| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 24 positive, 0 negative]
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| 06/09/09 |
Positive
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We stayed at Rose & Gene's condo at #115 Ke Nani
Kai from May 28th until June 4th, 2009 after
spending a week in Poipu on Kauai. Our impression
was that, while Kauai is becoming ever more
touristy, Molokai is becoming less so.
If you want a vacation in which stress melts away
entirely, then do yourself a favor and visit Molokai.
Better yet, stay at Rose & Gene's place on the sunny
west side of the island.
The condo overlooks the 3-mile long Papohaku
Beach, light pollution is minimal so that the night
sky is illuminated in a way that few ever see (you
can see the Milky Way galaxy head-on), you are
visited on the lanai by wild turkeys in the early
morning and late afternoon and by bufo toads in
the evening, and the fully-equipped kitchen,
furnishings and Rose's decorative sensibilities make
you feel right at home on this island paradise.
Some of the most pristine and secluded beaches
are on the west side and within walking distance
from the condo (we especially liked Kepuhi Beach
located just off the "back 9" of the Kaulakoi Resort
and the two Mauliuli Beaches directly north of
Kepuhi Beach). Also, within a 5~10 minute drive is
Dixie Maru Cove, which is ideal for snorkeling and
swimming.
Be sure to take the mule ride down into Kaulapapa
and to drive to the east side of the island to see
Halawa Valley. Also, people told us that the guided
hike through the Halawa Valley led by Eddie Tanaka
is worthwhile. Rose provides information on how to
contact Eddie to schedule a tour.
We can't wait to return.
M & V Sittloh |
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Anonymous, Sonoma, CA |
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| 05/09/09 |
Positive
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Vacations are almost always a great thing. The one that my husband and I took this year to Rose's #115 condo on Molokai was one of the best and most relaxing ones we have EVER taken. We stayed for a week in the first part of April and couldn't of asked for anything more!
The condo was very well stocked (in fact, don't go to the store before you go there and check!), the location is great, what more could one ask for? The only thing that we can think of is....to be able to come back!
Thanks to Rose and all the information she shared with us regarding the island, we felt like we were home. We've all heard the saying "home away from home" and I can honestly say that Ke Nani Kai #115 condo is truly our "home away from home" and can't wait to go back again.
Mahalo Rose & Gene |
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Gary & Mary McBroom, Rochester, WA
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| 01/25/09 |
Positive
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| Molokai was a "big unknown" to us, being the only island in the chain we hadn't visited. But what a nice surprise! Not only was the west coast just the perfect setting, but your condo was cozy and beautiful, and so well equipped...like finding homey comforts in a heavenly wilderness. We loved the pristine beaches, rolling green hills, and our trip to Halawa Valley with Eddie Tanaka, a truly educational experience. We'll return. |
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Anonymous, Poulsbo WA
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Homeowner Response:
Guest comments entered in guestbook 1/22/2009:
Awesome! We really enjoyed our stay on Molokai. The condo surpassed our expectations. Home away from home. The weather was good, we swam, played golf and tennis! Not enough time, we will have to come back!
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| 01/09/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Mahalo Rose! Loved everything. Had perfect weather the whole 7 days; sunshine & wind or breezes from the NE. The many beaches and tide pools are very special. Thanks for giving us Eddie Tanaka's name. His tour of the Halawa Valley & falls was fabulous and educational too. We learned so much Hawaiian history from him; his dedication to cultural tradition is inspiring. We hope he has his way and that Molokai remains un-spoiled. Oh yes -- loved watching the humpbacks breach, from our lanai! We'll try to return!
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Ron & Nancy
Poulsbo, WA
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| 12/05/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As we sit on the lanai watching our last sunset on Molokai (for this trip), we are already planning our next visit. The peacefulness and tranquility of your condo and the island are a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of Maui. All we want is to find a private beach where we can watch the waves and the sun move across the sky. The only problem here is deciding which beach to go to each day. Unlike most of your other guests, we did not do any of the "tourist" activities on Molkai. Everyday we packed our cooler and went to Papohauku or Make Horse or Murphy's Beach and let time pass as we relaxed under the Hawaiian sun and were soothed by the sound of the ocean. For us that is a perfect vacation and that is exactly what we had. Mahalo.
