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[Guest Comments: 3 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/03/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This little Jewel by the Sea surpassed our expectations. The house was just as it was described and even better. Your special attention to details starting with the directions was so appreciated. The welcome basket, the champagne, the informative tips and written notes made us feel so safe and well taken care of. This was our first trip to Hawaii. I know we will be back. You have exquisite taste and a great sense of warmth judging from the decor. My favorite thing to do every morning was to go outside and lay on the chaise lounge in the lanai. In the evening after a relaxing hike or a snorkel, the jacuzzi was in order. We did helicopter over the volcano, bike riding and wine tasting, zoo, macadamia nut factory, farmers market...But inevitably always came back to Mika Lani. It is truly heavenly."
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Maria & Frank
Encino & Hawthorne, CA
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| 07/28/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We find out mavevous and finest hidden place!! By the Mika Lani, we spend so amazing holidays in our life. Thank you. Mahalo."
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Koichi & Kazu
Yokohama, Japan
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| 07/23/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We share all of the positive comments made by previous guests of Mika Lani. Notably its location and very thoughtful design made our stay most pleasurable and unforgettable. Mika Lani is equipped with every item that contributes to a wonderful holiday. We look forward to visiting this house again and will recommend it to friends."
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Ulrich
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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| 07/10/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This is a lovely place. We thoroughly enjoyed being here. Thoughtful treats from you were enjoyed and appreciated. Wonderful vistas and sunrises. The full moon on our first night - incredible - and the waves lit up underneath. Bird watching galore - even saw a night heron one eveing and the fish!...At night we were just about the only humans here. You provided everything we needed and we left a few items we brought from Kona...We hope to return - only problem is your place is so popular, it looks like it is booked for the date we hope for - may have to change our dates to return. Our last night here we saw the glow of the lava flow in the distance. Love this side of the island, especially being on the sunny Kapoho area. Mahalo."
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The Swains
Northern CA
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| 06/30/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you very much for letting us stay here for our honeymoon for a week. A week isn't long enough to fully explore everything the Big Island has to offer and we are sad to leave this beautiful house. We think it would be hard to find a better view or a more peaceful location anywhere in the world! We really appreciated all the touches that made our stay so special. We will always remember our honeymoon. Mahalo and all the best."
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Elizabeth & Gerrie
Yorkshire, England
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| 06/20/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Mahalo for letting us discover this magic place and its paradise surroundings! We fell in love at first sight when we opened the door and remained speechless till the last precious moment when we had to say goodbye to Mika Lani. We loved it so much, we moved our flight back to Poland to stay longer - unfortunately our 'home away from home' had been fully booked and we had to go. We truly hope to come back again! We've enjoyed every moment and every tiny piece of this 'jewel by the sea'. We couldn't have asked for more of holiday..experience..atmosphere..joy..magic. Mahalo."
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James & Izabela
Warsaw, Poland
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| 06/15/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"It's hard to believe a place as beautiful as this - the lagoons, surroundings, the home - exist. Thank you Jamie and Noi for sharing it, and for ensuring any and all needs were met when staying in your home. We celebrated our 4th anniversary at Mika Lani, and will remember it always."
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Rich & Anna
Sonoma County, CA
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| 06/01/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Our 2nd time here - so wonderful so easy to Chill-ax. Thank you for such a beautiful place. Location is without compare. Weather was perfect. We so loved our time here...we will see you next year."
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Chad & Jennifer
Twin Falls, ID
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| 05/22/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This house is beautiful! It is what we wanted for our honeymoon! The tide pools were amazing. We are looking forward to come back to this house in the future! This place is truly paradise. Your pictures on the web represent this house perfectly. Staying here made our honeymoon in Hilo that much better. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your property. We will be back."
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Chris & Jenn
Sacramento, CA
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| 05/22/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This house is beautiful! It is what we wanted for our honeymoon! The tide pools were amazing. We are looking forward to come back to this house in the future! This place is truly paradise. Your pictures on the web represent this house perfectly. Staying here made our honeymoon in Hilo that much better. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your property. We will be back."
