| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 20 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/05/09 |
Positive
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Aloha Lori & Lenae, This was our 4th
year visiting the North Shore.We had a
wonderful time staying at the beach
house.Everything about it was amazing.It
was so nice to come back to a
quiet/private house after our busy
days.We loved sitting on the Lani
watching the Sunset.
Thank you so much for sharing your place
with us. We WILL definitely come back to
stay.
Mahalo,The Wood Family |
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Jennifer & Ron Wood, San Diego, Ca |
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| 08/17/09 |
Positive
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Mahalo Lenae & Lori,
We had a wonderful time celebrating our 23rd Anniversary this August 1-10 2009 in your cozy, clean oceanfront turtle house, which is centrally located to the Polynesian cultural center, Turtle Bay and great beaches. I can honestly say we had a BLAST!!! Your directions and all info. that you gave us was right on key. Thank you for returning our deposit check back to us so promptly. I will tell my friends about you and your GREAT beach house and of course all of the AMAZING Turtles and Sunsets.
Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo cousins,
Jim & Tammy |
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Jim & Tammy O., Murrieta, California
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| 06/09/09 |
Positive
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Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo!
This was our first time renting a place for vacation, and it was just a tremendous experience!! The house is wonderful - so cozy and comfortable. It gave us a place to come HOME to each night. This is our 3rd trip to Oahu and absolutely our best. I (we) cannot wait to come back again.... to this place of such comfort and beauty.
Aloha & mahalo,
Allison and Rio
PS - the photos you've posted are lovely, but they simply can't do the beauty of the place justice. |
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Allison Anderson, Portland, Oregon |
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| 05/16/09 |
Positive
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| This little house is an absolutely perfect getaway on the North shore. They are ideally located just between Sunset Beach and Kawela Bay, far away enough to be secluded, and yet near enough to all amenitities, such as Haleiwa town and Ted's bakery (the best chocolate haupia pie!). The house is exactly as described, clean and comfortable for a small family. They have a sweet set up with access to boogie boards and snorkelling stuff. We really enjoyed spending time by the ocean and watching the sunsets from the balcony as so many others have done. There are so many turtles up here.... I was so sad to leave and I can't wait to return. |
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Cheryl, Vancouver, BC
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| 01/29/09 |
Positive
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Aloha Lenae & Lori,
Our October 2008 stay at Kawela Kai was wonderful. Kawela Kai is clean, cozy and above and beyond well equipped. The view is spectacular. We practically lived out on the deck and we saw turtles every single day. We were visiting Oahu for a wedding and the location of your home was absolutely perfect. The wedding was 4 houses down from Kawela Kai so we were just steps away from our friends. It couldn't have worked out better for us.
Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo! |
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Paul & Terri Ward, Garden Valley, Ca |
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| 01/05/09 |
Positive
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| It was a wonderful vacation, beautiful home, we saw turtles, surfer, big wave, etc. Everything was SUPER! Thanks again! Mahalo nui loa! |
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Susan, Line, Clod & Bertrand, Quebec, Canada |
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| 11/18/08 |
Positive
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Our November stay was wonderful! the house is so cute & the view spectacular. We spent an entire evening on the deck listening to the waves & watching the moon on the ocean & playing "spot the gecko". This was one of our most special trips back to the islands & we fell in love again with the North Shore :)
Thank you so much Lenae & Lori! Your Aloha spirit is evident in every inch of the house! |
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Amie Waller |
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| 11/05/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful stay at your cute home. It was perfect for us. Our 2 weeks was perfect!!! |
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Wayne and Beverly Branch, Winston salem, nc |
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| 06/08/08 |
Positive
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Aloha Lori and Lenae,
We had a wonderful time at Kawela Kai. Thank you for opening your home to our family. I could have spent the entire vacation watching the ocean and sky from the lanai and stargazing in the garden. Your home was very well kept up and clean. The kids loved having their own room. We enjoyed our stay in Oahu and especially recommend snorkeling in Shark's Cove and boogie boarding at Bellow's Beach on the weekend. We will recommend your home to our friends!
Mahalo! |
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Anonymous, Kansas City |
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| 06/08/08 |
Positive
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Aloha Lori and Lenae,
We had a wonderful time at Kawela Kai. Thank you for opening your home to our family. I could have spent the entire vacation watching the ocean and sky from the lanai and stargazing in the garden. We appreciated how well kept your home was and enjoyed having space to cook. The kids loved their own room. We recommend snorkeling in Shark's Cove and boogie boarding at Bellows Bay on the weekend.
