Feb 2007 Dear Goode's, We had a wonderful time. Your place is beautiful. The room was perfect. Thank you for your hospitality, your information about the island was very useful during our stay. Mahalo
Mike and Amanda
March 2007 Dear Garvin & Laura, Thank you for your hospitality, our accomodations were perfect-comfortable bed, great view, good location! we will gladly recommend this bed and breakfast to other people in the future, we hope to see you again too - Thanks again!
Bridget & David Berkely, CA
March 2007 Dear Laura & Garvin, What a beautiful setting, house, and room. If our son stays in the area we will be back many, many times. Your are gracious hosts. The breakfasts are healthy and tasty. It's a great way to start the day. This is a great way to start our vacation.
Jim & Rosie Wemberley, TX ad
March 2007 Aloha, Laura & Garvin, Words Can't express the Mahalo for inviting me into your Ohana. I have felt so relaxed and comfortable in your beautiful surroundings. I am looking so forward to coming home, and this is such a special time in my life. I wish you both all the success that life brings. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Until we meet again, Mahalo & Aloha
Jackie
March 2007 Laura & Garvin, Thank you for an enjoyable experience in Hilo. My past trips were not much fun due to questionable hotel options. Island Goode's was a pleasant surprise! The accommandations were excellent and you are both low key and gracious. I'll be back! Thank you!
Roberta
April 2007 Merrie Monarch Festival - aloha gracious hosts, we've really enjoyed our stay with you all. The "Select Comfort" beds were really comfortable and the cool nights were just fabulious. The scenic 4 mile drive just down the road was amazing. Much aloha and good luck with your future plans.
Catherine & Mano Placitas, NM
April 2007 Thank you for breakfast overlooking papayas & heliconias and the generally lovely setting. It is an easy drive out and into Hilo and a snap to get to the botanical garden down the scenic highway. The "Sleep Number" beds were a great idea, we were comfortable and happy here.
Cookie and Walter Honolulu HI
April 2007 Garvin & Laura, Wow! This place is Awesome! I never imagined that your place was this beautiful. Thanks so much for all your hospitality. You guys have helped make our first visit to Hawaii over the top. You have made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The worst thing about your place here is having to leave it. I feel blessed to have made new friends such as yourselves. Thanks again and God Bless!
Kenny SLC UT
June 2007 Laura & Garvin, Your home is a wonderful, peaceful sancturary--and your hospitality & Friendliness made us feel at home. I will come back again! Your fruit smoothies are the BEST!!! Thank you for everything. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Much Mahalo,
Adreanna
July 2007 What a day to have to leave your beautiful home, island, and hospitality. Only wish we had had more time to enjoy both of you and your "Piece of Paradise". I think we could get used to the Hawaiian way of life very quickly. Thank you again for sharing yourselves and home with us. Mahalo and Aloha
Shirlene & Al TX
Aug 2007 Although our stay at your property was relatively short, our accommadations and the generous hospitality allowed us to feel relaxed and tranquil as though we had stayed several weeks. This was an extremely peaceful and enjoyable stay for us and we appreciated everything - from the freshly made smoothies, to the well-appointed room, and to the especially friendly and helpful service. There is no doubt in my mind that we WILL return! so--until then-- may you have peace and happiness. Also please save a white pineapple for us :-) Mahalo and Aloha,
Mark and Alcenic Burlingame CA
September 2007 Laura & Garvin, Our stay at your beautiful B&B has so far been the highlight of our visit to the Big Island. Wish we had more time to spend here. Thanks for the apportunity to meet you both. What a special place you have. If we are ever back on the Big Island, we would love to visit again. Take Care & Mahalo!
Debbie & Steve Monroe, LA
November 2007 Dear Laura & Garvin, Thank you so much for your incredible hospitality! The rooms were beautiful and so very comfortable. Your property is simply stunning. You have helped make this trip one to remember. Thank you so much!
