| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
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| 02/22/09 |
Positive
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| Thank you for the wonderful home! The location is private yet close to everything. Great amenities. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for the ultimate getaway!!!Being right on the ocean was amazing, and the huge deck is perfect for BBQing or sunbathing in private. We snorkled in the cove next to the house and came within 3 feet of a huge sea turtle. Priceless! Thank you! |
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Charm & Andrew Hartland, San Jose, CA
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| 11/04/08 |
Positive
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If you are looking for paradise,
THIS IS IT!!!!!
Our family has had many Hawaiian vacations, and we have stayed at great resorts on each of the islands, but this was by far the best place we have ever stayed. Lots of room to hang out together, and plenty of space for alone time.
This was our first time renting a home anywhere, so I was a little skeptical, but the house is even nicer than the VRBO website pictures and description.
The location is perfect! Can you imagine sitting on your own beach just outside the door of your house?
A house close to stores and restaurants, but completely quiet and secure. You don’t even know you have neighbors!
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need including spices for cooking and a BBQ just outside the door. We ate each meal on the balcony with the ocean literally steps from “our” house.
Having dinner as the sun set over Molokai is something you would pay top dollar for at any restaurant, and here it was just waiting for you to enjoy.
My family is a beach family…..we live in Southern California, have a beach house and spend lots of time snorkeling and surfing, (My husband has been SCUBA diving for thirty years) but being able to walk out the back door and swim with giant turtles was the thrill of a lifetime.
The downstairs was a great place to hang out……sip wine while soaking in the Jacuzzi, play pool or ping pong, read a book, play cards or a board game. Anything you need…….boogie boards, ice chest, snorkel gear, beach chairs, etc. ….. it’s all there for you to use.
The only bad thing about staying here is that it will be almost impossible to find anything even half as nice for our next vacation. I guess we will just need to return. Thanks Miles we had a GREAT time!
Marlene and Denny Schuberg
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Marlene Schuberg, Camarillo, CA
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| 08/07/08 |
Positive
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MY CLIENT'S GOT BACK FROM YOUR FABULOUS DREAM HOME, AND SAID IT WAS THE BEST TRIP OF THEIR LIFE. THEY ARE WELL TRAVELED , BUT COULD NOT LEAVE THE PROPERTY FOR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY AS THEY WERE SPELL BOUND. THANKS MILES FOR GIVING THIS FAMILY SUCH A RARE AND PRECIOUS EXPERIENCE.
I WILL BE RECOMMENDING PAPAUA PARADISE TO ALL MY CLIENT'S. WITH ALL THE INSIDE INFORMATION YOU OFFERED, THEY COULDN'T ASK FOR MORE.
MAHALO,
ANN MILLS
ANN MILLS TRAVEL |
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ANN MILLS, STERLING, OHIO
330-927-2511 |
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| 05/28/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at MIles beautiful home April 6 to 13 2008. It was a marvelous, upscale Gilligan's island experience we Lloved. We were a party of 4 adults and 4 kids ranging from 9 to 16 years. The house; and Maui had something to offer everyone. Loved the turtles, whales, eeels, and happy hour on the deck with the best view in Maui. We'd definitely go back |
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Maureen Moores, calgary Alberta |
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| 05/14/08 |
Positive
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We can not thank you enough for the super vacation we just had at your home in Maui. We had been anticipating the vacation with wonderful dreams since August of last year but the actual experience far exceeded our dreams. We swam with the turtles, watched the numerous whales (lots of mothers with babies) and fed the eels. We have done four trips now with our family and they all agree that this one was by far the best.
After our glowing praise of our stay, we already have friends asking about renting the house. We will refer them.
Thank you for the bottle of wine. We drank a toast to you and Linda with it.
Thank you again. We will be back!
