| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 11 positive, 0 negative]
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| 05/03/09 |
Positive
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| Aloha, As this was must first visit to this island, I really lucked out by staying at Peg and Bud's lovely garden cottage apartment. The Hawaiian style apt. is very comfortable with all the amenities. The small community of Puako is quiet and friendly with wonderful snorkeling so close by as well as the famous Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea just up the road. I found so much to do with the help of both Peg and Bud and I look forward to the opportunity of returning and staying here again. Thank you so much. |
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Sue LeComte, Ketchum, Idaho
208-727-1760 |
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| 03/23/09 |
Positive
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| Our 5 night stay in Puako was definitely not long enough. The cottage was perfect, with it's big patio complete with comfy loungers to read a book or sit at the table and have a candle lit dinner. The beach has the most incredible snorkelling. We saw lots of beautiful fish and were amazed at how many turtles there were. Daily we saw humpback whales go by and at night you could hear them smack the water. The cottage is a great place to soak up the hawaiian life style, happy and relaxed! Thank you Peg and Bud for being wonderful hosts. |
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Liz & Daryl, Burnaby, B.C., Canada |
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| 02/22/09 |
Positive
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We just spent 12 wonderful nights here. This is a great place if you want to avoid the hussel and bussel of the big resorts. Very comfortable apartment, with the sounds of the ocean putting you to sleep at night. Quiet neighborhood, but still great location for resturants, sightseeing and all!!! Just a quick walk across the street to a beach with tide pools and fabulous snorkeling. Apartment is roomy; large bathroom and get patio area.Access to a gas barbeque, which makes dinner easy.
We will definitely come back!!!
Thanks to Bud and Peg for sharing a piece of your paradise. |
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sue elam, sacramento, ca
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| 02/04/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
positive
This was a perfect place for us, with the feeling of being in
a lovely quiet neighbourhood rather than a busy resort, surrounded by birds
and flowering plants and trees. Snorkling as good as anywhere right across
the street, and there is enough snorkling gear here for two people. Friendly
neighbourhood grocery store just down the road, good restaurants just a few
miles away. Beaches are also close and easily accessed....and gorgeous!! Bud
and Peg are wonderful hosts, allowing us privacy, but always happy to
suggest places to go and things to see! And with the world being in such
turmoil at this time, we have attached ourselves to a bit of wisdom offered by
Bud......when things seem bad, just keep surfing!!!!!!
Thanks again.....I am sure we will be back!
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Jo OCallaghan
West Vancover BC
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| 01/29/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
GUESTBOOK TEXT: "Phenomenal!!! We loved to reside in Bud and Peg’s
little apartment with lots of exceptional features like the typical
Hawaiian outdoor shower, the kayaks we could use during our stay as well
as the lovely decorated lanai with the surfboards.
We really enjoyed the Beach Trail with Bud early in the morning and
their recommendations concerning hidden places and dinner opportunities.
- Don’t miss the Bamboo restaurant in Hawi – mmhh jammy!"
Yvonne Christen
7051 34th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98115
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Yvonne Christen
Seattle WA./Switzerland
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| 01/19/09 |
Positive
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| Nearly at the end of Puako Drive (and therefore quiet, and a peaceful part of the lava tide-pool beach), this cozy little spot was just the right thing for the three of us - two parents and a 2-year-old (who slept in the bed with us - there wouldn't be room for a crib). Peg and Bud were wonderfully pleasant and helpful with information, and the property was comfortable for the toddler to cruise around on. And the snorkeling across the street was just fabulous. Strongly recommended. |
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stef + kaoru + kai, San Jose CA |
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| 05/03/08 |
Positive
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| We felt right at home from the moment we arrived at this charming cottage. Bud and Peg made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed chatting with them as we came and went daily. We would definitely stay here again,if available. Book early to make sure you enjoy this little treasure! |
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Jim and Syd Powell, Charleston, SC |
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| 04/27/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Aloha Bud and Peg
Coming from the cold but beautiful Olympic Pennisusla Wa. We embraced the
warmth of your special hospitality and the Puako ocean weather. Your well
equiped vacation apartment supplied everything we needed. We especially
enjoyed our early morning breakfast on our private lanai surrounded by
tropical flowers and birds. Mauna Kea Beach is our favorite beach for
swimming, snorkeling and beach walks. Make sure you get a beach pass by
arriving by 9am. as they are limited to the first 30 cars. It feels like having
your own private beach. we love it here and will be back
Peg and Bud, Mahalo
Heidi and Kioki
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Heidi and Keoki
Washington
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| 04/21/08 |
Positive
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| A perfect vacation home for 1 or 2 people. The apartment is fully equipped and perfect for the climate and setting. There is a gas barbeque and a table on the lanai. The hosts are knowledgeable and gracious. The location if perfect for almost any activity, yet on a quiet street with houses on the other side at ocean's edge. We could not have asked for more! |
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Val and Andy, Amherst, Massachusetts |
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| 04/20/08 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay at Puako Beach at the Hale O'nalu. We travel to the Islands alot and we try to use VRBO rentals whenever we can. This is the best place we have found on the Big Island. Bud & Peg were perfect hosts, we had everything we needed and more. We will return (Lord willing) many times in the future. |
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Greg & Millie, Escondido, California |
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| 04/20/08 |
Positive
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Best place to stay!
It is a beatiful nice little apartment with absolutely
everything you need. The place is kept with a lot of
love for details. The owners are very hearty, obliging
and give a lot of helpful tips for adventures and
hidden places. We definitely will be back! |
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Caroline & Michael, Basel, Switzerland |
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| 03/22/08 |
Positive
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| We spent one month in this apartment during February-March of 2008. It is very small, suitable for one or two people; however, that is more than made up for by the location and hospitality of the hosts. It is directly across from tidepools, which are great for snorkeling. We saw whales, sea turtles, manta rays, eels, coral, and many beautiful, bright-colored fish. It is suitable for beginning snorkelers with easy entry. The very best beach in Hawaii (Hapuna)is just eight minutes away by car. It is long and wide, sandy, has lifeguards, is swimmable and terrific for boogie boards. There is another beach even closer and other fine beaches just a little farther away. This apartment is in a residential area and it is very quiet and peaceful here. There are many birds and wild turkeys in the area to enjoy if you are a bird watcher. We found everything we needed in the apartment. There is a small general store in the area and a Catholic church in walking distance. |
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Karin McKenna
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| 02/17/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Had a great time! What a wonderful place. The last 10 days have flown by and I
wish we could stay longer. Maybe next time.
Thank you very much to Bud and Peg for creating such a welcoming atmosphere.
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Scott and Vicki
Portland Or.
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| 10/24/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We loved your place so much we extended our stay! Thanks also for the extra
refrige so we could keep our juice and beer cold. The outdoor shower is a real
treat. I wish I could figure oout how to do that is Washington. We hope to return
again.
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Dick and Sue roberts
Washington
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