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Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi....

Guest: Deni and Pom Lolo, Montana
Date of Stay: 05/17/12 Review Submitted: 05/19/12

Every vacation destination makes you think that you will have the beach to yourself and get up close and personal with local wildlife. A few vacation rentals "promise" that the bed will be exquisitely comfortable, the outdoor shower hot with an ocean view and that the kitchen will please a serious cook. To our JOY, Hale Honu delivered all of that and more..... We loved: 1. Visits from Maile and Sachi (even after their baths!) 2. Laniakea Beach- sitting in the surf inches from feeding the turtles 3. Shave Ice and Wednesday Farmer's Market at the Waialua Sugar Mill 4. Great seafood at Jamison's Restaurant 5. Great vegetarian food at Beet Box Cafe 6. A final romantic dinner at home with a visit from Wendy, the Personal Chef. The free use of snorkels and bikes and beach toys meant that we could explore flora and fauna above and below. No resort could come close. The turtles outside the back gate were so much fun to watch, including the one snoozing on the shore. Pom says " Best Birthday Ever!!!" Note from Pat: I am thrilled that Deni and Pom had such a memorable birthday week. They have introduced us all to the services of Wendy Gorka, Waialua Personal Chef who prepares meals to order and delivers to my Guests to enjoy under the canopy of stars. What a wonderful offering to be able to offer to our upcoming Guests from Australia, US and Japan. Mahalo Deni and Pom and we look forward to your return back here soon! Aloha, Pat and Jan, Maile and Sachi

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Guest: Darlene and Bob B St. Louis Missouri
Date of Stay: 05/08/12 Review Submitted: 05/12/12

We came looking for peace and quiet and beauty------and we FOUND IT HERE! Thank you, Darlene and Bob B St Louis, Missouri

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Pat and Jan,

Guest: Lisa and Marc
Date of Stay: 04/19/12 Review Submitted: 05/02/12

I have never in my life taken a vacation where I could truly relax. I didn't know I was even capable of it until staying in your Guest Cottage! The view from the back yard is unbelievable! Marc and I absolutely loved spending each morning outside with our morning coffee overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I'm so spoiled now by the privacy we enjoyed on our vacation that I'm sure I'll never be able to stay at a resort again. We enjoyed being literally steps away from the beach and were delighted with the presence of the turtles everyday! We can't thank you enough for letting us play with your Silky Terriers, Maile and Sachi. They are so lovable and so well-mannered. Oh, did I mention that Marc know wants an Outdoor Shower. THAT is truly a relaxing experience. We can't wait to plan another visit. BEST VACATION EVER!! Lisa and Marc L Tampa Florida

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Dear Pat and Jan.... Part IV

Guest: Kaoru and Miho Tokyo, Japan
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

... - Falling asleep in and waking up to the sound of the ocean - Morning stroll on the beach - Breakfast on the lanai in the sun - Watching whales from the living room - Walk on the beach at sunset - Looking up at the starry sky near/after midnight Your lovely home has become our favorite beach house! We will definitely return. Until then, please stay well. With much aloha, Kaoru and Miho Tokyo, Japan

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Dear Pat and Jan Part III

Guest: Kauro and Miho Tokyo Japan
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

AND MORE, and they all worked perfectly. Facilities and amenities are top-of-the-line quality. Needless to mention, the location cannot be better than this. Literally ocean-front in a nice quiet residential neighborhood, just a few steps to the white sand beach and less than 10 minutes drive into the town of Haleiwa. In short, relaxing and comfortable. Very Hawaiian, period. Here are just a few of our many favorite things we enjoyed right here at Hale Honu....see Part IV.

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Dear Pat and Jan.....Part II

Guest: Kauro and Miho Tokyo Japan
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

Special thanks to Pat who drove all the way from the opposite side of the island to greet us on our first day. Your warm welcome coupled with the thorough explanation about the house made such a big difference to make our stay both comfortable and enjoyable. As many other guests have commented in the guest book, we could clearly see that this beautiful house is looked after with extra attention to detail, extremely clean and well-appointed. We had everything we needed AND MORE...see Part III

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Pat and Jan (Part I)

Guest: Kauro and Miho Tokyo Japan
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

Dear Pat and Jan, My wife and I cannot thank you enough for the memorable days we spent at your lovely home of "Hale Honu" (House of Turtles) ! We MUST return here for a longer stay. I have worked in the luxury hotel industry, and can assure your future guests that they will receive the most personal and very professional hospitality when they choose to stay here. Special thanks to Pat who drove all the way from the opposite side of the island to greet us on our first day. ...see Part II

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Pat and Jan....

