Vacation Rentals by Owner

Hula Haven

Guest: Lysette A.
Date of Stay: 04/28/12 Review Submitted: 05/12/12

After spending the first week of our holiday in the lush, tropical Puna District, driving down to the Hula Hut at Miloli'i was a wonderful and exciting contrast. The landscape formed by ancient and not-so-ancient volcanic flows is spectacular. The house is in a great location overlooking the black, craggy lava and blue ocean and you can watch magic sunsets - often a vivid orange due to the intermittent "vog" - from the huge lanai. Brightly coloured Saffron Finches visited us as we had our al fresco breakfast and vivid green geckos "chirped" under the eaves at dusk . We were too late in the season for whales, but did the enjoy the most amazing snorkelling and peaceful swims at nearby Honomalino Bay.The house is extremely comfortable and well appointed with a fun sense of Hawaiiana in every room. There were all sorts of useful items in the downstairs laundry; flippers, reef shoes, beach umbrella etc. If you feel like doing your own cooking, pick up ingredients such as ginger and cilantro at one of the farmers markets in the area and then ask around your neighbours to see if anyone has fish for sale. You'll look out from the lanai of the Hula Hut and see locals catching Ono and Ahi every morning! We would recommend the Hula Hut and Miloli'i in general for anyone who is after a quiet, non-touristy, holiday in a unique location.

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Incredible

Guest: Illinois
Date of Stay: 03/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/18/12

Talk about out in the middle of Nowhere.This is fantastic.Crashing waves,bird sounds,lack of traffic.We are really looking forward to our stay. This place is more than we had hoped for.Thank youfor allowing us to stay here.The porch is awesome,house is situated wonderfully.We hope that in the future we would really like to come back here.The north&east part of the island is awesome, but we like the remote southwest part for it's peacefulnes,the waves at night.INCREDIBLE!

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Lovely

Guest: Canada
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

I just wanted to thank you for your lovely place in Milolii. We had a wonderful time - saw a few whales from the balcony and enjoyed the island immensely. Our stay was lovely.

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Hula

Guest: Florida
Date of Stay: 12/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/16/12

We had a wonderful stay and we satisfied with everything. Thanks for your hospitality.

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Paradise found

Guest: ILUVTHEOCEAN (Central Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/12

We stayed at the Hula Hut for 6 glorious weeks over the Holidays and the location is superb.Across the street from the coastline with unobstructed ocean views. The house was generously stocked with most anything you would need. Huge lanai for watching a different sunset every afternoon and hopefully whales next year.Friendly community (just don't speed) . Melanie was very responsive to all our needs. Cable and Wi-Fi .Very quite which I loved and the winter waves crashing was very entertaining. Thanks Melanie we look forward to our next visit Ron and Donna

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Hula

Guest: California
Date of Stay: 08/31/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

Thank you Melanie! Your place was a really nice place, and we really enjoyed our time there!

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Guest: Switzerland
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

We arrived at your beautiful little treasure house a couple of hours ago. It is fantastic - we'd never imagined it to be this lovely! It was a pleasant stay, we are looking forward to come to Hawaii again.....

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Guest: Missouri
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

We thoroughly enjoyed the Hula Hut. Thank you for sharing it with us. We loved hearing the ocean and waking up with a vista of the Pacific Ocean. The new mattress is a great improvement.

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Guest: Guests from Japan
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

Thank you for inviting us to your wonderful Hula Hut. The view is great and house is comfortable.

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A great place

Guest: Keith (South Dakota)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

A really nice place. Melanie, the owner, is very responsive and returns your call or email straightaway. The house is well set-up. We hiked to Honomalino Beach. We drove the South Point Rd. Ate in Na'alehu at Shaka's. The last two days, the surf was up and the house is so close to the sea that the spray went up over 100 feet--really impressive. Whales were seen and heard. The thread count on the sheets was the best we've seen. We'd stay there again. If you want peace and quiet, this is the place; don't think tourists come down here much. Thanks, Melanie! Keith and Carolee

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Montana
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

Just one more night at this nice and quiet location, time moves too fast when you are having fun. We are enjoying the Hula Hut, nice house with nice ocean views. The wave action has been fantastic, very high waves pretty to look at...