Kyle and Heather
December 2007 Dear Garvin & Laura, Thank you so much for hosting our first trip to the Big Island. We're so glad we stayed here at your wonderful B&B in Hilo. There's no better accommodations here in Hilo. We enjoyed your yummy and healthy breakfast. The rooms are so spacious and not Victorian gaudy. Wish you much luck in the business of hospitality, but I think your've mastered it. It's been a positive & eye opening experience stayng at a B&B.
Always John & Cindy Vista, CA
January 2008 Dear Laura and Garvin, Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We very much enjoyed our stay. The Hilo Bay room was spacious and cozy ~ everything we needed and more! The grounds are beautiful ~ it is so peaceful here. Breakfast was delicious, we especially enjoyed the fresh smoothies and fruit. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.
Molly & John Virgina Beach, VA
February 2008 Garvin & Laura, I am so happy we were able to stay @ your lovely B&B. The room is exquisite! and in spite of the record-breaking rain that we were witness to, this is a truly lovely area and the view is beautiful! I also agree with past comments about the smoothies: they are fabulous. Your hospitality has made us feel most welcome and I truly hope we make it back to Hilo in the future as your B&B will be our beautiful hide-a-way while we are here! All our best to you! Aloha and Mahalo! Machael & Michael Austin, TX
March 2008 Laura and Garvin, Thank you for providing a very peaceful and splendid home away from home - truly the best B&B I've been! We had plans to do a couple of things down South, but decided this place is just to wonderful to leave. We will certainly be coming back and surly be spreading the word.
Mahalo, Carol & Brett
March 2008 Aloha Laura & Garvin, Mahalo for your amazing hospitality. We so enjoyed our time in your blissful tranquil space. The hot tub was wonderful listening to frog serenade. Your breakfasts were a work of art, full of love and kindness. Thank you for your generious Aloha Spirit. We hope to come this way again one day. Wishing you and your heart's desire.
D'Andra & Jorge
April 2008 What a grand time we have been having. You reflect Hilo's Kindness and generosity. We have been as comfortable as if we were in our own home - with better views! A Hui Hou!
Katharine & Stephen Portland, OR
May 2008 Laura & Garvin, You have a wonderful taste of heaven here, very peaceful and comfortable. Thank you for making us welcome. Everything was perfect right down to the splendid coconut pie! God bless you richly. Sincerely,
Maddy & Amy
July 2008 Garvin and Laura, Who is going to make me muffines and smoothies for breakfast when I get home? I don't want to leave! What a wonderful peaceful place you have, it is beautiful. The room was perfect. I also loved the fresh fruit every morning. Thank you for making our stay in Hilo memorable, I don't want to ever stay in a hotel again! You have spoiled me. Blessings to you both. Mahalo,
Ann Knoxville, TN
Aug 2008 Thank you lots for such good food. Your home is so nice. Me and my husband felt so safe and at peace hear.
Rachel & Chris
September 2008 Dear Laura & Garvin, We have been truly blessed. Thank you for wonderful relaxtaion & great food. We came for two days and stayed for six! Seldom do you find a place that causes so much pain to leave! The facilities are wonderful, but our hosts is what made it perfect!!! Thank you so very much, until next time.
Mike & Elaine
November 2008 MAHALO! Extraordinary! Everything is perfect, lovely, beautiful, tasty! We loved the yummy breakfast, comfy, relaxing, patio, hot tub, flora, restful beds, friendly hosts, even the paint colors in the room! I want to stay longer & will tell everyone I know, when in Hilo, Goode's is the place to go!! Gracious, generous hosts - The Best! Dawn, Richard, lydia and Spencer Lansing, NY
December 2008 Magnificant! After covering quite a few miles - on our feet - in Volcano National Park, what a relief to have your friendly welcome to our lovely room! This stay was a dreamy vacation: hot tub under the stars, strolling the grounds, watching the sunrise, a perfect breakfast. Thank you & God bless you!
Lisa & Drew
January 2009 Thanks so much for your wonderful hospitality during our stay on this most beautiful part of the island. The breakfasts of island fruits and smoothies were most generous, healty and wonderful. The room was so luxurious and comfortable. We really don't want to leave! God bless you and your family.
