| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 10 positive, 0 negative]
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| 07/17/09 |
Positive
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Hi Jeanne and T,
I wanted to let you know your oceanfront cottage was a big hit with my family. The furnishings and decorations give the cottage a unique personal touch that makes you feel right at home. After a long day of activities, the girls would say what we were all feeling, “I can’t wait to get back to our Waimea beach house”.
Before we found your listing, we’d been searching ads for a week. After numerous vacations in Hawaii we know what we like. We wanted an oceanfront house that you can walk out the door to watch the sunset. We wanted open windows to let the breeze blow through. I wanted to hear the birds in the morning and didn’t want to live behind a doorway, in a hall, in a high-rise. The girls love tropical gardens and get a kick out of photographing geckos under the porch light. This is the Hawaii I’ve treated them to every few years on Maui. The criterion was we wanted it all on Oahu’s North Shore because of a wedding reception and family reunion in Waikiki.
Just before I was about ready to throw in the towel and settle for a townhouse condo, my wife spotted your place. We jumped on it and it was everything we expected and more. What really was the icing on the cake was your good old-fashioned Hawaiian graciousness. T made sure to ask us if there was anything we needed every day. This made it easy to inquire about the bikes and the snorkel gear. We used both several times and had a blast. Then we got to talking about surfing and he loaned us a video of the big waves that rolled into Waimea in 2006. Watching the surfers catch those 40 foot waves was awesome, and it was filmed from your front yard!
We feel privileged to have stayed at your house right next to Waimea Bay. I have many wonderful memories of the North Shore from when I was a young man, now my family has their own set of memories that we will all share together. Thanks for making our North Shore vacation an experience we will lovingly remember over the years.
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Gary Lee, San Diego, CA
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Homeowner Response:
Mahalo for being such wonderful guests!!! Hope to see you again.
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| 05/12/09 |
Positive
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I have been home now for 1 week and each and every day I wake up sad that I am not awakening at this spectacular home. I can still recall the swooching of the palm fronds and the birds sweetly chirping as the warm sunshine beckoned me out of a very comfy bed.
I stayed there from April 27th - May 3rd with my boyfriend, his mother who lives in Tiburon, CA, and his uncle from Melbourne, Australia. The house went above & beyond all of our expectations! We knew it would be beuatiful and cozy, but we didn't know that it would have everything we could ever need...the kitchen is fully stocked, we never ran out of toilet paper or tissue, the beds were very comfortable...no little detail was overlooked. Stunning tropical flowers welcomed us to our home for the week and everything, and I mean everything, was clean. We felt right at home!
The house also has a wonderful gazebo overlooking the vast Pacific, and if you're lucky you can see Kauai in the distance. We enjoyed many a breakfast on that gazebo, and most every dinner. Some fine wine in the evening as you watch the glorious sunset...life does not get much better than this!
The house also has an outdoor shower, which feels great after a day at the beach. And are you ready for this... it has warm water! There are also snorkel masks for your use, a ping pong table, couches for lounging on the front lanai, and 2 very affectionate sweet kitty cats. One named Nala, who will always greet you as you arrive home. The other named Tink, and he will always come to the window downstairs and say hello.
Location can not be beat! A short 5 minute walk and you're at Waimea Bay. A short walk in the other direction and you're snorkeling at Shark's Cove. Just a few minutes further up the road and you're at Banzai Pipeline, home to big wave surf. Ted's Bakery is the place to go for freshly baked croissants (just get there early), Foodland is wakking distance, and Impossibles Pizza is an absolute MUST!
The super nice and accommodating owners of the home (and very lucky... would love to trade my Broojlyn apt for their home any day!) did a marvelous job landscaping. Everywhere you go there's a palm swaying in the breeze or a Hibiscus displaying its beauty. It's a tropical paradise! We miss T and Jeanine and want to thank them for making our stay on the North Shore one we will hold dear to our hearts forever.
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Eva, Brooklyn, NY
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| 01/08/09 |
Positive
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We just came back from the trip in North Shore, Hawaii. The beautiful rental home and the friendly landlords set the wonderful baseline for our vacation.
The house is fully equipped with all the appliances and touched with details, so we feel just like staying home. There are tour maps, snorkels, and even bug repellent. Not to mention the 4 flashlights we fully used at the power outage time in Hawaii.
Jeannie, T, and their entire family are very nice peole and treat us like friends. They gave us valuable trip advises and shopping tips. At New Year's eve, T put out his fireworks and showed my two sons how to light the fireworks. When we asked to borrow bicycles, T happily pulled out the bikes and pumped in the air.
I just revisisted the pictures on this web site. All I can say is that the house and view are more beautiful than the pictures and the landlords are the best we can find.
Mehalo. Hope to see you in the future.
Mei, Michael, James and Eric |
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Mei Ding, New Jersey
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Homeowner Response:
Mahalo for being such wonderful guests!! We enjoyed having you as friends, see you again soon!!!
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| 11/07/08 |
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What a great time! A huge "Thank You" to "Grampie"!
