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[Guest Comments: 3 positive, 1 negative]
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| 11/11/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
August 28 - September 7, 2009
Aloha Kathy and Val,
I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time in Kailua and was very pleased with the House of Sweet Dreams! The location was perfect -- within walking distance to everything. This studio was exceptionally clean and very comfortable. When you say just pack your clothes, you weren't kidding. I had everything I could possibly need. After exploring the entire island of Oahu, I can definitely say that Kailua Beach and Lanikai are by far the most beautiful. These beaches are great for snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, or just relaxing without the crowds. Thank you for your generous hospitality and for providing this lovely rental at such an affordable price.
Mahalo,
Connie Holder
Kernersville, NC
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Connie Holder
Kernersville, NC
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| 06/12/09 |
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| Aloha Kathy and Val!! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay for our first visit to our former and future home. You made it feel very ohana with all of the local Hawaiian touches. The beach toys and inflatable boat for Claire were a great start...along with the cookies. The red wagon was great for short trip to beach across street. Everything was as advertised. And where else can you find someone to do laundry...thanks Val. Finally, much mahalo for returning the forgotten item after we left!! Hope to visit again when we return home...Brandon, Sarah & Claire |
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Anonymous, San Francisco, CA
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| 09/06/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
Thanks so much for making our first visit to Hawaii AMAZING !! You guys are great and made us feel so welcome here. We hope to be back again and will definitely recommend you to anyone who is headed to Oahu. Thanks again for the wonderful stay and hospitality, and if you're ever near Tennessee or Kentucky let us know !!
Thanks again.
P.S. The coconut ice cream was FABULOUS !!!
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Kay and Glenn Yates
Auburn, Kentucky
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| 04/03/08 |
Positive
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Aloha Kathy & Val!
Thank you for such wonderful service. I wanted to let you know that your quick and friendly service made the difference when deciding which rental I wanted to go with. After our stay at your "House of Sweet Dreams" I realized I made the right choice.
Kristy was impressed with the accomodations and the value of the unit and she liked the small touches here and there.
Coming from a 'local' it was nice to get away. It was great to take Kristy around Kailua near Kailua and Lanikai Beaches (one of the best beaches in the nation!) and to one of my favorite spot at Lanikai Bunkers Hike.
Thank you for spreading the Aloha!
Mahalo nui loa,
Donna (Honolulu)
Kristy (Washington) |
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Donna & Kristy, Honolulu, HI
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| 02/29/08 |
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We recently held a family gathering where I was responsible for booking 4 different cottage/units for various family members. The unit was very clean and provided a number of very nice amenities. However we were very disappointed in the size. The VRBO add indicates the unit is a "1 bedroom" unit when in fact it is only a studio unit. We booked this particular unit for a couple and their adult son thinking the son would have a floor futon available in the living room area and the couple a separate bedroom. The one room living/bedroom had just enough room to place the futon at the foot of the bed. Now that I have seen the unit the pictures on the website are clear, however it was not noticable to any of us before. The other 3 units we rented all had the number of "separate" bedrooms the adds claimed and the prices were about the same.
The owners of this property should change their add and list it as a studio unit. |
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Bob Weible, Redmond, Washington
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Homeowner Response:
Aloha Bob,
I am VERY sorry you were disappointed in our accommodations. This is the 1st negative comment that we have received but am including it in our guest book because it is constructive criticism. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The pictures on our website are "EXACTLY" how the unit appears. We do consider our unit a 1 "BIG" bedroom. A studio is considered to be where the bedroom and kitchen area are contained in 1 room -- our unit is separarated by a doorway. Thanks again for your comments.
Aloha,
Kathy and Val
P.S. I just wanted to add the positive comments the actual guests that occupied this unit left in our guestbook.
Cute and cozy. Great beach access. Super functional place. Very nice to see how the locals live. Nice and quiet and private. Your attention to detail made the stay that much nicer. I am glad that we missed the 3 weeks of rain.
Neal, Dawn, Jason Pitsch
Everett, Washington
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| 02/13/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Mahalo for this amazing little home in Kailua. It was very "Chill" perfect for our first Hawaiian visit and soooo close to the beach !! Will definitely come back here again if / when we're in Hawaii next !! Thanks !!
P.S. Thanks for the "SWEET DREAMS" !!!!
:) :) :)
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Rachelle Buck & Graham Arthur
Vancouver, BC, CANADA
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| 02/08/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We very much enjoyed our stay; the quietness, the nearness of the beach and all the amenities of the House of Sweet Dreams. Our best wishes to you both!!
