| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 66 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/20/09 |
Positive
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Nov 12-14 2009
Had an amazing time at the "Bird House". We cooked on the deck, cuddled in bed with views of the ocean, and spent two great days exploring Hana. And what a location! It's an easy walk to Hamoa Beach, as well as the Venus Pools, and closer to the State Park (location of the seven sacred pools) than the hotels in town.
Plus, it's cozy and warm and a great place for any type of travel.
When we return to Hana we wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else.
Thanks!
Michael and Kira |
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Michael & Kira, New York, NY
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| 10/19/09 |
Positive
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This was our 1st visit to Maui and we were fortunate to find this gem for 5 nights. Hale Manu is a wonderful location & property with especially accommodating owners. Great place for quiet, relaxed getaway – bonus if you enjoy fresh avocados, they are available daily right outside the door!
Only real obstacle on road from the airport was a freshly fallen tree that we were able to remove with the help of another dozen travelers. Would suggest renting a small vehicle as we chose a full size car and that was a tight fit on a few stretches.
Another plus was the wireless internet which allowed my wife to conduct a 2 hour business meeting. Very comfortable mattress and a gourmet kitchen setup. Also, appreciated the availability of body boards, beach chairs, and other swim gear.
Weather was a pleasant mixture of sunlight and tropical rains during our stay. Highlight was visiting the Waimoku Falls which were running full and majestic and the Seven Pools, which unfortunately were “flooded” making it impressive to see, but off limits for swimming that day. Already looking forward to coming back. Mahalo, Chris.
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Ben Iris, Eagle River, AK
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| 10/07/09 |
Positive
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| Our family of 4 had a great time in this beautiful part of the world, in this incredibly thoughtfully designed house. The warm hosts made sure that we were sent when a hurricane threatened power outages and havoc (it didn't happen. What we'll remember are all the details that they put into making this place, the beautiful music we heard Leokane play up the road one night, and their personal attention to our happiness. |
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Anonymous, Seattle, WA |
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| 07/21/09 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful little slice of Heaven on Earth! We all enjoyed the quietness of Hana along with our fun-loving host-dogs, Kimo, Pearl and Bailey. Escaping the heat of Arizona and feeling the cool Hana breezes at night was soothing to our spirits. We thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations...including the Hawaiian music playing when we arrived. Leokane's CD has become one of my favorites! Mahalo nui loa...Sherry Clack |
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Sherry Clack, Gold Canyon, Az
480-332-2758 |
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| 07/10/09 |
Positive
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| Mahalo to Leokane and Chris for offering their wonderful home to us and our girls. Hana was a perfect getaway in Maui and offered a great variety of swims in lava pools, waterfalls and great beaches (Hamoa in particular!) The house was comforting and relaxing, well-stocked and a peaceful place to enjoy the beautiful surrounds. We even enjoyed the ripe avocados and passionfruit on the property! When we come back to Hana, we will certainly wish to stay here again! |
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Teresa and John, Santa Cruz, CA
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| 06/23/09 |
Positive
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Leokane and Chris have a really peaceful, well-
located and nicely taken care-of property. Their
kitchen had everything needed, they had all kinds
of beach gear to use, and the local dogs who come
to get to know you are friendly and fun. The two-
bedroom Hale Manu was the perfect size for my
wife, daughter and me. We had a perfect four days. |
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Mark Krach, Phoenix, AZ
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| 05/29/09 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time! A multi-day visit to Hana is what everyone needs now and then. The property offered seclusion with comfort. It was very quiet, relaxing, restful. Thank you for providing all the hawaiian music. Having a washer/dryer was a nice plus. We enjoyed using the deck. And thanks for the loaner beach chairs and umbrella. We also liked visits from all the neighbor dogs. |
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John & Barbara Bonk, South Pasadena, CA
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| 05/13/09 |
Positive
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Next time I plan to be in Hana I will book early to
make sure I can stay here again. We had a lovely
time. The house was phenomenally stocked, we
had every kitchen item we needed and more, the
beach accessories were varied and just what we
needed, and the neighborhood dogs were more
than welcoming (they would play when we wanted
to play and disappear when asked!). I highly
recommend these cottages. |
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molly Holman, Ashland Or
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| 04/23/09 |
Positive
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Dear Chris and Leokane,
WOW!!! Your beautiful spot in paradise is made even more fantastic by the care you take to make your guests feel at home. Of course, at our house we are never greeted by beautiful blossoms scattered everywhere, origami towels, and soothing Hawaiian music. But these are comforts we could easily get used to. We had never stayed in Hana before and it is truly magical. If I had a dear friend visiting I could not have done more than you have to create such a peaceful, beautiful, stress-less environment. Our most sincere mahalo and we hope to see you in August.
Helen and Peter |
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Anonymous, Bend, OR
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| 03/28/09 |
Positive
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Dear Chris and Leokane,
Mahalo for a making our stay at Hale Manu everything I hoped it would be. I was impressed from the get go during the communication phase of booking this part of our trip. You were quick to respond to all of my questions via email and provided some wonderful recommendations.