Guest: Mary and Chuck Lakeville, PA
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/07/12

We enjoyed our stay in your lovely home. A highlight of our visit to the North Shore was seeing the pro body boarding contest at the Bonzai Pipeline, where the monster waves were 20 ft to 30 ft! We also enjoyed a day trip to Honolulu and Waikiki, returning by way of the scenic eastern coast. LOVED walking on the beach here and seeing all of the sea turtles swimming close to shore. Aloha and mahalo to both of you, Mary and Chuck

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Dear Pat and Jan-

Guest: Tiffany and Bret
Date of Stay: 02/11/12 Review Submitted: 02/14/12

Thank you for everything! We have spent a lovely week here. It is now very hard to be heading home. You home is wonderful-the perfect place to relax and unwind. We loved seeing the turtles everyday and falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean at night. We also loved our morning visitor "Sachi" who came to see us (Pat's younger 3 yo Silky Terrier) and be with us each day. It was a perfect week to ease into being the big "40". Aloha, TIffany and Bret Portland, Oregon

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Dear Pat and Jan......

Guest: Susan and Jim C Tucson, AZ
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

Another Great week here on the North Shore-just like last year! Lovely walks, surfer watching at Sunset Beach and time for reading. Perhaps when the grandchildren stop popping out, WE will be back again. Aloha and Mahalo, Susan and Jim

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Dear Pat and Jan......

Guest: Don and Joanne O Okataks, Alberta Canada
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

This truly was the perfect place to ring in the New Year! And thank you for leaving your Christmas tree up----it reminded us of what time of year it was....as it is so easy to get swept away in time as in a paradise lost sort of thing. Heidi and Eric's descriptions of this amazing place didn't really do it justice and (as they said): "no words can possibly describe the sights, sounds, and tastes of Hawaii". They had to bring us here! Your place is 2nd to none. It is so beautiful and roomy...

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Dear Pat and Jan and "the girls"....

Guest: Tom and Janice Potter West Palm Beach Florida
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

WHAT A CHRISTMAS!!!!! XXXOOO Our 2nd visit to your lovely home was everything we love from the first visit and more. For future inductees to the Hale Honu Club, do the following list: o Sugar Mill Shops (Best Shave Ice). see Bob-he's a hoot! o Waimea Falls o Blue Water Shrimp Bus across from Marina- Lilikoi Shrimp! YUM! o Cholo's Fish Burrito's o Waialua Bakery is fabulous! o All the beaches o The Surfers at Haleiwa Public Beach by the Marina o The Surfers at Waimea and Sunset Beaches o North Shore Surf Shop gives great Paddle Board Instruction even to us over 60 crowd o The Glider and Sky Diving at Dillingham Airfield o The horse trail rides at the Polo field or on on your own strip of beautiful beach and watch the turtles! Mahalo and Aloha, Tom and Janice Potter West Palm Beach Florida

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Dear Pat and Jan.....

Guest: The J's from Rockford Illinois
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/24/11

MAHALO NUI LOA! What a wonderful place to come to and relax. Loved coffee in the morning with Terry listening to the waves crashing before everyone else woke up. You home was just what the doctor ordered. Took advantage of the wonderful outdoor shower EVERYDAY. Picked up some sort of treasure on every walk on the beach. One day we had a turtle lay right across our path. Somehow we missed the other nine that came out to sun themselves on the walk down the beach. We counted their tracks.... Loved our trip to the "secret beach" just down the way. We had it all to ourselves. We loved meeting you and your house and your hospitality was exactly the way Terry and Stacie described it to us. Thank you again for sharing it with us. Everything was absolutely phenomenal! Mele Kalikimaka! Dave, Lynette, Nole and Stephanie Rockford, Illinois

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Mahalo....

Guest: E and G, Los Angeles, CA
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

Dear P and J, Our 2 week stay in your beautiful home is now coming to an end. Your home exceeded all of our expectations: the Outdoor Shower, comfortable beds, every amenity imaginable and the bonus of both a private pool and the ocean immediately outside our door. We could not get enough of the turtles and were fortunate enough to see a large turtle take an afternoon nap on the sand! Amazing! This was the perfect spot for B and I's 50th Anniversary! We are all sad to leave, but will have very fond memories of your home and our vacation! Mahalo to both of you!

