Our stay in Lagoon Shangrila was everything we hoped for! The setting is exactly as pictured and was private and lush. The home had a lovely "island vibe" with Hawaiian decor throughout.

Everything was provided including snorkeling equipment, condiments in the kitchen, novels to read, towels for the tide pools, and even shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We lacked for nothing. The evenings were filled with the sounds of coqui, little tree frogs, which lulled us to sleep. In the mornings, the garden was filled with the sounds of birds. The Koi in the pond kept us entertained and we were able to cool off in it whenever we felt the urge. So too with the hot tub. The bathrooms had strong pressure in the showers and were spotless.

Geckos abounded outdoors and we even saw a mongoose. We did a lot of our own cooking on the outdoor BBQ, but when we felt like eating out we didn't have to go any further than Pahoa and some tasty food in some interesting restaurants. The people we met were very friendly. We were celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary and came to decompress from our hectic lifestyle in Vancouver. We got exactly what we wanted. We went on exploratory drives which took us to some beautiful sights of the lava rock seashores. The 5 mile bike ride through Hawaii Volcano Park, open from 3pm to 9pm, was one of the highlights of our trip. We arrived at the end of the road at sunset and were able to watch lava flow into the ocean. The ride back in the dark was a unique experience. I would recommend Lagoon Shangrila to anyone looking to relax and live, even for a short time, the island life. We were fortunate to spend two weeks. The home and grounds are exactly as shown and snorkeling in the tide pools, just minutes away, was a daily ritual. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.