Once we arrived in Hana, the directions you provided were excellent, and we very much enjoyed the welcoming Hawaiian music and fresh plumeria blooms sprinkled throughout the house upon arrival.
My friends and I loved our morning sunrise walks. Upon return, we'd fire up a pot of coffee and soak in the amazing ocean view from the deck. The house was stocked with everything we needed and it was a nice perk to have wireless internet. Two highlights included our hike to Waimoku Falls and Red Sand Beach.
I have already recommnended the house to two friends, and I look forward to a future visit!
Thanks again for making my birthday trip one that I will never forget.
Aloha,
Sarah Coste |
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Sarah Coste, McLean, VA
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| 03/02/09 |
Positive
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Dear Chris & Leokane,
Mahalo for our lovely time at Hale Manu. It was truly a most peaceful and relaxing vacation. The house was quite perfect for us. Thanks for all the info and help in planning our trip there. It really helped for our first visit to Hawaii. So many lovely places to go in the area. We also enjoyed seeing Leokane at the hotel. It was the perfect ending to our week there. We will tell everyone we know of your lovely home. As I stated in the house guestbook. Down the Hana Highway we came and we will never be the same.
Mahalo, Susan & Archie Stamm Lyons, Ohio |
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Susan L. Stamm, Lyons
4199232060 |
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| 02/16/09 |
Positive
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Chris & Leokane,
We had a wonderful time staying in your paradise getaway. The house was so welcoming and comfortable with everything we needed. Hana is truly an example of Old Hawaii with a charm all its own. Thanks for taking such good care of our requests when we needed to call.
Mahalo,
Kathy and Guy |
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Kathy & Guy Earle, Silverdale, WA |
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| 11/11/08 |
Positive
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| When we walked into the Hale Manu, we felt right at home. The decor, colors. design, art work on walls, flowers in soap dish and beds were so welcoming. Thank you Chris and Leokane for a lovely stay. We shall pass along your website to many of our traveling friends. Our greeting committe of Ua and Kimo were the best. Mahalo, Charlotte and Colin. |
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Charlotte Perry, Santa Barbara, CA USA
805-896-0701 |
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| 10/12/08 |
Positive
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If I could choose one word to describe our 5 day
stay at Hale Manu it would be magical. Liz and I
had a fantastic time. We loved the privacy, the view
from the deck, but most of all, we felt as though
Hale Manu was our home. No hotel can make you
feel that way. Our stay in Hana was a dream come
true and we can't wait to return to paradise |
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celeste silvester |
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| 10/09/08 |
Positive
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wow! simply wow. i could not possibly imagine a better place to stay in hana. hana is pretty worthwhile in it's own right, but for a couple of days, hale manu made us feel like we lived some sort of paradisical life. the house was immaculate, the view stunning, the grounds beautiful and the hosts were gracious and helpful.
thank you thank you thank you. |
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geoff & lori |
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| 09/10/08 |
Positive
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Aloha Leokane & Chris,
Thank you for sharing your charming home. Your property views and its spiritual beauty is outstanding.
It's magical!
Mahalo & Aloha
Beach Weston,California |
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Beach Weston, Carmel, California
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| 07/31/08 |
Positive
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Aloha! What a fabulous stay we had - I so enjoyed sitting on the deck with my coffee watching the morning come alive. It was so peaceful. Ask Chris how to walk to the beach to enjoy an early morning sunrise. Our son had fun delighting us with passion fruits he found in the garden. We hope to come back!
Mary, Ben, and Jake |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/15/08 |
Positive
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Mahalo Leokane and Chris-
We had a wonderful time. The whole set up there was great. Looking forward to "next time". We got the CD,and played it all the way to the airport. Loved the 4 adventure travel books on the bookshelf, most "inspired". We were married and stayed at the Hana Plantation home over 10 years ago, and we have to stay, your place has more "fun" built in!
Michele & Jeffrey Stickler |
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Michele Stickler, Huntginton Beach
562-688-2116 |
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| 05/31/08 |
Positive
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Our paradise vacation at Hale Manu is already fading into our distant memories as we return to the nonstop life we left behind. Yet, Scott and I often remind each other how fortunate we were to have had the vacation and especially the stay at Hale Manu. Hale Manu offered everything we could ever want including the absolute best amenities, all the comforts of home (and more), friendly 4-legged visitors in the shapes of sweet dogs (Kimo, UA and Kobe) and the cutest Geckos (Curi G was my personal favorite) ever, a fabulous landscape, and the sound and scents of the ocean gently streaming in and around the house.
We regret not having met Leokane in light of the positive things we heard about him, yet we did have the good fortune to meet Chris, who was a kind and gracious host.
Our only wish...is that we could've stayed longer.
Mahalo!
