THE MARRIOTT WE ARE NOT!

 ~ SURROUNDINGS While most of our guests don’t want to be in a sterile hotel and love the homey feeling here in the natural surroundings, others may arrive with different expectations. Therefore, we hope by putting out the facts, you can determine for yourself in advance if this place is right for you. Remember, “A Marriott we are not!”

~ NO POOL OR JACUZZIS If you are looking for Mai Tais by the pool, this isn’t the place. The ocean is two minutes away with beautiful beaches for world-class diving and snorkeling or just relaxing.

~ BUGS / NO POISON SPRAY The Dragonfly is like a tree house, with lots of natural open spaces. We live in harmony with nature, never spraying toxic poison. Remember, “It’s a jungle out there.” Some creatures, such as mosquitoes, harmless spiders or geckos have been known to come inside. Mosquitoes are usually almost non-existent in the dry season but can increase considerably with the rain. If you are especially tasty, we recommend that you bring with you a spray that you know works.

~ MOLD / MILDEW While Kona is drier than other parts of the island, very sensitive noses may detect a hint of mildew or mold, especially during the rainier season (April- October).

~ NO SMOKING We do not allow smoking in the rooms or on property. Even smoking on the grounds carries into everyone’s screened-in rooms.  Please wait until you step off the property to smoke.



~ NOT TOTALLY SILENT Sound travels more here than other places. You will hear coqui frogs (that many people like) and possibly the roar of the ocean. Sounds of the country can include roosters in the distance, pigs and neighborhood dogs that bark at times. While we are considered a peaceful and quiet place by many, some people are more sensitive to country sounds than others. In this case we provide earplugs and suggest you bring your own if you are highly sensitive to sound.

~ “HANG LOOSE MONGOOSE” LIFESTYLE We are authentic folks and have an easy lifestyle here- laughing, talking and enjoying our well-mannered pets. If you think dogs should never come in the house, then you would not appreciate our four quiet, loving little dogs who are also very active residents. We also have two cats as well as 3 that live up the hill with Chantel, who are told to stay outside for the sake of cat allergic people. Please notify us if you have allergies so we can prepare the room carefully for you. We recently acquired two ducks, Bonnie & Clyde, who are just as loving and adorable! All of our animals love people and are respectful. Our pets do not gravitate to people who do not want to love them.