| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 37 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/11/09 |
Positive
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It was not our first time on Hawaii and every time we go, we rent a condo so that we can cook ourselves and stay away from crowds. This time we were traveling with 16 month old baby girl, so we wanted to stay on a beach. And oh boy, were we for a treat! Sounds of waves you can hear even in a bedroom, gorgeous view, an almost deserted beach...
Unfortunately, we didn't see turtles or dolphins, and we found out that the beach was not very baby-friendly, but we used another beach just two miles away, and of course, lagoons at Ko Olina.
We also went to different places all over the island which was easy to do with a car and free parking where we could always find a parking spot, even late at night.
Mahalo and Aloha, Kim! |
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Olga, San Diego, CA |
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| 09/29/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful vacation rental. We stayed 7 nights with our 4 year old daughter. We saw the whole island with this condo as our jumping off point. The beach is a wonderful surprise. So beautiful and empty. We saw the turtles from the Lanai and on a walk around the point to the left of the building. We found the island very easy to navigate by car with everything an easy day trip. We often did two things in a day and still had time for the beach and the hot hot hot tub! We highly recommend the lagoon in Ko Olina if you have small children as a swimming option. It is not far down the road and very calm waters with no crowds (at least not in September). Questions about traveling ot Oahu with a preschooler? Feel free to email them! |
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Susan
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| 05/05/08 |
Positive
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| Your condo was wonderful. I too enjoyed breakfast on the lanai watching the turltes swim by. Yours was our first stop in the Islands and it was wonderfully calm and serene with very few people on the beach. The condo was well-equipped and perfect for our needs. Thank you. |
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Charlene & Ray, Saddle Brook, NJ
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| 04/28/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It is not unusual for us to receive notes from our previous guests to tell us how much they liked staying in our place, but this one seemed to capture the essence of what it's like to stay "far from the madding crowd."
The following is from some guests who recently stayed in our condo:
Aloha Jim and Kim,
We had a great vacation and your condo was a major reason for it. It was so wonderful to be able to come back from the chaos that was Waikiki and other people packed touristy areas to the serenity of your condo. If downtown Honolulu was were we stayed, we would not be going back to Hawaii ever again. That certainly is not what you see on the postcards! But to sit out on the lanai and eat breakfast and watch the turtles and dolphins swimming out in the ocean, and to look down and see only a couple of people on the beach and not thousands, now that's my idea of a vacation in paradise! Mahalo for letting us use your wonderful condo.
John and Sue
Mahalo John and Sue for your kind words.
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John and Sue
Martinsville, IN
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| 03/26/08 |
Positive
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| 3-16 to 3-20-08 Beautiful view, quiet,wonderful beach,enjoyed our time on Oahu staying at your condo. Mahalo |
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Dale and Melva, King City, MO
660-535-4720 |
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| 02/15/08 |
Positive
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| Kim and Jim are very gracious and are especially easy to work with; always available. The accomodations are excellent and the view is beautiful, both front and back. We especially enjoy the beach which is the best beach we have found on any of the four islands. We have rented this condo twice and will do so again. Jim |
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Jim and Maxine Wood, Okanogan, Wa
509-422-4200 |
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| 02/08/08 |
Positive
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| Thoroughly enjoyed the condo. Been to Hawaii several times and this is the best place we have ever stayed. We would go back to Makaha and this condo any time. |
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Anonymous, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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| 01/26/08 |
Positive
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Thank you Kim and Jim...everything was great. My husband and our two boys have left with memories that will last a lifetime....kids had a great time both in ocean and the pool ending every evening with games of ping pong. Waking up and sleeping to the sounds of the ocean got the kids and us fighting over who would sleep in the living room. Seeing turles in morning, dolphins in the mid day and the most beautiful sunsets in the evening on the lanai was one of the most memorable times of our vacation. Staff was great,and very friendly. Would highly recommend this hidden gem.