Mahalo,
Jim and Louise
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Jim Shubin & Louise Parker
Fort Collins, Colorado
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| 01/31/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Mahalo Kath & Val for sharing your sweet home! You are both THE MOST hospitable hosts on the island! This is such a great space and location and you have made it super comfortable! I will be sure to call you for our next visit back!! You are both such great hosts !!!!!!!
Aloha,
Linda
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Linda & Jen Bluish
Seattle, Washington
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| 01/11/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Kathy & Val,
Thank you for sharing your place with us. I felt nurtured by your attentiveness, plentiful towels, clean studio, quiet (except for wind, rain, and bird calls, all of which I loved), nearby beach, full moon.
We came at a hard time -- Val's loss of her father, I was sick -- and you made our stay peaceful nonetheless. Thanks again, be well,
Desmid & Erica
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Desmid Lyon & Erica Azim
Berkeley, California
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| 01/07/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
You two absolutely completed the perfect trip! Our first time in Hawaii was awesome. Your house, the company, the town, the beach, and the weather ... Well 4/5 is not bad. We will always remember you and our stay here. Thank you for opening your home to us on Christmas Day and for sharing your fabulous New Year's. We will see you again!
Crystal, Chris, Zac, and Madi
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Crystal & Chris Stiles
Leduc, Alberta, Canada
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| 12/22/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy & Val,
What a great time we had here in Kailua town! Your hospitality made the difference. We enjoyed the room, food and drink! Next time we come we will definitely stay here!
Thanks,
Lonnie & Patty
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Lonnie & Patty Walters
C. C. Texas
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| 12/08/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy & Val,
Thanks for hospitality and letting us stay here in Kailua. It's a great place here and we hope to return again sometime and hopefully we will get better weather. Kailua beach is a place we will always remember. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best in 2008.
Bernie, Yuko, and Joe
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Yuko Yamashita
Tokyo, Japan
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| 11/13/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy & Val,
Thank you so much for a wonderful place to stay. We've stayed in Kailua three times now and this is our BEST so far !! You guys are very thoughtful, and considerate, we felt right at home. Our week here was just perfect !
Thank you, thank you for everything.
We'll see you next November 2008.
XO
Kisses to the babies too !!
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Pat, Debby, & Sean Mchilargay
Sasketchewan, CANADA
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| 10/19/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy & Val,
If paradise was lost, we found it here at the "House of Sweet Dreams". It was truly paradise to awaken with the sunrise and trade winds blowing away the clouds. We also enjoyed drinks and pupus at the Hanohano Room at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Also drinks and dinner at Cinnamon's. Most of all the Hawaiian Luau.
You both are so thoughtful and generous.
Mahalo with Love,
Barbara
As always our stay here was extra special...
sharing the 1st birthday luau of your friends baby boy, breakfasts at Cinnamon's ... the list goes on and on. Kathy and Val you make everything so special. I pray that the "House of Sweet Dreams" lasts forever and that I will be able to enjoy it once more.
Love to you both and of course the babies -- Uilani and Kava !!!
Roena
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Barbara Nicolas & Roena Callison
Elk Grove & Sacramento CA.
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| 10/17/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hy Val & Kathy,
Thanks for letting us stay with you in your nice House of Sweet Dreams. We enjoyed the quiet, the morrow to the beach, everything ...
Kisses to the dogs !!
Aloha Uschi + Ronald
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Ronald Jung & Ursula Krcal
AUSTRIA - EUROPE
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| 09/27/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Val and Kathy,
You were such wonderful host. You made your home our home for 10 days. This being our first trip to Hawaii was a wonderful experience. YOUR ARE THE REASON FOR THAT.
We will treasure your friendship Always.
Aloha,
Fred and Mary
P.S. Give the puppies a hug for us.
:)
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Fred & Mary Swab
Hunstville, ALAMBA
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| 09/12/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
Thanks for letting us stay at your "House of Sweet Dreams."
We had such a fun time. "Fefe" is going to miss playing in the yard, saying "hi" to the dogs and mostly hanging with his new Aunties.
Thanks for making us feel at home. We hope we can come visit again soon.
Aloha,
Jen, Pete, Reefey, & baby girl
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The Santos Family
Kirkland, WASHINGTON
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| 09/01/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Kathy and Val,
We only had a short few hours to "talk story' with you and we feel like old friends already! We hope to return soon. We loved your "House of Sweet Dreams" -- so comfortable ... you've thought of everything. Mahalo!!