Kenda Swartz and Scott Pepper
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Kenda, Santa Cruz, CA |
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| 05/25/08 |
Positive
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Aloha,
We returned to rain and cool weather but the memories of our Hana experience have kept us warm. The breathtaking Hana highway, your lovely home and the beautiful tropical breeze will be etched in our minds forever. My 83 year old Mom traveled with us and she also loved every minute of it.
Many thanks!
The Artman's |
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chery artman, Patton, Penna.
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| 04/24/08 |
Positive
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Dear Chris & Leokane,
The lovely Hale Manu has not faded at ALL in our memories. We can't stop talking with friends and family about the gem of a house we stayed in on our Honeymoon. It was the most perfect way to stay in Hana that I could possibly imagine, and it was EXACTLY what I had hoped it would be. Relaxing, inviting, welcoming, and so many other adjectives!
We are firmly holding on to our time there and actively looking for a couple to go back with -- to share the joy. We hope to see you soon!
Judith & Eric |
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Judith |
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| 04/21/08 |
Positive
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Aloha Chris and Leokane,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! If you are reading these reviews, they are all very helpful in deciding where to stay, right here at Chris and Leokane's place. The yard with all the big trees are amazing, ocean view, cute, friendly dogs, huge deck, kitchen with everything you may need to cook since there are not a lot of places to eat in Hana, it is best to take advantage of the nice home and relax and barbeque on the big nice deck area. When we return to Hana, we won't go unless Chris and Leokane's 2 br, 2 bath home is available for us to stay in again.
Mahalo,
John & Kim |
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John & Kim, Las Vegas, NV
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| 03/10/08 |
Positive
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I came to Hana with two of my best girlfriends and we had an incredible time. The house was absolutely perfect for us, fully loaded and cozy. The surroundings were unbelievable, and every possible option was offered to us, from dinner at the Hana Hotel, to dips in the oceans and ponds. We loved the dogs, the land, and especially, the graciousness of our hosts. I'm already scheming to come back! I grew up in Honolulu, but Hana is a place like no other.
Much aloha. A wonderful spot. You are lucky if you get to be a guest here!
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katie, Larkspur, CA
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| 01/11/08 |
Positive
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| A slice of heaven. The house is equipped with everything you could want - a great kitchen, several seating areas, a great selection of music, a gas grill and so on. Our hosts made themselves available when we asked or needed advice, and were invisible when we were just relaxing. Great dogs! The view down the slope to the ocean changes from dawn to dusk with a breeze pattern that suits the time of day. We have visited four of the islands over the years and find Hana to offer a taste of Hawaii unlike any of the resorts and cities. It is as close to paradise as we have found, and our home for a week was perfect. I know we'll be back... |
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Gerry & Lars, Baldwinsville, NY |
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| 11/21/07 |
Positive
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Just wanted to say mahalo for making out stay in Hana so relaxing. Of course, if you can't relax in Hana you can't relax. Your rental location was great, away from the Hana Highway and conveniently past the town of Hana. The main house had everything we needed, just wish we could have stayed longer. We will on our next journey.
Mahalo!
Steve & Nancy |
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Steve & Nancy Schmidt, San Marcos, California |
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| 10/23/07 |
Positive
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Aloha Chris and Leokane -
We had a wonderful stay at Hale Manu. We appreciated your easy, warm hospitality, starting with a greeting from the dogs and the wonderful avocados. The house was perfect for our family of five, and was well equipped for meals when our cousins came over.
Thank you for your helpful insights on Hana. We felt at home at Hale Manu!
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Brook Howard, Portland, Oregon |
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| 10/11/07 |
Positive
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Mahalo, excellent spot. Excellent time and one of the finest, most peaceful family vacations we have ever had. Even with the youngest sick the entire time we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Hana. It sure beats all the high-priced resorts, which is how we spent the remainder of the week. Beth couldn't stop saying how nicely appointed the house was and how WELL EQUIPPED. We had everything we needed. Of course, Dave liked the blender (for Mai-Tais) the best. All the best from the Great Northwest....thanks....D, B, S & M T
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Dave, Beth, Stew & Morgan Towle, Portland OR |
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| 10/07/07 |
Positive
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Aloha Chriss &Leokane ,
How can one begin to describe Hale Manu ? , other
than that , it allows me to totally feel that I am at
My home , My private nest , For whatever length of
time spent there , it is simply magic at every
moments of experience , Rain Showers , then Bright
sun , Then more Sprinkles , Then sea Breezes ,
Quiet , then rustling of tree leaves , while I lay in
bed , smelling every aroma traveling from very far
across the vast Ocean ahed of me . My daughter
simply shines when we arrive at the property , and
this time I introduced my new beloved to my secret
hideaway and he fell head over heels with my
sacred , and very special home away from home .
Thank you Chriss and Leokane again for sharing
such a gift with the rest of us . Stay beautiful .
