| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 34 positive, 0 negative]
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| 01/28/10 |
Positive
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| We agree with all the positive comments. Everything was well organized for our arrival and ready for us to start enjoying our stay. The condo is well appointed and has all the comforts of home, with lots of privacy as the top floor end unit. The location and view are ideal and travelling to all the island's attractions was easy. It was relaxing to sit on the lanai and watch the surf pounding on the rocks below. We saw whales, dolphins and turtles from the lanai. The wireless internet access was a bonus. |
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Kathryn and Bill, Ottawa, Ontario |
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Homeowner Response:
Mahalo for your comments!! Hope to see you both again!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 01/10/10 |
Positive
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Dear Holly,
we had a wonderful time at your condo! It is one of the most beautiful and inspiring places I have stayed at so far. The condo is equipped with everything one could wish for and is so beautifully decorated, that I wish the person who's responsible for this would redo my apartment at home... You gave our trip to Hawaii a magical ending. Thanks so much for that! |
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Anna & Olaf, Munich, Germany |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much Anna & Olaf for posting your nice comments! The condo decorating was a joint effort, so a few of us may have to come and visit you in Germany and work on your apartment! Hope you make it back for another holiday soon!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 12/15/09 |
Positive
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Stayed in #425 for only four days, but they were the best 4 we had during our 12 day stay on the Big Island. You can't beat the oceanfront location. The condo is very nice, complete with everything you need to have a good time. Loved the shower setup. Only real drawback is the closeness to Alii Drive and the traffic noise when the door is open for a nice evening breeze through the condo. After a few Mai-Tai's though and the sound of the surf, you hardly notice it.
Like the parking arrangement too. Looking forward to another stay soon. |
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Jim & Mary Kaiser, Washington State |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks for posting your comments! Hope you'll be back for another visit soon! I know you can hear some road noise when in the kitchen area sometimes. . . .but mostly, it's just the sound of the surf throughout!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 08/07/09 |
Positive
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Holly,
Chris and I had a really wonderful time in Kona, Hawaii and your condo. was such a fabulous place to stay during our visit!! =) The studio condo was just the perfect size for us and we loved the newly remodeled bathroom. It was really spacious!!
We hope to both be back again really soon and cannot wait!
Thank you for your hospitality and your great advice as to what restaurants were great to eat at, etc.
Mahalo,
Stephanie and Chris Bahr |
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Stephanie and Chris Bahr |
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Homeowner Response:
So glad you enjoyed your stay!! It's my pleasure to be able to help! Do hope to see you again!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 07/29/09 |
Positive
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Holly, We had a lovely time in your studio/condo at Kona Bali Kai on the Big Island. The condo was comfortable, nicely updated and well supplied with everything we could possibly need. The best part, of course, was the great location- directly on the ocean, top floor, corner unit. Though there seemed to be other people staying in the complex, we felt complete privacy-- just us and the ocean. We are totally spoiled now and will be unable to stay in the many other condos which are not oceanfront! We enjoyed the lanai, the pool, the tidepools and turtles, and watching the surfers. Thanks for your hospitality and friendliness, you made the whole process easy!
Hope to see you again!
Sue and Rob Brown |
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Sue and Rob Brown, Rancho Cucamonga, California |
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Homeowner Response:
Mahalo!! It's always so great having guests take the time to write such nice comments on the site!! It was a pleasure meeting you and I do hope that you can make it back for many more visits!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 06/28/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in another condo down the way for the first four days. This one was very nice but not quite the top-shelf of the other place. Both are managed by Holly. The views and lanai here are terrific, and on the whole, the place was very clean and well kept. It lacked in a few details like a TV/DVR combo that didn't quite work right and slightly under-equipped kitchen. But on the whole a good experience! |
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Tom & Darlene McCalmont, Palo Alto, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you very much for the comments and letting me know the couple of glitches in the place!! I will get both items taken care of immediately!! We want as close to 'top-shelf' as possible!!!