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Dear Pat and Jan.....

Guest: Carolyn and Gary
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

What can Gary and I say differently from all of your other Guests? I can't think of a better place to have spent our 50th Anniversary! The accommodations, the view and the two of you are all spectacular. I may be leaving this beautiful North Shore but I am leaving my HEART here. I will have to return again to check on it. I feel like I am saying good-bye to my Sisters and my furry Nieces (Maile and Sachi). Maile and Sachi are adorable and will we miss you all. Thank you so much for opening your home to us, we will remember you with love. Mahalo and aloha, for now, Carolyn and Gary Big Bear and Walnut, California

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Aloha....

Guest: Michigan
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

J and P, The bittersweet moment has come to put our thoughts on paper.... While looking through this book, I can only say, it has all been said before.....Our own experiences were parallel to othersand is by far too short. Our highlights for the week include: - Snorkeling at Shark's Cove -Grass Skirt Grill Ahi Plate -Waimea Valley and Falls -....a double-rainbow! :) We enjoyed our daily visits with the girls, Maile and Sachi, the turtles and course, both of you! We hop to return sometime for a much longer stay. Until then, we wish the best for you! Aloha and Mahalo! A and T C Michigan

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Dear Pat and Jan,

Guest: Laura and Robin Calgary Canada
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

Where to begin? I write this looking out at the ocean contemplating the WONDERFUL time we've had over the past couple of weeks. You have a SPECTACULAR property here and your PRIDE of OWNERSHIP really shows. This was the PERFECT spot for us to celebrate a long year. From falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the beach to enjoying leisurely morning coffee on the deck chairs out back, to grilling tasty meals on the BBQ to "getting on island time (neither of us wore a watch while we were here!), we have loved every minute of our time here. After spending several past vacations in Waikiki, our time here was 10 times more relaxing and we are certainly converted! No more hotels for us! We absolutely cannot wait to be back (soon we hope!) With your busy lives, thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful home in paradise with those of who need a special place to come to. It was wonderful to get to know you and we look forward to keeping in touch! Let us know if you're ever in Calgary-we'd love to take you cross-country skiing! Happy memories of this place will keep us warm during the upcoming winter months back home. We look forward to seeing you again soon.... Much alove, Laura and Robin Calgary Canada P.S. Highlights of the trip/recommendations for other Guests: -the outdoor shower" sudsing up" while looking at the ocean = priceless! -grilling our own fresh fish -relaxing with a book in the backyard -bike touring around Waialua and Haleiwa -surf lessons and paddle boarding with Uncle Bryan -coconut shrimp at the Grass Skirt Grill -Waimea Beach Park-beautiful beach! Note from Pat: Laura and Rob are an adorable couple. Rob is a 3 time Olympian Cross Country Skier and is a Mortgage Broker in Calgary. I think i might just be somewhat intimidated to go cross-crountry skiing with him! He routinely ran 8-15 miles every day. A real sweetheart. Laura just became a member of the Canadian Bar Association and is a gem! Smart, beautiful, peaceful, articulate, caring: a real doll. Thank you Jennifer for sending Laura and Rob to us! Much aloha....we miss you this weekend! Pat

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Guest: Jeff and Lesley Norris
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

Dear Pat and Jan, Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home here in Waialua. It was great to get away from everything and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Your home was well equipped with everything. We loved just hearing the ocean and taking time to enjoy God's beauty here. Thanks again for making our first trip to Hawaii such a special trip. Many thanks, Jeff and Lesley Norris Mansfield, Texas For future Visitors here are our Top 5 Favorite Things: - Waimea Bay: visit the Falls - Driving along the coast - Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC): I think, however, next time we will try a smaller luau - Kayaking and Snorkeling - Taking a shower outside and watching the ocean from Pat's home - Grass Skirt Grill was wonderful too! Note from Pat: Is there any such thing as a "small luau on Island"?! Ha....LOL

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Guest: Michael and Shelly Mefford
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