Joel Harms , Joumana , Maya Hunter |
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joumana Minassian, Sedona AZ
928-282-6295 |
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| 08/11/07 |
Positive
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Aloha Chris and Leokane -
Thanks so much for sharing Hale Manu with us! Your warm welcome and attention to detail made us feel right at home in a wonderful exotic location. The house we stayed at in Wailea the following week, while beautiful, suffered in comparison for not having everything one could possibly need readily available as Hale Manu does. With our two favorite spots in the Hana area - the Venus Pool and Hamoa Beach - both within walking distance, we definitely want to come back and stay longer next time.
- Best wishes and thanks from Nick, Miranda and Phil |
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Phil Prince, San Jose, CA
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| 07/23/07 |
Positive
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Holy Wow!!! We had, rain and all, such a
great experience with Chris and Lokeane's
home. That's what it was. They opened up
their HOME to us. At least that was how it
felt. I have family that won't even do that!
We had a mother/daughter/best friend
reunion and it was amazing. We couldn't
have chosen a better place to spend such
quality time together. The rains fell, which
we badly needed, but no one cared. Hikes
happened anyway. Bonding took place and
secrets were told and revealed and relived
and it was wonderful!! We were welcomed
by Ua, the property dog, and were escorted
away by her son, Kimo. It was perfect.
Mahalo gentlemen for making your home
our home. Be well guys! And for those of
you reading this, as my Asian passengers
would say, "You make different choice, you
stupid!"
Aloha Ke Akua
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Miss Anne, Kihei, HI
808-264-3507 |
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| 07/04/07 |
Positive
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Dear Chris & Leokane,
Coming from Orlando, Florida, the last thing we wanted on our vacation was to see lots of highrise hotels and restaurants overflowing with noisy tourists, and Hana didn't disappoint. It was, in fact, exactly what we were seeking: a quiet, jungly, oasis tucked into the side of glorious misty mountains. Hale Manu was just the right size for us and had all the amenities we could've asked for. We appreciated the use of your beach chairs, boogie boards, and more while down at Hamoa (our favorite) beach. Hale Manu's location, tucked into the corner of the property surrounded by fruit trees and passion flower vines, was wonderfully private. We took advantage of the large deck to listen to the ocean waves, enjoy the fragrances of ginger and angel's trumpets, and watch for shooting stars in skies that were filled with millions of twinkling lights. You even managed to provide us with a telescope! While Hana and Hale Manu were wonderful, they would be nothing without the two of you who did everything possible to make sure our whole stay was memorable. We won't forget you, Ua, or Kimo, and hope to be able to return someday soon. Mahalo! |
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Shari & Sakda, Orlando, FloridaDe
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| 07/03/07 |
Positive
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| We have returned for the second time to Hale Manu and loved the relaxing, quiet, peaceful Hawaiian feeling. It's great to be able to eat fruit off of the property and the kitchen is clean, well stocked and spacious. We stayed four nights the first time and that seemed a little too short. Then this time only three nights and that was definitely not enough time. I would suggest a minimum stay of five nights to experience all of the different hikes, waterfalls, pools, and beaches that Hana has to offer. It's really great the way Chris and Leokani try to provide every little thing that you could possibly need to have fun and make your trip filled with fond memories. Thanks again. xxoo |
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Michael and Cathy, Kula, Hi.
878=3525 |
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| 06/16/07 |
Positive
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Thank you so much for lending us this beautiful piece of heaven. Wish we could it stayed longer, a week was just not enough. Everything was so peaceful and so relaxing. It was just the perfect place for our honeymoon. There were no interruptions, it was just us and Mother Nature. We’ll never forget this place.
Thank you, thank you and thank you for everything. Also, thanks Chris for celebrating our honeymoon with champagne. That was a very nice detail of yours and we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.
Mahalo,
Brian and Yanyra
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Brian and Yanyra, Oregon and Puerto Rico |
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| 04/30/07 |
Positive
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We have been vacationing in Hawaii for 40 years, but it was not until we stayed in Hana that we fulfilled a life-long fantasy of actually "living" in Hawaii. The Hale Manu is much more like a home than a vacation rental.
We appreciated the large, open, well-appointed kitchen; the convenience of having our own washer/dryer and gas grill; Chris and Leokane's attention to detail; the charming decor; the small library; being within walking distance of two beaches; and the PRIVATE lanai. Too many things to list! We fell in love with the Hale Manu the minute we arrived and we're STILL gloating about our lucky choice in accommodations.
Hana has a peacefulness and rhythm that reminds me of a Hawaii that no longer exists on the Ka'anapali/Kihei side of Maui. We loved the quiet swimming beaches, the hiking opportunities, the local organic fruit. And the absence of human noise was remarkable - what a rare and precious treat to have silence interrupted only by singing birds and the distant surf.
Our only disappointment was that we did not arrange to stay longer. Six days and seven nights was hardly enough. Hana is a slow, sensual, authentic kind of pleasure -- the longer you stay, the better it gets!
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Penny, Anchorage, Alaska |
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| 04/06/07 |
Positive
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Great stay, a return to "old Hawaii" with all the
conveniences. View of the land, pines and water is
great. Old style plantation house but newer
construction is great - nice layout. Close to Hamoa
beach - no crowds. Days are great but evenings
after the day-trippers have left are even better.