Mahalo and Aloha,
Holly
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| 06/16/09 |
Positive
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This was THE best place to stay… We had stayed before in the same complex, but it was nothing compared to this condo.
The amenities are second to none and I cannot think of anything else I would ever need or request. You can tell that quite a bit of thought went into every detail in the condo. I was jealous of the bathroom’s deep tub with jets and the nice wood furniture on the lanai.
Will we ever be back? Oh yes we will… Holly – you are the greatest! |
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Andrew, Seattle, Washington |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Andrew!! You guys were great and I look very forward to your next visit here!!!
Aloha!!
Holly (Orchid Lady)
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| 05/31/09 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed 10 fabulous days on Kona! Oh how we miss living in Hawaii. The condo was beautiful. The lanai was our favorite part of the condo. We so enjoyed the water front and amazing sunsets while relaxing on the chaise lounge chairs. Mahalo Holly! |
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Cynthia and Alan Stone, California
661-272-9227 |
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Homeowner Response:
I'm so glad that you were able to come and visit your old stomping grounds again and really enjoyed yourselves!! Hope to see you back soon!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 05/20/09 |
Positive
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Holly we had the best time in the condo,we have never stayed in a place that is as nice and well equipped as this place.We love the Big Island and your condo was a perfect spot to begin and end the days.We hope to see you again.
Darren and Anne |
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Darren Sullivan, Ottawa Ontario |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much!! It's great that you enjoyed yourselves so much and look forward to returning soon! I certainly hope to see you again!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 04/27/09 |
Positive
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The best place to stay on the Island hands down! It was the perfect home away from home. It had all the amenities you would need. We ate breakfast on the lanai every morning as the waves crashed over the rocks below. The full kitchen made it nice to prepare our breakfast and lunch.
The condo is just a quick 2 mile drive to the main hub of town, away from the noise but close enough to walk or run. We would highly recommend staying here. We can't wait to go back! Thanks Holly and Robin! Aloha!
Brooke and Geoff Goodman
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Brooke Goodman, Portland, Oregon
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Homeowner Response:
What a treat to meet you both. . glad Chad has such good work buddies and friends over there! We're glad you enjoyed the condo and hope you can come back next year!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 03/01/09 |
Positive
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To anyone wondering if pictures on the internet can actually represent a condo...YES! Everythng about this unit was wonderful. Everything you could need was there--we could have could have cooked gourmet meals if we had been that ambitious. Instead we used the condo as home base for exploring the Big Island(800 miles on our rental car.) We loved listening to the waves, watching for whales from the lanai, and climbing the lava beach to take some great pictures of the turtles. Do we recommend this ccondo? ABSOLUTELY! Maholo, Holly. Aloha till we can come again.
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Kathy and Lee Weir, Palatine, Illinois
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Homeowner Response:
Could a review get any better than this?! I don't think so!! Thanks so much for taking the time to send it in and for taking such great care of the place! Hope that you can come back again in the not too distant future!!
Aloha!
Holly
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| 02/26/09 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay in this studio/condo. It was perfect for us. We felt like we were on a cruise ship looking out on the ocean. We enjoyed cooking fresh ahi on the community grill one night and eating on the lovely lanai. I've never stayed anywhere that EVERY item you could possibly need was there. This is a terrific home base for exploring the island and very private. We watched the turtles and waded in the tide pools, slept with the ocean in our ears and hated when it was time to move on to the next island! THANK YOU! |
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Van & Carol Woodell, Petersburg, VA
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Homeowner Response:
Your comments make me want to put a
NO VACANCY sign up and go and stay down there for a couple of nights again!! Thanks for your comments and I hope you can come and visit again!
Holly
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| 02/15/09 |
Positive
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Holly,
The condo could not have been better. It is centrally located and has all the amentities a visitor could want. The beach chairs and cooler were a great convience. We have stayed in other condos on the island and you can't have a better view and privicy than #425. Thanks again Kevin and Nancy |
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Kevin Hegeman, Pendleton, OR
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Homeowner Response:
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for spending your vacation in the condo and also for added maintenence duties! The expertly installed shower curtain is much appreciated, and seems to be holding up well!! Look forward to seeing you both again!
