Kealakekua Bay, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii Call Toll Free: 800 527-7789

We thoroughly appreciate your attention to detail in creating this one-of-a-kind retreat. Our favorite parts: the total privacy, morning coffee on the lanai, and of course our own private waterfall-complete with temperature dials! Also we enjoyed your many collections: music, art, books, furniture. In short--we will return. K&B, San Jose, CA

Normally where we sleep is just that--then we GO-GO-GO to see everything. Tara Cottage is a destination in and of itself. We found ourselves lingering over breakfast and rushing "home" so we could enjoy it. Michael--thank you! You anticipated every need--every desire and then some. You gave us a sampling of the island's exotic fruits, smells and flavors... Mahalo! S&D, Des Moines, IA

Many travels, many B&Bs, but never one as exquisite as Tara. The beautiful, eclectic decor, the attention to every detail, the thoughtful provisions and the awesome view, all are sublime and endless. I feel more than at home. Thank you Michael for this creation---it's a treasure. GF, Vashon Island, WA

In our pilgrimage toward the reenchantment of everyday life, the soulful presence of Tara Cottage and Michael are in a league of their own. We are captured! "Taking an interest in and cultivating the soul is a way of loving it." (Thomas Moore) Mahalo for your way of loving us! P&K Golden, Volcano Rainforest Retreat, Volcano, HI

Mahalo for creating such a serene retreat. We loved the solitude, warm feel, beautiful gardens, and breathtaking views. As a former kama'aina, Tara brought back fond memories of Hawaii. And makes me wonder why I left. P&K, Bend, OR

15 different species of bird spotted on the property without even trying! You should be advertising this "birder's paradise" in Audobon! Thank you for thinking of everything. D&D Ashland, OR

The solace of Tara Cottage will be an enduring memory of this trip to the Big Island. We filled our days with adventures in the ocean, especially down in Kealakekua Bay. We always made it "home" in the afternoon, relishing the outstanding hot shower and calming cool breeze as the clouds built over the mountain. A lot of creative thought has gone into this place, inside and out. May it be available next time! W&S Ancourage, AK

If it had been the last two days of our lives we couldn't have spent them at a better place than this. Thank you for creating such a paradise. B&S, Mallorca, Spain

There is a rhythm to the universe--a definite harmony that is, for most of us, beneath our conscious awareness most of the waking hours. But, every so often if we're truly lucky, we connect and experience a peacefulness that puts the rest of our hectic lives in perspective. The beauty of Kealakekua Bay and the tranquility you have created in Tara Cottage has allowed us to experience those all too rare moments. For that we thank you! A&S, Medion, OH

	"Michael's dream cottage is for those select people in search of a special place for complete peace and tranquility." (German ADAC Travel Magazine , May/June 2000)
	"I sipped Tara Farm coffee while listening to a piano concerto on the owner's excellent audio system…The perfect harmony of the sound of the music, the birds singing outside and the taste of the coffee…resulted in indescribable comfort and elegant time passing by." (Japanese Safari Travel Magazine, August 2004)