Les & Jose Waterville, MN
January 2009 What an awesome place you have here! Thanks for your hospitality both before and after arriving. I feel like I am in heaven and just ate a breakfast for a godess! Can't wait to come back again.
Verna Sioux City, IA
January 2009 Such a beautiful, quiet, peaceful place. I absolutley loved staying here. A wonderful way to start our trip. Thanks you for sharing your home, you kindness and your hospitality. ALSO......fabulous breakfast, loved the fresh fruit and AMAZING SMOOTHIES !!!!
Robin Sioux Falls, SD
January 2009 Thank you both for a wonderful place to stay. I was in Hilo for work and needed a great comfortable place and you were my savior.
Roger
Feburary 2009 Dear Laura and Garvin, MJ, Deb, Jeff and I very much appreciated your gracious Hawaiian Hospitality. We very much enjoyed The Goode's Bontanical Gardens and the delicious produce. Aloha and hope to return in 2 years.
Bob, Debby, Jeff and MJ
Feburary 2009 Dear Garvin and Laura, Your B&B is lovely and the views are outstanding. We enjoyed our conversations with you and the best of luck with your sustainable farming. We will definitely return to Hilo and hope to see you then. Thank You! Best, Juile, Clyde,, Gene
March 2009 We enjoyed our stay at your B&B. The beds were comfortable (and large) and the breakfasts were great. Thanks for the tour of the hydroponic garden. You were great hosts. Mahalo Bill & Deborah Del Mar CA
April 2009 Thank you so much Laura & Garvin for allowing us to come in earlier than allowed. I deeply appriciate it. We enjoyed our stay here. The accomodations are extremely comfortable & clean. We will definitily recommend your B&B to others, as well as returning ourselves. Aloha Na Lei
April 2009 Love your home! Very convenient, very comfortable and the begels are the best in the world! Aloha Olivier
April 2009 Thank you for making us so comfortable during our stay here. You are both gracious hosts, who overlooked nothing in anticipating our needs and preferances. Your beautiful home and the surrounding property provided a peaceful & serene environment for frazzled, over-stressed city people like us. You can be sure that we will recommend this haven to our friends who plan to visit the Big Island.
Walter and Ronnie Port Chester, NY
April 2009 We came for one night, stayed for two & wish we could stay a week! Thank you for your warm hospitality & for generously sharing your piece of paradise! From the homemade cookies upon arrival, the delicious smoothies for breakfast, your excellent advice & recommendations, to this beautiful room & Lanai - We have felt so welcome! Mahalo! Daphne & Ran Victoria BC, Canada
May 2009 Laura & Garvin, Your home and it's ambience are exceeded only
by your hospitality and wonderful breakfasts! The three nights we spent here were the sweetest of the 14 we've spent in the islands. It was simply time in paradise! The hot tub and the tree frogs - we won't forget for a very long time! Mahalo, Tim & Connie
Santa Cruz, CA
May 2009 Chuck & Mari was hea from Honolulu LUCKY US! We were desperate for a room because our daughter qualified for "States" track championship at the last minute. We landed in the very best spot. We will always remember our 1st trip to "States" & our first stay @ Goode's, with a memorializing Torch Ginger planted in our yard. If we are so blessed, we will be back! Thank you for creating a place of true peace, real aloha, & da bes' smoothies. All good things to Goode's.
Aloha, C& M Honolulu, HI
June 2009 Laura & Garvin - You have made your guests' areas into a true paradise - warm, gorgeous, and peaceful! We have been to many, many places, but none compare to your absolutley beautiful home. Your hospitality is unparalleled! Thank you so very much! There's no place in the Island (s') that served a more delicious and exquisitely presented breakfast! We will miss Island Goode's, but hope to return someday. Alberto, Linda, Nick and Mike, Annapolis, MD PS. My husband has never wanted to stay in a B&B --- your have changed his mind forever!