A hui hou ...
P.S. Val -- when I come back -- we go garage saling! & also a couple more Heineken's says Ron.
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Debbie, Ron, Roni Hay
Killingworth, , CCONNECTICUT
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| 07/18/07 |
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Kathy and Val,
Thanks for sharing your home and advice. It was great meeting you both and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. You have a great rental and the coffee was much appreciated (John doesn't wake up without it).
John, Wilma, and Alison
from Liberty, MO
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Wilma Cook, Liberty, MO |
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| 07/15/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
7/13/07 - 7/15/07
Kathy and Val,
I had a great time this short but wonderful time, I really appreciate your hospitality and friendship. One weekend come to Sunset Beach and stay at my house. Your always welcome. Thanks so much.
Much Love & Aloha,
Willima Ching
Luv ya
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William (Billy POPS) Ching
Sunset Beach, Hawaii
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| 07/04/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
What can I say? My life is better knowing you both. Your love and kindness will never be forgotten. I return home with my courage, strength, and hope replenished. I love you both.
Chuck
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Chuck Crosby
Indianapolis, IN.
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| 06/16/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Kathy and Val,
You guys Rock !! This is such a sweet ohana with an amazing location. The frozen mugs are a nice touch ! This was the last place we stayed after months on the road researching our book (The Golf Fanatics Guide to Hawaii, FYI). It really helped buoy us down the final stretch before heading home !
Thank you so much. We hope to see you when we research the second edition!
Love Jen and Bryan
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Jen Reeder and Bryan Fryklund
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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| 05/27/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
This truly is a "House of Sweet Dreams". You did a marvelous job in making it a lovely and cozy home-away-from-home. You had everything I could have wanted and you both are wonderfully gracious hosts. I hope this is an experience Barbara and I can share again.
This goes to the top of all my vacation experiences. Thank you for sharing your dining pleasures, for sharing your friends, and for sharing yourselves. Thank you Kathy and Val -- Thank you !! Thank you !!
Love and Aloha,
Roena
P.S. It just got better and "betta" !!
Thanks you two for helping to celebrate my 76th birthday with drinks and pupus at the Halekulani. We so enjoyed the music, male hula and very romantic sunset.
Hugs to Kava & Uilani.
Love & Mahalo,
Barbara
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Roena Callison & Barbara Nicolas
Sacramento, CA. & Elk Grove, CA.
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| 04/20/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Val and Kathy,
What a wonderful little oasis you have created, a pocket of peace in a chaotic world. Nine days here with sunshine, Lanikai Juice, and good eats is much better for us than a visit to the doctor. We really enjoyed our dinner at Buzz's. Our first taste of "Walu", it was delicious! Thank you for sharing your home and making us feel like family. House of Sweet Dreams, how true !!
P.S.
Under the sign "NO WET TOWELS" should be another:
"NO WET BLANKETS", Relax and get the Island Spirit !!!
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Dan and Nola Gaynor
Ocean City, New Jersey
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| 04/01/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for such a warm welcome and for fulfilling all of our expectations for a great weekend in Kailua. Your place is perfect for anyone looking to escape the stress of life and be somewhere peaceful but familiar. The house location to the beach was what we were looking for and you both were very thoughtful in making sure we had everything we needed. Compare to the other rentals and the Kamaaina (local) rate you offer this truly is the "House of Sweet Dreams" and the best deal. We loved the bath gel, lotion, the beach stuff, the grill ... everything !!!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Anna and Bryan
P.S. We reccommend this place if you're looking for
a great spot with real Aloha :) !!
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Anna Lisa & Bryan
North Shore -- Waialua, HI
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| 03/28/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for the nice stay. Me and my Dad loved your house and the dogs.
Aloha,
Griffin
What a wonderful place you have!!
I can't wait to return .... Very clean and had everything we needed.
Aloha,
Burton
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Burton and Griffin Joseph
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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| 03/24/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for the lovely stay. We enjoyed this cozy place and the Kailua Bay Beach was very beautiful.
Aloha !
The Juell's
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John and Lindy
Del Aire, CA.
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| 03/20/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I have lived in Hawaii all my life, but this has been my best week in the Islands. I love you both for showing Mary and myself so much Aloha.
Aloha, Robert
See ya both soon.
Kathy and Valerie,
Thank you both for everything. My best trip to Hawaii ever !!