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Guest: Canada
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/16/11

We had a great time.The waves were huge, sunsets beautiful, black sand beaches were gorgeous, the volcano was awesome and your place was comfortable and convenient to the southern part of the island. The long drive up to the highway wasn't so bad, we just took our time and were fine.

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Very Comfortable & Quite

Guest: scooter2724 (Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

We are finishing up our stay at the "Hut." Our honeymoon! We have had a great stay here! Melanie was very nice in answering our questions, sending us instructions, and any information that would help our stay here be more enjoyable. The "Hut" is a quiet place in a local beach community. The landscape is old lava flows, which was different. The driving up & down the Kona coast is a slow one with lots of curves & hills, so plan your travel accordingly. The first turn off of HWY 11 is just past mm 89 (from North.) To get to the "Hut" it is 4 miles of steep, sharp, curves, but once you arrive the peace and serenity is really something. We saw sunsets almost every night over the ocean, the view is really beautiful. Make sure you get groceries (Safeway), fill out a Safeway membership (free) and you will save, save, save $$$$ on your purchase. Living in the "Hut" was very comfortable! There are a few mosiquetos that hang around but the right repellant keeps them at bay. Sleeping, very comfortable, no A/C but all windows open and ceiling fans running made for comfortable temperatures inside. We would recommend this place because of price, location, and space. Melanie T has a nice place here for everyone to enjoy.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anna, UK
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

Thank you for all. Everything is excellent. Our stay is wonderful.

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thank you Melanie!

Guest: silvia (greenville, wisconsin USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

The house is great, all what we needed was there. Everything very clean, it feels good!The ocean view was perfect!Peaceful, great place to rest.People around very friendly! Just a little more driving that we were expecting, but no bad. Melanie was very helpful with ideas for beaches and places to go, thank you!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Peaceful vacation

Guest: cb (Plymouth, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

Our stay at the Hula Hut was relaxing, and peaceful. The Hula Hut is everything it claimed to be and more. The lani is wonderful and the ocean view was fantastic. The house was clean and well stocked. The master bed was hard and noisy, but it did not hamper our vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Guest: Colorado
Date of Stay: 04/30/10 Review Submitted: 05/01/10

Aloha, Just wanted to let you know everything is going great!!! It is really beautiful in this area and we are enjoying!

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Great getaway

Guest: DRoberts (South Portland, ME)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 05/06/10

This is a wonderful getaway, exactly as described by Melanie. Honomolino Beach a must-visit: we spent 2 whole days there and could have easily gone back for more snorkeling and playing in the sand. Our 7 year old daughter managed to lock us out of the twin bedroom, so we can confirm that Melanie is very responsive and helpful to any concerns! Note that "leisurely drive" means that this is far removed from the main towns and tourist attractions: you will spend a lot of time driving if you intend to explore those areas on most days. However, if you stop at a grocery store to get supplies on your way in from the airport, you will discover that you have arrived at paradise.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+.

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/20/10

The cottage was great. We saw whales in papa bay - including one which came in close and was slapping it's tail. Great experience. We snorkeled there and at the "salt and pepper" beach to the south (which was the nicest beach we've seen anywhere). It was a great week. We loved the place. Can't wait to do it again. March 2010 Oregon

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/05/10

Beautiful home in an unexpected location. Don't let the drive down the winding road scare you. The home is wonderful and very clean. Supplied with just about everything you need to have a great vacation. Go to sleep every night to the sound of waves crashing on the 20 foot lava walls a few steps away. Walk to the end of Kai Ave and discover the beauty of the various lava formations and tide pools. Sun on the coral sand near a large pool that you can wade in. Next to that is another pool with a blow hole that is refreshing and fun. Honomolino beach is a 15 minute walk from the village of Miloli'i and worth the walk. Dine at the Desert Rose Cafe driving south about 10 miles on hwy 11, the food is excellent. You can stock up on groceries at the market right next door to the restaurant. Don't miss the Big Horn Steer, the zebra and bison on the way to the Desert Rose. You will love your stay at the Hula Hut but be warned, it's far away from touristy things. Paradise Found February, 2010, MA