June 2009 To be on a Trip for work is very stressful. "Hawaiian Goodies" has made me feel better than being on Vacation. They have made me feel at Home. "WOW" does not even come close to explain this place. Thank you very much for all the Goodies. Jacque Phoenix AZ
June 2009 Dear Laura & Garvin Thank you for a wonderful stay; we enjoyed our time spent here at your home. Our room was beautiful, comfortable and convenient. Breakfast was truly delicious - we loved everything about being here. Our daughter had a great time running around, chasing dragonflies and looking for "things". Thank you for lending us the games, we apprieciate it. Best regards and thank you once more for a wonderful stay. Mohamed, Helen Bronx, NY
June 2009 Dear Laura and Garvin, We had a wonderful time staying at your beautiful home, and we greatly appreciated your extraordinary hospitality. We wish you and yours all the best in your island paradise. Thanks especially for your generosity in helping our parents get to town when we were in a jam.
Lili and Chuck Cambridge Mass
June 2009 Laura and Garvin, It is so good to be able to return to your piece of paradise and to be able to share it with Eiko. Your Kindness and aloha are special, you truly are the embodyment of the Aloha Spirit. I hope we can come back many times in the future. We will think about you and your beautiful accomodations and property.
Mahalo Nui Loa, Bill & Eiko
July 2009 Dear Laura & Garvin, Who knew 10 days would go by so fast? We so enjoyed your beautiful place and yummy breakfasts and everything else that went above & beyond just being hosts. We can definitily say we're friends already and hope we can be neighbors someday too. Thanks again for rescuing us from the mud!
Best, Chandra, James, & Summer Vista, CA
July 2009 Dear Laura & Garvin, Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. It was a real treat staying with you. Everything was perfect. Thank you especially for showing us your fruit trees, plants, etc, & flowers. Fascinating to learn about the different varieties. Only wish we could stay for another night.
Mahalo Morris & Karen NYC
Aug 2009 Dear Laura & Garvin, Thank you for everything. You both really made our honeymoon a special event. Plus, we really appreciate all the advice you offered on places to shop and sites to see. We loved the lava boat ride and suggest it to anyone that visits Hilo. Also, the room here was wonderful and the time spent was relaxing. Thanks again and best wishes.
Mahalo Ashlie & Scott Lubbock, TX
Aug 2009 As we sit on the lanai in the morning breeze, just having finished the most delicious fruity breakfast, we are so grateful to have been able to spend a few days here. Falling asleep to the rain, waking up to the most beautiful sun and rainbows, this has been an amazing experience. I am relaxing sweetly.
Mahalo Corri & Jesper Chicago/Stockholm
Sept 2009 We only have 1 regret - that we couldn't stay here longer! Absolute paradise. Just a hawaiian dream come true. Delish-breakfast & wonderful hospitality. We will be back next time our travels bring us near.
Melissi, Josh, Cole, Kathy and Skyler Redlands CA
Sept 2009 Thanks for having us on such short notice. I hate to leave! Wonderful relaxing place. Aloha Ann Juneau Alaska
Oct 2009 We feel so lucky to have found your B&B. You have created a paradise! Thank you so much for the fabulous breakfasts. We will be recommending you to everyone! Bob & Jan Calgary Alberta
Oct 2009 Thank you so much for making our vacation very unique! It was great staying at your house, enjoying this beautiful landscape! We'll never forget this place! Michael & Bettina Austria/Europe
Nov 2009 Mahalo so much for the lovely hospitality. We greatly appreciated
the tasty breakfasts and high standard of housekeeping. Of the numerious places we
stayed during this visit, yours made us most feel in touch with the island. The delicious
fruit smoothies are a treasured memory. June & Dave Calgary Alberta, Canada
Nov 2009 Laura & Garvin, We have had a lovely two-night stay at your place on our two-week visit to the Big Island. The room was comfortable & inviting --the
breakfasts were plentiful and delicious -- the view was beautiful. You are wonderful hosts -- gracious and welcoming -- and saw to every detail to make our visit outstanding.