Dear Pat and Jan, So much to write and so little space. We dreamed of this vacation since we married 10 years ago. Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo for turning our dream into a reality. I'll never be content with showering indoors again! A week here is not long enough to quench our thirst for the North Shore. Your attention to detail here has not gone unnoticed. It truly has all the comforts of home. You are right. I should have brought ONLY a few t-shirts, shorts, a swimsuit and nothing else. After shopping, eating out, swimming with sharks and attending a luau and show, it felt wonderful each evening to be able to come "home". Hopefully, next time, Michael and I can spend more time with you, Jan, Maile and Sachi. We envy the "hang loose" attitude of the North Shore. We're going to take it back home and see how it goes :) Much love from Hollis, Oklahoma Michael and Shelly Mefford Note from Pat: Mike and Shelly are an adorable couple from Oklahoma (my first set of Guests from OK!) They were in awe of the natural beauty here in the Islands from the moment they stepped through the front custom gates of the property. They have 2 young children at home and have not had a chance to get away time for themselves. Thank you both for traveling all the way here to meet and stay with us! You will keep a piece of our lifestyle with you each and every day in your soul and heart. The trades, surf, turtles and fresh air will always be with you. Much aloha and A Hui Hou (Until Next Time), Pat

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Guest: Michael and Jessica Fey
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

Dear Pat and Jan, We enjoyed every minute of our time here. This is THE PERFECT place to get away from the busy life of Waikiki. This type of atmosphere is what you would expect when you picture Hawaii. If people were looking for sea turtles, there is no need to visit Hanauma Bay, although we still recommend it, but all the turtles you could ever want to see are in your back yard! When we arrived here, you told us 3 nights wouldn't be enough and you were right. It is so sad to be leaving Hawaii but we're glad to have spent the final part of our trip here. Michael and Jessica Fey

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Guest: Jordan and Rachel Sheffer
Date of Stay: 06/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

Dear Pat, We had a wonderful time at the Guest Cottage. What a beautiful location and vacation spot! Thank you for your kindness and for helping make this a memorable honeymoon for us! Maybe we will see you again soon :) Thanks, Jordan and Rachel Sheffer

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Guest: Steve and Kim Blumenstein
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

Dearest Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, There is nothing we can say that has not already been said here....except to say we agree with all the wonderful messages and leave you with my favorite Irish proverb..... "There are good ships and there are wood ships. The ships that sail the Sea, but the best ships are the friendships and may they always be...... Untile we meet again... Love, Steve and Kim Blumenstein Portland, Oregon P.S. Be sure to let us know if you can use any help (construction, etc) in the future. Steve loved it! Mahalo for sharing your Life! Note from Pat: Steve and I had a blast comparing construction methods and processes here in the Islands vs. Portland, Oregon. I will miss his "can-do" attitudes and inquisitive ways!

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Guest: Mary Susan Hansen
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

Thanks Pat....lovely as always, Mary Susan Hansen San Francisco, CA

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Guest: Brad and Carol Murray
Date of Stay: 05/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/12/11

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, This is an instance when mere words don't seem quite adequate in expressing our appreciation for this, our second stay at Hale Honu. You all extend such graciousness and generosity of spirit and we feel privileged to spend time on the beautiful North Shore wiht absolutely everything we could need or want at our fingertips. We will miss our friends but you must believe now, that we will be back again. Twice was nice, twice as nice but the third time will be even better (no doubt about it!) Until then, aloha, much mahalo and A Hui Hou kakou malama pono. We will be thinking of you from Nantucket and Cocoa Beach, Brad and Carol Murray Note from Pat: Brad and Carol are the ultimate "souls of the earth": such genuine, kind, compassionate Guests who have become our dear friends. WIth any luck and some work (on my part), they will fly out and stay at our home for 3 weeks in the November timeframe so that Jan and I can travel to NYC. I am hoping to lease a co-op in the City for 6 weeks (Nov 1- Dec 15) . Jan will be able to join me for 10 days-2 weeks. We miss you already Brad and Carol: the time went by way too fast! Love you both, Patti, Jan, Maile and "Hopeful" (aka "Sachi"). Carol nicknamed Sachi "Hopeful" because of her endearing ways Sachi uses to bait Carol for a treat (which she hand-carries from Cocoa Beach Florida just for our girls!

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Guest: Kendall and Sharon Craig
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

Dear Jan and Pat, Thank you for making our Oahu vacation our best vacation ever! We enjoyed every minute of our time on the island and in your beautiful vacation cottage. Our visits with Jan and her helpful tips and suggestions were wonderful. We love your little Sachi and her "Good Morning" and "Good Night" pop-ins were precious. We will miss her. We hope to return to Oahu and to you wonderful cottage someday. Thanks again, Kendall and Sharon Craig Ft. Worth, Texax P.S. Pat, We're so glad to have been able to meet and visit with you this morning, the day of our departure. You are such a joy! Note from Pat: I was lucky to have been able to visit with Kendall and Sharon who are really nice people from Ft. Worth. Maile and I have been doing theatre ("The Miracle Worker" at TAG) for 2 weeks straight every night as we opened on 4/22/2011. Kendall and I talked about the "Maintenance" of any property and he reminded me that he cuts his own one acre lawn in Texas! I reminded him that he doesn't have the dreaded salt and corrosion of the North Shore! We will miss these 2 great souls!