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Chris & Jenn
Sacramento, CA
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| 05/11/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Words fail us and it is, regrettably, time to depart, so we will just say that we agree with all who have come before: this place has been our own personal slice of paradise. Thank you for putting so much into this amazing experience."
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Claiborne & Audrey
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| 05/10/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Amazing!! all the details in your home - you have certainly put a lot of love into this place. We felt it immediately, complete tranquility & happiness. Even the fish radiate to your home over all the others. The shear beauty & peacefulness made this trip one of our favorites, and Adan was a great comfort - went far & beyond to make us comfortable. Thank you for sharing your lovely home - a true blessing."
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Steve & Leslee
Phoenix, AZ
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| 04/28/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Arrived in the dark and pouring rain but thanks to great directions! made it here fine. It never rained another day after that but even if it had I still would have enjoyed the time here. The house is just as described...the view anytime of the day is beautiful especially morning and evenings when you have the lagoon to yourself. The house is equipped with everything you would need. It's a great base for exploring the rest of the island and wonderful knowing you have this place to come back to every night. I would recommend it to anyone and hope to return here again myself."
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Karen
Chicago, IL
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| 04/27/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a beautiful restful spot! We really enjoyed our time here, in fact you probably spoiled our Kona experience as nothing will be able to compete with this. Today was the 1st sunny day so the lagoon was full of snorkelers. All were considerate of others & made it an enjoyable experience. We really, really don't want to leave but more journeys to explore. Mahalo for a beautiful time."
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Cokie & Dave
Wilderville, OR
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| 04/19/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We are here for the Merrie Monarch Festival & couldn't have picked a better spot. We have been snorkeling a lot of places & this is the best we've ever seen. And right out the door! One day we didn't even leave the gate of the yard as we were so relaxed & enjoying ourselves right here - after all that is the point of a vacation! And all the detailed touches made it so much the better. We never tired of looking out at the view - the crashing waves, the serene tidepools, the crystal clear water & at night the millions of stars. Thank you so much for sharing this true piece of paradise. It is the only vacation rental we've ever stayed at where we've decided we would come back to! Aloha & Mahalo."
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Tony & Tamara
BC, Canada
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| 04/02/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We made our reservations back last June after looking at the website. We were also surprised the pictures did not do it justice. This was our 25th wedding anniversary. We were married in Hilo on March 24, 1984. The time was very exciting because of the volcanic eruption that happened then. We have been on the islands 22 different times and this was the best we have ever seen. What a great place to stay. Thank you."
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Steve & DeAnn
Walla Walla, WA
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| 03/16/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a nice place you have here, Jamie & Noi. We've really enjoyed being here. Thanks."
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Bill & Marilyn
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| 03/16/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a nice place you have, Jamie & Noi! We've really enjoyed being here...THANKS!!!"
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Bill & Marilyn
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| 02/28/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a peaceful, wonderful place to spend a week - it was as if time stood still...We searched and searched but couldn't find any smallest need that couldn't be satisfied. Thank you for a fantastic place to stay."
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Don & Keats
Heeney, CO
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| 02/06/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Lovely place, beautiful view, very well equiped, very relaxing looking at the water & the amazing fish. We had a great visit. Thank you."
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Judy & Howard
Saltspring Island, BC, Canada
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| 02/04/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"15 minutes until we have to leave - sigh. It has been a wonderful return trip - even better than last year, if such a thing is possible. I think this is the most beautiful, relaxing interesting place we have ever visited. The tidal pools are truly unique in my experience and the snorkeling great. The house and accoutrements are exceptional. We look forward to returning. Thank you to Jamie and Noi and those who help them make this place so special."
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Pat & Dale
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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| 01/21/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Jamie & Noi - ditto what everyone else has said about this heavenly location. When we saw the pictures on the website we wondered if it was too good to be true. We were so excited when we walked in and saw the wonderful view & beautiful home that you have created here. I can't imagine owning someplace as beautiful as this and not living here full time. We have thoroughtly enjoyed our time here. We did some snorkeling & kayaking, rode bikes over to Champagne ponds, took numerous drives along the coast to take pictures. We even took a boat tour to see lava flowing into the ocean. It seems like we were always doing something but I know we enjoyed just sitting and watching other swimmers and reading our books. We have lots of pictures of fish, sunrises and sunsets. Thanks for letting us share this Jewel by the Sea. Thanks also for the champagne & snacks - what a special treat."
