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Aloha Nohea Volcano Cabin - $99 a Night + Tax - Limited Offer [#119082] | View Property
Volcano
Cabin, Studio + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
$99/nt
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You will not be disappointed
Guest: greenleigh
(St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 04/18/12
Review Submitted: 05/08/12
I stayed at Aloha Nohea Volcano Cabin from April 18th through April 24th. It is everything they describe and more. It is clean, quiet, secluded and lovely; almost totally surrounded by rainforest. It has everything you need and is close to the local Volcano stores and restaurants. Only twenty-five minutes from Keaau and about forty mintues to Hilo. And a very short drive to Volcanoes National Park. The bed is comfortable and extra blankets and pillows are provided. There is also some beach gear if needed. Connecting to the internet was a breeze. The gas firelplace works perfectly; and it will certainly be needed on those cool, Volcano nights. The woodwork and decor in the cabin is beautiful and fun; and the interior feels very spacious. There is a wonderful lanai just off the living/sleeping area that is perfect for relaxing and having breakfast in the mornings. The cabin is on a catchment water system, but water pressure is good; especially the shower. If you have any problems at all, just contact the owner as soon as possible and he will make sure it is taken care of right away. This cabin is an absolute gem; and the rate is more than reasonable for the accommodations and the surrounding area. It is perfect for couples, or a single person looking to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet; but not too far away from all the activities and sites that make the Big Island so unique and enjoyable. You will not be disappointed and I highly recommend this rental. I would most definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
A beautiful cabin in the woods
Guest: MEO
(St. Michaels, MD)
Date of Stay: 01/15/12
Review Submitted: 01/28/12
Imagine our delight when we arrived at Aloha Nohea Volcano cabin on a dark rainy night. This is such a charming place to stay and in a great location - within miles of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We awoke to a fantasy of tropical plants surrounding the cabin. The cabin has everything you need - a kitchen fully equipped, washer/dryer, great bathroom. Very well designed and furnished with even the Big Dipper above the bedroom window. A definite stay for our next trip.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
A Perfect Retreat!
Guest: Matt
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11
Review Submitted: 06/08/11
We stayed here for three nights during our two week vacation on the Big Island, and it killed us to leave after such a short time. Of the three houses we rented, this was our favorite. The house is open and naturally lit with skylights in all the rooms, making it only necessary to use the electric lights in the evening. The kitchen is large and completely stocked for cooking and eating, that is if you can force yourself to not go eat at the great restaurants in Volcano. We actually picked up food and brought it home, so we could enjoy both! The verdant rainforest comes right up to the house, so all the windows have picturesque views of the greenery. The bed was beyond comfortable, and you can't beat the fireplace for the cool nights. The lanai is large and perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or local tea from the market while listening to the rain fall in the forest. We were happy to be just minutes from the park, since the Volcano House in the park is still closed for repairs. We drove out to the Jaggar observatory almost every night to admire the glow from Halemaumau. Hiked many trails during the day. The house is well located for maximum privacy. We felt so far away from the world while staying there. We plan on returning in the future, and hope that we will be fortunate enough to stay here again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful Volcano Getaway
Guest: Doug & Ann
(Waikoloa, HI)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10
Review Submitted: 12/27/10
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful place! Everything needed was there to make our stay comfortable. Love the outside deck and the soaking tub. Side by side reclining chairs in the living area so comfortable! As an aside, loved that only the minimum space needed for the cottage was cleared, so that the native forest is right there on every side. Will absolutely recommend this to friends and family for a Volcano getaway. Mahalo to the owners for sharing this little piece of paradise.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Perfect cottage to explore the Volcano
Guest: Debbie
(Falls Church, VA -- USA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/25/10
How can you beat it -- we were maybe ten minutes away (probably less) from the entrance to Volcanoes National Park entrance. We LOVED the cabin -- it looks brand new and was perfect. It had all that we needed -- it was so comfortable. It was VERY pretty to look at and the bathroom was huge. It was ust perfect!!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
We would DEFINITELY stay here again!!!
