| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 22 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/09/09 |
Positive
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| I believe that things happen for a reason and finding your beach house was a miracle. We had a wonderful vacation and we will not hesitate to come back. We felt comfortable the moment we walked in the house. Everything we mean everything was in the house. We will recommend it to all our families and friends when they plan their vacation. It is very nice to meet wonderful people. Laurie, you are a wealth of info and Darla, you went out of your way to book our place to stay. Mahalo to both of you and until we meet again. |
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May family and Ryan, Vancouver, B.C. Canada |
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| 09/04/09 |
Positive
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Thank you Laurie and Darla for a wonderful time at Hale Kai Lani. The house was just perfect. Everything we thought we might need was already there. Sitting on the back porch listening the sounds of the ocean and watching the sun come up gave us an inner peace that can't be described.
I feel we've known the both of you a lifetime because of the kindness you gave to all of us.
The house was perfect in every way. We will surely be back very soon. |
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judy aaron, denton, texas
940-349-2343 |
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| 08/23/09 |
Positive
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| If you are looking for a fantastic place to stay that is quiet, safe, ideal for families and away from the bustle then this is it. We had such a wonderful stay that we didn't want to leave and are already planning our next visit. The house was great, nicely decorated, clean and had plenty to keep our kids occuppied. Mahalo to Laurie who was a great host and showed us much warmth and kindeness. |
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Nathan & Christine Young, Bristol, UK
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| 08/10/09 |
Positive
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| Thanks Darla and Laurie we had a wonderful time, it was nice to be able to come "home" at the end of each day and know we were staying in a nice clean house. Thanks for the advice on the sights to see. Would recommend staying at Hale Kai Lani. Mahalo |
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Alan Hemmings, Sydney, Australia
61298351319 |
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| 07/31/09 |
Positive
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| Mahalo for the beautiful and relaxing stay. The place was so tranquil and my ohana had such a wonderful time. I will be back again and will want to stay there again. What a great place to cook and have your TLC time with close friends and family. Mahalo for everything. The staff is great. Aloha no! Me ke aloha Pumehana. Da Wagoner and Strong Ohana. Shootz!!! |
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Naomi , Tacoma, WA
253-555-1212 |
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| 06/19/09 |
Positive
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| The Hale Kai Lani house was wonderful so perfect for my familys stay in Hawaii. The pictures don't do it justice! Its great there was everything we needed there and more. Darla and Laurie are such wonderful ladies! Very helpful! The house was much more then we expected. It was like just being at home but in Hawaii! We where very happy and sad to go back home in California. We received lots of kind and friendly Aloha spirit from all the neighbors and people around! We would definately stay at this property again. Or any of the others that Darla and Laurie offer. Thanks so much we had a great stay! ALOHA!!! |
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Denise Mora Dinges & Family, Folsom, CA |
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| 05/13/09 |
Positive
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The Hale Kai Lani home was just perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of room and very well maintained. It was wonderful to be away from the busy city and enjoy the beach without the crowds. Darla and Laurie made the trip so easy and provide excellent service and help for what to see when on the island.
Thanks so much for the use of this lovely home and we look forward to booking our next trip to Oahu with you! |
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Rae Makarowski, Edmonton, Alberta |
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| 05/06/09 |
Positive
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| This was a great place to stay! It's located right outside the city of Honolulu and a 1 minute walk to the beach. We felt very welcomed and the rooms were a great size and plenty of beds. We highly recommend this place to families or larger parties. |
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Glockzin-Dunn Party, Salem, OR
503-990-9148 |
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| 04/06/09 |
Positive
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What a terrific home away from home. The four of us spent hours on the back deck from morning coffee to the last nightcap after a fun filled day. We've been back home for almost a month and it's been well below zero degrees (exceptionally cold for this time of year) since we've been back and every day we say how much we miss Ewa Beach. Thanks Laurie and Darla for everything you two made it very easy to have a place to stay. We just loved it!! Heather de Jong & Ernie Tyson from Regina Saskatchewan Canada and Jim & Sandy Klatt from Brockville Ontario Canada
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Heather de Jong, Regina, Saskatchewan
306-543-9323 |
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| 03/11/09 |
Positive
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Thank you Darla and Laurie. This place is truly a home away from home. It has all the amenities and more. All the extras that were for our use came in very handy. We appreciate your recommendations to area attractions, too. Thanks for making this a wonderful vacation to remember.
