Leilani Bed and Breakfast, 92-8822 Leilani Pkwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704, US

Off the beaten path, Leilani Bed & Breakfast caters to the adventure traveler visiting the Big Island who wants comfortable, relaxing and affordable accommodations and the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the southern end of the Big Island. Vacationers no longer have to feel rushed when traveling between Kona and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and further to Hilo. The Leilani Bed & Breakfast offers a beautiful and luxurious park-like retreat for seeing this "other side" of paradise. The personality of this "hidden treasure" estate is set by the rock construction of the house, giving it a rustic look and feel amongst tropical gardens, green lawns, ohi'a-lehua trees and fantastic volcanic formations. The property borders on 3 huge lava tubes (pukas), a rare sight for those who love the beauty of nature. Leilani Bed and Breakfast offers you, the traveler, an inexpensive whale watching experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is close to three great areas to view whales from the shoreline: For a closer encounter with whales, we can give you pointers on local boat excursions, charters and tours. Whale watching in Hawaii starts here!...at Leilani Bed and Breakfast. The owners enjoy taking time out from their busy schedule to watch the antics of the birds. They are not birding aficionados, but they do have quite a list of sightings on the property. Everyday visitors to the feeders include: northern cardinals, saffron finches, house finches and their orange variant, zebra dove and the spotted dove.