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Jim & Patty
Damascus, OR
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| 01/13/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"How do you put into words the indescribable? We've been to the Big Island before - even named our chocolate lab 'Kona' - but have never stayed on the Hilo side. We decided to spend a week near the volcano because my husband is enthralled by it. We never expected to fall in love. From the moment we walked into the house, we were lost. We felt so welcomed - not only by the champagne & goodies (mahalo, btw) - but by the place itself. We just stood staring at the lagoon, suitcases forgotten, groceries not put away, neither of us speaking for the longest time. When we finally looked at each other, both of us were grinning like fools. And so it began. A very short courtship and a week-long love affair. I've always been intrigued by snorkeling but accepted it was one of those things I'd never do. You see I can swim, barely, but only if I know my feet can touch bottom. If I know they can't, I panic & tend to drown, or nearly so. The water here in front of Mika Lani is so shallow I decided to try. First attempt, not bad I thought, maybe I can do this. Then a wrasse came up to me, swam away and came back, waiting, as if to say 'aren't you coming in?' Entranced, I followed him, and damsel fishes joined us, coming up to my mask - 'it's ok - you're with us!' A short time later, I looked down to the bottom of a deep hole where I obviously couldn't touch bottom. My mind started sending signals to panic, but another voice over-rode it. 'Screw that! Look at the fish!' We snorkeled twice a day some days. Yes, we visited the volcano, and saw the lava at night, but some days we didn't even leave Mika Lani. When there are no snorkelers in the water, early morning & late evening, the damsel fish congregate in front of the house. First you see a bow wave, like the Loch Ness monster is swimming underneath. Then, suddenly, the damsel fish leap out of the water like dolphins, again & again, the sound of their bodies splashing back into the water akin to giggling. I can't help but wonder if their experience is like mine - briefly experiencing a world totally unlike our own and being filled with joy at the experience. Mika Lani was a blessing to us and we feel privileged to have been allowed, however briefly, to be part of it's world. WE WILL BE BACK."
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Jan & Alan
Yelm, WA
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| 12/21/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We felt like king & queen for the time we stayed here!!!!! We took advantage of everything you have to offer and had a wonderful adventurous vacation. Thanks."
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Cindy & Scott
So. Glastonbury, CT
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| 12/13/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"You're home is absolutely spectacular. We couldn't have asked for better accommodations...Lots of down time which was exactly what we were looking for."
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Dan & Jeanne
Madison, WI
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| 12/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This is truly paradise. Mika Lani not only met all of our expectations, but far exceeded our expectations! The setting is perfect and all of the amenities truly made this feel like a paradise home to us...this was a wonderful part of our stay and we would love to come back and enjoy Mika Lani again some day. Mahalo!"
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Adam & Kellie
New Hope, MN
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| 11/25/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This place is an absolute gem (no pun intended). It was a great spot to explore the rest of the island from and the perfect place for a couple of honemooners to return to at night. The snorkling out back is absolutely and the stars at night are out of this world. When we return to the Big Island we will definitely check for availability at Mika Lani. Thank you for opening up your home for the enjoyment of all. It is a truly special gift and made the last three days of our honeymoon all the more memorable."
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Dan & Shannon
Chicago, IL
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| 11/22/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This was the perfect vacation! Thank you for sharing this treasure with us. We enjoyed the beauty of the ocean and saw four of the largest parrot fish I have ever seen! The accommodations were even better than we could have expected, very clean and comfortable! Thank you! Thanks for the wonderful memories and great time. P.S. Thanks for having a scrabble board too!"
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Adam & Janella
Minneapolis, MN
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| 11/08/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We want to thank you for letting us experience the lovliness of your home. We were not only able to experience 5 star accommodations, but 5 star snorkeling as well. It was so wonderful to be 'off the beaten path' and experience all that the Big Island has to offer. We took the time to visit the Kona side on two occasions and decided that the 'undiscovered' side of the island has far more to offer than the 'discovered' side, although the 'discovered' side had a little bit better shopping (more of a novelty than an expectation). Thank you, again, for letting us enjoy your home. Mahalo."