Guest: M
(East Coast)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
This is such a nice property. It's very quiet, very private, very clean and lovingly maintained. It's gorgeous inside with lots of hardwood. There is a large washer/dryer set, which was critical for us. The owners are very nice and it is incredibly reasonably-priced. My only recommendation if you stay here is to arrive during daylight hours. It is difficult to find the key and maneuver your car when you're unfamiliar with the property and you arrive when it is dark. We enjoyed ourselves very much. If we could have carted this place with us across the entire island, we would have. We spent 2 and 3 times as much on the other places we stayed at across the island and they weren't as nice as this place... they just had extraordinary water views. And since there's no water in this area, a water view wasn't a factor when we selected this property.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Perfect retreat in rain forest
Guest: Joe & Joni
(Camarillo, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/10
A special stay awaits you at the end of the road when you stay in this cozy cottage in the forest of huge ferns and big trees. The knotty pine interior makes a peaceful background for sitting in front of the fire, cooking in the well furnished kitchen and sleeping in a very comfortable bed. It was cool and misty outside but we were snug. Remember you are at 4000 feet.......and bring a warm jacket. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
amazing
Guest: Janet & Kristian
(Oregon, WI)
Date of Stay: 08/10/09
Review Submitted: 04/14/10
We stayed at this wonderful cottage for an anniversary trip. It was beautiful!! The location was convenient for exploring the national park. It was also an easy drive to the Hilo area. Everything about the cottage was beautiful. It was well stocked with anything you might need to cook a meal and it was also convenient to have the laundry facilities available. We have raved about this wonderful cottage to family and friends when we tell them about our trip to the Big Island. We can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Jim & Vicki
(Kuna Idaho)
Date of Stay: 03/30/09
Review Submitted: 03/30/09
Location was convenient from highway and instructions given to reach location great. The surroundings to the rental were lush with tropical ferns and the cabin beautiful. The cabin was perfect for two with comfortable rocking & reclining chairs for relaxation. Our purpose for staying at this location was to hike the volcano trails. The Sunday market was a highlight of our stay where we enjoyed food and art. We were lucky to see a pair of the native Hawaiian Nene geese with their goslings along the highway not far from Volcano Park turn off towards the Captain Cook area.
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Guest: Marc G.
(Honolulu, HI/Fort Collins, CO.)
Date of Stay: 01/24/09
Review Submitted: 01/24/09
We began staying at the this cabin over 3 years ago. We both agree this is "our favorite place on earth" to stay. The cabin feels like "home" to us and provides every need during our stay on the Big Island. First class accommodations for a more than reasonable price. You cannot find a better option to stay on the Big Island! The ferns, the rainforest,and the cabin all come together to create your own piece of 'heaven on earth'.
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Guest: Katherine8
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Date of Stay: 01/04/09
Review Submitted: 01/04/09
We absolutely loved spending Christmas is your beautiful cabin in the ferns! The home is very clean, pretty, and cosy with the fire. We felt very at home in this wonderful hideaway.
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Guest: Katherine7
(Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 11/27/08
Review Submitted: 11/27/08
This cabin is a little slice of heaven in the middle of a beautiful rainforest. The amenities are wonderful and is nothing short of first class. The location is great for all activites on the island...just a quick 10 minute drive to Volcano National Park, 45 min to Hilo, and a beautifully scenic 2 hour drive over to Kona with wonderful snorkeling at Cook Monument. And don't miss the market at Cooper Center Sunday mornings...FABULOUS! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to visit again!!
Owner response:So happy to hear how much our cabin was loved. Just wanted to say though the drie to the Volcano Nation Park is no more than 2 min as we are right there in Volcano Village, and From hilo airport its a 35 min drie to our cabin. Having the pleasure of having lived on the island, I too agree the SUNDAY Farmes Market - is the BEST i have ever found or attended.
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Guest: Crystal and George
(Blaine, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/21/08
Review Submitted: 11/20/08
We loved the cabin! Being surrounded by giant ferns in the middle of the rain forest was very magical. Everything from the luxurious robes to the well- stocked kitchen made out stay very enjoyable. We would highly recommend this cabin, and we hope to return soon.
