| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 10 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/08/09 |
Positive
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Peter & Darla,
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your "beachside bungalow" - it was absolutely incredible. Also thanks a million for stocking the fridge - once we arrived we never wanted to leave so I got to whip up my famous French toast and have breakfast on the lanai. We didn't get much sleep because we just had to do the late night star viewing on the hammock. We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the ocean view. Hope we returned everything back to the original places and left the fridge with enough goodies for the next person.
Would love to stay at one of your fine lodgings again soon and will DEFINITELY recommend you to our friends and coworkers. Everything worked great by the way, no issues with the gate or anything.
Thanks again for everything - it was perfect.
Chris and Amanda |
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Amanda, New York, NY
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| 09/27/09 |
Positive
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Peter and Darla,
At the risk of repeating things that you have
probably heard a billion times, our stay was
amazing. The wedding, and sharing of such
treasured memories by both families will never be
forgotten. For some, it will probably be the last trip
of it's kind, for others it will inspire the motivation
to broaden their traveling experiences.
On the last day that we were all together on the
patio, whales displayed their entire body from the
water, followed by several tail slapping maneuvers,
unlike any that our visitors had seen, even on the
boat tours. My nephews and nieces keep comparing
this trip to those they have taken since "That was
fun, but no Hawaii!"
We can not say enough in thanks for the
opportunity to stay at your home for such a special
time in our lives.
Mahalo,
Ryan & Marie Polito |
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Marie Polito, Huntington Beach, CA
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| 04/20/09 |
Positive
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Wonderful spot! Even better than the pictures online.
Our favorite things:
The wonderful breezes through the house.
Very comfortable bed.
Views, views, views!
Location, location, location!
Beach is great of course the turtles in front of the house.
Thank you Peter and Darla.
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Gay and Dan, Woodland Park, CO
719-687-2340 |
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| 10/09/08 |
Positive
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With the help of Darla and Peter, our visit to Hale
Honu was perfect. Once we decided to go to Hale
Honu making the booking was very
straightforward. Darla and Peter were able to
accommodate our needs and even gave us tips on
where to go for dinner and places to visit. Thank
Darla and Peter for making our stay so wonderful.
We stayed in the studio on the property, which is
located just outside of the main tourist area of
Kona. It is well situated and literally next door to a
small sandy beach. It is only a few minutes drive to
the heart of Kona and a 5 minute drive to a small
shopping mall where you can find a grocery store,
post office and other stores.
The studio was well laid out and had wonderful
views of the Pacific Ocean. Waking up to this view
each morning was a magnificent way to start each
day during our stay in Kona. The studio was well
appointed in terms of conveniences. The kitchen
was sufficient that it enabled us to prepare meals
on days we did not wish to leave our beautiful
surroundings. Darla and Peter make beach chairs,
beach towels, snorkel equipment and a cooler
available to their guests. These items certainly
helped to make our stay more enjoyable. It’s not
very often that you can go on vacation and have
access to all the conveniences of home.
The lanai for the studio was a wonderful place to
eat breakfast, or any meal for that matter. It was
also a place where we were able to lounge, read or
just relax if we didn’t feel like setting off for a
destination. Beyond the lanai is nothing but the
blue perfection of the ocean. What more could one
ask for than to sit and watch turtles float just
beneath the cool surface of the ocean. Our visit to
Hale Honu was certainly one of the most relaxing
vacations we’ve ever had and we plan to return at
the earliest possible opportunity.
August 2008 Jayne & Rob
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Anonymous, Pound Ridge, NY |
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| 06/26/08 |
Positive
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We just got home yesterday from Kona and stayed at Hale Honu. I can't tell you how much we enjoyed staying there. It was everything I imagined, and then some. The studio was beautifully decorated and well maintained. Peter and Darla have done a wonderful job keeping their property well stocked. My husband used the snorkeling equipment and went swimming with the turtles.
We had the whole property to ourselves, making it very private and secluded. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai and watching the tide roll in. We want to thank you for helping us make our 25th anniversary one to remember.
If we come back to Kona in the future, I won't stay anywhere else. We just had an amazing time.
Thank you, Peter and Darla!! |
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Karin Woodworth, Alta Loma, California
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| 04/25/08 |
Positive
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Wow! I could not have been happier with my
decision to stay at this private oceanfront getaway.