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Jim & Meg
Eauclaire, WI
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| 10/25/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Of all the places we've stayed in Hawaii, this one was exactly as advertised. Quiet, stress-free and beautiful. The snorkeling was incredible - especially followed by the jacuzzi. Even the rain was fun! We recommend the helicopter tour of the volcano. The view of the power and devastation was like nothing we'd ever seen before. The best vacation we've had in years!"
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Mike & Terri
Alhambra, CA
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| 10/11/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Beautiful. We could not believe that every time we sought something, it was right where we would have guessed. An inspiration for our future home. Your pictures do the place justice. It looked like a paradise online...and it is! Your notes were wonderful - and the place is so well appointed. Best to you! Thank you for the wonderful honeymoon."
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Kristine
Cambridge, MA
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| 10/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Wonderful accommodations - very serene! Great snorkeling!"
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Rick & Deb
Olympia, WA
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| 10/01/08 |
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| Oh my, is all I can say about this wonderful location! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt like we had come home - exactly what we were looking for in a Hawaiian getaway, snorkeling right outside our door, the ocean waves lulling us to sleep each night. And we were welcomed with a basket of Hawaiian treats and champagne - who can beat that? Each guest leaves something behind for the next; we left a book, and some bandaids (those lava rocks are sharp, beware!) You will want to stay a week for sure. Thank you! |
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Steve and Barb Reinke, Stilwell, KS
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| 09/28/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a fantastic home you have. Mahalo for all the thoughtful touches you have placed here for us to use and enjoy.
The snorkeling was beyond compare, the kitchen with everything to prepare a gourmet meal, the extremely comfortable bed, and of course - the hot tub!!
Whenever we think of Mika Lani we will remember peace and relaxation. Hopefully we will be able to return again in the future."
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Sprout & Roger
Carlsbad, CA
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| 09/21/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We are so grateful for this peaceful, perfect oasis. An ideal place for a honeymoon! We only hope that we can return for a longer stay. Many thanks."
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Samantha & Jeremy
New York, NY
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| 09/10/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, serene paradise as we celebrated our 14th anniversary and a 50th birthday! We took the kayaks out each day to breaking ocean waves and then down to the tide pools...Thanks for a memorable visit..."
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Janine & Roy
Livermore, CA
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| 09/07/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Your place is just amazing. Everything that you would have expected. This was the perfect way for us to spend our 10 year anniversary. The fish in the pools I think were one of our favorites. The areas scenic views are just awsome. The accomodations made us feel very relaxed and comfortable. This was definitely a dream come true vacation."
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John & Sandy
Pittsburgh, PA
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| 08/28/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Aloha & Mahalo - We had a great stay here alternating between relaxing & exploring the area. The volcano was awesome as was the snorkling in the back yard. Will definitely be back."
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John & Karen
San Antonio, TX
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| 08/19/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Hawaii is our favorite vacation spot, yet when we arrived at Mika Lani, it beckoned to us to just stop, enjoy the drop dead beauty - full moon, stars, colorful contrasts of lava, water and much much more. We leave with peace & tranquility gathered up until we can return again. Your home is beautiful, your hospitality generous. A toast to you on our last full day. Mahalo."
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Kearin & Jim
Southern California
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| 08/13/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We have absolutely enjoyed our time here. It has been the perfect place to spend our homeymoon. Thank you so much for providing everything to make our stay here so pleasant and comfortable. We had a gret time swimming out in the tide pools. And thanks for the directions to Chamagne pond. It was so lovely and warm there! Your place is beautiful and so is Hawaii! We've had an amazing time. Many thanks."
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Sarah & John
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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| 08/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This is our second stay at the Mika Lani and really enjoyed our visit both times. My boyfriend is a bit of a workaholic - but I can talk him into vacationing here at the Mika Lani! Everything was great - we really apprecdiated the 'commodities' such as laundry soap, plastic bags, etc. They saved us many trips to Malama Market! Thank you!"
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Heidi & Eric
Edgewood, NM
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| 08/02/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"What a wonderful place to have spent our 31st wedding anniversary! It was even better than we dreamed it would be.
