| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 01/01/10 |
Positive
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| Probably our best vacation ever. We stayed 12/18 - 12/30 and had beautiful weather every day that was enhanced by daily appearances of Humpback whales, Sea Turtles and one day we even had a parade of Spinner Dolphins - all visible from the lawn at Papakea! Our family of six was quite comfortable in K404 throughout our stay and Carol made the whole reservation process painless. We hated to leave and can't wait to come back! |
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Meg & Tom Reid Family, Kenmore, WA |
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| 10/01/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family of 6 arrived late, so we didn't see much, but went to sleep to the sound of the waves. We all woke up to find we were in paradise! What a wonderful, beautiful place. We had a wonderful time and, after 10 days, your condo felt like home. We'll be back!
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Potter Family
Calgary, Alberta, CA
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| 01/30/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I want to thank you for providing such an excellent place to stay during our first trip to Maui. From our first conversation with you until we closed the door to leave the condo, everything more than met our expectations. We enjoyed sunrise at Haleakala as well as snorkeling, hiking surfing, whale watching, shopping and just being lulled to sleep by the sound of the ocean and waking to the songs of birds. Thank you also for the wonderful kitchen supplies - we didn't want for a thing.
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Gengler Family
Minnesota
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| 04/08/08 |
Positive
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WOW
WE have never had such a brilliant time on holiday as we had staying in your place in maui.
The view from your balcony was spectacular. the sea was warm the weather was wonderful, and to sit on the sea wall at dawn and watch the humpbacks swim by was well just out of this world.
We took your advise and booked the pacific whale watching trip from lahaina,and also the luau and both were wonderful, we also went snorkelling on the reef the only problem was when the sea turtles came up to pay us a visit, I followed them back down and forgot i had a snorkel on and at about twenty feet down i decided to breath in, bad idea mind you the Pacific wasn't as salty as i thought it would be.
Any way thanks for letting us rent your condo and yes we will be coming back, I don't know when but we are coming back
Thanks again
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Harris Family, United Kingdom
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| 10/26/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I just cannot say enough about your place, it was just perfect and had everything we needed and more, were even thrilled to find the coolers we could use on a couple outings. We had a great week in HI. I had originally wanted a true oceanfront unit, but then was glad I had just the view I had. In your place I could see everything - the pool area to see the barbecues or when my husband had the kids at the pool, etc., and then the beach still right in my face the whole time. I had seen bad reviews on this place, but could tell those were attributable to individual units, making me even more glad I had gone through an owner to assure a positive experience. The rest of the property is just lovely and beautiful, quiet and laid back. Thanks again, and we hope to return!
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McPherson Family
Arkansas
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| 06/17/07 |
Positive
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Maui was a dream vacation for our family. The beauty and awe of the road to Hana, our anniversary dinner at Mama's Fish House near Pa'ia, the Bamboo Forest, Haleakala at sunrise, the Old Lahaina Luau, snorkeling the coral reefs, and diving Molokini were a few of our unforgettable experiences in Maui. Each day we had your lovely and inviting home to come back to for rest and relaxation. We were "rocked to sleep" each night by the cool ocean breeze and the gentle sounds of the surf . We are so glad we stayed at Papakea.
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The Ronan Family, Pensacola, FL
850-438-6344 |
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| 06/04/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with our family. Your condo is beautiful and had everything we needed. We loved the view from the lanai and the sound of the ocean from the master bedroom. Our grandson loved the beach and tidepools and the rest of us were happy to sit at the seawall and watch him play in the sand. We snorkeled almost every day from the beach next-door. We truly hope to return.
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Whetstone Family
Georgia
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| 04/02/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family agrees this was the best vacation we have ever had. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us. The view is spectacular and the accommodations were perfect. We will remember this vacation forever.
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Kelly Family
Illinois
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| 03/24/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just wanted to let you know we had a great time in Maui. Your condo is lovely and worked beautifully for our two families and had all the right amenities. We especially liked your shower floors. The grass section by the ocean was perfect for watching the sunsets and discussing another visit sometime in the future. We’ll definitely keep your information to rebook.
Thanks for all of your help. You do a great job of providing information before and during the vacation and your welcome phone call is a nice touch. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we call you again.
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Kerry & Sanger Families
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| 12/05/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a terrific time in your condo, with its great ocean views and awesome grounds. The accommodations were spacious and really allowed us to "chill out." Best part was we didn't have to fight over the TV! Thanks for your hospitality.
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Chip, Cindy, Rico & Diana
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| 11/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful week here staying in your condo. It has such a fantastic view of the ocean as well as the Papakea grounds. My teenage son loved the loft and our girls loved the front bedroom, but my husband and I REALLY loved our room with its beautiful ocean view. We had Thanksgiving dinner here and thanked God for finding your lovely place. It was a perfect vacation - one to be long cherished.