Dorothy & Darryl Stow
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Darryl and Dorothy Stow, Cupertino, California
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| 03/21/08 |
Positive
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| This place is the best! Many wonderful memories made. Great for a family or a small group.We've been to Maui several times but this was by far the best place we have ever stayed. Get your groceries at Costco and plan to relax in paradise.View's second to none. We are now spoiled will be hard to ever stay anywhere else. Thanks Miles is great. The Scott family |
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Linda Scott, Mount Vernon, Wa
(360)428-7919 |
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| 09/10/07 |
Positive
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| First trip to Maui for almost every family member, gathering for oldest son's wedding on Island, we found the house to be absolutely perfect. Snorkling was the highlight every day, and sunsets topped any other location on island. We will definately be back! Hettermann/Scagliarini families |
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Jill and Mark Hettermann, Falls Church, Va
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| 05/09/07 |
Positive
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This was our second visit to this vacation home. The wife and I love this home and look forward to returning in the future. This home has one of the best views on Maui. The sunsets from the deck are always worth staying home to watch. Whales, turtles and many different kinds of fish are all in the waters near the home. Snorkling is pretty good right in the small bay next to the home. There is a beach within a five minute walk from the house. Kapalua is just five minutes north and Lahaina is 15 minutes south of the home. This home is great for a single couple, but it is large enough to handle 4 couples and not feel crowded. We would recommend a stay at this lovely home.
Myrna and Alan Meeks |
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Myrna and Alan Meeks, Redding, California |
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| 05/09/07 |
Positive
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| Our family reunion was beautifully handled by your wonderful home. We're from No. and So. CA, meeting in Maui, and all felt we were rolling in luxury. We kept gravitating to the lanai trying to get our fill of the ocean, whales & turtles - and thank you for the binoculars. Everything we needed was covered and championships were won and lost at the pool table. We keep emailing each other trying to keep the Papaua Place magic going.. Thanks, again! |
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Vicki Ward, Santa Rosa, CA |
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| 04/30/07 |
Positive
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Our family stayed at Papaua Place over Easter break 2007. We could not have been happier with the choice - there is nothing that we didn’t like, or thought could be better.
The house is large enough that 4 kids and 4 adults could always find a quiet spot, and cozy and comfortable such that we always felt “at home”. Kitchen and BBQ equipped for any meal, basic cereal and toast to a really nice NY Steak Dinner (we prefer not to eat out). Great separation of space for bedrooms make this easily a multi-family-friendly home. The deck provided us a great spot for whale and turtle watching. The small cove was better than Molikini (and didn’t require a 5AM wake up call!). We swam with turtles every day. And of course sunsets every night.
The location is just perfect, a small enclave of super nice homes, very private, very safe (you can sleep with the house open all night and feel safe). Lahaina is an easy 20 minute drive when you want to get out, but far enough that you feel like you are a local when you’re home. There is great walking/running up to the Ritz. There is a sandy beach just beyond the Napili Shores condos, and easy walk (or drive if you want to bring a lot of stuff).
Thank you to Miles for offering this slice of paradise!
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Stabenow Family, Portland Oregon |
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| 03/26/07 |
Positive
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| We are home and I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to rent your house again. We had a wonderful trip. We saw 250 whales everyday which is neat for people from Wisconsin. The house with it's beautiful setting is so great my family doesn't want to go anywhere while we are there. We hope to come back soon. |
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Charles Folkman Jr, Dousman, WI
262-965-3564 |
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| 04/29/06 |
Positive
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| My family agreed that this was the best vacation we have ever been on. We have 18 year old twin boys and a 13 year old daughter. The house was perfect for whale watching, turtle watching,we boogie boarded and snorkeled almost daily and were always on the deck for sunset. The house is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Miles is a great guy and is a pleasure to work with. We all look forward to going back soon. |
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Charles Folkman Jr, Dousman, WI
262-965-3564 |
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| 03/17/06 |
Positive
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| Fabulous home. We sat on the deck at sunset every day you feel like you are sitting on a cruise ship. We watched HUGE sea turtles swim past the house a few times a day. Sunsets are breathtaking. We saw Whales and Dolphins swim there too. |
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Charm Hartland, San Jose, CA
408-238-5938 |
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| 01/05/06 |
Positive
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| We spent a marvelous 10 days at this home and enjoyed every minute. I come back to the website often just to relive the memory. The hosts are extremely helpful and welcoming. I would highly recommend this property! Looking forward to a future visit!!! |
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Karen Fischer, Phoenix, Arizona
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| 12/05/03 |
Positive
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What an incredible home. We just sat on the deck and watched the turtles and whales. The most wonderful time we have every had in Maui.
Thank you,
Shelley De Leo |
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Miles Barber, Santa Clara
408-981-8611 |
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