Thank you for the little 'extras' that made us feel so welcome. This was our first trip to Hawaii but certainly not our last and we will want to stay here again on a return trip. Thank you again!"
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Randy & Cindy
Vinita, OK
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| 07/27/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Mika Lani is a true jewel by the sea! Our little home is a taste of heaven. You have so many nice touches to your home and it made us feel so at home. Here to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and our first time on the Big Island. We discovered so many wonderful...things. Would love to return and would definately recommend our friends...Mahalo!"
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Karel & Oliver
Marietta, GA
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| 07/20/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We live on Oahu & were thrilled to find such an oasis. Mika Lani was more than a home away from home for us.
As with the other visitors to this great place, we plan to be back and will tell our friends of the special finds...Aloha and Mahalo."
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Chris & Jessica
Oahu, HI
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| 07/17/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This is our first time to Hawaii and what a wonderful start to our two week homeymoon!
As soon as we saw Mika Lani's pictures online we knew we had to come and stay.
Thank you for designing and creating such a spectacular place. We will tell all our friends to come and stay here. We wish we could stay longer. Thanks again!"
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Clare & Jon
Toronto, Canada
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| 07/14/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a great 20th anniversary trip we will always remember. From the sights - volcano, snorkeling, black sand beach - and anniversary dinner at Kilaeua Lodge, we had a great time and we always loved coming back to the house and relaxing in the hot tub. Thanks for everything."
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John & Karen
Vacaville, CA
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| 07/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We have found the true spirit of Aloha of the "real" Hawaii here at Mika Lani & in the beauty & mystery of the Big Island. The wonders of the coral reefs, birds, fish, glow of the earth & majesty of the ocean. Our vacation was all we had dreamed of & more! The house is perfect. We look forward to returning!"
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Bobbi & Bob
Arcata, CA
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| 06/28/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"My husband and I arrived here almost two weeks ago. We traveled around the island, but we think that this was the most memorable place on the island. Mika Lani is a beautiful home that met all of our expectations. The tide pools are a great place to explore and enjoy the true beauty of Hawaiian fish. Thank you so much for making our stay wonderful."
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Devin & Kip
Culver City, CA
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| 06/24/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay that exceeded our expectations. The house is beautiful, fully equipped and located ikn paradise. We saw so many fish snorkeling that it quickly became a favorite spot. Your folder very helpful...Looking forward to returning to your spot in paradise."
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Tara & Greg
San Francisco, CA
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| 06/20/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a great time staying at Mika Lani. The view of the ocean was incredible, the water was unbelievable we just can't express in words what a great time we had. Your house is absolutely beautiful and it helps us envision some of our dreams for the future. Thank you for this wonderful experience."
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Matt & Ruth
Lowell, MA
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| 06/13/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We have come all the way from Canada and would just like to say that we absolutely loved your place. Thank you so much for the nice touches that you have added to it and believe me, ...it is those little things that make all the difference. In our stay here we found peace and beauty and would love to come back here one day."
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Shaima & Mustafa
Canada
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| 06/10/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Flew in from Oahu...made reservations from the pictures on the net...the pics do no justice to the beauty of this place...you arrive, open the door, look around and say WOW!!! Everything anyone could want in a vacation rental is here...you have views , supplies, directions, recommendations, maps, and anything one would need to fulfill a great vacaton...this place is awesome with great snorkeling and great views to take in while sipping on coffee or maitais...we have enjoyed this home from day one and now that we have to leave, we would rather stay...if anyone comes here and is not impressed, they need analysis..."
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Roger & Nancy
Lake Wylie, SC
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| 05/18/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"I knew from the photos on-line it was going to be wonderful...but I'm actually moved to tears, this is what I always wanted to experience in Hawaii. It's above and beyond what we expected. Thank you! We went kayaking for the first time. I love it. The week has flown by with outings...everything we saw was beautiful but we were always anxious to get back to our house. We enjoyed every bit of it. We will be back! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home."