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Jim & Debbie
Monument, CO
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| 11/02/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As entered in the condo guest book:
Unfortunately our time here is almost over. We had such a nice stay in your slice of heaven. Thank you for being so generous with your “stuff”.
Some of the hi-lites of our trip were:
#1 - Kamakou Preserve. We were so lucky to book this early (6 months ago) as they only take 8 people, once per month.
#2 - Damien Mule ride to Kalaupapa. This is a must do!
#3 - Finding the fruit stand to the left of the airport exit. Bananas 4 for $1.00, Starfruit 4 for $1.00, Medium Papayas 75 cents. He is on the honor system. Box was full of $$. If we did that in California, not only would they steal your fruit and $$$, they would TAG your table. Love this place!
#4 - Adobo at Oviedo’s in town - Great take out. Saimen and Fish ’n Chips at Hotel Molokai.
#5 - Walks on the many beaches.
Thank you - Mahalo,
Bob & Marilyn Wise, Novato, CA
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Marilyn & Bob Wise
Novato, CA
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| 10/19/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As entered in the condo guestbook:
Your “Hale” far exceeded our expectations; it was warm and inviting with a view to die for!! It’s funny being home again - so many changes yet so much unchanged. We were not able to get down to Halawa Valley but will on our next trip. We had wonderful weather - sunshine balanced with rain. Nights so beautiful it takes your breath away. I ran into Bruce from Air Inc and he remembered my dad “Uncle Ralph & Aunty Abigail”. We’ve left so much undone but we’ll make up for it on our next trip. I loved your “Fish”. We will put in our next reservation in a few months.
Aloha, Nalani & Terry
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Nalani & Terry Miller
Phoenix, AZ
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| 10/15/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As entered in the condo guest book:
Rose, Thank you so much for the use of your home away from home. Everything was lovely. The weather close to perfect and we had a great time exploring this beautiful island. We did the mule ride -lots of fun- drove from one end to the other (several times!) and even had a few days of just sitting and reading. Loved the sunsets, floating in the warm ocean and meeting the friendly people. Saw deer, mongoose, wild turkeys and birds galore! Have to wonder what is up with the pancaked frogs!! Surf came up near the end of our stay. Amazing sight (though the locals tell us this is nothing yet!)
We are off to the big city and Oahu for a few days before home. Driving there will be a shock after Molokai!
Thanks Again!
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Kathy & Ken Harding
Nanaimo, B.C
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| 04/28/08 |
Positive
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| Once again a wonderful time in Rose & Gene's condo. This is probably the nicest, best furnished unit we have ever stayed in anywhere. The hosts are great and provide their guests with great local information. If you want peace and quiet in a wonderful setting this is the place. We just got back and are already planning our return. |
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Jim & Diana Woodard, Everett, WA |
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| 01/24/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in Ke Nani Kai 115 for a week in January
2008. It was certainly a delightful stay in this well
equipped and well cared for unit. Rose has done a
great job setting up a "home away from home" for
visitors like us. I was particularly surprised and
pleased at the personal interest she took in
knowing that we were happy and all was well. She
sent so much information ahead of time that was
very useful even for people like us that had been to
Molokai three times before. The views out of the
unit are great both of the ocean and the golf
course. Kaluakoi Golf Course right on the grounds
is a true gem. An ocean front golf course that is
reasonable in cost and easily availble to play.The
unit has all the tv channels you could want, internet
access that was fast and consistent, and all the gear
for outdoor activities you could want. My wife and I
stay in condo style lodging in a lot of places and
usually have a routine of stopping at a grocery to
stock up before we ever go to the resort, so we can
settle in when we get there. That proved to be a
bad routine this time as the unit was so well
stocked that we purchased several things that were
already present. I encourage anyone to check in and
check out the supplies then head down to Friendly
Market (and the Kanemitsu Bakery) for the
persishable food and the few things not already
present in 115. I almost hate to put this review in
as I want the unit to be available to us but truly,
Rose deserves all the business she gets. It's a great
place to stay and we'll certainly try to do so again. |
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Bill Sparks, Eau Claire, WI
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| 01/23/08 |
Positive
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| This was our 8th trip to Molokai and our first stay in unit #115. This was the best unit we have stayed at in the complex. It is very clean, updated and is equipped with every possible utensil. We have reserved it again for another stay later this year and early next year. |
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Marlaine & Ron Sirois, osoyoos, B.C.