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jatinder bhatti, abbotsford,bc |
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| 11/29/07 |
Positive
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| PERFECT location for a relaxing getaway to Hawaii! The beach is gorgeous and although not "private", very nearly so! Even in absolutely beautiful weather we never observed more than about 40 people along the entire stretch of beach. If you're looking for thousands of people, this is NOT the place to go! The unit was exceptionally clean and very well maintained. We look forward to returning! Thank you Kim and Jim! |
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Ben Foster, Seattle, WA
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| 11/24/07 |
Positive
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| The condo was perfect, away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. We saw turtles every day at breakfast from the lanai. The hot tub, pool and beach were wonderful and uncrowded. We would highly recommend this condo to anyone who wants a quiet, relaxing Hawaiian vacation. |
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Gayle & Karl, Eugene OR
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| 11/08/07 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful 25th anniversary at your vacation home. Everything we could have asked for was right there. The view from the lania is beautiful and we enjoyed every moment. We do plan on coming back. Thanks again for a home away from home. |
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Denise Morton, Camby, IN |
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| 10/10/07 |
Positive
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| The condo was exactly what we needed to share a perfect, relaxing vacation. We had all of the amenities of a small home, coupled with total privacy and a gorgeous Hawaiian setting to boot! The beach access and outstanding view from the lanai couldn't have been any better - a once in a lifetime experience!!! |
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Ken and Sherree, Olympia, WA |
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| 09/06/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed this summer and had a wonderful time. We loved watching the horn blowers in the evening. Thank you so much for your hospitality and if ever in Atlanta ..... |
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Melissa Staie, Atlanta, Ga.
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| 09/01/07 |
Positive
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Aloha, what a lovely condo to stay in for our yearly 2 week vacation. Everything that is advertised is true & more. Beautiful condo,gorgeous view, very helpful & courteous staff. During our stay in mid August. I discovered "Go Airlines", thanks to my husbands laptop he brought. We took 3 interisland trips to Hilo,Hawaii, Maui & Kauai, cost was so very cheap. $19.00 - 39.00 each way. It was so rewarding having the Princess to come back to. The "Piece de resistence" is the W/D. MAHALO!
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Peg & John Rogers, Pasadena, Ca. |
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| 04/24/07 |
Positive
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We had a fantastic stay at the Hawaiian Princess.
The condo is nicely and comfortably furnished, with
especially convenient touches like laundry right in
the unit and beach towels, etc to borrow. We did
see sea turles from the balcony as another review
mentioned!! We snorkeled off the beach many
times and saw an impressive variety of fish. This
was just as good or better snorkeling than Sharks
Cove, a famous spot on the north shore that we
visited next. The view from the condo is amazing -
we enjoyed it in the morning, day and of course at
sunset. The building was nicely maintained and
everyone we met was very sweet. We enjoyed the
neighborhood - grocery shopping and hiking
nearby. It was pretty easy to get down to Pearl City,
but living on the west side did make it difficult to
get to Honolulu (but this could be a good thing).
We hope everyone has the wonderful time we did
there at the HP. |
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Anonymous, San Diego, CA |
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| 04/10/07 |
Positive
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| The condo was great, just as presented and advertised. We saw turtles every day and even spotted 4 whales. We would recommend to our friends. |
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Alex Hannah, Tracy, Ca.
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| 03/13/07 |
Positive
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| If only we could have stayed longer! The condo was "as advertised" and perfect for four. We celebrated our 20th anniversary and our children were able to visit Hawaii for the first time. They would have been content to stay at the condo and swim in the cove, watch the sea turtles and eat on the lanai at sunset. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Jim and Kim. |
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Linda and Bob, Plaistow, NH |
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| 03/01/07 |
Positive
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| Jim and Kim... We celebrated our 25th at your place and what a wonderful stay we had!!!! As always the Princess is the best "unknown resort" in the Islands.... The unit was in perfect condition and sitting on the lanai sipping the fruit of the vine, watching whales, turtles, sunsets, and the vistas from the 13th floor was just absolutely what we needed.... |
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Dave & Pam Kosonen, Olympia, Wa. |
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| 02/13/07 |
Positive
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| THE VIEW FROM THE 13 FLOOR WAS JUST BREATHTAKING. THE SUNSETS WERE MAGNIFICENT. THEN ONLY DRAWBACK WAS THE SIZE OF THE KITCHEN WHICH WAS A LITTLE SMALL. WOULD THIS STOP US FROM GOING BACK THERE AGAIN, DEFINITELY NOT.... ESPECIALLY SINCE WE COULD SEE THE OCEAN FROM THE KITCHEN. OVERALL A WONDERFUL PLACE TO STAY. |
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ROSE AND VINNIE, NEW JERSEY |
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| 12/23/06 |
Positive
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We came to this lovely condo after staying 10 days in Maui at two condos.. It's got heavenly views over the ocean, mountains and especially the sunset. I and my father went to swim in the ocean almost every day. It was just an elevator and a couple of steps away. The condo got everything that we needed and we, especially my folks, absolutely loved it. We even spotted 6 sea turtles on 12/13 or 14th. Maybe we were still too early for whales watching..