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Guest: Mark & Linda Egger
Date of Stay: 09/19/08
Review Submitted: 09/18/08
Hi Genevieve & Rev, Thanks very much for your note! We had a wonderful time in the Big Island and loved your cabin. This was the highlight of our trip. The cabin was private, peaceful, well decorated, and very relaxing! We hope to have an opportunity to stay here again in the future. We will definitely recommend your cabin to our friends. Although we decided not to bring our laptop this time, the availability of wireless internet was a strong consideration when selecting your cabin. Mahalo, Mark & Linda Egger
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Guest: Dianne
Date of Stay: 09/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/31/08
Hi From Di in Canada Just wanted to let you know our stay at your beautiful cottage in July was a dream cottage and we felt so fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your special place because it is just that for us. We felt your labor of love that you built this cottage together and I truly believe their are angels among us which would be you and your husband. Cheers! Di
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Guest: Lisa Norman
(Valley Center CA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/08
Review Submitted: 06/22/08
We absolutely LOVED everything about the cabin. It was just what we were looking for and SO much more. Beautiful, clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Very private - we felt right at home and didn't want to leave!! We will be back - soon - hopefully
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Guest: Roy Meidinger
(Guelph, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 06/16/08
Review Submitted: 06/16/08
A spectacular location and the cabin was absolutely wonderful. There is nothing like hiking around the volcanoes during the day and relaxing in the evening at such a quiet locale. The cabin is beautifully done and had all the amentities we needed.
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Guest: Calvin & Jane Means
(Dalton, Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/08
Review Submitted: 06/02/08
The cabin was beautiful,very clean and well appointed with all of the comforts of home! We felt like we were staying in a private home. The rain forset is beautiful. Loved photo's of the ferns. It is in a great location for exploring the southern end of the island and Volcanoes National Park. Mahalo for sharing your dream cottage with us. Jane & Calvin Means Dalton, Georgia
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Guest: Karl-Heinz Koch
(Bielefeld/Germany)
Date of Stay: 05/31/08
Review Submitted: 05/31/08
For your German visitors:Wir haben wunderbare Tage in der cabin verlebt! Sie ist exquisit ausgestattet und eine First-Class-Accomodation. Liebevoll sind alle Accessoires ausgesucht bis hin zur Aborigines-Kunst aus Australien. Wäre der Weg nicht so weit, würden wir bald wiederkommen!
Owner response:English Translation; We spent some wonderful days in the cabin! She is furnished exquisitely and a first class accommodation. Everything in the cabin has been selected with love and care, up to the Aborigine art from Australia. If it wasn't so far away, we'd be back right away!
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Guest: chyenne bidart
(seattle, wa)
Date of Stay: 04/07/08
Review Submitted: 04/07/08
We had a fabulous time in Hilo and so much of that had to do with our lovely cabin! it was such a pleasure to come "home" each evening and just relax in front of the fireplace and then to wake up amidst lush forest visible thru the many lovely windows. i feel the rates were fair and amenities plentiful. we would certainly return here and recommend others try it out. Thanks! My only recommendation would be to include the directions to the local stores/restaurants in the welcome email.
Owner response:Our Welcome Letter is so packed full of great info i dont want to overload couples that our just there for a short time. We have a link on our web site to Hilo town for this type of information and couples can always ask us in advance for that type of info and i can forward it to them befor their arrival so that while on island you can really relax.
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Guest: Brian & Gretchen Heacock
(Philadelphia PA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/08
Review Submitted: 03/31/08
We loved every aspect of the cabin. It was very clean and well-decorated. The ammenities were also very much appreciated. Immediately upon arriving on our first night, we filled up the tub and took a nice long soak while enjoying a glass of wine. We also loved the soft white robes - we wore them every morning and every evening. Between the robes and the fireplace we were always quite warm and cozy. The location was very private yet convenient for exploring Hilo, Volcano and the southern part of the island. Our only regret is that we did not plan to stay longer. Mahalo for a great stay!
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Guest: Charlie & Sandra Papazian
(Longmont, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/14/08
Review Submitted: 03/14/08
A real treat! Wonderful location. Amenities are wonderful. (Having a small bbq grill would be a great addition). Comfortable, relaxing. Easy and convenient access to wonderful and colorful South coast of island, Hilo and the National Park. Everything we anticipated and more. Photos on website accurately depict accomodations. I would recommend it in an eyeblink. I just hope it's available next time we're up in that area.
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Guest: Harold and Janet Irons
(Hollywood, Fl. & Moravia, N.Y.)
