank you for sharing your home with us.

Mahalo Nui Loa,
Medeiros Family, Maimi, Florida

Our family of five stayed at your beautiful home for a week in August 2009. What a delightful experience, a piece of heaven on earth. I am glad we had the chance to experience the eastern side of big island with its green lush tropical beauty. Your home was a perfect retreat after each day of exploration. Mahalo.....until our next return- Deb and Jose Mata

Sterling & Trisha,
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Lagoon Shangrila. The online photos could not prepare us for how amazing our "home away from home" would be (beautiful as they were!) Our kids, ages 12 and 10) absolutely loved the tide pools that were such a short walk away. We saw at least 15 different kinds of fish and even got to swim with a sea turtle! Every detail in the home was well thought out, down to umbrellas by the door for the few rainy days we had. Nothing slowed us down though! (The Hilo Farmer's Market is not to be missed.) Thank you so much for the ease in renting your home and for all the thought you put into making it such a wonderful place to vacation. We certainly recommend it to anyone thinking of staying on the Hilo side of the Big Island! Mahalo!

Your home was indeed a Shangrila and the most wonderful place that we have ever stayed! It was like moving into someone's home while the owners were away for the week. Everything that we might have needed for our stay was there. It was a joy to cook in your kitchen as it was equiped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the fact that we had internet access while there and also used the hot tub, gas grill and snorkeled in the nearby tide pools. We ate many of our meals on your outside dining set next to the private tide pool. Your home was convenient to Volcanoes National Park and Hilo, so we also visited these areas while staying there. We hope to return at a later date and bring more of our family with us as your home can accomodate 6 people very comfortably.

We had a lovely visit in your home! We enjoyed the solitude of the area and the house is definitely of 5-star quality. Our 4 children (ages 8-14) loved the lagoon, as well as the tide pools nearby. It was our first visit to Hawaii and we were very impressed.
The McCaffrey Family