| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 19 positive, 0 negative]
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| 12/12/09 |
Positive
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| It is always a delight to stay at the Pattersons. The view is wonderful, the condo is well maintained, and the Pattersons are very thoughtful hosts. Thanks! |
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Mary M, Moscow, ID |
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| 09/07/09 |
Positive
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| This is a very nice condo. It fit my wife and three teenagers easily. The Master Bedroom is great- I wish MY bedroom was this large! The view from the lanai is very relaxing- I could have spent most of my time right there but the kids had to go-go-go all the time. We stayed the last week of July, 2009 and were glad we opted for the air conditioning. It was pretty warm. It is nice that Bruce and Janice provide a cooler and other beach items. The pools at the resort are also nice, and I was able to cook out a few times on one of the many gas barbeques there. In all, I would highly recommend this condo. Kevin C. |
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Kevin Chiaravalle, Reston, VA
703-264-1137 |
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| 12/20/08 |
Positive
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| Unit #1802 - Kanaloa at Kona is wonderful. We had a great 9 day stay there, December 2008. It is furnished with top quality amenities throughout, and the owners seemed to think of everything guests would need or want. The items in the kitchen are very clean and much nicer than one would expect to find in a rental unit. But the view from the lanai is the clincher - couldn't be better. Only feet away from the crashing waves, we heard the wonderful sound all night as we slept peacefully. We had breakfast and lunch daily on the lanai and spent many hours just watching the ocean. We highly recommend this unit! |
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Laura and Joel Garfield, Tarzana, CA |
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| 10/01/08 |
Positive
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| We truly enjoyed our 9 nights at this condo. It is in a beautiful location and is very clean and quiet. It also has everything you need, other than your swimsuit and shorts, to have a great time. We were pleasantly surprised by the "outing" items they had available for us to use; from small ice chests, folding chairs and beach mats, to flashlights for lava tube exploring. The owner's have put together a great information book of their own and had several Big Island books we really enjoyed reading that helped us decide what we wanted to do and where we should go. The guide book they have gone through and added tabs and highlighting was especially helpful. The kitchen is very well set up with all equipment needed to cook and serve a wonderful meal to enjoy on the lanai. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. We also liked having an attended gate at the entrance. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood so it wasn't from fear that we liked it. It was just nice to know that anyone who was around was actually supposed to be there, so we left things in the car we would not have normally. When you stop at the gate upon arrival, they issue you a parking pass. From then on, the attendant sees the pass on your mirror and opens the gate as you approach. The market in the shopping center just up the hill is also very convenient and well stocked for a small store. We had planned to go to Costco for major shopping but never made it. We are looking forward to our next trip back! |
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Mary and Ron, Port Orford, Oregon |
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| 09/02/08 |
Positive
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Dear Janice and Bruce,
Thank you so much for renting your wonderful
condo to us. We've read all the great comments
about it on this site, but it still surpassed our
expectation. Sitting on the Lanai watching sunset
and having the surf come up almost all the way up
to the Lanai (so much so that we will occasionally
feel a few drops land right on us) was as tranquil as
it gets. We also really appreciated all the wonderful
advice you've given us on things to do, places to
visit, tips on doing all of that with small kids.
You've helped make this trip so memorable for us!
Next time we plan a trip to the Big Island, there is
no question on who we will contact first! Thank you
again! |
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Natasha, California |
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| 08/18/08 |
Positive
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July 28 thru Aug 4, 2008
Bruce and Janice were very accommodating to all of are needs. The condo was simply amazing. The view was beyond words. " JUST BEAUTIFUL".
Everything was at our fingertips. The sunsets were amazing and so beautiful. Shopping and fine dining was just a short drive away. The staff at rhe resort were so helpful. One big plus for me was
NO NOISE. A person could sit out all evening and be in absolute peace and quiet. I would return next week if possible. Hope to return soon. Thanks again Bruce and Janice for everything. This was one of the best places my family has ever had the pleasure of staying at. Hats off to you both for providing such a wonderful place we could call home for a great week.
Mahalo,
Tom and Kari Smith
Temecula, Ca 92592
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Tom & Kari, Temecula, CA. |
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| 05/27/08 |
Positive
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This is a beautifully decorated air conditioned condo. The newly remodeled deck is lovely. The property has all items available which are needed for comfortable living.
We have stayed there many times and will return again. Enjoy! |
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Anonymous
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| 04/30/08 |
Positive
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Hosts Bruce and Janice were very accommodating. We were able to check in early on our day of arrival! The condo is immaculate and the kitchen divine. Being a chef, I was able to cook all our meals to enjoy on the lanai. Husband and son were able to golf 36 holes each day, while I sipped cocktails made at the wet bar! What a dream vacation for anyone looking for close to town, golf, fabulous accommodations and breathtaking sunsets!
Thank you Bruce and Janice!
Russ, Kathy, Teneille & Dustin |
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Russ & Kathy Entrop, Kenmore, WA
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| 03/20/08 |
Positive
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| It's beautifully renovated & furnished. Janice & Bruce were gracious and helpful. The condo is perfectly situated near downtown, with a beautiful ocean view from the 6th floor balcony. It's furnished with everything one could want- dishwasher, beach chairs, picnic cooler, beach umbrella, on-site laundry, etc. We loved it! I'd go back in a heartbeat! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. |
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Anonymous
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| 04/23/07 |
Positive
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| This was our seventh visit to the Big Isalnd, our third stay at Kanaloa and our second in this fantastic ocean-front condo. The location, size, amenities, condition and sunsets are superior in all regards. Highly recommended. Very secure and quiet resort but just minutes from the best snorkeling at Kahaluu, KTA shopping and the Fairwind at for great snorkel trips to Captain Cook's. The Big Island has everything so go explore! |
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Anonymous, Santa Ana, CA |
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| 04/10/07 |
Positive
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Lovely condo, truly a home away from home.