Date of Stay: 03/06/08
Review Submitted: 03/06/08
Mahalo! Genevieve and Dennis, for such a fantastic end to our honeymoon. Your beautiful cabin was perfect in everyway. So peaceful and serene. The remote feel of the tropical rainforest setting, yet minutes away from Vocano Park where we had several days of exploring. It was great to come home to the soaking tub each night!! We hghly reccomend this to anyone looking for a wonderfully private place to stay near the Volcano. We only hope we can get back here soon, as three nights is just not long enough. Mahalo again for our beautiful wedding, and for sharing your delightful cabin. Our warmest Regards, Hal and Jan Irons
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Guest: Vicki and Jon
(N. Richland Hills, TX)
Date of Stay: 02/19/08
Review Submitted: 02/19/08
Staying at Aloha Nohea Volcano cabin was the high point of our visit to the Hilo/Volcano region. The cabin well appointed, with easy access to the Volcano Park in a great tropical setting. We loved waking up to ferns and going to sleep looking up at the stars. I highly recommend this accomodation.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/06/08
Review Submitted: 01/06/08
The cabin is excellently located for exploring the Volcano area. It was great to be able to come back to a clean, cosy cabin and enjoy a long soak in the tub after a hard day's walking! The cabin has great amenities and the large window to watch the stars from the bed is amazing. Highly recommend the cabin and a trip to Volcano... we are planning to come back for longer next time!
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Guest: M/M Nichols
Date of Stay: 01/01/08
Review Submitted: 12/31/07
WOW!!! You both have a beautiful place...we love how the fern forest comes up to the house, the style of the cottage and how well decorated and well appointed the ktchen and bath are...We really feel blessed to have found such a wonderful spot...and that you would rent to total strangers. This is just a great way to celebrate our 36th annversary, and the start of our retirement...THANK YOU SO MUCH...Ed and Gayle Nichols
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Guest: Caprice1
(Maui)
Date of Stay: 10/31/07
Review Submitted: 10/31/07
Aloha, I wanted to let you know that my boyfriend and I had such a wonderful stay at your cottage! The area is beautiful. The cottage was so well kept and had all the amenaties. I would stay there again any time. Thank you for sharing your special hide away. It was the perfect vacation stay! Much Aloha, Caprice
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Guest: Kathy and Dwayne
(Bullard, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/30/07
Review Submitted: 10/29/07
We had a wonderful stay at the Aloha Nohea Volcano Cabin. We stayed in two different rentals and yours was by far our favorite. It was clean and very nice. It had everything in it and for our 4 night stay it felt like our own place. One of our bags had been held up due to security checks and we didn't have it for one night. I couldn't believe it when I found a tripod for our camera in the cabin. Very much a detail we appreciated. It made a very wonderful 25th anniversery. When we decide to come back to the area we will definately check the availability of this cabin.
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Guest: Marie and Simon Warner
(Hampshire, England)
Date of Stay: 10/22/07
Review Submitted: 10/22/07
What a wonderful cabin this is! We enjoyed part of our honeymoon in August 2007 there, and can't speak highly enough of it. The setting is perfect for instant access to Volcanoes National Park, and the cabin itself is just beautiful. It was fantastic to be able to lie in bed and watch the stars above you through the window. The bathroom is totally amazing also. Highly recommended, and superbly romantic :-) We would stay here again, most definitely! Mahalo!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/30/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/07
Just returned from a recent stay at the Aloha Nohea Volcano Cabin and it was perfect. This cabin was very cozy, very clean, and had all of the amenities we needed and more. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend these accommodations to anyone visiting the Volcano area.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/26/07
Review Submitted: 09/26/07
Just returned from a very nice combination business/pleasure trip to the Big Island. We stayed two nights at the cabin and were very impressed. Incredibly relaxing and quiet. I heard a dog barking in the distance one afternoon but otherwise nothing but the sounds of light rain on the roof and birds when it was sunny. Yet a very short drive to "town". Cabin itself is as others have described. Very cozy. Very clean. Everything you need and more - satellite TV, wireless internet, etc. No issues at all. We ended up using the cabin as our base for exploring this side of the island and it worked out well. Mahalo
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Guest: Peter and Maren
(New Plymouth, NZ + Ann Arbor, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/07
Review Submitted: 09/22/07
We really enjoyed our stay in this fantastic cabin and particularly liked the privacy and quietness. We would definitely recommend it to friends.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/03/07
Review Submitted: 08/03/07
Remarkable. The cottage was wonderfully appointed. It was very nice to have a gas cooktop. For anybody cooking in the unit, that is a big plus! The soaking tub saved my life! Blessings to all who enter. Mahalo
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/19/07
Review Submitted: 07/19/07
We agree with all the previous comments. We especially loved the bay window where the bed was placed. It was great to wake up in the middle of the night to a blanket of stars. We only regret that the cottage already rented in November when we wanted to come back.