Mahalo,
Holly
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| 02/03/09 |
Positive
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| We, too, were very pleased with our selection of #425, Kona Bali Kai for our Kailua-Kona vacation. Holly was so friendly and helpful even checking on our safety when there was a winter storm visiting one morning! The view from the lanai was wonderful with the sound of the waves always present and wonderful sunsets and views of the full moon across the water. The condo was located at a good, central location for travel north and south along the coast. It was very well-equipped and comfortable. |
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Jon & Wendye Bren, Walla Walla, WA |
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Homeowner Response:
I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay and it was really great meeting you both! Thank you for your nice comments and I hope to see you again soon!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 02/01/09 |
Positive
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Dear Holly,
Thank you for the great service you provided us. We really enjoyed the time we spent on the Big Island, the condo was great, we coudn't have asked for more. The sunsets from the lanai were spectacular. We can't wait to be back there in the near future. Thank you very much for everything!! |
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Gina, Miami, FL |
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Homeowner Response:
It was great having you stay in the condo . and I'm SO glad that you enjoyed yourselves!! Hope to see you again!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 01/16/09 |
Positive
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| Thank you Holly for having the cold champagne waiting to greet us newlyweds. The accommodations were simply outstanding, especially for two people who love to cook. We missed seeing what we can only imagine would have been spectacular sunsets due to weather conditions so I guess we'll just have to come back again next year. We did observe the sea turtles; one rather large fellow was taking a nap on the sandy beach below. Our snorkeling adventure at Kahalu'u Beach yesterday was truly amazing. One of the island's endangered monk seals was laid out on the beach (sleeping) for all to observe. We appreciate all you did to make our stay a memorable one. Mahalo, Hunter & Lisa |
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Anonymous, Roanoke, VA |
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Homeowner Response:
My thanks to you for such nice comments and for being great tenants! Hope to see you for your 1st Anniversary next year!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 11/10/08 |
Positive
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| It was the perfect place to spend our last few days in Hawaii after being aboard the Kona Aggressor II for a week of awesome diving off the Kona Coast. Location was convenient to everything in Kona and driving to the rest of island. The condo itself was lovely, the lanai so relaxing with its teak furniture...perfect for that morning cup of Kona coffee. Even though we saw everything from hammerheads, whales and manta rays to the smallest nudibranchs underwater, it was still fun to watch the turtles from the balcony. Holly was wonderful in accomodating our needs and that was so appreciated.....thank you again! We'd definitely come back for another stay. |
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John and Kathy, Genesee, WI |
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Homeowner Response:
Glad you were able to have some 'relax' time at the end of your vacation!! Look forward to seeing you again!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 10/26/08 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful stay at this lovely condo. Good location, lovely decoration, and if we needed something, it was all there. All we had to buy was our food! From the lanai, you could see the dolphins and turtles! The wooden furnitures on the Lanai were also very nice (not plastic). We really enjoyed staying there and would love to come back!
Thank you Holly for making our stay so pleasant. Actually, even the communications by e-mail were so pleasant, we knew our stay would be great before we even went there ;-) |
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Keiko and Patrick Glodt, Luxembourg |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for such great comments!! It was truly very nice to meet you both and I look forward to your next visit to the islands!!