Everything very well thought out for a beach home.
All you have to bring is your swimsuit - they
provided everything. Enjoyed dining in the
restaurant on the grounds overlooking the
ocean...although we did not want to leave our lanai!
Also, there is always someone in the clubhouse
willing to recommend activities, restaurants, etc.
Great tennis courts - don't bring your rackets as
they supply everything at the Clubhouse. |
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Marianne Burget, Florence, Oregon
760 533 3224 |
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| 07/21/06 |
Positive
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| What a week we had - July 6-13-06. Kanaloa and the Patterson's condo was the best choice we made. Convenient location to beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The condo itself was fabulous. Everything was immaculate and thoroughly comfortable. All meals were eaten on the lanai and we watched seven gorgeous sunsets from there also. We loved the Big Island and know that when we return, we will be staying in this unit again! Thank you for a great stay!!! |
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Helen and Howard, Sacramento, CA |
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| 07/02/06 |
Positive
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| This place is the real deal - clean, quiet, absolute oceanfront and furnished with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We visited the week of June 17-24 and would not consider staying anywhere else should we ever return to the Big Island. I am generally not a good sleeper, especially when traveling. The sound of the waves crashing on the rocks along with the quietness of the Kanaloa complex gave me the best 7 nights of sleep that I have had for as long as I can remember. Many thanks to the Pattersons for this great experience. |
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The Jetmundsens, Tampa, FL
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| 06/22/06 |
Positive
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Thank you for the use of your wonderful condo! The views from the condo are the best from anywhere! We enjoyed watching the sunsets, sunrises, and moon on the water and crashing surf. We also appreciate the quiet and peacerful atmosphere - No road nose. Thank you for all the thoughtful, homey touches in the condo. This place is just great! We loved being here. We will be back, and thanks agai!
G & L Ridder
12/5-15/2005 |
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G & L Ridder, Whidbey Island, WA |
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| 06/22/06 |
Positive
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Our favorite experience here for us was the view of the surf and big waves during our week. I took lots of pictures, since I paint with watercolors. It was fun to watch the canoe races and their practices every night. Thank goodness there was AC in this condo; it was humid and hot this week. We enjoyed this beautiful and clean condo so much. It was perfect. So glad we found it on Vacation Rental By Owner!
Mahalo, L&M Brawley |
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M & L Brawley, Apache Junction, AZ |
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| 01/07/06 |
Positive
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| We love this place! The condominium is beautiful, very clean and comfortable, and the owners have it fully equipped right down to the beach mats and cooler. The location is right on the ocean, very quiet with only the sound of the crashing waves. We enjoyed golf at the Kona Country Club adjacent to these condominiums with tee boxes right next to the ocean! The spinner dolphins swam by right in front of the lanai and gave us a fairwell show with jumping and spinning on the morning we departed! A hui hoa! |
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Kim Stevenson, Breckenridge, CO
970-390-3150 |
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| 05/28/05 |
Positive
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| JUST MARVELOUS!! SPACIOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED WITH A FANTASTIC VIEW OF KEAUHOU BAY AND THE OCEAN..BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS AND FANTASTIC LANDLORDS(BRUCE AND JANICE)JUST MADE OUR 3RD VISIT TO THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! |
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ANITA/JIM CEBULSKI, LAKELAND,FLORIDA |
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| 05/12/05 |
Positive
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| This is a FABULOUS condo! The attention to details were so nice. Everything you would need is already there. And the location is perfect!! Thank you so much! |
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The Ludwigs, Thousand Oaks/CA |
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| 03/31/04 |
Positive
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We have stayed many other places but none were cleaner or better equipped . . . and then there's that 180 degree ocean view!!! We appreciated beach chairs, mats, coolers, towels, books, cd's, etc.
We hope to be a return visitor
Happy Campers
Feb-Mar, 2004
Mahalo Nui Nui,
C & D Stahly
Helena, MT |
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C & D Stahly, Helena, MT |
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| 07/21/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Janice & Bruce: Just a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed the use of your condo last week. We couldn't have asked for a better setting. It proved to be a great base for our excursions and also a pleasant place just to relax
when we were too pooped from running around. We took you up on your suggestion to use Neptune Charlie's and it was a terrific morning. We all went scuba diving and Mark & Angy took good care of us. They were very pleasant and personable. Just to look over and see some other very crowded tourist snorkel/dive boats assured us that going smaller was the right decision. Don't hesitate to use us for an email reference if needed.
We will give you rave reviews. Thanks again.
J, E, C & M Dewey
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Dewey
Lancaster, PA
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| 04/27/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just wanted to thank you for letting us use your wonderful condo again. We thought it had been 3 years but had been almost 4 since we had been to your place! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves again, not quite as much time there as before, as we stopped for two nites in Oahu to take our 15 year old son to Pearl Harbor, I was about his age when I went and made a memory for me that I will always treasure, so wanted to make sure this time he went also. Otherwise, we normally don't overnite in Oahu, just not laid back enough for us!! I think you will have to stay in your house forever, and not ever retire to your condo, as all of us would not be able to use it then! We will be back!
Saw some dolphins out front, and some whales down in Kohala. My son and husband met Bruce out in the parking lot, maybe next time we can all meet, I am sure you can give us lots of information. My husband, Kevin, has always wanted to move over, when our son is out of high school. We'll see about that!
Thanks again for sharing,
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K & K Schraum
Enumclaw, WA
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