We have been to Hawaii several times and we have always stayed at some sort of hotel or resort. On this trip, we decided to try something different for our 25th wedding anniversary and stay at a bed and breakfast. I researched B&B Hilo and found "at the beach with friends".  We booked our stay online or six nights.   As... More

My husband and I just returned from an almost perfect two week holiday on the Big Island. Our mistake was deciding to book at At the Beach With Friends. We travelled across the Island for what was to be a two night stay in this B and B while exploring the Hilo area. We arrived late afternoon, tired from a... More

I just returned from a two week stay At the BeachWith Friends and it was just that. Claudia was a wonderful hostesss and very knowledgeable about Hawaiian customs, history and culture. She was very accommodating and always smiling. She knows the all the best spots on the island for all kinds of activities and their history. Her breakfasts are delicious... More

Having read many reviews of this place, we realize that there are varying opinions re: the host and the property. We are B&B enthusiasts and were looking forward to Hawaiian breakfasts and a relaxing and comfortable environment. However, given the number of negative reviews previously posted, we should not have been surprised with the low overall quality of this B&B.... More

We made a mistake with the dates in our reservation and ended up on Claudia, the owners, door step a month early. It could have been a disaster but Claudia was so forgiving, told us to relax and prepared a room for us. A hotel would probably have told us to take a hike and charged for the mistake. Instead... More

My husband and I spent 2 nights at this B&B during our trip to The Big Island in October 2010. Overall we were disappointed with our stay here. The good: the room was fairly comfortable, the surrounding property was nice, and the location was convenient for our purposes (we were really only there to check out the Volcanoes National Park... More

We were looking for a place close to the volcanoes and ocean. This was the perfect pick. Although we had no trouble sleeping earplugs were supplied in the event the sounds of the rainforest "nightlife" was too much. As there were 3 of us we were thrilled to find a B&B where we could all stay in the same room.... More

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. The house is just a few minutes drive from downtown Hilo, so the location is great. Our hosts were wonderful. Claudia is a great cook and our breakfasts were really tasting -- more food than we could eat. The rooms are beautifully decorated, clean, and very comfortable beds, pillows, linens, and... More

My God, after my last terrible experience in Noosa, Australia, this place was a breath of fresh air!!! (If you are thinking of visiting Noosa, read my other review). My wife and I had two wonderful nights at this place while visiting Hawai'i on the tail-end of our honeymoon. The host 'Claudia' kindly upgraded our room upon arrival, due to... More