Marc and Emily Hurteau and girls |
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Emily Hurteau, Douglas, MA
(508) 476-1539 |
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| 03/04/09 |
Positive
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| We have been home four days in the winter snow and are missing our Hawaiian home with a passion. It was perfect for six adults as we all had our own privacy when needed. Other e-mails have described this as a "home away from home" and I agree wholeheartedly. When you have six adults that are all in agreement that it is "perfect", that says something. Between the kitchen that was stocked perfectly, to the books, movies etc. that were there, just the atmosphere is exactly what we thought staying at a beach house in Hawaii. We can't say enough good things about Laurie as she is the perfect hostess and it was a pleasure dealing with Darla. Both made us feel welcome, confident with booking unseen territory and comfortable in all ways. Mahalo from us all |
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Maureen McFayden, Brandon Manitoba Canada
204-727-5172 |
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| 02/27/09 |
Positive
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| Dear Laurie and Darla: I will never forget our time there. It was one of the best places I have stayed on Oahu. I have recommended your place to many of my relatives who live there as well as the people I work with on the mainland. Your Aloha spirit and hospitality was just out of this world! I hope to return someday. My beautiful husband, passed Nov. '08. It ended up being our last vacation together and he always raved about it. He was hoping to return soon. Nonetheless, great memories, my thanks, and hope others will be able to enjoy your wonderful vacation house. Much Aloha, Denise |
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Denise Hargrove, San Marcos,CA
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Homeowner Response:
We felt blessed that you were able to have some very precious family time together before Dale passesd away. Time with our family is so imposrtant and lif is so precious. Im glad you spent that time with us. You and the family are always welcome back. With great memories and much aloha! Laurie and Darla
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| 01/14/09 |
Positive
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Hi Laurie and Darla:
Thank you so much for making our first trip to Hawaii so special. Even though we arrived during the island wide black-out by the light of day we could see just how special this area is. My heartfelt thanks to Laurie for getting me in to see the Dr. it helped me immensely and I feel so much better. My family and friends had a wonderful time and it was so much more enjoyable than being in a hotel. You both go above and beyond for your guests the true meaning of Aloha spirit!!!! Thanks again for such a memorable stay on your beautiful island. |
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Bill and Liz, Wasilla, Alaska |
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| 01/07/09 |
Positive
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| Thankyou Laurie for taking such good care of us. The house was excellent as always and we will be back for a 3rd time sometime this year. We love the area and the feel of the house. The beach was beautiful....makes us want to move there!!! Thankyou again. |
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andrea, alberta, canada
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| 01/07/09 |
Positive
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Laurie,
Hale Kai Lani is the house where dreams come true! The house is perfect, and just as you describe. Each morning we watched the sun rise as we walked along the beach. Each night we fell asleep to the sounds of the ocean waves. Our children are already asking when we will return. Thank you for helping make a perfect vacation! Ewa Beach is our home away from home.
Angie & "ohana" |
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Angie, St. George, UT
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| 01/07/09 |
Positive
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| Thank you so much to Laurie and Darla! Everything on the site was accurate--we visited from Alaska with my parents, sister and my toddler age daughter. The house was perfect and so well stocked. Anything we needed Laurie was there to provide it, along with great company and conversation. The beach was so close, although we did end up driving a lot to see the sights. But it was so nice to get up in the morning and walk the beach, go for a jog and listen to the waves crash at night as you went to sleep. We loved it and would go back! |
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Andrea & Reese, Wasilla, AK
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| 11/06/08 |
Positive
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| The house was great. We really felt welcome and Laurie was a great help in making our stay a wonderful experience. |
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Jake Hodgson, Spokane, WA
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| 10/26/08 |
Positive
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Dear Laurie,
Thank you so very much for the use of your beautiful home. All of the family loved it and felt right at home. Your attention to detail is wonderful and helped set the mood for a wonderful vacation. We will certainly rent again. I want to thank you for all of your support for Alison's wedding and for your aloha to my family. Love JoAnn |
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JoAnn Tankersley, Healdsburg California |
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| 10/02/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at this house in September, and it was wonderful. Laurie frequently checked with us to be sure our needs were attended to, which they were in every way. We had a party of 8, and were able to cook and BBQ at the house, as well as being able to keep the young adults happy with the beach being so close. This was a far better experience than staying at a hotel! Thanks a bunch! |
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Rob and Shel , Frederick, MD
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| 10/01/08 |
Positive
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Aloha Laurie and Darla,
Wow, this was an awesome experience for us to be apart of. I am so thankful to have FOUND this house, let alone stay there. Being a local resident and furthermore being raised in Ewa Beach, it was just an awesome experience to have stayed there. The house was perfect and it felt like old hawaii. Very welcomed and beautiful. We say in hawaii, "the 'ano was maika'i," meaning the feeling of the house just welcomed you in. I am definitely coming back to stay and Laurie greeted us with so much aloha it was incredible. Please, please, please do not pass up this opportunity to really see what a "HAWAIIAN HOUSE" really feels like. Mahalo nui loa for the wonderful island experience we all had and to top it off, what really got me was(and its coming from a housewife)that there was a clothes steamer instead of an iron. Oh how excited I was when I saw that. We were there for a hula competition and ironing the girls dresses never was easier. Hooray!! Once again, mahalo nui loa...thank you very much.
Aloha Leimom Bacalso-Murray and Halau Nawaipunalei! |
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Leimomi Bacalso-Murray, Lahaina, Hawaii
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Homeowner Response:
What a pleasure to have you and the girls come and stay. You are always welcome. PLease do come again! With much Aloha! Laurie and Darla
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| 09/24/08 |
Positive
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We stayed at this property in early August, 2008. We were greeted very warmly and felt like royalty our entire stay. The location was wonderful. The wife is ready to go back and we will look at this property before any others.
Thank you again for making our vacation a very pleasant experience!!! |
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James L., St. Joseph, MO |
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| 02/29/08 |
Positive
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| we had a wonderful time at this home. definately recommend to everyone. had all amenities we needed. it was right on the beach, can't beat that. A++++ |
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robert, los angeles,ca
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