We couldn't ask for anything more. We would recommend it highly to anyone. Good
luck in all your many endeavours. Aloha, Everty & Joy Missouri
Dec 2009 What will life be like now without a beautiful locally grown Hawaiian breakfast....such fresh and sumptuous fruit, right from the land, every morning,
in our beautiful room. Life on an active farm, and one which is at the cutting edge of
sustaniable practices. Exciting! Every comfort in our lovely room. Ahhhhh. And the peace that infuses this special place is such a gift...as are the wonderful couple that share their home in such a warm way. Mahalo, at so many levels.
Tom & Margaret Seattle WA P.S. Your bananas are unique...I love them!
Dec 2009 Thank you for your hospitality. We Truly enjoyed the quit sounds of nature, the stars and your accomodations. The room was perfect for our family and the breakfast was a delightful treat. We all agreed that your place was very special and we're delighted we found you.
The Lancy Family Portland OR
Jan 2010 Mahalo for a wonderful welcome to the Big Island! This place is fantastic - we wish we'd booked up for longer. The breakfast was excellent & really set us up for our long day ahead. We won't hesitate to recommend you and return ourselves on any future trips to the Big Island!
Elise & Justin London, UK
Jan 2010 We've had a wonderful time staying here while exploring Hawaii! Your place is beautiful! Thank-you for the hospitality & the delicious breakfasts (we especially loved the fresh-squeezed juices!
Cathy & Danny St Johns, Newfoundland Canada
Feb 2010 Garvin & Laura - Thank you for a enjoyable stay. It was soooo much more confortable than hotel fare. The Mauna Kea Room was relaxing and so much like being home. You both were great hosts and we will recommend you highly to all our Hawaii contacts. Your smoothies are fabulous!
Thanks Again Mark & Carol , Helena Montana
Feb 2010 Thank you for an unforgetable stay at Island Goode's. You were helpful in every way - from pointing out activities to the lovely morning breakfasts. We enjoyed our stay and will most certainly return. We felt welcome and pampered.
Sherly, Emily and Marlene
March 2010 This is our first B&B. We always stay at 4 or 5 star resorts, but I think this has changed our idea about future accomodations. Thanks for the yummy breakfast! Very nice room and kind hosts!
Melony, Stacey, Sierra Kelowna, B.C., Canada
March 2010 We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Laura and Garvin were very gracious hosts. Thank you! We wish our stay was not so brief. We've experienced the Hilo Bay area hotels and this is sooooo much better - take it from a local family.
Pattie Maui, Hawaii
April 2010 Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We loved everything.
Breakfast was delicious. The farm tour was very educational. We appreciate your hospitality.
Alpesh, Satel, Ella, & Emma
April 2010 Serendipity! We've spent days, some even more soggy, working and playing in the Hilo area. Finding, by chance, your B & B was a blessing.
We enjoyed the comfort, seclusine, quiet, and most of all, the benefits of your warm hospitality. See you soon.
Cynthia & Dean
May 2010 I searched and searched for the perfect place for our family to stay and the lord answered my prayers....this was a dream come true!! God is soo Good! Your home, your gift of hospitality and your house are beautiful! We absolutely loved it here and your added attention to us made it especially delightful. I pray the Lord blesses you back for your kindness in sharing with us. Thank you! We are so grateful to you and the Lord. In Him,
Kim, Tim, Elise, Alaina
May 2010 The moonlight over Hilo Bay last night was inspiring. And now we are having a super healthy home grown breakfast on the Lanai. Love this place.
Honeymooners- Dan & Judy Glacier, WA
June 2010 What a peasurable experience. The property and rooms are amazing. And our stay was truly enjoyable. The ONLY thing wrong was that it was for only one night. If we had been here at the start of our trip, I'm not sure we'ed have left.
Kari & Tom & Jack Carlsbad, CA
June 2010 Thanks so much for a beautiful room, a beautiful home & a gorgeous view! We loved spending our last night here in the hot tub looking at the zillions of stars. We'll return home full of peace.
Ella & Josh Brooklyn, NY
