| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/12/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"I just wanted to thank you and to let you know that we really loved your condo. As I had said earlier - it really blew us away. We knew it looked nice in the photos but did not expect it to look that good, that large, and that high end. We felt so at home there.
Thanks as well for all your help and planning tips as well as the thoughtful welcome gift.
If we find ourselves back on the Big island we will definitely contact you. If we know anyone going we will recommend your place.
All the best-
Laurence"
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Laurence R.
Canada
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| 08/05/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Hi Linda-
We arrived here this afternoon and are just so impressed with just how magnificent your place is. You guys have such amazing taste (loving those dimmer switches tonight!).
We spent the afternoon and evening at the Mauna Kea which was also just so beautiful.
My wife and I have had the good fortune of staying at many wonderful hotels, condos and villas in various beach locations and yours ranks way up there with the very best.
We are so glad to be here right now...
Another thing I love about your place is how quiet it is...
All the best-
Laurence"
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Laurence R.
Canada
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| 07/31/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Hi Linda,
We have had a lovely time at your place at Wai'ula'ula. Everything was wonderful and my family and I have been enjoying ourselves immensely, as we always do on the Big Island!
Mahalo again!
Nicole"
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Nicole T.
Austin, TX
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| 07/21/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Your condo is terrific and so well furnished, we appreciate your attention to detail. We had a great time, and will definitely recommend the condo to friends!"
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Heidi B.
Studio City, CA
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| 07/06/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Hi Linda,
Our entry was smooth and we have settled in perfectly! Your home is beautiful, cozy and wonderful! My nephew is staying with his family in an oceanfront suite at the Mauna Kea and he is wishing that he were here instead!
We so appreciate your attention to detail, we will take good care of your home while we are here...
Many thanks,
Cathy"
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Cathy Z.
San Diego, CA
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| 05/29/09 |
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| Mahalo Linda, Everything was perfect! Our first time not staying at the Mauna Kea and we really enjoyed having the extra space and all the ammenities while still being able to use the hotel facilities. The pool seemed to only belong to us and the exercise room too. Loved their close location! A perfect place to stay. What more could anyone want? Dianna was soooo helpful and always had a smile. A true asset for you. All the family enjoyed our stay and hope to get back there again soon. Fondly, Joe and Jan Caron celebrating our 40th Anniversary, May 18, 2009. |
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Joe and Jan Caron, Indian Wells & Redwood City, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Thrilled that our home was the setting for your family celebration and many fond memories! My most heartfelt congratulations to you both on your anniversary.
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| 04/24/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks Linda. We had a great time. Hard to come up with suggestions for improvement as could not have been nicer.
Best regards,
Bill
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Bill P.
Foster City, CA
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| 04/07/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I just wanted to send you a note to let you know what a wonderful time we all had at your condo. It was beautiful and so luxurious! You were right, 5 days was not enough time. We hope to visit again soon. Thanks again!
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Rita S.
Seattle, WA
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| 03/05/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Aloha to you Linda!
We indeed had a wonderful time in your lovely home. We did a lot of walking around the property and really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thanks again for your hospitality and for accomodating us at the last minute!
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Pamela A.
Fairfield, CA
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| 01/04/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
David and I wanted to tell you again how much we loved being able to experience Wonderful Wai' ula'ula.
We enjoyed all of the details that you have provided, and had to duplicate some of them by taking a similar picture that you have in the master bathroom of the beautiful flower (I would love to know its name), and purchasing the Land of Fire and Ice book. The combination of sublime natural beauty, and all of the comforts and conveniences make that home a truly special place.
Once again, Mahaol nui loa.
Sincerely,
Sue
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Sue Y.
Georgia
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| 08/20/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a great time on the Big Island. We really enjoyed staying at your condo, great accommodations and what a view!... it was great!"
Thanks!
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Bryan S.
Colorado
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| 07/29/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Hi Linda - we had a great time (what's not to like?)- you're place is beautiful and really really comfortable - I really think it is the way to go, as the equivalent in hotel rooms woud be more expensive, less livable, plus one has to spend too much on eating at restaurants. I am definitely keeping your name and contact information in my computer, and I will recommend it to anyone who asks.
Best wishes, and thanks again!"
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Marilyn R.
WA
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| 06/02/08 |
Positive
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We had an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable
vacation at this home. For those who know and
enjoy the Kohala coast, this is a great base to
explore and snorkel. Having parking privileges at
both the Hapuna and Mauna Kea beaches is ideal.
It's also nice to be able to use the hotels' beach
facilities and beach towels. Mauna Kea in particular
is great for families with children--kids can play on
the beach while adults snorkel the two excellent
reefs.
The Wai'Ula'Ula development is quiet, beautiful, and
has an excellent and modern amenity center. The
home itself is gorgeous and helps you ease into the
relaxing Island lifestyle. Its layout was perfect for
kids, us, and grandparents. Artwork, furniture, and
styling is all top-notch. The owners have clearly
put a lot of thought into what you'll need to be
comfortable and to fit right in.