Makaha isn't a fancy town but this resort is very much gated in and the security guard seemed to be very diligent. Big groceries are within 25 minutes of car ride and I highly recommend it if you would like to just relax and stay away from the hustle bustle of waikiki. |
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xiheng, New Jersey |
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| 12/23/06 |
Positive
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Sweat Place! Clean, great views, private calm beach. Best place I've stayed in Hawaii!!
Will definitely recommend to friends, collegues and family. |
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Laeth, Washington
206-595-9833 |
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| 08/18/06 |
Positive
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I have been to this property four times in the past ten years. I love it. Jim and Kim's condo is fantastic: clean, user-friendly, up to date, fantastic view, everything working, attentive to detail. Perfect for two; easy enough for couple with a couple kids. I will be back....!
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Anonymous |
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| 08/05/06 |
Positive
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| What a great time we had in Makaha. Our wedding was wonderful and our honeymoon just as great. It was a pleasure meeting your mom and dad and sharing wedding cake. I would recommend it to anyone wanting privacy yet close enough to enjoy the entire island. Thank you. |
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Glenda Harling-Wilson, Hendersonville, TN |
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| 07/06/06 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay at your condo. The beach was beautiful and quiet. Loved it!!! The view from the 13th floor was breath taking. We loved snorkeling and boogie boarding. The sea turtles and fish were amazing. The condo was perfect size for the four of us. We enjoyed swimming in the pool at night. What a great place for a relaxing vacation. We hope to return soon. Mahalo, for sharing your paradise with us. |
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Stephen & Terri McGaughey, Kennewick WA
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| 07/03/06 |
Positive
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We just got back from our trip to Oahu. Had a great time! The condo was great, the view was wonderful! Saw turtles every morning and night from our balcony! Snorkling was great in the cove, lots of sea life. The beach was not crowded at all. Very safe and secure place. Their was 4 adults in the condo and sleeping arrangements were great. Sleeping in the living room and going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the ocean was great!
I would recommend this condo to everyone! We will be back soon! |
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Max & Patti Grow, Kennewick, WA
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| 03/26/06 |
Positive
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| Great place to stay and very safe. Despite of the abnormal weather for this period we were very pleased with our trip to Hawaii mostly because of your nice and comfortable condo so closed to the ocean and with an amazing view. We highly recommand your place to anyone whishing to visit Oahu Island. |
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Doris and Pierre St-Arnaud, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
450-582-5445 |
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| 02/19/06 |
Positive
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| What a fabulous beach and stupendous view from the condo! This is a great getaway,certainly away from the crowds. Nice comfortable condo for two, nice accomodations, very nice facility and good snorkeling. We found no decent places to eat out but eating in was a pleasure. |
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Murray & Shelle McDole, Huntington Beach, Ca
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Homeowner Response:
Mahalo for the kind words Murray and Shellie. It's true: Makaha is not known for its fine dining, but there are a few nice places to eat. For upper-end dining, try the Makaha Resort Golf Club or the Makaha Valley Country Club. Both are just a short distance up the valley and offer gorgeous views of the golf course with the ocean in the distance. For family dining, try Red Baron Pizza on the main street that runs through town.