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Paradise Found

Guest: bunnyclub (Billerica, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/25/10

Beautiful home in an unexpected location. Don't let the drive down the winding road scare you. The home is wonderful and very clean. Supplied with just about everything you need to have a great vacation. Go to sleep every night to the sound of waves crashing on the 20 foot lava walls a few steps away. Walk to the end of Kai Ave and discover the beauty of the various lava formations and tide pools. Sun on the coral sand near a large pool that you can wade in. Next to that is another pool with a blow hole that is refreshing and fun. Honomolino beach is a 15 minute walk from the village of Miloli'i and worth the walk. Dine at the Desert Rose Cafe driving south about 10 miles on hwy 11, the food is excellent. You can stock up on groceries at the market right next door to the restaurant. Don't miss the Big Horn Steer, the zebra and bison on the way to the Desert Rose. You will love your stay at the Hula Hut but be warned, it's far away from touristy things.

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

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 12/09/09 Review Submitted: 12/08/09

I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful Hula Hut. We really enjoyed watching the big surf and glowing sunsets. We were also able to see the dolphins down at the Honomalino Bay. Washington

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/15/09 Review Submitted: 11/14/09

This is our first trip to Hawaii. We really enjoyed Hula Hut,visiting Volcanoes National Park and ethnobotanical garden in the area. The local fresh tropical fruits were fabulous.Thank you for renting us your house. Quebec, CANADA

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/09/09 Review Submitted: 11/08/09

Thanks again for letting us spend time at your rental house. It was fabulous! We spend much time relaxing with a cocktail on the upper deck. The beach Honomalino past the little fishing village was unbelievable. Oregon

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

Melanie, Thanks for letting us have the Hula Hut for a wonderful week of restoration. We walked into Honomalino Bay several times. It was our favorite place of anywhere. It was wonderful to be away from it all! Milolli'i is truly a magical place and the people in the village were so friendly and sweet. Washington

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

We ejoyed the house and the ocean view alot. Everything was great.I would refer friends to stay there. Texas

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/14/09 Review Submitted: 03/13/09

Well, we are back from paradise (it was snowing as I drove to work yesterday morning!!!!!!). I just wanted to let you know that we had a great time at your house - it was so peaceful and relaxing we didn't want to leave..... We went to the beach down by the yellow church and it was really nice. All of your directions were perfect! March, Connecticut

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/27/09 Review Submitted: 02/26/09

My wife Janet and I loved our stay on the Big Island. We snorkeled, we hiked, we enjoyed the beautiful island, and we did lots of sight seeing. Two-Step, which is by the Place of Refuge. Two-Step offered the best snorkeling, but the snorkeling at Honomalino Beach, was also very nice. We saw whales from the Hula Hut's lani and heard the whales blowing at night. In fact, we saw whales at many different places on the island. We visited Volcano National Park and did some hiking there, around Crater Road, the Lava Tubes, and the Petroglyths. We also visited lots of Coffee farms. The coffee farm that is just south of Milolii proved to be the best buy on the island. And, the coffee is superb. We made a number of trip to Puuhonua o Honaunau(the Place of Refuge) and to Puukohala Heiau. Both sites have been well restored by the National Parks and were very enjoyable to walk around. The Place of Refuge,however, proved to be one of our favorites. It's hard to beat all the activities that are there, the beautiful park, the incredible tidepools, and the wonderful snorkeling. It was always nice to "come home" to the Hula Hut. Your place is very roomy. The solitude and the quiet were good for the soul. The sound of the waves and the sea breezes were both very soothing. We most definitely enjoyed our 3 weeks at the Hula Hut. We will most certainly consider vacationing at your place in the future. February, Minnesota

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Hula Hut Review

Guest: FromCT (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 02/26/09 Review Submitted: 03/16/09

My husband and I just returned from the Big Island and our stay in Milolii at the Hula Hut. It was one of the most relaxing vacations that we have had. Many evenings we sat on the lanai with cocktails and watched the whales and the beautiful sunsets. The home is new and very clean. The owner was also very helpful with suggestions on places to go and things to do. I would recommend this house to anyone who wants to get away from it all......