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Robert Frabotta
Grapeview, Washington
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| 03/20/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Kathy and Val:
Thank you for creating such a magical place -- it was a wonderful experience of the real Hawaii. Great to meet you both and can't wait to see you again.
Aloha,
Mary
Kathy & Val:
You two give new meaning to "Welcome"
Thank you for the VIP treatment !! See you in Sonoma !!!
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Mary Carver
Sonoma, CA.
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| 03/12/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much. We enjoyed our stay with you.
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Steve and Carol Smith
Empire, Michigan
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| 03/07/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for welcoming me with such friendliness! I really enjoyed staying in the studio, which is really a "home away from home." This has been a wonderful respite from the frigid winter in Colorado. All the best to you.
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Maggie Risk
Boulder, CO.
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| 02/26/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a great find this place is !! Love the suite, love the beach, and love Oahu. I felt welcome from the 1st email I exchanged with Kathy. We loved our first trip to Hawaii and we will definitely be back :)
Janice
P.S.
Ian says to say he liked the beach toys and his little bed.
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Andrew, Janice, Ian MacPherson
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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| 02/15/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
You guys thought of ABSOLUTELY everything !!! We couldn't have asked for a better place. For our first time in Hawaii we had a blast. We would love to return. We will definitely remember you two and the hospitality. Thanks !! Mahalo !!
Love,
Naomi
To those that stay here,
you could not have picked 2 of the sweetest people. Thank you Kathy and Val, if ever you come to Vancouver call us !!!!
Love
Malcolm
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Naomi Kool and Malcolm Jenkins
Vancouver, Canada
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| 02/10/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
Thank you so much for all your help. It really made our trip enjoyable with lots to do and see. Your place is just what we needed and you made it very cozy. Thank you so much and we hope to come visit again next year :)
Thanks a bunch !!!!
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Jason and Zeida Dean
New Brawnfels, TX
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| 01/21/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a great get-away. Mahalo for the invitation, great company and a weekend of relaxation. Our walk into Kailua town was VERY rewarding at Pier 1 and of course the bargain with getting our cars washed and polished so we are ready for the work week. Thank you for being such great friends !!
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana (With warm Aloha)
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Tommy and Edwina Troxell
Waimanlo, HI
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| 01/15/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It was nice to stay in a cozy little place right near the beach. We had so much fun boogie boarding !! We had all we needed. We really enjoyed your hospitality. We hope we can come back again !!!
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Perry, Giovanna, Gabriella Bishop
Portland, OR.
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| 10/21/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
This is PERFECT !!! Thank you so much. Hope to see you in 2007 !!!
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Penny DeMarko
Diamond Springs, CA.
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| 10/21/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
CHARMING CHARMING CHARMING !!!!
Both of you made my first trip to Hawaii so lovely, as you thought of every comfort to welcome me. Your vacation rental had everything I needed including A/C, radio, fan, private lanai, it is just perfect and comfy.
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Barbara Nicolas
Elk Grove, CA
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| 10/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Ladies,
I'm sorry you weren't home sooner, I wanted to give my thanks and say good-bye in person. I didn't ever have time to pick up a proper "thank you" card. I want to say my stay here this past month has been a BLAST. You are awesome hostesses.
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Nate Dibbens
Harrisburg, Missouri
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| 07/28/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hey Kathy and Val,
Thank you very much for letting us stay. Thank you for the kind hospitality. We really enjoyed ourselves. You have a great place here and it's your home! Lucky !! The beach was SMASHING. All the best !!
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Justin and Jess
New Zealand
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| 07/18/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Kathy and Val,
Thank you for everything. We had a great time and Kailua Beach was our favaorite. The chairs, wagon, snorkels, and other beach items made it even more enjoyable. Thank you also for the body wash and lotion from Hawaii these additive touches were great. You have a great place -- the time went way too fast !!
Take Care.
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Randy, Allison, Connor, Courtney
Chandler, AZ
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| 06/06/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We were very comfortable at your rental. You are thoughtful and caring landlords. Loved the chaise lounge and foot stool. Kitchen was great and so was the bathroom. Loved the luxurious towels. A/C worked great. Mahalo !!
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Bailey Barasch
Atlanta, GA.
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| 04/28/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had such a great vacation thanks to you. The place was clean and it was great of you to show us around Kailua and take us to the store. The grill was a nice touch!
Thanks again.
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Keri and Ryan
Lowell, MD.
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