Mahalo from Kansas City! |
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Anonymous, Kansas City |
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| 05/29/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful stay here: great location! When there was a minor problem with a sliding door the owners were extremely prompt with taking care of it, no questions asked. A terrific experience. |
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Anonymous |
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| 04/14/08 |
Positive
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| How could our Hawaiian vacation have been better? There is no way it could have. It was absolutely awesome having a clean, comfortable "home" away from home. Within minutes of arriving we saw a ray, whales breaching and a turtle swim by. How soul soothing to rock on the lanai and watch the ocean, then walk right down to it and feel like we had a private beach? It truly felt like we were home and hope to come back and stay again and again. |
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Darren and Kelly Crownover |
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| 04/11/08 |
Positive
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Dear Lori and Lenae, how could our Hawaiian vacation have been better? It could NOT have. Your home is so beautiful. Our breath was taken away within minutes of arrival, opening the curtains to the ocean and seeing a ray and whales spouting... later a turtle popping his head up while swimming by. The house is cozy and comfortable, you could not ask for more or a more awesome location. The neighborhood is safe and quiet, it feels like it is your own piece of paradise... and IT IS!!! THANK YOU with all our hearts for sharing Kawela Kai with us. We are so sad to not be there today (we left yesterday) we are sitting here looking at all our photos. Thank you so much!
The Crownovers
Coupeville WA/Whidbey Island |
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The Crownovers, Coupeville WA |
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| 03/03/08 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed at your comfortable and relaxing hale for one week in February 2008, and we had a fantastic time. Your home had a lanai with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean accompanied with some beautiful sunsets. It was also nice being able to eat in by either using the outdoor grill or cooking on the stove. Your location allowed us to easily partake in many fun activities near your home, including shark encounters, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, and just going to the many beaches that are on the North Shore. Mahalo for sharing your home. Aloha! |
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Laura, Baltimore, MD |
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| 01/28/08 |
Positive
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Dear Lori and Lenae,
Thank you for making your house available to our family over the past several years. Although I have always enjoyed staying in your home, I was even more thankful for the coziness and relaxation it provided this year. My husband broke his leg surfing during our stay, so we ended up spending a lot more time "hanging out around the house" instead of running around the island. We still had a wonderful time. We loved eating meals out on the lanai while we watched and listened to the waves. We also really loved the easy access to the private and safe beach just below the house--it made it very easy to entertain our 3 year old son for hours on end. The outdoor shower is a big plus too, especially for the sandy little kid when he is done playing on the beach! My husband, (since he wasn't doing a whole lot this trip:))also wanted me to mention that he REALLY enjoyed the wireless interent this year too! We look forward to our stay next year! Thanks again. |
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Nikki Taylor, Phoenix, AZ |
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| 10/09/07 |
Positive
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Lenae & Lori
Jonny and I had an awesome stay at your house ( 10 days in 2005). We highly recommend it. We both hope to come back one day and sit out on the patio / Lanai and look at the turtles swim by. We had some great sunsets, and perfect weather. Anyone looking for a relaxing get-a-way at a clean and functional house. This is the place to choose. Don´t forget to drive up the road and have some trutti frutti drinks at the Turtle Resort just a few minutes up the Road. Also shrimps at Giovanni´s is a must do ;0) |
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Glennie & Jonny, Greve, Denmark |
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| 09/18/07 |
Positive
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| We had a great time at your house. Nice and bright, clean and cozy. We had many great dinners on the patio watching the sunset. Saw lots of turtles too. Would easily recommend this home to anyone. |
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Ronda, Redondo Beach, CA
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| 10/31/06 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed the house and it's location. The surf was awesome and the turtles in abundance. If we visit the island again, this will be the place we will stay. Mahalo for all your hospitality. |
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Susan Mangum, San Diego, CA
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| 12/02/05 |
Positive
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Lori and Lenae,
Thank you for allowing my wife, my friend and his wife, who by the way, were celebrating thier 20th anniversary, and I to enjoy our week at your North Shore home. The view alone would have been worth it, the fact that the kitchen was so usable, allowing us to enjoy some quiet meals on the Lanai, watching the waves come ashore really made the week complete. I can't imagine our staying in Waikiki ever again, now that we have discovered the relaxing atmosphere of the North Shore. Thank you!
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Don Flanagan, Elyria, Ohio |
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| 12/19/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Lori and Lenae,
Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy this lovely
property. Truley one of the most beautiful pplaces
we've stayed.
Sincerely,
The Brown's
Red Wing, MN
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The Brown's
Red wing, MN
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| 11/21/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for sharing your home with us. We had a fun
filled two weeks. We really enjoyed watching the sea
turtles in front of the house. We also discovered a
beach where sea turtles come up to feed and sun
themselves.
It's been a great visit and we loved being able to stay in
a house rather than a hotel.
Thanks agaiin for sharing your home!
