A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast

We stayed with Kurt, Kana and her lovely mum at the Edge of the World B & B for three beautiful days and hated to leave their welcoming bit of paradise on earth. Each morning brought a beautifully presented and delicious breakfast, always with fruits freshly picked from their garden and home-grown coffee; each day brought an adventure exploring some aspect off the beaten Kona track (suggested by Kurt and facilitated by the supply of loaner gear like snorkels and beach chairs in his garage); each evening brought a beautiful sunset enjoyed with a beer on our lanai. We hope to return to the Edge, if possible - which is ideally removed from the touristy bustle of Kailua and a perfect retreat. When you drive to the Edge for the first time, try to go in daylight and follow Kurts perfect directions and you won't fall off the edge of the world or road. But whenever you arrive, consider the drive there another of life's little adventures!

The room is private enough for yourself but the stairs to reach is another story. The homemade breakfast is average. The drive in to this location from street is challenging if you are not familiar with the local drive. Opinionated is the owner’s mind which take a while to get used to. There are cats around if you are allergic. We felt fleas in the room. You are not allowed to use kitchen if you are not aware of it.

Our family of 4 (including two teenage daughters) had an absolutely AMAZING experience here. Kurt and Kana are fantastic hosts and the view from our Pacific room and balcony was spectacular. We loved the fresh fruit and Kona coffee along with advice and stories. Truly a magical place. A great place to rest after a full day of exploring. We wish we could have stayed longer.

We stayed in the Crows Nest room. Very comfortable room, the mini fridge was a great addition, loved having the windows and patio door open the whole stay, the sounds of the frogs at night was so relaxing, unbeatable views and sunsets. Kana made the most amazing breakfasts, each served with fresh fruit, coffee or tea. We'd start each morning with a plan and Kurt would suggest additional sites or stops. He never steered us wrong, we had amazing adventures each day. The road has been mentioned several times but follow Kurt's instructions, take your time and you'll have no issues. Wouldn't stay anywhere else on the island, absolute perfection!

We stayed 8 nights with Kurt, Kona & Jenna in the “Nut Room”. Pros: Lovely host family: Kurt will ask your preferences and guide you to adventures to match; Kona makes a different, delicious breakfast every day (pancakes, French toast, or eggs with toast and homemade jam, always with 3 kinds of fresh fruit off their property and homemade coffee). Home is scrupulously clean and well-outfitted (shared tv room, kitchen; each guest room has own bathroom and fridge, 2 of 3 rooms have private lanais). Excellent value. Perfect central location: Captain Cook, Two-Step & other beaches are 10 minutes away; Kailua-Kona is 30 min; Hilo 60 & Volcanoes 90. Property itself is a working coffee & macadamia nut farm with oranges, bananas, starfruit, papaya & more. Wrap-around shared lanai has killer views, breezes and lounge chairs. Hosts can lend you beach towels, picnic coolers & snorkel gear. Good WiFi throughout the home, including lanai & rooms. Cons: this is not a generic hotel, so don’t expect resort landscaping, a swimming pool or walking distance to beach. Nighttime can be noisy: you’ll hear chickens, coquí frogs and even rooting pigs (which we found charming; if you want silence, bring earplugs). The long shared driveway to the B&B is “jungly” on both sides, although paved and well-signed (Kurt will email you directions; use them - Google Maps worked for us, too). This is a family home (the host family lives downstairs) so it’s not as private as an anonymous hotel. Conclusion: as with all travel (literally and metaphorically), knowing who you are and what you want will hugely increase your satisfaction. The Edge B&B is accurately and fully advertised on TripAdvisor (including in photos). We knew we wanted a comfy, friendly home that was both rural and centrally located - and we are so, so happy with what we experienced. Thank you, K&K! Staying in your home was a huge part of our wonderful vacation.

This was our first visit to Hawai’i and the first part of our trip. We could not have chosen better. Very comfortable accommodations overlooking beautiful Kealakekua Bay and just a short drive to the island’s best snorkeling. But the best part of our stay were our hosts Kurt and Kana. So warm and welcoming. Kurt was very generous with his time and gave us great tips for exploring not only the South Kona area but the entire island. And Kana’s breakfasts were wonderful.