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Chad & Jennifer
Twin Falls, ID
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| 05/18/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"A wonderful escape in an idyllic spot - a sanctuary from our hectic work lives. We have had an amazing break... The snorkeling here is fantastic...We enjoyed staying here very much - your home provided everything we wanted & far exceeded our expectations, your web page does not do justice to the beautiful house, location & facilities. Tonight will be a full moon & the view of the pools & sea will be awesome...We enjoyed the kayaks together - a first! The hot tub was a joy after snorkelling & days out. We are sad to leave. Mahalo."
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Elaine & Kate
England
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| 05/09/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a fabulous time in this lovely place. Your home is so well organized and a joy to stay in. We followed all your suggestions in the file and visited some amazing places...Hope to come back some time. Mahalo."
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Karen & Geer
United Kingdom
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| 05/01/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you for an amazing trip. This place is amazing. We are moving our family here, we loved it so much! We got to swim with the turtles in theh backyard it was awesome! Mahalo."
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Casey & Seth
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| 04/14/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Aloha and Mahalo for the best Hawaiian experience yet! I doubt anything else we find could out-do your beautiful home and location...we will return, because all of it is breathtaking and so relaxing. Haven't experienced better snorkeling anywhere. We are grateful for your sharing your beautiful home and environment."
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Laura & John
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| 04/10/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thanks so much for offering this wonderful house to visitors. We found the contrast of the lifeless lava strip with the pools - exploding with colorful coral and tropical fish - to be wonderful. The house was equipped with everything we could ask for and the area on land, with its beautiful rain forest - and let's not forget - the active lava flow nearby was simply fantastic. We hope to return."
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Bill & Eva
Wiesbaden, Germany
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| 04/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful house and backyard. We came to Hawaii with a lot of excursions planned, but enjoyed your place so much, that we ended up at the house most of the time. This is truly a 'jewel by the sea.' We look forward to coming back in the future. Thank you for the treats and all the wonderful accents around the house."
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Jaime & Michelle
Honolulu, HI
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| 03/31/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a great time here at Mika Lani - Thank you. it was the perfect way to spend the last days of our honeymoon. We spent many hours around 'home,' relaxing, snorkeling, kayaking, biking, hot tubbing - more than we could have asked for. We also snuck out to watch the lava flows...at sunset - a sight to see! Thank you for all the extras. Your home is beautiful & we hope to return."
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Elizabeth & Morgan
Manitoba, Canada
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| 03/28/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"'Heavenly' is the perfet word to describe 'Jewel by the Sea'! Thank you for sharing your home. Sam spent hours searching for the perfect spot for us to experience Hawaii for the first time. Everything we could ever want in a paradise vacation was generously provided. We felt your warm 'aloha' as soon as we stepped into your home - Your guide book was especially helpful and we had fun identifying the fish we saw. Everyone should be so blessed to experience Hawaii the way you have provided for us. I hope we take the spirit of Aloha with us wherever we are - our heartfelt Mahalo!"
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Sam & KC
Lake Arrohead, CA
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| 03/18/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This is such a beautifull spot, snorkeling is wonderful, the fish are geat, everything is so calm and lovely. Thank you also for a perfect little home away from home. We had such a good time, sad to be going - love the view, the turtle king of the pond, colorful fish, nice neighbors, the deck, the view, the house (pretty touches everywhere). Mahalo."
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Valerie & Peter
Oakland, CA
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| 03/11/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We absolutely loved staying here! This is the nicest rental we've stayed in and we've stayed in quite a few. It is so wonderful to stay in a place that is so well provisioned and equipped. You've thought of everything. the views from the lanai are wonderful and there is so much to see neaby. We even saw whales from the kitchen window. Mahalo plenty."
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Barb & Steve
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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| 03/10/08 |
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We absolutely loved staying here! This is the nicest rental we’ve stayed in and we’ve stayed in quite a few. It is so wonderful to stay in a place that is so very well provisioned and equipped. You’ve thought of everything.
The views from the lanai are wonderful and there was so much to see nearby – the east coast of the Big Island is now our favorite place in the islands. The tropical fish in the lagoon, the scenic ride down 137, Volcano National Park, the Hamakua coast drive, all were beautiful. We missed seeing the lava flows by a day, but did see magma from the helicopter flight. We even saw whales from the kitchen window.
And thanks for recommending Café Pesto - it was excellent and the Sunday Pahao market was great entertainment.