Much aloha,
Holly
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| 09/30/08 |
Positive
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| This unit at the Kona Bali Kai was great - very updated, clean, comfy bed/linens and a fantastic view. We were there on a working vacation and it was a perfect place for two. |
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Anonymous, Cape Cod, MA |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you for your comments! I'm glad the place worked out well for you on this working vacation!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 07/21/08 |
Positive
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| We had an absolutely fantastic time at this Kona Bali Kai condo! The unit itself was updated and luxurious, it had everything you could possible need to enjoy a quiet evening in or a day at the beach - and the view was unbeatable. Every morning we watched sea turtles swimming about below and we even saw some dolphins jumping in the distance; it was spectacular! The sound of waves crashing just below the lanai was soothing as we slept, too. We will definitely stay here again! |
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Kate & Tim Daniel, Carlsbad, CA
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for the great comments! I'm glad you enjoyed the place and I definitely hope to see you again sometime!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 06/12/08 |
Positive
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We truly enjoyed our stay at this unit at Kona Bali
Kai. They have truly paid attention to even the
smallest details. Anytime we needed anything, we
went looking and it was there. The unit is
beautifully updated! The views and the ocean were
beyond belief. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai for
hours watching the waves, the tropical fish, the
turtles, the gorgeous tropical birds, surfers, etc. We
hope to be able to return to this little piece of
paradise. Holly's helpful hints for places to help
celebrate our 25th were also wonderful. Thanks for
everything!!! |
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Jacque Vandermate, Phoenix, AZ
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Homeowner Response:
I'm so happy that you had such a nice visit and enjoyed the condo! Thanks for spending your 25th Anniversary in our place! And I really hope that you come back again sometime. . . .maybe your 26th?!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 05/18/08 |
Positive
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They thought of everything!
We loved this little unit - a well apportioned, classy set-up with everything you need and more. No cheap linens, here! Everything was top notch with a fabulous ocean location to match. We will stay there everytime. Holly was a pleasure to deal with - and gives great tips on yummy food in the area. |
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Amy & Mike Lane, Tokyo, Japan
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Homeowner Response:
What a great review. . .thank you!! It was fun to meet you both and I'm really happy that you enjoyed the calamari sandwich(s)! Look forward to the next visit!
Mahalo!
Holly
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| 04/28/08 |
Positive
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Holly, your website shows the studio exactly as it is - a great updated condo with wonderful ocean views. The unit has every convience we could ask for. We are going to recommend this rental to our friends. Thanks for all your help in making our rental experience so easy.
Aloha,
Bob & Judy
Sedona, AZ |
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Bob & Judy, Sedona, AZ |
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Homeowner Response:
Bob & Judy,
You are both so welcome! I'm very glad to hear that your experience was a good one and would love to see you again someday! Any and all referrals are greatly appreciated!!
Many Mahalos,
Holly
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| 04/27/08 |
Positive
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| Thank you, Holly, for such efficiency on reservations, keys and communications. My husband and I spend Spring Break in the Studio. The balcony was 20 feet from the ocean waves, which were comforting day and night. The studio was clean, the bed comfortable and ambiance romantic. I will definitely refer to my friends. |
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Cindy, Redding, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Cindy and Bob,
So glad that you enjoyed your stay! It was great meeting you both and I do hope to see you again in the not too distant future. . . maybe even at Shasta Lake!?
Friend referals are greatly appreciated!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 04/21/08 |
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We had a great stay in the studio condo. Good
location just south of Kailua with easy access to
several nearby beaches. The condo has great decor
and every convenience we could ask for; we did a
lot of our own cooking and they had everything we
needed. The best part was the lanai with beautiful
beachside viewing of turtles and dolphins and
sunsets, and the sound of the surf to go to sleep
by. We'd highly recommend this rental! |
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Robin and Jim, Juneau, AK |
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Homeowner Response:
Robin & Jim,
Thanks so much for taking the time to send in your comments! Glad you enjoyed the place, and we'd love to have you back sometime!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 03/18/08 |
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Holly and Mike
Thanks for the great stay. Your unit was absolutely great. we had two great weeks of beautiful sunsets, whales and turtles from the lanai. Everything was top notch.
We hope to come back real soon and you will definitely be on our list.
Thanks again, Mahalo. |
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Bill & Robyn Dunaway, Edmonton, Alberta
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much for the nice entries in the guestbooks! We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and do hope that you'll be back!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 02/27/08 |
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Thanks again Mike and Holly for our stay in your condo it was spectacular the view of the ocean and watching the sunset every night was amazing. We got to see sea turtles, dolphins and whales what more can you ask for. We will definately recommend this unit and will definately be back.
