September 2018 by Peter B.
I read another review of Big Island Beds and was thrilled to find out that there was a craftsman in Hilo of the caliber described by the other reviewer. As of a few hours ago, I have taken delivery of a bed that was custom-made as a result of thorough collaboration with owner/craftsman Vince Wilson, and I could not be more pleased. I asked for a platform bed in which the mattress platform was 25" above floor level, with drawers beneath that extended the entire width of the bed (which supports a Twin XL mattress). That represents around 45 cubic feet of storage space, a massive amount and so important in island living situations where there is often much less square footage than I, at least, have ever had in other places I've lived on the mainland. (Not a complaint! I would pay almost any price to live in my favorite place on the planet!) Due to the unusual nature of the request, it took some time to get it done, but it was done right. I fully expect that this oh-so-worth-it investment will be one I will enjoy for many years to come. Cannot recommend Big Island Beds highly enough.