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Fairchild Family
California
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| 11/10/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Great location, great view, great accommodations! With two children, the fully-equipped kitchen and the washer/dryer are huge pluses. Thank you for providing us with a home away from home. Hope to return here every few years.
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Kelley Family
California
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| 08/09/06 |
Positive
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| We have had a wonderful time in K404 at the Papakea. We have returned to the Papakea for 11 years and this is by far the nicest unit ever. We have friends and family in three other units and none compare! Thank you to Carol and Mike for making our stay better than ever. The kitchen is magnficient and the newly remodeled bathrooms are awesome! Mahalo |
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Jacobsen, Agoura, CA
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| 06/10/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Beautiful condo, beautiful location. This was our first trip to Hawaii and it won't be our last! Thanks so much to the Hatleys for their hospitality.
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Ruigh Family
Connecticut
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| 05/17/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We just wanted to thank you so much for all of your help with our stay at Papakea. We had a wonderful time. The activity list and restaurant guide was also very helpful. We hope we can stay at Papakea again and will recommend your condo to family and friends.
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Kubicek Family
Nevada
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| 05/05/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Great family vacation! Sunny view and wonderful to hear the ocean. Thank you for such a great condo.
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Scribner Family
California
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| 04/18/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just wanted to send you a note and tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at Papakea! Your home is lovely and has such a gorgeous view. We spent alot of time sitting on the deck watching whales, reading, and just enjoying being together. We have already recommended your place to friends! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us.
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Krenzler Family
Washington
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| 03/17/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for sharing your condo with us over Spring break. We just returned from Maui and had a very relaxing time. The weather wasn't as nice as we were hoping for but your condo was great and helped make for a great trip. It gave us more room than a suite at the hotel and allowed us to have some of our meals "at home" which we like to do since we have young kids.
I don't know when we'll be heading back to Hawaii, but when we do we'll certainly be in touch.
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Bowerman Family
California
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| 03/07/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We would all like to say thank you for the wonderful stay at your condo. It is immaculate and there was a great ocean view off the balcony. We wanted to stay forever! The location was very convenient and it had air conditiong (our friends' condo did not.) Thanks for making our stay wonderful.
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Soride Family
Iowa
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| 02/26/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We love your beautiful place! We had a wonderful time and everyone voted this their #1 vacation ever. We will be back and will send our friends. Many thanks.
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Foley Family
Massachusetts
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| 02/24/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for your Papakea hospitality. The condo is beautiful and its location is perfect. We had a wonderful time and made many happy memories. It was a pleasure working with you.
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Rubin Family
Colorado
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| 02/10/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are back from our trip and finally over jet lag. Our stay in your condo was wonderful. Everyone in our family wants to go back and stay in the same place as soon as we can. Thank you so much for the great hospitality. If anyone is in doubt about renting your condo, please use us as a reference. For us it was the trip of a lifetime.
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Mellone Family
Wisconsin
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| 08/09/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for making us feel so comfortable in your second home. We enjoyed the spacious accommodations, the view and the lovely breezes that blow through the condo. We also loved the BBQ area. We would make dinner there and eat in the pool cabana - we felt like we were in our own five-star restaurant. We'll be back!
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Buckley Family
San Diego, CA
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| 08/04/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Just got back from Maui yesterday - My family THOROUGHLY enjoyed your wonderful condo at Papakea. The views were magnificent, amenities and activities were greatly enjoyed by my teenagers, and the condo was all that we could ask for. Comfortable beds, lovely linens,well-stocked kitchen so that we could really cook, etc. Thanks so much for the nice touches like providing dishwashing detergent,sponges, paper towels, washing machine detergent, etc. Your maintenance keeper was very responsive as well.
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Chang Family
Virginia
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| 05/15/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Your place is more beautiful than pictures could ever depict. It's definitely a home away from home. The only thing that would make it better is more time here!
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Dr. Faith
Manhattan Beach, CA
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| 04/05/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thanks for the very comfortable condo - everything was as advertised. Great view!
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Spain Family
Illinois
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| 03/18/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have arrived home (reluctantly). We had a wonderful time and the condo really worked out well for us. It took the weather a day and a half to clear but then it was classic Maui weather...perfect. The loft was a nice space for the kids to play games or watch a little TV before bed (and allowed us to have a quiet drink). You have a beautiful view and the kids enjoyed the pool at Papakea and the beach next door. We really appreciated having the grills so accessible.
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Barb & Nancy, plus kids
Fort Collins, CO
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| 02/10/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful time here in Maui. Papakea is a great place and we thoroughly enjoyed staying in your condo. The views are great! Thanks Mike and Carol for letting us experience our first trip to Hawaii in your comfortable home at Papakea.
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Mike, Diana, Walt & Julie
N. Dakota & Minnesota
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