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Mike, Sue, Peter & Sarah
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| 04/05/07 |
Positive
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Aloha Chris and Leokane,
Your vacation home could not have been more perfect. The location is lovely on the Kipuhulu side of Hana....so very peaceful and serene. The garden setting with a view to the ocean is beautiful. The vacation home is so well stocked...very convenient. We plan to come again and stay for a longer period of time. Mahalo Linda and Dwayne. |
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Linda & Dwayne Downing, Soquel, CA
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| 04/03/07 |
Positive
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Leokane & Chris.........Hale Manu was WONDERFUL! Everything was so cozy it felt like our home away from home...Ua helped us feel welcome too since we miss our dogs so much. The weather was amazing....it rained at night and the sun shone all day for us. We love spending a few nights over in Hana each year when we visit Maui.....it's such a different spirit there and staying at Hale Manu was the perfect way to begin our 3 weeks on the island! Thanks so much for you hospitality and letting us use your sacred space......oh...and tummy rubs to Ua!
with gratitude,
Karen & Glen |
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Karen & Glen, Manti, Utah
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| 03/17/07 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay in Hana - feb 2007. Hale Manu was the most perfect place for us. WE felt at home right away. Leokane and Chris provided everything we could have needed. The house was tropical and charming with such thoughtful touches. Loved the plumeria flowers all over. The kitchen was so well stocked. The weather was kind of rainy while we were in Hana but really did not take away from the wonderful experience. Loved hearing the birds in the morning and seeing the geckos at night. Thank you for a great place to experience a little taste of Hana. |
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shelley and chris, creswell, oregon
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| 03/15/07 |
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Hale Manu was perfect for our family of four - Mahalo! From the fully equipped kitchen to the comfy beds, the music and games, the great deck for whale watching and dining in the breeze, and the tiki-filled environment of aloha, we loved every minute! Hosts Leokane, Chris, and 'Ua the dog we tried to take home with us have written the manual on hospitality. We will return!
Jen, Joe, Cassidy & Dylan |
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Jen, Berkeley, CA
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| 03/14/07 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful vacation! Hale Manu is in a beautiful location, quiet and peaceful with lots of great things to do nearby. It was a peaceful, relaxing vacation and we did not want to go home. |
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Randi Smith, Seattle, WA |
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| 01/27/07 |
Positive
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We loved our stay in Hana and at Hale Manu. The
kitchen was well-equipped, and the decor fantastic.
Hana is a lovely spot and this is a wonderful house
to rent. |
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Karen and Jay, McMinnville, Oregon |
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| 01/24/07 |
Positive
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| Hale Manu was a perfect getaway for us. We found the house absolutely charming and so well appointed that we kept finding new and thoughtful touches throughout our entire stay. The view was incredible and the walks along the coast were private and entirely relaxing. We would highly recommend a stay here and hope to return soon. |
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paula and cary bote, portland oregon |
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| 10/30/06 |
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| Could not be more pleased. Comfortable and lacked for nothing. Hana is 'something else'.......a wonderful place and the 'birdhouse' made it more so. I know that it will be nice to return, and look forward to it. Night sky amazing out there...not to mention 'little earthquake'. Thanks for throwning that in. Won't forget it. Aloha |
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Carroll / Sarah / Jordan, Md. USA |
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| 10/24/06 |
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| Although we could only stay 3 nights at the end of a part work/part play Maui visit, I can't imagine a better place to experience Hana. In the Chicago area it's nearly impossible to find a good star fruit tree close by you can pilfer several times a day. Hope to return with more time....Thanks |
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Toby and Tony Smithson, Vernon Hills, IL |
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| 10/02/06 |
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We have been looking for the perfect place to stay in Hana for a while and now it feels like we finally found it! This place has it all: ambience of the South Seas and great Hawaiiana touches; an easy walk to the Venus Pool, a short drive to the Bamboo Forest and Red Sands Beach; and gorgeous ocean sunsets that make you want to linger and relax. The owners have done a great job with the decor - careful attention to details, a well equipped kitchen, and beautiful touches throughout. You CAN have comfort, exotica and feel deep in nature at the same time! What a gem!