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Guest: Heidi & Eric von Engelbrechten
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/02/11

Pat and Jan, We've had another wonderful week at your Guest Cottage. We found your place to be PERFECT in 2009, and were happy to find it even better than we remembered this visit. We spent even more time on the North Shore this week. We enjoyed biking into Haleiwa, relaxing on your beach, and our surf lessons with Uncle Bryan (highly reommended). Check out surfnorthshore.com We had terrific dinners at Haleiwa Joe's and Luibueno's and of course, the Grass Skirt Grill hit the spot every day for lunch in Haleiwa. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful home with Visitors like ourselves. It truly is a special piece of paradise! We are already planning our 3rd trip back, and hope that your place will be available. Mahalo! Heidi and Eric von Engelbrechten Calgary, AB, Canada Note from Pat: Heidi and Eric have become such special Guests. They love our property and it's proximity to Haleiwa. Heidi told me today that Sonny Garcia (!) showed up during her surf lesson AND that they went tandem riding. Not bad for a first time out "getting wet". And for those who don't know, Sonny Garcia is a Big Wave Professional Surf Legend! You never know who you will find in our backyard including Barack Obama! Aloha, Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi

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Guest: Jennifer Martison
Date of Stay: 03/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

Pat and Jan, This was a wonderful time! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home and beach with us. Maile and Sachi are, without a doubt, just adorable. Sachi got into my suitcase today, and I was sorely tempted to take her back to Calgary@ Your generous hospitality made for a perfect vacation in very way. I know that I will be back soon. Mahalo and best regards, Jennifer Martison Calgary, Canada

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Guest: Al Hudec
Date of Stay: 03/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

Pat/Jan, Everything was simply perfect! Love the Honu Turtles of Mokuleia Beach, the surfers on Waimea, Maile and Sachi, the Grass Skirt Grill, the endless surf, your quietly elegant property and your generous hospitality. Al Judec Vancouver

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Guest: Krista and Ken Schulte
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 03/11/11

CAME BACK FOR MORE! We stayed here 3.5 years ago and when we knew we were coming back, we knew we had to stay at "Pat's Place" again! We spent a few days in Waikiki and couldn't wait to get up to the North Shore for some peace and quiet! This here, is what Hawai'i is really about. And the TURTLES are still here! I love them! I was wondering how many of them are the same family from 3 years ago? Something new we did this time was a sunset cruise on a catamaran to do some whale watching. Highly recommend this ! Deep Ecology-1-800-578-3992 located in Haleiwa. Saw lots of whales! 2 Hour Tour for $60/per person. So worth it and loved every minute of it too. Guide was also knowledgeable and had lots of info about the whales. Once again, we a had a fabulous stay here and felt so welcomed and like we were at home. It was just what we needed! Thank you ladies! Love to you, Krista and Ken Schulte Arvada, CO

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Guest: Mike and Tina Moylan
Date of Stay: 02/28/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

Aloha Pat, Jan and the "Girls", There is a Cottage owned by Jan and Pat But with Maile and Sachi-not a home for a cat! Turtles & Whales, a really big hit Kayaks and snorkeling, little time to sit But lots of Mahalo and a friendly welcome mat! We loved our stay here on the North Shore at your terrific Cottage. A great getway. And we felt so very spoiled getting a new toaster, BBQ and outdoor table, chairs and loungers@! Mahalo! Great to see some ex-Intel Hard Workers getting to enjoy the fruits of their successful high tech careers! You two are certainly lovin' life and thanks for sharing it with us!....Mike We shall be back! Loved every minutes of our stay in Paradise. Loved all the great Island stories and our Sunday morning with the healing voice and sharing of Dan Chun was only topped by our "laughter brunch" with you. A Moylan limerick by Mike! Mahalo and we'll be back. Warmest regards, Mike and Tina Moylan San Francisco, CA.