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/26/09

We had a wonderful trip to Hawaii, and a good time in Miloli’i and staying at your place. We did see whales, and enjoyed the crashing of the waves against the ‘rocks’/lava.Thank you,January, Vancouver, WA

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/22/09 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

Thank you for the use of your lovely house. We had a wonderful time and yes we did see whales from the deck, we saw them from our first day there. The house was absolutely perfect, so much so that we hardly moved from it during our first week as everything we needed was right there - peace, snorkelling, lovely view and so very comfortable. Your instructions and directions were perfect, We fell in love with Tiki Hut as soon as we walked in, and waking up the next morning was amazing as we didn't even have to raise our heads from the pillows to admire the sea view. Your photos don't do the house justice, it's wonderful, and so beautifully clean and tidy. We had a lovely holiday, going to the volcano, whale watching, exploring, just being on the island is something very special. And thank you for helping to make it so good. December, UK

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/19/09 Review Submitted: 01/18/09

Hello.. We are back at home and I just wanted you to know that we really liked staying at the Hula Hut! It was awesome...and Hawaii was too by the way! Thanks again for the use of your house. August, Wyoming

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Tiki Hut

Guest: Tiki Hut (uk)
Date of Stay: 12/22/08 Review Submitted: 01/18/09

I'd just opened up our emails with the intention of sending you one to thank you for the use of your lovely house. We had a wonderful time and yes we did see whales from the deck, we saw them from our first day there. The house was absolutely perfect, so much so that we hardly moved from it during our first week as everything we needed was right there - peace, snorkelling, lovely view and so very comfortable. Your instructions and directions were perfect, We fell in love with Tiki Hut as soon as we walked in, and waking up the next morning was amazing as we didn't even have to raise our heads from the pillows to admire the sea view. Your photos don't do the house justice, it's wonderful, and so beautifully clean and tidy. We had a lovely holiday, going to the volcano, whale watching, exploring, just being on the island is something very special. And thank you for helping to make it so good. Debbie & Justin. UK

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/29/08 Review Submitted: 11/28/08

Aloha Melanie, We did enjoy the stay at the Hula Hut. The house is well built and the craftsmanship is very good. The Lani is especially nice since it catches the breeze off the water. The Island is REALLY BIG!! We put 1500+ miles on a rental car while we were there, enjoyed the volcanoes, gathered several avocados from along the road going down to milolii beach. Thank you for allowing us to stay in the Hula Hut. November, Oregon.

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Guest: Guests
Date of Stay: 10/12/08 Review Submitted: 10/11/08

Thank you for a lovely vacation! Your tiki hut is well done and we enjoyed many hours staring at the ocean - even saw a first whale of the season! Honolmalino was gorgeous and the dolphins were playing. Mahalo October, Big Island

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 05/19/08 Review Submitted: 05/18/08

Thank you as well I thought the place was marvelous, nice secluded location, awesome views, well maintained/looked after, very well stocked. It was a pure pleasure to stay there and when we go back to the Big Island we will definitely stay there again. May, Canada

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/10/08 Review Submitted: 04/09/08

Your house was very nice...............we enjoyed ourselves. We didn't see the whales but in the evening for about 4 nights we could hear them blow. April, California

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Ocean waves at night put you to sleep

Guest: Tar Heals (Sparta NC)
Date of Stay: 03/16/08 Review Submitted: 06/14/08

We really enjoyed our stay. The ower is very friendly and helpful, her description of the location and her home was all decorated to a Hawaiian theam it was fun. We would recommend this property to a friend it was very clean, we look forward to returning.

Recommended for:Age 55+

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/20/08 Review Submitted: 02/19/08

ALOHA MELANI, WANTED YOU TO KNOW WE ENJOYED OUR STAY. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO STAY THERE. February, WASHINGTON, DC

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/05/07

Beautiful! Very cozy, clean, and quiet neighborhood home with an unbelievable view. We sat on the the lani and enjoyed watching the whales. Everything was there that we needed for a perfect week of relaxation and fun. Thank you Melanie.

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Guest: Margaret J. (Madera Ca 93636)
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/23/07

Very Clean, specatular views. Owner answered our quetions and was friendly. WE had a comcern and we E-mailed her and she called us that night. Would rent again.

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