Rachel and Avrom Altman
Santa Barbara, CA |
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Rachel Altman, Santa Barbara, CA |
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| 09/23/06 |
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| Delayed reaction in my feedback of wonderful Hale Manu, but back in early Aug 2006 we stayed there for several nights, luckily during the full moon and a very special birthday, and the place was just perfect and comfortable! The hosts were so attentive, and had flowers and birthday gifts waiting for us, which was so thoughtful. We'll be back and hopefully gdt to meet up with Leokane this time! Thanks SO much Chris, we LOVED it! Aloha from San Diego, Mike and Dave |
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mike, san diego
619-501-1212 |
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| 09/11/06 |
Positive
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| What an oasis. Our time at the Birdhouse was like a sojourn out of time. One of my children was not feeling well while we were in Hana. The Birdhouse was a magical place to recover: the flowers sprinkled everywhere, the avocados, the nearby Venus Pool, the view out our bedroom window of the full moon over the ocean, even the geckos added to the charm. I loved Maui, but I loved Hana best of all and will always remember our time playing house in our lovely little house on the hill. |
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Elizabeth Hopkins, Bethesda MD
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| 09/09/06 |
Positive
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We had a great time. It felt like staying at friends'
2nd home and I guess that invariably, your renters
become friends with you. The houses are very
comfortable and for cooks like us, very well
appointed and great to indulge our passion. We
rented both houses and so we took numerous
walks through the yard back and forth, picking
fresh avocados that fell to the ground outside the 2
bedroom cottage as well as passion fruit, bananas,
papayas and the like, all of which are in the garden,
practically an arm lenght's away, there for your
tasting pleasure.The citrus were not quite in
season... a pitty, because according to Leokane,
they are fantastic. Try a fresh avocado with lemon
or lime, olive oil, salt and pepper and you won't
need any other snack when you're lounging on the
deck, watching the ocean waves not too far away.
At night the place is amazingly quiet and you will
see more stars than you've ever imagined possible
in your entire life. It's hard to get that picture
unless you're 10,000 ft up a mountain and no city
glare in sight, yet here you get it with the ocean
practically at your feet and a gentle breeze swaying
the palm trees just above you, the only thing
restricting your view being their giant leaves.
Hamoa beach is a dream, as is the Tuesday night
Luau there, a must if all you've seen in the past are
the highly commercialised luaus everywhere else in
these islands.
Relax, unplug, and kick back. This is the place to
do it. |
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eugenia kaye, New York, NY |
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| 08/03/06 |
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To you Leokane , and Chriss .
Thank you ,our stay at the Hale Manu in
hana , it was by far the best I have
experienced ,the house gave us a taste
of what it would be like to be
surrounded with familly and a taste of
being totally laid back and totally
relaxed with no worries of any king .
Again from our hearts to yours Mahalo .
Love Joumana |
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Joumana Minassian, Sedona , AZ
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| 08/01/06 |
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| The 2 bedroom plantation house is where my husband, my infant son and our two friends stayed for the week during the month of June. Though a bit hot during the day, the cottage was fully outfitted with everything we needed to be totally comfortable on our vacation. The guys were fabulous, the wine selection at the local store was great, the Spa at Hotel Hana Maui was INCREDIBLE (I recommend the Thai massage) and the Venus pool just up the road was so much fun to jump into. I can't wait to take my son back when he is a wee bit older and do it all again. You will have a wonderful time barbecuing on the lanai at Hale Manu! |
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Pixie Campbell, Frazier Park, CA |
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| 07/15/06 |
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We absolutely loved our stay in Hana. I traveled with my two boys. We went to the Maui Stables and took a three hour horse back ride. It was awesome because our guide (whose name was Hana) told us stories and history the entire ride about the area and they even did authentic historial chants before we went up the mountain. The bathroom was the nicest bathroom right there outside in the wilderness.
Hamoa Beach was exceptional. I think one of my boys was about to cry before we left--they both liked it in Hana so much. We also visited Charles Lindberg's grave (right by the Maui Stables) and I even took our cute little red jeep and attended mass at the Catholic Church on Saturday afternoon.
The house did have everything and we really enjoyed the books there on Hawaii. It was like a small library.
Mahalo,
Theresa, Bjorn and Nicholas
P.S. A "must get" is the Hana Audio Tour CD which has a beautiful song by
Leokane Pryor--he also sings at the Luau at the Hana Maui resort.(next trip)
We also discovered a local narrative history book about Maui entitled Maui Remembers, which has a few pages on Hana and the history and is available at Borders for $22.95.
Aloha til next time. We are in love! |
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Theresa Davis, Santa Barbara, CA |
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| 06/18/06 |
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We had a wonderful time. The two bedroom house is the best equipped house that we have ever rented. Everything one might need was there.
We especially enjoyed the lovely rural atmosphere, the flowers and trees, the music of the birds, and the view of the ocean. It was a unique environment - peaceful and lovely.
We definitely would like to come back. |
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Alva and Bruce Butcher, Seattle, WA |
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| 05/23/06 |
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Thank you so much for sharing Hale Manu with us. It was like staying with friends, and we felt at home immediately. The house is warm, stylish and inviting, as well as perfectly stocked with every amenity one might need.
Our toddler loved playing in the yard and picking avocados that fell to the ground. He adored seeing the oranges, bananas and fruit trees. We ate every meal outside on the deck and always felt relaxed by the beautiful views of the gardens, pastures in the distance and the waves crashing at the ocean below.
At night the house was so quiet and peaceful. Our final night there was a full moon rising over the ocean that loomed larger and more romantically over the horizon than one could describe. Sleeping there was a dream, being able to see the palm trees swaying illuminated by moonlight and hearing the surf crash in the distance.