While it's got TVs galore, mostly we passed
evenings and early mornings on the lanai watching
the ocean--either the shadow of Mauna Kea
receding in the morning or the sunset in the
evening. We also enjoyed the geckos on the lanai
at night.
We hope to return again soon. |
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Michael L., Benicia, CA |
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| 05/02/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
" This unit at Wai'ula'ula is in a great location, very private and quiet, while still being close to the gorgeous pool and amenity center. The furnishings are tasteful and comfortable and the double master suite configuration ensures that 2 couples can have privacy as well as lots of room to mingle. The kitchen is equipped with everything you might need for a dinner party or get-together. The outdoor spaces are amazing, an entire Wolf outdoor kitchen, seating, lounge chairs and stone flooring. We will continue to tell anyone interested in the Big Island about your unit. We LOVE it!"
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Amy P.
Seattle, WA
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| 04/15/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Once again, we had one of the most enjoyable, relaxing and memorable vacations that we can imagine thanks to your beautiful Wai'ula'ula home. We had busy days of hiking, exploring, horseback riding and lots and lots of beach and pool time and then we happily retired "home" for delicious dinners of fresh fish from the local fish market and fruits and vegetables from the farmers markets AND those incredibly delicious shortbread cookies that you left for us ~ thank you so much! After dinner we enjoyed some fabulous star viewing from your lawn ~ the night skies were amazing most nights.
For our family, having your comfortable and perfectly appointed home as our base for beginning and ending the day is what makes the vacation so relaxing, easy and effortless. You truly have thought of and provided everything that one could possibly need. It is so wonderful to have all the basics (and more) covered from the beach towels, paper goods, shampoos, laundry soaps, to the spices, essential coffee and even all the hot dog/hamburger condiments! We also loved the addition this year of some fun games, great movies and books. What we also enjoy is that your home is not cluttered with things ~ you provide just the right amount of just the right things.
There is really nothing that we can imagine that you could change or add to make things any better since they are perfect the way they are! The beds are so comfortable and everything so beautifully decorated ~ did you do it all yourself? We just love it! Thank you again for sharing your beautiful home with us ~ we cannot wait for our next stay!
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Marci D.
San Anselmo, CA
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| 03/03/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks so much for your interest in our stay. We had a great time and there is not a thing that we needed. Your condo was very comfortable, clean and neat. We should not hesitate to come back the first chance we get. We have always loved Mauna Kea and now we have another reason to love it even more!
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Sandra P.
Michigan
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| 02/23/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Many thanks for sharing your wonderful home! It was hard to leave there and I know the girls are taking back a piece of Waiulaula with them. The house was wonderful, access to the boogie boards was great, beach towels...resort access, it all was great. We weren't in need of anything.
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Marc C.
Oregon
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| 12/14/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After about twelve years of staying on the MaunaKea/Hapuna property, this was our first time at Wai'ula'ula. We think they did everything right in designing and building these units and yours is wonderful. We used the fitness center every day and loved that you are so close to it. The wireless internet worked flawlessly and was much appreciated. Having two very nice master bedrooms is a great feature and makes it possible for two couples to share the unit in equal comfort. Also, the hooded grill and refrigerator outdoors on the patio are a fabulous touch. Thanks for sharing your lovely home.
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Sat K.
Washington
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| 11/16/07 |
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It was a wonderful trip. Your condominium is perfect in every way. We loved the layout of the dual master bedrooms for our group of 3 generations - grandparents and two children ages 7 & 10. The furniture, the artwork, the linens, and all the small touches - the complete cooking tools, the beach towels & toys, the Hawaii books, etc. - perfect. Loved the appliances and BBQ. It was one of the best trips we have ever taken. Our children said it best - not the best trip ever, but the best time they have EVER had.
Property manangement was kind, answered all of our questions, keys, codes, passes, etc. all in order and as described and overall good business transaction.
We look forward to a return trip and give our highest recommedation to others who may consider the same.
Thank You. |
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Dianne P., St. Louis, MO.
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| 11/08/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We all had such a wonderful time at your place it felt like home and we really enjoyed the big island.
We went to the Volcano National Park and did the Snorkel Fairwind Cruise. Everyone loved the interior of your condominium and the amenities facility was very nice. We would love to visit again.
Thank you very much!"
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Leslie G.
California
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| 09/19/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Staying in your condo was a great decision! We had a wonderful time, and really enjoyed the amenities....the kitchen was great to use, very well-equiped, as was the rest of your lovely home. We had the best of both worlds.......the nice hotel pool and beach, the beautiful pool in the condo facility which was sooooo close, and the lovely sunsets of North Kohala....our favorite place.
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Kathy G.