The views were breathtaking and we awoke each
morning to the soothing sounds of the waves
crashing along the coastline. Turtles frequented the
waters and we watched them swim as we drank
kona coffee on the beautifully landscaped lanai.
The pictures are truly perfect, the studio was
attractively appointed and well maintained, the
lanai was large and spacious and we frequented the
lounge chairs to invite the sun or to enjoy a home
cooked meal outdoors. The kitchen was full of all
of the necessary utensils to cook up a Hawaiian
treat, I recommend trying the french toast made
from the sweet breads of Hawaii. Situated close to
downtown and the amazing white sands beach, the
studio truly has so much to offer. This was my first
visit to the Big Island and next time I visit, I
wouldn’t stay anywhere else! Thank you so much
for making my vacation so memorable! |
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emily, sacramento, ca
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| 03/24/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This comment was posted by the guests in the second listing for Hale Honu, VRBO # 34465, and the owners have copied it to the studio guest book also.
Comments:
We have really enjoyed your place. Have seen volcano, whales, dolphins, turtles, etc. Mostly great weather and a fantastic location on the island. Home could not be better located--and the views are unmatched. Ocean access is superb.
We hosted our daughter and her family for a week in March--we were here almost a month-- and they were wowed by the proximity to the ocean. We watched the sunset every evening from the lanais downstairs.
The home and studio are well furnished with everything you could possibly need for cooking, eating, playing on the beach or just relaxing.
Being right next to a small park is a real plus
Glad we found this place and would not stay anywhere else on this island.
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Royce and Barbara Hunter
Dallas, Texas
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| 07/22/06 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hale Honu. The decor is beautiful, comfortable bed, plenty of supplies on hand for the beach (boogie boards, flippers, umbrella, chairs, ice chests), the unit was equipped w/ everything we needed.
The location was great, close to town, farmers market and the best snorkeling beach (Kahaluu) all only a few miles away. The best part was to sit out on the Lanai or lay in the hammock to watch the spectacular sunsets. Watching and listening to the waves crash is so relaxing and good for the soul. In the mornings we saw schools of spinner dolphins go by and turtle sightings were fairly frequent also. A large brand new bar-b-que grill is available for when you're tired of eating out.
We searched high and low for the perfect place that had to be right on the water and we are so glad we found Hale Honu. |
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Kat & Marcus, Antelope/CA
916-723-3476 |
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| 07/04/06 |
Positive
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June 2006
The two of us recently had a completely enjoyable stay at Hale Honu. We found Ocean Front Studio spacious, with all the comforts and conveniences we needed. At Hale Honu the Pacific is literally steps away. We watched the sun set every night and the fresh ocean breezes and sound of the waves lulled us to sleep. Can't wait to visit again!
PS. We were active while in Hawaii and found Hale Honu's location ideal. It's just far enough from the center of town to avoid the noise, but close enough for a quick zip in for your morning cup of Kona coffee. |
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Rich & Jackie Deckman, Marietta, GA
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| 03/02/06 |
Positive
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We stayed at this great beach studio at the end of July 2005 and want to say how much at home we felt with everyone's hospitality. Even in the heat of summer you can sleep with all the fans going - who would have thought that Texans could survive without A/C? There are so many wonderful things about this place that we wouldn't want to ruin the experience with expectations. Suffice it to say that we LOVED the house and that this is the way to experience Hawaii. The seclusion is great and even with houseguests upstairs you might just get enough into the spirit of aloha to consider them part of your ohana!
The snorkeling just to the south of the house and going around the tide pools is really good, and the tide pools themselves are unbelievable. If you like to get in the water you will probably get the chance to swim with turtles, octopuses, and many fish.
You won't find more attentive and gracious people to rent from. If we ever come back to the island this place is first on our list. A big thumbs up! |
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Trish & Robert, Dallas, Texas
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| 03/01/05 |
Positive
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| Great location,close to shopping and restaurants. The decorations are unique. Fantastic view especially,sun sets. Everything you could possibly need was there. Would return again. A screen on the bathroom window would be nice. |
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Richard Angelo, Westland , Michigan
734-427-5396 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Richard. There used to be a screen there, will send out the maintenance people to replace it! Peter & Darla
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