We are so happy to have spent a few days in Hana. It was like a vacation from vacation, compared to the hustle and bustle of the other side of the island.
Thanks again, Chris and Leokane, for making our trip so memorable! |
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Scott H, Seattle, WA |
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| 05/04/06 |
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Hale Manu was beautiful and we enjoyed our trip
very much! The place was so nice and comfortable
and we instantly made ourselves at home. We
would definitely love to come back to enjoy more of
the beaches; traveling with a small child proved to
be more work than expected!!! Again, thank you so
much for everything you did and we enjoyed
ourselves tremendously. A much needed paradise
to go back too!!!! |
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Stefanie Lindeen, San Francisco, CA
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| 04/17/06 |
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Staying in this cottage was like staying in a good
friend's second home. Completely equipped with a
kitchen full of every gadget you might need to
make wonderful meals, if you like to cook. Peaceful
beautiful spot. if you are looking for a low key,
slowed down vacation in a beautiful natural rural
setting--this is it. We give it a 10. |
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Lewis Engel. Ph.D., San Rafael, CA |
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| 03/14/06 |
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| Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! The open plan kitchen is fantastic with beautiful cutlery. The flowers made us feel very welcome. We very much appreciated your hospitality. Aloha, Pam (former Maui resident) and Sinclair (former Glasgow resident) |
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Pam |
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| 03/08/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
In addition to the guest comments below, these are some comments from our in-house guestbook.....
We had the best time of our lives here in Hana. This place is amazing and we
can't wait to come back...
Chris M., Santa Barbara, CA
thank you for letting me stay at the house i really liked it i love hana, maui
Helena (about 9 yrs old), Honolulu, HI
mahalo for such a good time in Hana.
Janie (about 8 yrs old), Honolulu, HI
Old style Kama'aina vacationing. Can I get an "Amen" or is it "Hana Hou"!
Kiki (mom of Helena and Janie), Honolulu, HI
Thank you for sharing your home, your music and library. The tranquillity of
The Birdhouse is unmatched. We will definitely be back.
What an incredible place you have here! I was so relaxed! Loved sitting on
the deck surrounded by lush green beauty. See you next year.
Kathy and Craig, California
This house is amazing!! This slice of paradise and its peacefulness have given
my mind, body and soul a much needed break...... It was wonderful.
Samuel and Kayo
Thank you for your graciousness in making this home such a comfortable
place to drop in and relax in between high adventures in Hana....the well-
stocked kitchen made this trip so accomodating - kitchen aid mixer!? color
me pleased.. thanks so much.
Becky
Thank you for sharing your ohana with us! It was like being at home away
from home. You have put together a beautful thing here, the attention to
detail was amazing. Keep up the great work and we hope to see you soon!
Mahalo, P.S. I can see this place being a habit.
Cort and Chrissy, HI
We loved staying here. Hale Manu is our Hana home away from home! We will
surely be back. Mahalo Nui for all the thought you put into creating this
place! May you continue to bless visitors with your aloha and peaceful
escape.
A hui hou a me malama pono.
Mike and Eden, HI
and so many more you can read through while relaxing in Hale Manu......
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| 02/25/06 |
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| Leokane(Jacques) and Chris, We have the happiest memories of Hawaii due in a large part to your very comfortable guest house and your hospitality. If we travelled a lot I would keep this slice of heaven a secret, but Hana is what I imagined Hawaii to be...lush and incredibly beautiful. What you will find is a crazy amount of traffic on the north side of Hana, but on the south side where this place is you are welcomed by peace and tranquility. Walk on the road, across a ranch field to the Venus pools. Dive off rocks to crystal clear water, snorkel, crack open a cocunut, enjoy. After your stay here you will, as we did, wish you had planned to stay longer. Aloha and mahalo |
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Glaser's, Bragg Creek, AB, Canada |
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| 02/12/06 |
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| Our first visit to Hana, and we had the privilege of staying in Hale Manu. What a serene, relaxful, pastoral setting! We're definitely looking forward to a return visit. |
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Maria & Bob, Kaua`i
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| 02/10/06 |
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We were so fortunate to have found the Hale Manu. It is such a wonderful house. We only spent two nights there, but being in "the jungle" watching the sunrise over the ocean made me wish we had spent a week there.
Friends had told us there was nothing to do in Hana, but we found not enough time to do all the things we wanted to do. |
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Anonymous, San Diego, California |
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| 01/28/06 |
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We also had never been to Maui before. Hale Manu
was exactly what we had hoped it would be.
Actually, it was much better than we had hoped.
We were in dire need of some relaxation time, and a
little adventure, and we found a perfect balance of
both. We stayed in Hale Manu for a week, and were
continuously pinching ourselves. We cooked,
explored swimming holes, forests, and perfect
beaches, and had more than our fair share of
'Cook-Wees' (a locally made macadamia nut cookie
you can buy by the box!).
The weather was wonderful, and every little detail
of our experience complimented the next one.