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Guest: Anna and Peter Noworaj
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

Dear Pat, Jan, and the "girls", Thanks so much for your warm hospitality! It was a real pleasure to be here by the ocean----a true piece of paradise! The Cottage was wonderfu- Pat and Jan, you have put much thought into making it a "home away from home", a place to relax and enjoy all Hawaii has to offfer. A Special THRILL was seeing all the turtles, sometimes 4 or 5 at a time! Aloha and Mahalo, Anna and Peter Noworaj Ottawa, Canada Note from Pat: Anna and Peter were delightful Canadian Guests.....Anna enjoys photography and has generously shared her vacation pictures with us on Facebook. We do have a full ohana (family) of federally protected Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles within 10 ft of my property line (sandy beach/direct oceanfront). A Hui Hou Anna and Peter and see you soon!

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Guest: Lynn and Tom Grimes
Date of Stay: 02/10/11 Review Submitted: 02/10/11

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Your lovely Cottage on the beach was beyond our expectations. We loved being able to fix our own meals with the wonderful local produce and fresh fish. We loved the surfing and huge waves of the North Shore. The Turtles were amazing. Most of all the friendliness of everyone we met on our first trip to the Hawaiian Islands was wonderful Mahalo for making our stay so wonderful. Hopefully we will be able to return.... Lynn and Tom Grimes Kronenwetter, Wisconsin

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Guest: Dave and Kathy Blaylock
Date of Stay: 01/31/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Thank you so much for your hospitality. We loved your Cottage and meeting you all was great. Waking up to the sounds of the waves was wonderful. If we stay on Oahu again, we will be giving you a call. Thanks again as it was all truly amazing. Dave and Kathy Blaylock Wyoming

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Guest: Susan and Jim Cheever
Date of Stay: 01/10/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, What a great 10 days! We have rented apartments for 10 years all over Europe, but this one takes the cake!! EVERYTHING was as promised on your website, but you guys were just the best. Thanks for sharing the dogs-we loved their visits. Next time we are foregoing any trips South to Honolulu and will just park ourselves here with 1/2 day trips to Sunset and Pipeline. We loved watching the surfing, enjoying the eateries in Haleiwa and our morning/evening walks down to the end of Crozier Lane. See you next time.... Susan and Jim Cheever Arizona and Michigan

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Guest: Dennis and Suzy Hasha
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/23/10

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, In all of our travels, we have finally found the best place to lose track of time. It took us some time to locate an intimate and romantic cottage away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Although illness kept us anchored and we didn't have the opportunity to explore the island as we had hoped. Maile, Sachi and the Hawaiian Sea Turtles entertained us and brightened our days-the freakish storm and meteor shows offered terrific light shows at night. Pat and Jan are fantastic hosts--they catered to all of our needs. Pat was extremely helpful in assisting us to find sites on Oahu that you typically don't find in the brochures and we hope your futures Guests do not need the hospital emergency room as we did! We still have another week in Hawaii and I hope we can get on track with our planned sight seeing. But I cannot imagine even the Honolulu Hilton Hawaiian Village improving on what Pat and Jan have to offer here in Waialua! Note from Pat: Dennis and Suzy were such incredible "troopers" from Atlanta. Suzy had a recent bout of pneumonia while in their home in Atlanta and experienced a relapse on the plane ride over. What pleasant folks who enjoyed all the offerings of Dish Network here at the Guest Cottage....along with all of the movies!

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Guest: Paige, Alicia and Tyson Williams
Date of Stay: 12/07/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Just a short stop for us before returning to Alaska for the Winter. What a wonderful treat after driving all over the Big Island. I laid in the sand all day loving the turtles and getting much needed sun soaking-in. Thank you for everything and making us feel so at home. Aloha, Paige, Alicia and Tyson Homer, Alaska

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Guest: John and Barb Venhuizen
Date of Stay: 11/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/04/10

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Thank you so much for creating such a warm wonderful Cottage retreat. Truly every detail made the "turtle home" a true paradise. We've been able to really truly relax here after a very busy farming season back home. The pet therapy was just wonderful as I was getting lonely for our Mini-Schauzer and Golden Retriever who are now frolicking in 8" of fresh snow. We loved the kitchen for homemade meals. The beach access and all the things to play on the beach were so appreciated. Everything in the house was so beautiful and comfy, but the outdoor pool and shower are at the top of our list. We go home with so many wonderful memories to tell our families-especailly the Grandkids. Your hospitality was so appreciated-we'd love to extend ours to you someday! John will have to trade your soaking pool for a hot tub that needs to have the snow removed from the top of it. God Bless and have a wonderful holiday season! Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo! John and Barb Venhuizen Bozeman, Montana