Vickie and Jerry
Temperance, Michigan
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Vickie and Jerry
Temperance, Michigan
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| 11/11/04 |
Positive
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| WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO FIND THIS GEM ON NORTH SHORE. 4 OF US STAYED FOR A WEEK - HAD MY OWN PRIVATE BEACH FOR A WEEK! THE OWNERS HAVE ADDED MANY PERSONAL TOUCHES TO THE HOUSE, AND THE LANAI WAS WONDERFUL, THE VIEW TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DESCRIBE. THE SUNSETS WERE BREATHTAKING! SURF WAS UP MOST OF THE TIME AND WE WENT TO SUNSET AND PIPELINE TO WATCH THEM CATCH THE WAVES. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING AWAY FROM TOURISTY WAIKIKI, I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS. THE ONLY NEGATIVE IS TRAFFIC NOISE FROM THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE OWNERS ARE VERY UPFRONT ABOUT THIS. THE LOCATION AND VIEW MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR THIS. |
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Linda Suit, Bonnerdale, AR
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| 11/05/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for sharing your home with us. We were all
over the island and this is definetely the only place to
stay. Listening to the surf soothes my soul. I will miss
my private little beach. The house is well equipped and
a lot of thought has gone into providing for your guests.
When we first arrived my husband sat down in the chair
in the yard with the awesome view before him and said,
"Just tell me when it's time to go home." He didn't want
tog go anywhere. We love to cook in and really enjoyed
the kitchen.
Thanks again,
Jerry and Linda
Fred and Nola
Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Jerry, Linda, Fred, and Nola
Hot Springs, Arkansas
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| 09/30/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Owners,
We came back this place again. Thank you for
eveything whae we could do here. We want to come
back next year again.
That was third times to stay here. Next year, it may four
times to spend holiday in this comfortable house.
I hope it come true!!
William and Kaori from Japan
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William and Kaori
Japan
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| 04/30/04 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Owners,
We really appriciate our family time here. We enjoyed
every moment, this place will stay in our memories
forever. The tide pools were extremely fun to explore,
every once in awhile a huge crab would come out. The
view was terrific! The ocean was lovely, like the color it
got when the sunshine hit it just right. We enjoyed our
stay here (we even saw a whale). We hope to come
back soon. Hang loose brah!
Bette, Pat, Ed, Terri, and Leigh
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Bette, Pat, Ed, terri, and Leigh
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| 09/16/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Owners:
My husband and I have come here twice. We really love
this turtle house.
We can relax and feel nature here. You really take care
of this turtle house. That's why it's always clean and
comfortable.
We hope you keep doing it for your company. Thank
you very much!
We will come back next year again.
William and Kaori from Japan
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William and Kaori
Japan
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| 08/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for making your home available to
us. We especially appreciate the fact that you have
made it a non-smoking residence. We had a grand
time visiting our son and daughter-in-law and
especially our two granddaughters. Thanks also for the
extremely reasonable rate of rental on your property.
You provided a great service in this wonderland of
activites and vistas. We hope that we will be able to
return to your wonderful home in the near future
(perhaps at Christmas time). The house was very
clean and bright. The accomodations were beyond
expectastions. Best of everything to you.
Steve and Margie Beck
Redding,CA
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Steve and Margie Beck
Redding, CA
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| 07/28/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
To the owners,
This was my third time renting your house. I've usually
stayed three or four weeks. I would like to thank you for
this accomodation. It's a great location, I've enjoyed my
stay and want to return. Look forward to renting again.
Kevin
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Kevin
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| 01/29/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a great time! Such a nice beach house in a
perfect setting. It was very peaceful. We went to
several beaches in the area. At this time of year some
were taped off due to danger, but we were still able to
see some awesome waves! We enjoyed walking
through and shopping at Haleiwa. We stopped in at
Aoki's for shave ice. With a scoop of macadamia nut
ice cream at the bottom and mixed island syrups; this
was a very tasty treat! Yummy!
We enjoyed our visit to Hanauma Bay on the southern
side of the island. While snorkeling we saw some
beautiful fish in their own natural habitat.
We also visited the Polynesian Culture Center and
enjoyed visiting several villages and then completed
the tour with an extremely entertaining show.
All in all we had a terrific stay. We got a lot of peace and
relaxation staying here. Thank you!
Carolyn and Steve
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Carolyn and Steve
Urbana, MD
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| 01/03/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just wanted to say we enjoyed our stay at your beach
house a great deal! It was so much fun. We had a
relaxing and peaceful trip. We loved your house. It was
so clean and nicely decorated. Also, it was so open
and airy. The view and the feeling of being right on the
beach was great...the sunsets, the turtles, the warm
water, the hot sand, the relaxing walks on the beach
were all wonderful.
We have a cabin in Tahoe and leave a guest journal for
the renters. It is really fun to read and see what people
think about the place. We will leave this in case others
would like to write about their stay.
We hope others enjoy their stay as much as we did!
Thank you!
Ken and Sheree
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Ken and Sheree
California
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