Chris & Jaques welcoming, gracious and
knowledgable hosts. We look forward to returning
to Hana and Malanai as soon as we possibly can. It
was truely one of the very best vacations we have
ever had. The perfect escape.
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Rachel & Warren, Santa Barbara, California
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| 01/24/06 |
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| This was our first trip to Maui. We stayed in Lahaina and Hana. The highlight of our vacation was staying at Hale Manu in the Birdhouse in Hana. This is a quaint stylish plantation cottage out-fitted with all the necessities of home plus extras. From the time we arrived we were greeted with great hospitality. There was always something to do, so many places to explore and the weather was incredible. We spent 7 days in Hana and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the real Hawaii, especially staying at Hale Manu. We are already planning a return visit; this is a #10 vacation experience. |
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Gerald Raffan, Calgary, AB Canada
1-403-258-2216 |
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| 10/30/05 |
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| Chris and Jacques have created a wonderful enviornment of "old Hawaii". We loved sitting on the deck reading the books of the Islands, listening to Hawaiian folk music and the waves on the beach. Hale Manu is one of the most peaceful places to spend a vacation. The beach at Hamoa, the sacred pools, the bamboo forest are wonderful. As the slogan at the market "far away from Waikiki" says it all. |
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Craig Robertson, San Francisco, Ca
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| 10/28/05 |
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Feeling a definite need for a taste of Hana, one of my favourite magical places on the planet, I went on an internet trail and to my delight found The Guest Houses at Malanai - perfect for my friend and I.
When we arrived at Hale Manu, which was even more divine than the photos, we instantly fell in love with this most special place and its WONDERFUL owners, Chris and Jacques. They have filled the house with such lovely things that give it great warmth and comfort - we knew that it was going to be very hard to leave when the time came.
Dining on the verandah with the sound of the ocean and the delicious Hana air....words cannot describe....and of course visiting all the beautiful haunts like the Bamboo Forest and the Seven Sacred Pools etc etc.
Absolutely gorgeous - truly great food for the soul! We can hardly wait to return and WE WILL!! |
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Anonymous, London, England
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| 09/15/05 |
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Aloha,
Normally I am not the type to do this sort of thing
but my family and I were so pleased with our stay at
Hale Manu that I wanted to add some comments.
We picked Hale Manu from off the internet...we
really knew nothing about the place but we had
stayed in Hana before and had an Idea of its
location. If you have never been to Hana we can say
that it is truly a gem and a place that must be
visited at least once in ones lifetime. Anyway we
loved the idea of having a place to stay that was
close to Homoa Beach yet alittle out of town but not
too far. So that was as high as we set our
expectations.
After the long drive and we pulled up to the Hale
and we knew we were in a special place. The Hale
was perfectly outfitted for our needs. We like to
cook and the kitchen had everything..even some
extra tonic for my evening cocktail was available!
The beds were comfortable...plenty of towels..the
place was clean...basicly everything you could ask
and should expect. They boys even provided fresh
flowers from their grounds through out the house.
We had a real sense of privacy during our stay. Our
kids love the place because they could spread out
and explore the yard which has swing and they
even adopted "Pua" the dog during our stay.
But the best thing about Hale Manu is its owners
Chris and Jacques. Honestly they are some of the
nicest kind hearted, giving people we have come
accross in some time. We can assure that you will
be taken in with their hospitality and true old
school Aloha spirit.
So for whatever it is worth you can take it from this
well traveled family that Hale Manu IS the place to
stay in Hana!
The Forsum Family
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Eric Forsum, Irvine, CA
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| 06/10/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Aloha Guests,
The "Guest Houses at Malanai" are two separate homes on part of our two acre property in Hana. Both homes have been recently
renovated and newly offered as guest accomodations in April
2005.
Living on the property allows us to provide you with consistently
clean and impeccably well maintained homes. We feel fortunate
to enjoy Hana everyday and our dream has been to create a
unique and beautiful place to share with our friends and guests.
Hana is a very special paradise and your stay here should reflect
that. We believe that our guest homes offer the best in quality,
elegance, location and comfort that Hana has to offer! Come enjoy OUR Hana!
We keep a guestbook in each of our homes for guests to write in during their stay. Here are a few excerpts you will find in the Hale Manu book:
It has been a true joy. One of the few places on Earth as comfortable as home.
Bob, Kaua'i, HI
What can I say. This is such an unbelievable place. Thank you so much for sharing your "Hana" with us. We can't wait to come back.
Anthony and Poko, Woodacre, CA
I'm glad I could spend time in your garden. I'll probably have to spend time in an avocado detox center when I get home.
Michael, Grass Valley, CA
Thank you so much for the lovely inroduction to life in Hawaii (this is, after all, my first visit to the islands). I will cherish my memories of Leokane's Luau, the beautiful beaches, the lovely dinners, the long relaxing days of doing nothing much...
Matt, San Francisco, CA
We are in love and look forward to coming back over and over.. to take naps and dream new dreams...
Andrea, San Francisco, CA
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