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Hale Hono (The Turtle House)

Guest: Sheryl B. (Maple Valley, WA, Pacific Northwest)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/13/10

Step in off the quiet street to find serenity Flagstone paths will lead you to each amenity Foliage underlines waves tumbling over reef Surrounding ocean tones are beyond belief Sun and sultry air creates a luminescence Souls are permeated with a vibrant essence Moss rocks surround it all in private seclusion Salty pool sits quietly like a reality illusion Open the gate the grainy sand between your toes Beaches stretch out left and right as the trades blow Waves that hit the sand revealing underneath Feeding Hono in the shadowy depths beneath Thrusting curious heads up through the swell Reverently watched the faint outline of their shell Sachi and Maile's silky tresses flow in their hurry Time for morning romps through happy sandy flurries Past fishermen who set their poles deep in the sand Never to have a single fish pass within their hand Days pass by in Hale'iwa with fish tacos and beer Baubles and trinkets bought for those we hold dear Sunrise with cozy warmth to sunset's wondrous shades Night surrounds us with a brilliant display Hale Hono you've eased our worldly stress Leaving your soothing arms brings bittersweet happiness Sheri, November 13, 2010

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Guest: Curt and Patti Backhaus
Date of Stay: 10/28/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Thank you so much for sharing your home with us again. You truly have created a paradise here and we have been blessed to share it with you not ONCE but TWICE! From the day we left in February 2008, we have looked forward to coming back here. It has been everything we remembered and MORE. We have truly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to our next trip. Your hospitality and friendship have been so nice. Mahalo ---until our next trip. Love, Curt and Patti Backhaus Placerville, California

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Guest: Rachel and Roman
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, We have enjoyed our stay here enormously. We have been to the North Shore a few times before and love the quiet, peaceful location of this house the best! Endless quiet beaches, but yet still so close to Haleiwa town--A Perfect Location. The house was beautiful-super comfy bed, fabulous equipment: bikes, snorkel gear-all in excellent condition. The dogs and Jan and Pat fabulous hospitality made it complete---can't wait to come back. P.S. LUV the outdoor shower and pool----Never showered inside! Aloha, Rachel and Roman Long Beach, CA

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Guest: Sherrylin and Jeff
Date of Stay: 10/15/10 Review Submitted: 10/22/10

Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Thank you so much for making paradise available at SUCH A REASONABLE COST! The Guest Cottage was incredible--gave us ideas for our own home. You provided the opportunity for creating memories that will last a lifetime such as: kayaking, bike rides, the thunder of the ocean, the turtles and a peaceful oasis to come back to at the end of each day. Peace and Joy to you and those you love and those you don't. Sherrylin and Jeff Calgary, Canada

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Guest: Craig and Denise Chytka
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/09/10

Dear Pat, Jan and Pooches, Thank you for sharing your home and hospitality. We enjoyed having the beach right in the back yard! We we with the turtles every day and they were great to watch. Your place is so relaxing and peaceful. We loved the outdoor shower! You provided everything we needed and more.... We enjoyed snorkeling with the turtles on the beach. It's too bad we have to leave on such a beautiful day. We hope to come back soon! Mahalo, Craig and Denise Storm Lake, Iowa

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Guest: Jeff Mc Lane
Date of Stay: 09/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

Dear Pat and Jan, Nan and I had a truly enjoyable stay at your place. It felt as if you had opened your home to us while we enjoyed our privacy. You home is a "labor of love" and we felt privileged to share it with you. We hope to return. Aloha, Jeff

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Guest: Nancy Mc Lane
Date of Stay: 09/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

Thanks Pat and Jan for sharing your GORGEOUS home with us. We loved everything about it----the stunning view from our living room, the quiet, peaceful bedroom, the heavenly mattress, sheets and pillows, the luxurious bathroom, the beautiful landscaping, the wonderful stone work, the well-equipped kitchen (how homey with a salad spinner!), the elegant furnishings and art work on the walls-----you are both so generous and gracious hosts. We really enjoyed getting to know you and Maile and Sachi and we wish you the best of everything! Mahalo! Nancy Mc Lane Denver, Colorado

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Guest: Mike and Donna Hewitt
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/17/10

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Mahalo so much....Thanks for allowing us the use of your home. It has been a wonderfully relaxing week. Thanks also for all the tips on restaurants, beaches, etc. We have truly enjoyed the peace of the North Shore people we have met. Hale Honu is the perfect getaway with all the comforts of home. The Turtles are a delight to watch. We didn't see as much of Maile and Sachi as we had hoped (we are dog people!) but it was enough to keep Donna from missing ours too much. Hope to return again soon! Mahalo, Mike and Donna Hewitt Jackson Tennessee Note from Pat: Jan and I took the girls on a little vacation to town town for 4 days (Diamond Head Area): we stayed at Jan's vacation rental: Diamond Head Beach Hotel and Residences: vrbo.com/277096. Maile and Sachi just loved Mike and Donna!

