| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 8 positive, 0 negative]
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| 01/12/09 |
Positive
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| We came from Dallas to spend our holiday in Hawaii, and we were not disappointed. Hale Haumea is wonderful with everything you could imagine to help you enjoy your stay. You are minutes from a beautiful black sand beach, tide pools for snorkeling and warm geo-thermal pools for relaxing. Right around the corner (but not too close!!) is a new lava vent where you can see lava entering the ocean. A night time hike on a marked trail takes you to a viewing area where you can watch the lava spout and spray in a better-than-fireworks display. Pahoa is a charming village with every amenity and the friendliest of people. We went to Oahu for several days after leaving our cottage and realized that we had experienced a truer side of the Hawaiian islands where we were. Oahu is beautiful, but Kalapana and the Hale Haumea are magical. |
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Elizabeth, Dallas, TX
214-333-3313 |
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| 10/07/07 |
Positive
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Recently we spent 10 days at Hale Haumea.We enjoyed our stay
in this recently built, well appointed house located in a beautiful jungle-like setting.
It is a wonderful place to either
"just" relax or to explore the Hilo
side of the Island including Volcano National Park .
We also enjoyed using the pool of the nearby Kalani Retreat center.
The ownwer as well as the caretakers of the cottage were available when needed and very helpful with tips for any kind of adventure.
Enjoy your stay... |
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Jutta Krebs and Earl Constantine |
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| 09/07/07 |
Positive
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My husband and I stayed here with our young
daughter at Christmas and had a lovely time. We
enjoyed the frogs singing us to sleep, the home-
grown papayas, the hot pools and the black sand
beaches. The nearby Kalani resort is a bonus - lots of
interesting activities and great food. We dream of a
return visit! |
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Anonymous |
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| 03/18/07 |
Positive
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Hale Haumea See View Cottage is a 10! It is beautiful, clean, secluded in a quiet neighborhood and close to all of the wonderful attractions in the area. My husband and I stayed for a week in late February 2007, and we hope to have the good fortune to return in the
future!
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Candy Soles, San Jose, CA
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| 10/17/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed 10 days at the Hale Haumea Seaview Cottage in Sept. 2006 and it fit our needs perfectly. We loved the location and the cottage itself. We cooked most of our meals and found fresh fish and wonderful produce in Pahoa. We explored Volcanoes National Park and the gorgeous Puna coast. I participated in a pilates class at the nearby resort and we floated in the warm seaside pool. We would definitely return. |
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Jeanette and Sandy Hicks, San Francisco, CA
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| 07/13/06 |
Positive
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| I was very pleasantly surprised when I got to the cottage. The real thing is even better than the photos. It was so charming, from the color scheme and the local prints on the walls to the wall sconces and the homey touches. Because I'm chemically sensitive, I was very, very happy that it was totally non-toxic and that the owner Diane provided all non-scented bedding and cleaners. It was such a pleasure to return to it after soaking in the geothermal ponds and taking saunas at the Kalani Oceanside Retreat next door, which I did almost every day. A monthly pass at Kalani for $40 was an unbelievable deal. I also enjoyed many meals on the screened-in lanai. The farmers' markets, three a week, were full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the Pahoa fish market had fresh fish every day. Organic foods and products were also available in both Pahoa and Hilo. When I didn't feel like cooking I went next door to Kalani, or to Pahoa for Thai, Mexican, Filipino, or vegetarian. food. I also experienced great massages using Hawaiian healing techniques. This location has so many unique qualities that make it a perfect combination of fun and health for an unforgettable vacation. I would definitely come back again and again. |
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Roni, Glendale, CA |
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| 07/13/06 |
Positive
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I had the pleasure of staying at the cottage for a few days in mid-June when my own home was being renovated, and I loved the convenience to the beach, and the serene setting as sometimes even a party animal must rest on his laurels.
Diane was very very helpful in making sure that the cottage was outfitted to my satisfaction, and I will recommend this property to any overflow guests that I have. |
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Ralph, Pahoa, HI
808-635-1683 |
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| 07/12/06 |
Positive
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When ATA announced discounted fares on their new non-stop from Oakland to Hilo, Hawaii, we rushed off to see the spectacular volcano on the Big Island. We also felt lucky to find "Hale Haumea" a brand new vacation rental in sunny Sea View offering a special introductory rate. The charming cottage has a beautiful view of the sunrise over the ocean, and is just minutes from the black sand beach, where we were lucky enough to swim with the resident pod of dolphins. The fully stocked kitchen had everything we needed to cook up the fabulous local produce we bought at the Hilo Farmer's Market. We also bought some beautiful Hawaiian artwork there, done by the same artist that adorns all the walls of the cottage with her tropical landscapes.We enjoyed the yoga classes, massages and café open to the public at the neighboring cultural center (we became members to use their pool, hot tub and sauna facilities for just $25/wk), and the many restaurants and local shops in Pahoa Town, about 10 miles away. We can't wait to visit again!
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Ann & Tom, San Leandro, CA |
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