250 495 2377 |
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| 01/23/08 |
Positive
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| This is the second time we have stayed in this condo. Once you have found something this nice there is no need to try looking somewhere else. We will always use this condo. We come at least every other year. |
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Debbie Christensen, South Jordan, Utah
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| 11/09/07 |
Positive
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My husband and I were there in Sept. for one week. We were celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We fell in love with the Island Molokai. This condo # 115 made our stay a beautiful experience. This condo is immaculate, well stocked, comfortable, beautiful tropical furniture and appliances well taken care of and views with trade winds that you will never forget! The Island of Molokai and Ke NaniKai # 115 go hand in hand for a memorable stay. We would highly recommend to everyone.
The price for this condo is very reasonable for what you get. Roses is so good with details to make your stay the best! Feel free to call me with any questions. You will not be dissappointed in Roses and Condo #115.
We have plans to go back again in 08'. |
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Rosie Eller, Schaumburg, IL
847-390-1313 |
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| 09/01/07 |
Positive
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The condo was great to stay at with its updated decor, friendly
staff, clean, beautiful pool near by, and peaceful surround. Rose was very
resourceful with the detailed list of things to do and see and try. Definitely had some down time to relax and what a wonderful place to do so!
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Jackie, Ray, Lilian, Milwaukee, WI |
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| 04/25/07 |
Positive
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| Wonderful views and sunsets. The condo was just like home and a great place for a quiet, relaxing vacation. The information packet Rose sent allowed us to enjoy the island and activities. We didn't miss a thing, which we may have done without her information. Rose treated us like her best friends. We even enjoyed the turkeys! |
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Wells & Jeannie, Nevada City, CA |
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| 01/03/07 |
Positive
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| We visited Molokai in September 2006. We were happy with the condo and with all of the answers, information and recommendations Rose provided in advance of our stay. I had hope to add a link to our photos here but it is apparently not allowed in the comments - I'll send the link to Rose. A hidden bonus was that we used Rose's inventory to help outfit our daughter's first apartment! |
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Kami Olsson, La Jolla, California |
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| 12/10/06 |
Positive
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| My husband and I just spent 2 weeks here, 11/15/06 to 11/30/06 and really enjoyed it. The condo has a wonderful view and all the things you need for a great stay. The sunsets were awesome and the pool is first rate. The grounds are very well kept and the staff is friendly. Visit Kamoi Snack and Go for awesome snacks and ono Dave's Ice Cream, Purdy's Mac Nut Farm for awesome mac nuts and products and Kanemitsu Bakery for bread and cookies(get there early in the day, they sell out fast). The island is very relaxing and beautiful. Thank you Gene and Rose!! |
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Cynthia and James, Ft. Richardson, AK
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| 05/16/06 |
Positive
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| This is a great location from which to explore Molokai..The condo has absolutely everything you need and more.Nicely furnished with a great view...We will definately return |
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Ken&Ebie Whipple, Alamo California
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| 04/18/06 |
Positive
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Everybody has written about the condo and how well it is furnished. We agree with that but want to add a (maybe) new approach:
From the start of my search for accomodations on Molokai, Rose's website was the focal point. There is no website that is more complete about this island.
Then comes Rose herself. By the time we arrived at Ke Nani Kai, we had the feeling that we were visiting a friend's place, not a rental accomodation. I asked a lot of questions and the answers always had a very personal touch that made us feel that Rose took a special interest in us.
And she did. We got to Molokai in one of its rainiest weeks for years. When I told her this, she felt so bad that she offered us the unit with three days off if we wanted to go again.