Mahalo plenty,
Barb and Steve
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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| 03/03/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"The house was beautiful, great Feng Shui. We had a great experience, very peaceful and relaxing. A very memorable time, thank you."
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Frances & Enrique
West Orange, NJ
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| 02/26/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"The Pond amazing. The house wonderful. The time great. All is well and every day is good in Hawaii."
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Jenny & Howard
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| 02/16/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Our stay was superb - what a great vacation hideaway. Everything was set up for a wonderful relaxing & romantic week... We had tons of fun snorkeling & Kayaking. And thanks for your helpful notes - it was very thoughtful of you & all your attention to details. Thank you for making this wonderful home available. You did a fantastic job in making this a 'home away from home'."
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Irv & Regina
Riverside, CA
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| 02/08/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We have had a great vacation and wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your place. The facilities and equipment are excellent and we have been noticing all the little details that make this a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. You have a wonderful place...I achieved my goal of learning how to snorkel and I think I could spend more time at it in the future."
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Pat and Dale
British Columbia, Canada
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| 01/27/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. It was a little slice of heaven. We snorkled every day and loved it. Your home is so clean and inviting. The bikes, kayaks, and hot tub were a plus. We can't wait to come back and we are passing the word on about what a great place this is."
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Marian & Mark
Windsor, CA
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| 01/17/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We've really enjoyed our stay here at Mika Lani. The home is beautiful and teh surroundings are breathtaking. You have provided us with everything that we needed and more. Thank you for the basket of goodies and for the tidbits about things to do while we stayed here. Everything has helped to make our vacation here unforgettable. I have no doubt that all your future guests will enjoy your kind hospitality and that you will always do well with this beautiful 'jewel by the sea'."
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Usha & Shahid
Orlando, FL
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| 01/10/08 |
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| We love to get up everyday and explore Hawaii, but it was hard to leave this beautiful, restful spot. It exceeded our expectations. We had a small problem with the gate, partial operator error. A quick cell call with a nice maintenance man resolved the problem We even got to experience a rare lightening storm! Lots of extras provided down to a pair of binoculars. Thanks for a fantastic vacation. |
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Robert and Glenda Probst, Denver, Colorado |
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| 01/07/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome to your home. It was the perfect honeymoon & best way to bring in the New Year. As we were very tired after a full day of traveling & yet still excited about arriving here in Hawaii & changing into the New Year. Your personal touch to this was perfect. We appreciate your honesty with pictures, it was just as shown. We looked forward to coming back hopefully next year if available. We actually had neighbors asking for your number to call to rent too!
You made us very happy as I am sure many others will be too."
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Phil and Carol
Forest, OH
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| 12/31/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay here at Miki Lani for our honeymoon. We had a wonderful trip and look forward to coming back in the future!"
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Mike and Sarah
Ohio
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| 12/04/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"While sitting at my computer in Santa Barbara, CA, in a moment of serendipity, my finger chanced upon VRBO/147778 and I discovered Mika Lani, truly a Jewel by the Sea.
From the moment we arrived we were captivated by the beauty of the home and its surroundings. Every detail is so thoughtfully considered and a beauty to the eye -- from the wrap-around lanai to the Chandon in the frig!
Our stay has been unforgetable and the magic of the area will bring us back again in the future."
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Marilyn and Norm
Santa Barbara, CA
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| 11/09/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"The spectacular setting, wonderful accommodations & warm climate are only excelled by your personal charm & caring attitude. It has been a vacation that many can only dream of..."
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Bill & Wally
Ramsey, NJ
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| 11/04/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Thank you, Jaime and Noi! We very much enjoyed our stay here. These truly are 5-star accommodations and we sincerely appreciate your hospitality. Best of luck in this new business venture. We are sure you'll be a big success!"
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Heide & Eric
Edgewood, NM
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| 10/29/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"As your very first guests to Mika Lani we feel so privileged to have experienced such a pristine environment. We appreciated every detail in your lovely home from the Tiki Torches to the lagoon....it was all unforgetable. It was a welcome relief from our every day hurried lives and we want you to know that we will be back."
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Marsha and Neal
Laguna Woods, CA
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