Guestbook Comment

Guest: Rob and Mimi (Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/19/07

Julie and Tyler have thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. They are also reachable by phone as is their house manager Lorraine who lives about 30 minutes away. We have stayed in many condos, apartments, hotel rooms bed and breakfasts etc in Europe(1/2 our family lives there) in the U.S., Canada and in Mexico. We have been to Hawaii countless times including the Big Island at least eight and we can tell you that all the comments from others are very true. My wife's 60th birthday was memorable because of the appointments, the size of this villa, the location,the proximity and access to two of the finest hotels on the Kohala Coast. Just a tip of running the gamut,from the beautiful views at the Mauna Lani Canoe House and eating the Kona Cold Lobster to Huggos On the Rocks for heavy apps, good Kona beer,a young crowd, and rocking entertainment and dancing. WOW your well thought out visitor's guide made our two weeks go by so fast. Thanks and we can't wait to get back. Sept-Oct 2007. Rob and Mimi

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Thanksgiving 2011

Guest: Heidi (Roseville, ca)
Date of Stay: 11/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

The villa had everything we needed. Loved the short distance to all the places. The secluded beach area was perfect Julie, just like you said. We all had a great time. Thank you Julie for opening your beautiful place to us. The dean and Herrmann family

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Luxury on a Budget

Guest: Family of 4 (Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/11

We loved our stay at Island Dreams. It felt like home after only the 6 days we were there. We travelled on to Maui afterwards and the whole time I dreamed of being back at this place with the the quiet and beauty of the fairways and the surrounding area. Our family of 4 (two preteens) settled in so comfortably. Everything was available, including a ton of board games which our kids played everytime we had a spare moment. Be warned the grounds are extremely quiet. We did often have the pool to ourselves, which while nice meant that the kids were a little lonely. I laughed in hindsite that I had worried about the safety of the kids roaming the grounds by themselves, not an issue here! I did long walks every morning and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the coast by the Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Lani hotel grounds. This unit is what made our visit so satisfying. It feels like a luxury home, all the little details are accomodated for, the furnishings are deluxe and make you feel like you are in a home, not a vacation rental. The owners obviously care about this unit and that you enjoy your stay. We did have a few little "critters" on the kitchen floor in the mornings, even though we kept everything very clean. I understand that is part of Hawaii and to be expected... We have even begun looking at purchasing a unit such as this, as I can not believe the value you get for your rental dollar here! We paid over $200 per night for our following stay in Maui for a 1 bedroom closet!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Big Island Mauna Lani resort

Guest: Adin & Marlene (Gold Canyon, AZ, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

Our stay at this Villa was exceptional and this unit is very well equipped. Everything the owner promised us was there and exactly as we'd expected. The ambience is superb. The grounds and Village is well maintained. You need to be aware the whole island has it's problems with critters and this Village is no exception. The owners do everything they can to curtail this problem, but don't be alarmed if you should see a few, it's normal in HI. You will not be disappointed with this choice.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Lindsay33 (San Francisco CA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/01/10

We had a wonderful vacation at Julie's Island Dreams Villa. The accommodations were clean and very nice, we found being on the first floor with the door opening to a (safe) grassy area to be great for our two year old. We stayed with another family who had a one year old and it was a great location for babies- easy beach access a drive away, pool right into the complex. Would definitely stay there again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

Your vacation villa was perfect for our family vacation, which included two grandparents, two parents, and a happy little two-year old girl. We all found the house comfortable and extremely well equipped. The cooks among us really appreciate the kitchen which had absolutely everything we needed. Having all the equipment for a toddler made our stay easier and our travel less burdened down with gear. Thank you!

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Guest: Fields Family (Madison, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

Recently returned from a extremely pleasurable stay at Island Dreams Villa with our two young adult children. Julie has provided every convenience in a clean and beautifully organized corner condo. We enjoyed our week on the Big Island and roomy, lovely accomodation.

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Guest: The Akers family (Redwood City, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09 Review Submitted: 09/21/09

Mahalo for making your fabulous villa available to others -- we loved it from the minute we walked in the door. Well-appointed, spacious, thoughtfully decorated yet family friendly for parents who showed up with a wide-eyed two-year old (thanks for all the items that made this a truly "kid-friendly" home). It was a perfect location for enjoying the wonderful Kohala coast. Loved the access to the private beach (great snorkeling), the easy drive to the white sands of Hapuna beach, and proximity to shops, restaurants, and wonderful resort amenities. Our combo anniversary/Hawaii 5-0 birthday trip was a great success, and this was one of the most positive experiences we've had renting a vacation home.

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Guest: Rich and Judy Bruno (-)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

Julie, We had a perfect vacation Your home is everything we hoped for. Extra clean,great location to walk everywhere. Very quiet . All was organized for our comfort. We BBq'd on the lani. Enjoyed evenings with tropical breezes. THANK YOU . We will be back

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Guest: Larraine1 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

The Villa worked out very well for our family of four, which includes two little ones of 2.5 yrs and 8 months. Since we were "home" a lot during nap times it was wonderful to be able to enjoy the lanai and also to have the lovely and perfectly warm pool close by the condo. My older son loved having the lawn to run around on and all of those beach toys to play with. One recommendation: I went all the way to Kona to do grocery shopping for the week. Later I stopped by the new gourmet grocery store (Foodland, I think?) in Mauna Lani which is slightly more expensive for non food items, but for food it was pretty comparable to the crummy Kona store and the quality was soooo much better.They also have great prepared foods like sandwiches and salads. If I had to do it again, and I hope I do, I would just shop close by in Mauna Lani. Very nice house, very clean and so big!

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