Rose is a jewel. |
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Tom Poiker, Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
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| 03/27/06 |
Positive
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| My wife and I thouroughly enjoyed our stay in this unit. My family owns a unit and we have been looking for one to rent and be able to spread out when we visit. This will always be our first choice from now on. |
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George, California
Williams |
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| 03/17/06 |
Positive
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| My husband and I just returned from a 2 week stay. Have never stayed in a nicer condo, the owners have made every possible effort to provide a luxury vacation. We enjoyed the Hawaiian CD's, comfy furniture, beautiful views, quality appliances, and large rooms with lots of closet storage. Upon booking the owner will provide you with a packet of insider info regarding activities and points of interest. Very useful. We hope to return again soon. |
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Lani Edwards |
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| 04/11/05 |
Positive
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| Of the many times we've stayed at Ke Nani Kai we can most sincerely state that this unit has been the best equipped & with the nicest view. The owners have made every effort to make the renters comfortable & have certainly been accommodating in every way. We will definitely hope to use this unit again if available. Jack& Roberta Davis Green Valley, AZ |
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john davis
520-399-4613 |
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| 01/26/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Comments provided to host from guest for Nov. 26th to Dec. 11th, 2004.
Spacy condo, abundantly furnished, richly equipped kitchen, best views on green and two ocean bays, and a lanai you realy love to spend much of your time and to enjoy your meals there. The host is your best guide.
Anton and Margarete Bauernfeind, Germany
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Anton and Margarete Bauernfeind
Germany
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| 06/23/04 |
Positive
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| This was a fabulous vacation experience in an exceptionally nice condo ~ well maintained and decorated in a island motif. The view from the patio was spectacular without a building anywhere in sight. Owners were very accommodating and helpful to us on our first trip to Molokai. We have been to Oahu, Kauai and Maui several times and visited many beaches. The best beach hands-down we have ever found in Hawaii was about a mile from our condo and virtually private. If it is a relaxing vacation away from the crowds that you crave, Molokai is the place and this condo was an excellent value. |
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Debra & George Roberts, Turlock, CA
209 634 8427 |
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| 05/15/04 |
Positive
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| Gary and I have travelled to many places but we have never felt as at home as we did in Molokai. The Hartman's condo has everything you could possibly need. All you need to do is bring yourselves, a few clothes, your camera and plenty of film. Rose even helps with your travel connections if you are flying standby. The condo is beautiful and best suited for two. The other comments covered the beauty of the Island and what to do. We hope to return many times and will always stay at the Hartman's. It was a true Island experience and Rose was wonderful to work with. Aloha. Martha |
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Martha and Gary Cline, Raleigh, N C USA
919 231 4159 |
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| 01/15/04 |
Positive
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Where does one begin when she's arrived and stayed in Paradise? Forget the other Hawaiian Islands - Molokai is THE PLACE! From luaus on the beach, hula dancing by the locals, Hawaiian men singing songs in Hawaiian, Kuala pork and a cold drink, plenty of sunshine and the balmy tradewinds, the the "Ritz Carlton Suite" at Ke Nani Kai - who could ask for any thing more!
Aloha until the next time. xoxoxo Trish |
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Trish Knapp, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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| 12/11/03 |
Positive
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| The nicest unit in the whole place!!! The owners are great to work with and treat you like family. Hopefully we will be able to return someday soon. |
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Eric, Scottsdale, AZ
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| 11/13/03 |
Positive
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Book a stay in confindence.
This is a nice condo; well-maintained. They even have a few books around and some movies, in case you still need a little connection to the rest of the world.
The property has a pool, hottub and I think tennis courts too.
Feel free to contact me with questions. |
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Jim Abbott, North Dakota
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| 10/12/03 |
Positive
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Great place to get away from the typical crowded Hawaiian vacation scene...unbeleivable peace and quiet...not a single traffic signal on the island...unhurried local pace...very reasonable food prices in the local markets (the best-tasting red-ripe tomatoes ever) and a modern movie theatre at Molokai Ranch with, obviously, no waiting in line.
We surfed, dove, snorkeled, ran on the old golf course cartways, explored beaches (watch for feeding turtles on the incoming tide) all by ourselves, took a few pictures at 'you know what' Rock, and watched the sun slide off the water's edge hundreds of miles from our back patio.
Gene & Rose's place is first class with all the goodies....we're hooked and heading back for 2+ weeks at the end of the year!....Aloha
Bob & Diana |
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Bob & Diana, Dana Pt. Ca.
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