| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 6 positive, 0 negative]
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| 02/24/09 |
Positive
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| We can't say enough wonderful things about our stay in Puako and this lovely cottage. We stayed for our honeymoon in Oct. 2008. The location is perfect for exploring the Kona coast. We particularly enjoyed eating breakfast on the lanai and having a drink on the sea wall at sunset. Tons of turtles to watch too! We would gladly stay again! |
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Patty & Chuck, Conshohocken PA
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| 11/19/08 |
Positive
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Before coming to Hale Malia, we stayed in many places on the Big Island, Maui & Kauai. Since our first visit in 2007 we now return always to this very special place because we love it so. Peaceful, beautiful, rich with color and swimming with life, it is my favorite place in the world. I leave renewed and grateful for the aloha bestowed on me by place and people.
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Laura, New York, NY
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| 06/09/08 |
Positive
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Dear Kirsi,
Your house on Puako beach was simply delightful, thank you. Peaceful,
serene, and postcard scenic. There is no finer lanai on which to
enjoy ones Kona coffee and papaya in the morning, wine and pupus at
sunset.
The water access 2 houses south was flat calm for us, allowing quick
and easy snorkeling access to the reefs which were thick with colorful
fish and turtles.
Hot insider tip for your guests: The Waikoloa market 5 miles up
Waikoloa road is just 10 minutes from the house. It has a good selection
of wine, local coffees, produce, high quality groceries, and hands down the
best Ahi Sesame Poke on the Kona coast.
We look forward to staying there again!
Mahalo,
David and Gwen Drenick
Dana Point, CA
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David Gwen, Dana Point CA
949 493-8320 |
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| 06/08/08 |
Positive
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We stayed September 2007 and had one of our best Hawaii vacations ever. We go every year and stay at a different locations, Hotels, Condos, or homes. Snorkeling every day in front of the house at one of the best reefs in the world was the best. We talk about it all the time and tell everyone they need to go here!!
Sherri |
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Sherri, Arcadia, CA |
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| 06/05/07 |
Positive
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| If you like cheeseburgers in paradise then this is your destination! This quiet, very quaint bungalow guarantees front row seating to incredible sunsets, pristine blue waters with the sounds and spirit of the Hawaiian islands welcoming you. |
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peggy, Newport Beach, California
9498872471 |
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| 05/08/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kirsi,
I would like to tell you that we had an absolute wonderful time in your beautiful
house. The location is absolutely gorgeous, with the sunset and views. Thank
you for letting us renting it.
Bets regards
Jan
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Jan Friberg & Family
Sweden
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| 04/08/07 |
Positive
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My Husband and I stayed here for 5 nights in March 2007. Had a blast!!! Love the cottage. It was unpretensious and exactly what we were looking for. There was only my husband and I so it wasn't crowded.
It was so nice to be able to watch the sun set every night while enjoying a glass of wine and grilling steaks. We did not even eat out at all since the view from the cottage was so spectacular.
This isn't a fancy place, if that is what you are looking for. But it was extremely clean and well stocked with towels and lineans.
The Kitchen had everything we needed.
Great snorkling at one of the beach accesses which was approximately a mile down from the house. Tried to snorkle behind the house but the surf was either too rough and or when I did snorkle there wasn't much to see. Go to the beach access down the road. Great fish, octopus and turtles. My husband saw five turtles a one time while he was snorkling and they tend to come up there in the evening.
Saw lots of action re: humpback whales. Mother and Baby playing and a couple of breeches. But bring a good pair of bincolars because they are a little ways out.
Overall great retreat. My husband actually said enjoyed it and that I did a good job finding it. I think He even liked it better then the Ritz Carolton on Maui.
I think you would love it as well unless you are looking luxury and for someone to wait on you hand and foot. NOt us.
Relaxing and a wonderful time. |
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Felica, Kennesaw, GA
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Homeowner Response:
There is great snorkeling from a beach access only 20 yards south from the house. High surf would make it more challenging to get into the water, but during calmer waters, especially early morning, it is fabulous and there is plenty to see if you go far enough out to the drop-off. In fact this is a place where snorkel and scuba tours bring their guests!
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