Didier and Phil are great hosts. The location of their B&B, in a dryer, warm and sunny micro-climate, differs from the rainy Hilo. It rains here, too, but usually at night. So, don't let the guide books scare you away. The stars and Milky Way are spectacular, and if you know how to use it, there is a cool telescope... more

My partner and I spent a wonderful week with Didier and Phil at their B&B, Absolute Paradise. The house was immaculate, the pool and spa crystal clear and inviting, and the hospitality was first-rate. We felt more like visiting friends than paying guests. There are lots of things to see and do in the area, and we fould the locals... more

Recently I spent 5 glorious days at Absolute Paradise. With places like P'town and Ogunquit here at my doorstep, one goes to The Big Island not for wild parties and a million boy-bars, but for peace and quite. The eastern side of the Big Island is one of those places that allows you time to read, walk, sit on the... more

An owners reply. For some travelers the perfect vacation is a sealed room at the Four Seasons in a big city next to expensive restaurants and loud smoky nightclubs. For others it is the exact opposite. Life after all is a matter of taste. Interestingly, many of the same items the Atlanta reviewer found objectionable are exactly the same items... more

We just got back from a week-long stay at Absolute Paradise B&B and we had the time of our life. The host made us feel welcome from the minute we got out of our car (he came to meet us in the parking lot) and it just got better from there. Even though they are located on the wet side... more

Relaxed atmosphere is yours to find at this gay-owned B&B on the Big Island's southeast coast. Secluded location offers beautiful clothing optional black sand beach within walking distance and delicious hole-in-the-wall restaurants in nearby, rustic Pahoa (20 minutes). Spent a week relaxing and visiting area sites -- Volcano National Park (1 hour), steam vents (20 minutes), fantastic snorkeling at Kapoho... more

My partner and I booked a room at Absolute Paradise based on what we'd seen on their website. They've not been in business very long, so there are not any reviews to be found. The website (...) says they are a "gay B&B". Well, the guests during our stay included another gay couple, and a straight couple who occupied the... more