Washington
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| 08/19/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Received via email: "Oh my!!! We had a fantastic time staying in your beautiful condo. It was elegantly decorated, comfortable, plasma TV's in all the bedrooms and was stocked with every possible kitchen item we needed. Top of the line appliances in the kitchen and the outdoor kitchen. It exceeded all our expectations. The infinity pool was incredible. I've already recommended it to friends. Thanks so much, Melinda C."
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Melinda C.
California
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| 07/29/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Received via email: "Wow – what a place! It was exactly what we were looking for. My wife and I brought our 3 kids (ages 12,9, and 6) and 2 grand parents. Even with 7 of us, the size of the condo was perfect. Having the 2 master suites gave both adult couples their space. Having the flat screen TVs in the bedrooms gave the kids choices about what to watch (and cut down on the fights). We ultimately picked your condo for the kitchen and it didn’t disappoint! Of the 14 nights we stayed there, I must have cooked at least half the dinners, and all but 2 of the breakfasts. Contrast this with the last condo we stayed at Hawaii where the kitchen drove us out every meal. Having the AC available was also great. For me, the highlights of staying there were
1. Ideal layout for 2 couples and 3 kids
2. *amazing* kitchen and BBQ (I used the BBQ a lot!)
3. Comfortable enough for us to think of it as a “home”
4. Close to awesome beaches
5. We used the clubhouse and the pool a lot and both were way above par.
6. The details were just awesome – like the fan switches and dimmers next to the bed. The sliding doors to the patios and so on. It’s really obvious that somebody spent a lot of time picking out top quality materials and building it exactly right."
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Joe L.
Washington
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| 07/28/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"... We have enjoyed every bit of this beautiful island and this beautiful house. The scenery and sunsets were unbelievable! We don't want to leave!"
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Debbie K.
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| 07/15/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"... we loved cooking great dinners in your lovely kitchen and great BBQ. We have many great memories to take home with us!"
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Tracy L.
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| 06/24/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a great place to celebrate a 60th birthday with family! Our dilemma was whether to spend time exploring paradise or just stay put and enjoy your lovely home and the beautiful pool above us."
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Susan O.
Oregon
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| 05/03/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We cannot begin to thank you enough for sharing your fabulous Wai'ula'ula home with us - truly, the description "condo" does not do it justice as it is more comfortable than most homes! You provided everything that one could imagine and more - making our stay so easy and effortless. The indoor and outdoor kitchens were so well equipped, the views were so breathtaking and your home so comfortable that it was much more enjoyable to have a relaxing dinner at home than to go out. Fresh fish from the Laau market and fresh fruits and vegetables from the nearby farm stand were just icing on the cake.
The layout of your home could not be more perfect. It was incredibly spacious for us - two couples and two children and we all felt we had our own luxurious space to move about as well as the wonderful gathering space. Your home is also so beautifully and comfortably decorated and this also adds to the enjoyment. My husband and I looked at a few other condos in Wai'ula'ula and we agreed that yours was absolutely our favorite. We loved the first floor location with the wrap around lanai and the proximity to the amenity center was wonderful. It was so quiet during our stay and most of the time we had the amenity center all to ourselves not to mention the Mauna Kea beach!
We have looked at most other resorts on the Kohala coast and none compare with the Mauna Kea Resort. It is so well planned to afford fabulous views and to allow for privacy and spaciousness not to mention the quality of construction. Add to this the unbelievable beaches at Hapuna and Mauna Kea and I cannot imagine why anyone would want to go anywhere else! We all agreed that this was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations that we have ever experienced. We will certainly return and would love the opportunity to stay in your amazing home again.
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Marci D.
San Anselmo, CA
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| 05/01/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Our time here has been truly wonderful. Thank you for sharing your home. We thoroughly enjoyed staing here. The sunsets were breathtaking!"
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Jan
San Francisco
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| 04/22/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful condo last week.
We had a truly memorable holiday and loved every minute of it. We managed to get to Akaka Falls, Volcano state park, Honaunau and finished off with a luau at Kona Village resort. We were all so sad to leave!
Your home is just beautiful - without a doubt the nicest place we've stayed in - so thank you again for allowing us to enjoy a great vacation there. Be assured that if we ever visit the Big Island again (will be rather a long haul from the UK, but who knows?!) you'll be the first person I'll contact.
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Melanie Y.
United Kingdom
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| 04/04/07 |
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| Our nearly month-long stay at Wai'ula'ula was wonderful. The villa is brand new and beautifully furnished and done. Three large, private bedrooms and beautiful baths; a gourmet kitchen and outside Wolf grill make it perfect for cooking up Island fish. The lanai provided a beautiful view of the ocean and sunsets. The infinity pool and amenities center are just up the hill. Swimming every day was great exercise! Access to two of the most beautiful beaches on the island for sunning and snorkeling (Hapuna and Mauna Kea) was a quick trip down the hill. And all of the major golf courses are within 10-15 minutes. Our stay couldn't have been better and we hope to return. |
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Glenna Nabuda, Long Beach, CA
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