You couldn't stay anywhere more comfortable, beautiful and centrally located for walking, biking and "beaching".
We've made great new friends with the owners; a bonus for staying here.
Mahalo, and see you again SOON! |
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Ann, San Gabriel
818 807-9886 |
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| 04/22/08 |
Positive
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Hi there,
I wanted to thank you for the great few days with spent at your house. Thank you for your attention to detail to make our stay special and relaxing.
Oups, we forgot a set of keys in the car and we only noticed it as we were at the airport. I will send them to you tomorrow morning. Sorry for that :)
I highly recommend this rental to anyone who would want to stay at the north shore. You ll find all you need to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. |
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Geraldine + Dan, Seattle, WA |
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| 02/20/08 |
Positive
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People have used the words perfect and exceptional
to describe an experience or place so often that
they have almost lost their power of description. To
describe the sunsets, shooting stars, whales,
Northshore atmosphere, stunning ocean,the
wonderful hosts and ideal cottage without falling
into cliches is impossible.
It was perfect.
Jamie & Ali.
Jen & Bruce. |
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Anonymous |
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| 09/30/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My 2 daughters and I stayed here in August. The place is beautiful! The owner, tries and succeeds in making the house homey with
lovely personal touches such as a box of candy upon arrival, and lovely
soaps in the shower. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. We felt
like friends, not renters. I would highly recommend this place to anyone
who wants a relaxing, homey place right on the water You can't go wrong
here. We will be back!
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Shari
Littleton, Mass USA
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| 09/28/07 |
Positive
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| My 2 daughters and I stayed here in August. The place is beautiful! Jeannie, the owner, tries and succeeds in making the house homey with lovely personal touches such as a box of candy upon arrival, and lovely soaps in the shower. The Dilchers are so welcoming and helpful. We felt like friends, not renters. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a relaxing, homey place right on the water You can't go wrong here. We will be back! |
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shari bennett, littleton, ma
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| 01/21/07 |
Positive
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T & Jeannie,
I hope your holidays were well.
I look at picstures just wishing we were back on the beautiful north shore!!I miss you.
Molly |
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Molly, OR/Galdstone
503-657-5745 |
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| 10/05/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Waimea Wonderful! What a perfect North Shore home away from home for our honeymoon. We feel blessed that we found your rental for our stay. It was a magnificent week here and what a great way to spend our last evening enjoying you and your neighbor's company on the gazebo, playing the beautiful instruments you made here with your own hands. You are lovely people. Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven with us. We will hurry back, and send our friends to stay here in the meantime. Mahalo and All the best.
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Steve and Christie
New York New York
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| 05/08/06 |
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Jeannie and T~Waimea Wonder was perfect for our family. The North Shore is near and dear to our hearts. Thankyou for the hospitality you and your family showed towards us. We are grateful for you! Hope to see you again someday!
The Huddleston Family Ü |
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Anonymous, Gladstone, OR |
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| 08/03/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After a long day of travel from the East Coast, the charm and confort of Waimea Wonder was perfect!
Most of all thank you for embracing us with your warmth and hsopitality!!
We will be back! Especially since our kids want to move in with you and your family.
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Glen and Robin
Marriottoville Maryland
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| 07/18/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a lovely week-mostly resting from the rigors of our move. The beaches are terrific. We enjoyed the proximity to Honolulu for shopping and the movies--perfect transition point back into American culture--Heartfelt thanks for sharing this confortable home!
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Gary and Family
Karachi Pakistan
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| 06/28/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Jeannie and T
This was the most perfec place for our family this week. We really felt like we have found a little piece of heaven on earth. Thanks for your warmth and hospitality. You are wonderful people and our accomodations were perfect. hopefully we will be back next winter. Mahalo
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Brian and Family
Northglen Colorado
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| 02/24/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for our wonderful stay here at the Bay. We could not of asked for a better Holiday. You and your family are just Great People. Keep surfing and loving life. It feels just like home here. We will see you again next February.
P.S. They are now here for their third year!!
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NICKI AND JOHN
Florida
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| 01/20/05 |
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| Thank you Jeanie & T! The rental unit was great, and you have to be the best hosts on the North Shore! I'm sitting here looking at a 40 degree, almost flat Atlantic Ocean, and dreaming back to that clean late afternoon Monster Mush session with T... Mahalo! |
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Ryan McNeish
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| 01/03/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for your hospitality. We so enjoyed meeting your family. Thank you also for letting us ring in the New Year with you all. We look forward to seeing you again in 2005.
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Chris, Shannon and sons
Gig Harbor, Washington
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| 12/21/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for being the best hosts on the North Shore--Perfect memories of the Eddie Aikau in the "Garden" (front yard). Mark
The North Shore is amazing!! You guys have been so nice, I could not have asked for anything better!! I do believe I will be back again. Life is good here, it feels just like home. Bobby
Thanks for making our stay here so incredible! See you next year! Ryan
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Mark, Bobby, & Ryan
England & California
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