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Guest: Yasuko and Colm Hirao
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

Thank you so much for letting sup stay at your beautiful hideaway on the beach. You had everything we could think of for a perfect little getaway. Our stay was too short, but we hope to be back for a much longer stay next time. Arigatou Goyaimasu! Yasuko and Colm Vancouver, Canada

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To have it all .... is truly a luxury. Pushp, Rachna and Varun.

Guest: shades of koa (San Diego, California.)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Thankyou sooo... very much... Pat, for letting us have the bestest and mostest of true hawaiian experience ever. We have been visiting Hawaiian islands every year, since last 11 years. But this was our first stay in Oahu's North shore, and as skeptical and as picky we are, it exceeded our expectations the minute we entered this wonderful beach home. We loved everything inside and outside of your "little oasis in hawaii". It was truly a heavenly experience, with all your generosity and hospitality and the beach at your doorstep, we got so comfortable and relaxed, that at the end of our stay we totally forgot to write our review on your suggestion book. We sincerely apologize for the delay. Until next time, we are enjoying the memories in pictures and videos of watching the sunsets sipping tea from your backyard, playing with maile and sachi ( the friendliest dogs we ever met), the trade winds, the calming sounds of the ocean waves, the swaying of the palm trees, the turtles outside your backyard and the best of all surfing and kayaking in the beautiful mornings....having it all .... not to mention, the beach accessories provided was the "icing in the cake". We wish we stayed another week. Definitely next time. Thankyou once again, Pat and Jan, Maile and Sachi, we will be back ! Love, Pushp, Rachna and Varun. San Diego, California.

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Guest: LaVonne Rideout
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/26/10

Aloha Pat, Mahalo Pat! It was a quick but VERY relaxing trip. You have a beautiful space here and it is set up perfectly for a quiet getaway. I hope to be back-----hopefully with my husband next time. Mahalo...until we meet again, LaVonne Rideout Alberta, Canada

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Guest: Wendy and Bill Bengston
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 08/23/10

Dear Pat, Just back in from the Outdoor Shower----we will miss that and all the ALOHA here. Had an extraordinary relaxed time-got absolutely NO WORK DONE. Nice hedge cut, more ocean view the better and how! A lovely spot, enjoyed many home-cooked meals here too. Love your dishware. Good Luck with your "new" Cottage in town. Well, back to Venice, CA for us. Thanks for all the memories here on Au Street. Your Cottage layout here works perfectly! Our regards to Jan....didn't see Maile as much but give "Hopeful aka Sachi" a pat on the head for us. Much aloha, enjoy the rest of the summer. Thank you again for a SUPREME vacation! Love you all, Wendy and Bill Bengston Venice, CA Note from Pat: The "new" Cottage is our 1929 Restoration on 11th Avenue in Kaimuki by Diamond Head Theatre. We are looking forward to having a home in town again so that we can come back and forth as needed. Wendy and Bill are such fashion plates in their "Surf Line" aka "Jams" on Kalani Street. They may be the new Owners, and if so, we will be seeing more of them as they are very neat folks! Thanks for the Guest Comments guys....A Hui Hou!

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Guest: Mr and Mrs Jim Williams
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

Dear Pat, Jan, Maile and Sachi, Thank you so much for the respite we received in your home. The Cottage was lovely, but the location is what made the week. We loved the turtles out the front ocean gate and the chance to walk for hours to the west. The beautifully appointed kitchen allowed us to cook like we do at home, which was a blessing given the lack of fine dining on the North Shore. We did eat at Grass Skirt Grill and found it both delicious and friendly. Do go there! Shark's Cove was amazing for snorkeling. For beach loafing, anywhere you want to pull over and dive in was good for us! We can't wait to come back and visit you ladies!!! With much love, J and M Portland, Oregon

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