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John and Tracie Mitchell, Penticton, B.C. |
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Homeowner Response:
You are so welcome!! Glad all the sea creatures were out and about and the sun was putting on it's usual display!! Hope to see you again soon!
Holly
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| 02/20/08 |
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What a great studio condo for a nuetral location for seeing the island.
Wonderfull sunsets and always saw turtles down in the water. Holly was so helpfull with any questions we had.
Thanks again Holly and Mike for the use of the condo. |
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Carrie and Dale Skovera, Wisconsin
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Homeowner Response:
So happy that you enjoyed yourselves and that the condo was a good 'base-camp'!! It was great meeting you and I hope to see you again in the future!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 02/03/08 |
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| We had a wonderful time at this condo. The view was breathtaking and we loved being a corner unit. The unit was nicely remodeled and a great location. Thanks, Marian |
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Marian Gray, Windsor, Ca.
707 838-6172 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Marian for taking the time to post a comment! Glad you enjoyed your honeymoon at the condo!! Maybe we'll see you on your first anniversary?!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 12/22/07 |
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Holly,
We wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed the condo. We have rented many over the last 10 years, on all the islands, and this one was one of the best. The flatware, the pots and pans, the dishes, the knifes, the lanai furniture, the bed sheets, all were of superb quality. The bathroom and kitchen were also of excellent quality and taste. As was the radio and TV. There was no comparison to the other condos. All the condos we rented were next to the water; but non showed so much class. Your service was also top notch from start to finish. We will gladly recommend this condo to anyone. Many thanks for making our short vacation so pleasant.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Boris and Veronika
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Boris & Veronika, Huntington Beach, California
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Homeowner Response:
It was so great meeting you both, and thank you so much for the great comments! I will look for you next year!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 12/06/07 |
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This was just perfect for us,being the top end unit made it so private and so easy to access by the stairs, The furnishings were top quality,the unit has everything anyone could need and more.The bathroom will really spoil you.We just loved our week here. Holly, when we were leaving we peeked in the other unit and oh my have you out done yourself. We must have this next time, talk about top quality,everything just makes you want to go home and redo your whole house. We love the way you didn't use any plastic outdoor furniture or scrimp on anything. Thank you so much for making everything so perfect.
Trisha and Ralph |
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Trisha & Ralph, SulphurSprings,Texas
9039455279 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for the great comments! And I'm so glad that you enjoyed yourselves and the accommodations! Look forward to seeing you again next year!!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 11/21/07 |
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| We spent four wonderful days and nights on the Big Island and had a fabulous time!The condo at Kona Bali Kai was the best!It came complete with everything thing we could possibly need.The veiws from the lanai were awesome and the sunsets were beautiful!We will definitely stay here again on our next visit. Thank you Holly and Mike! |
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Dani Joplin, Redmond OR |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much for the great comments and we're so glad that you enjoyed yourselves!! Look forward to your next visit!
Aloha,
Holly
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| 10/19/07 |
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| Wow! What can we say?! This condo in Kona Bali Kai was wonderful! The place is completely updated and the views are spectacular! Having an end unit made it very private and romantic. We loved the turtles swimming by the rocks, the sound of the waves at night and the peacefulness of sitting on the lanai. This was our first owner-direct experience and Holly made everything so easy and reassuring. We would definitely rent this unit again! |
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Joe & Naomi, Brighton, MI |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for the great comments!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the place and that is was all a good experience for you!! Look forward to your next visit!
Aloha!
Holly
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| 09/12/07 |
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Just got back from staying in this condo. It was VERY nice. The complex isn't new or 5 star resort quality but the condo interior itself is definitely high quality and the ocean view is gorgeous. The location is prime - right on the water with a small lawn and sand beach for easy use. Plus, located within 5 min. drive of golf, snorkeling, and surfing. I'd definitely rent this condo again!
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Colin Connor, Sacramento, CA
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much for your comments Colin! I'm glad you enjoyed the condo and I look forward to another visit in the future!!
Holly
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