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| 01/30/06 |
Positive
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| We really loved the the condo especially being on the 13th floor with the incredible view of sunsets, whales, sea turtles, rainbows and of course the beach! We appreciated all the ammenities of the condo and especially the guide book of Oahu which we used as our bible as we toured around the island with our two teenagers who loved staying here as well. They enjoyed the tennis courts, ping pong and loved boogie boarding which we rented from the local surf shop. The local grocery stores had everything we needed for groceries and my husband enjoyed meeting others while BBQ'ing on the main floor. We felt very safe and secure in the building and enjoyed watching the local kids playing in the water in front of condo. Our only complaint was we didn't stay long enough 10 days was way too short! We would like to return to Hawaii again in the future and would definetly stay at Kim and Jim's condo again. |
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Cindy Unger, Olds,Alberta |
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| 12/30/05 |
Positive
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| Just returned today from a wonderful vacation in Hawaii. We spent 3 days at the condo. It was inviting, comfortable and very thoughtfully decorated. All the amenities of home with a wonderful sunset view. Can't wait to go back! If you have an opportunity, don't miss this condo! |
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Anonymous, Indiana |
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| 11/26/05 |
Positive
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| My wife and I stayed here on the final leg of our honeymoon last year, and we loved it. The beach was uncrowded, and we even had good surf one day. We still use photo of a rainbow over the beach out front we took from the lanai as our computer desktop background - absolutely beautiful views. Good surf shop nearby; more of a local and less touristy vibe than other areas. |
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John VanderMyde, Outer Banks, NC |
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| 10/24/05 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed our stay at Kim & Jim's condo very much. The condo is well equipped and comfortable for 4. The Hawaiian Princess is clean and well maintained. The beach is gorgeous, we saw lots of turtles and dolphins. Great swimming and snorkeling when the waves are small, lot's of fun playing in the waves when they're big. It's maybe not the best beach for small children as the drop-off is steep and the waves can be quite big. The area is not for anyone looking for nightlife, shopping or restaurants, but if you're looking for a quiet vacation it's great!! |
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Monica & Trevor Russell, Comox, B.C.
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| 05/15/05 |
Positive
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| Kim and Jim: Ray, Bill and I enhoyed our stay in your condo and would recommend it to anyone that asked us. We so enjoyed watching the turtles and were surprised when we saw two whales swimming by. Glad the housekeeper could use the food and drinks we left. So glad we found your place on the internet. Oh, we met your father one day. Hope your parents ej=njoy their cruise. Aloha Marijane |
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marijane mckinsey
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| 01/24/05 |
Positive
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GREAT place to stay!!! They have gated parking and great security. We felt very safe.
Wonderful beach and not very crowded. Condo had everything we needed!!! We will stay here again. |
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Joan & Randy Oscarson
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| 12/18/04 |
Positive
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| This unit is perfect for two people. It has everything you need. The beach is fabulous, and the folks who live there are helpful and friendly. We only wish our visit had been longer. |
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GR Brandt, Ridgefield, WA
360-887-5288 |
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| 10/27/04 |
Positive
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| My wife and I are Internet shoppers, we buy virtually everything off the Internet, and we prefer to do it as much as possible. But I have to tell you, we were a little nervous about paying 50% as a down and 50% before we got there "hoping everything was above board and was everything like Kim and Jim had said". We trusted them and we were glad we did. Well I am here to tell you, what we experienced was way beyond what they said and then some. We were pleasantly amazed at it all. The 1 bedroom condo was perfect, it was in great condition and we had all the comforts of home plus much much more. Be on the 13th floor and having a sliding door that opened on to the lanai that overlooked the Pacific ocean was one of the best spots in the whole condo. We sat out there in the morning eating fresh pineapple and coconut, drinking coffee and watching the sea turtles swim along the shore line. We even had bird visitors come to the lanai for their morning feeding. It was a cool thing. And then in the evening we experienced the most beautiful sunsets you can ever imagine sitting down into the Pacific ocean. We had a wonderful 10 day experience and when we go back to Hawaii again, we will want to stay there for sure. Lewis |
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Lewis Boyle, Cypress, TX
713-875-6934 |
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| 08/28/04 |
Positive
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Fabulous! We wanted a beautiful and quiet beach for our stay on O’ahu, and that’s exactly what we got! The condo is very nice, very comfortable and well furnished (it had everything!). But the beach was perfect - great for snorkeling, surfing swimming or just relaxing. Because the beach looks out to the west, we saw some great sunsets, too.
On our first day, we watched a school of dolphins for most of the morning. They’d troll lazily back and forth in our little bay looking for their breakfast. We saw big sea turtles almost every day.
The beach is more secluded than most, with lots of sand, a few palm trees - just about right. One of the better places to stay. |
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Anonymous, Aloha, OR
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| 04/23/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
From an e-mail from a recent renter: " . . . We had a very pleasant stay. The place is just as you described. We couldn't have picked a better location to spend our vacation. And we all thank you and Jim for letting us share your slice of paradise."
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RJ
Coxsackie, NY
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