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Guest: Sarah and Greg
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/13/07
Review Submitted: 07/12/07
After a long journey, this cabin was a sight for sore eyes! So beautiful and peaceful.... Thank you for all the detailed arrival information Genevieve!
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Guest: Jessica Nicholson
(Kauai, HI)
Date of Stay: 06/08/07
Review Submitted: 06/08/07
We just returned from our first visit to the Big Island, and two nights at your beautiful cabin. We were looking for a quiet, affordable place near the Volcano. Your cabin greatly exceeded all of our expectations! The photos on VRBO do not do it justice!! The cabin was beautiful, covered in hard wood with recessed lighting everywhere. The bathroom was superb - the soaking tub was great after a long day hiking at VNP. Everything felt so cozy, and the decor was well coordinated giving the place a homey feel. We loved the large windows everywhere that allowed a great view into the peaceful tropical forest. We also enjoyed having our coffee each morning on the comfy covered back porch. The entire cabin was immaculate upon our arrival, and equipped with everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Genevieve was very helpful in offering advice on where to go to see lava flowing (which we did - AMAZING!). We'll gladly return our next visit to the Volcano, and we'll happily refer our friends. Mahalo for a wonderful stay.
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Guest: Alicia Hodges
(McDonough, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/07
Review Submitted: 06/06/07
WOW!!! We had a blast at the cabin. It was cozy in every way! The lanai on the back hosted the best cup of coffee I had on the island! We found ourselves making mental notes as well as photos of the place so we could build our next home like the cabin! It was a steal for the money! Our only complaint was that the town wasn't awake when we were! Doesn't everyone want breakfast at 7AM EST?!?!? What a beautiful memory! Thanks sooo much. We would definately stay again!!!!!!
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Guest: Tiare & Marc
Date of Stay: 05/26/07
Review Submitted: 05/25/07
Genevieve, I wanted to tell you that our stay at Aloha Nohea was absolute perfection. We were in constant awe of the beauty, peacefulness, and homey-ness of the cottage (it had everything that you could need!). We also want to thank you for making it so affordable. With our financial circumstances, we could only dream of being able to stay in a place like that, so thank you for making it possible. I will be emailing all my friends the link to your website and we will definitely be back sometime in the future (possibly this winter). Thank You for sharing your home. We feel very blessed. An amazing inspiring envirorment... Marc & Tiare
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Guest: John St. Pierre & Son Parker
Date of Stay: 05/20/07
Review Submitted: 05/19/07
Dennis and Genevieve, Thanks for our wonderful stay. We could tell by your website photos that it was a beautiful place, and we were even happier when we saw it in person! We were looking for a fun, reasonably priced place in Volcano. The written directions were very good, The cabin was perfect. The cabin was so comfortable and we immediately felt at home.
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Guest: Doug & Ako Brons
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/07
Review Submitted: 05/17/07
We stayed 15 days in Hawaii(Maui, Big Island and Oahu) and your cottage was the best & most comfortable place we stayed. Surrounded by fern & tropical trees, it was just quiet, peaceful and very relaxing. Perfect location to go to Volcanoes NP(less than 5 minutes drive) We look forward to come back to Hawaii to stay at your cottage again!
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Guest: Lisa Damon
(Kamuela, HI)
Date of Stay: 05/08/07
Review Submitted: 05/08/07
We loved our baths and serenity at the Aloha Nohea. Thank you for creating such a special space. The location is so peaceful. Can't wait to celebrate my future birthdays in the calmness of volcano...MAHALO.
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Guest: Jonathan and Jane
(Haiku, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 04/22/07
Review Submitted: 04/22/07
Enchanting cottage in the woods and ferns. Could not recommend it more for an intimate retreat on the Big Island. Very clean and comfy.
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Guest: THe Dalke's
Date of Stay: 04/20/07
Review Submitted: 04/19/07
What a beautiful location and adorable cabin. I have never stayed in such a lovely cottage. If i ever make it back to this part of the country I will definitely will look you up. Thank You...The Dalke's
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