Vacation Rentals by Owner

Week in Mauna Lani

Guest: Steve (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 04/09/12 Review Submitted: 04/20/12

Amazing home, so close to everything except the crowds, noise, or hustle and bustle. Had the most relaxing vacation of my life. Great place for families with kids, lots of room in the house and outdoor living space. Top of the line furnishing, appliances etc.- really felt like home away from home. Pictures really dont do the property or the resort justice. The private beach club was never overcrowded even though we were there during N.California and Washington Spring Break. We will be back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Heavenly!

Guest: Nicole (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 08/31/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

We were just blown away by how spacious and lovely the house actually is, and especially by the fact that we had exclusive access to the premier snorkeling beach on the island. Wow! Couldn't have been a better home base for our vacation. True luxury and plenty of space for 3 couples. Thanks Kathryn and family!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Time

Guest: Jeff from Southern California (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 08/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

We traveled to the Big Island with five other couples to have some fun and play golf. We actually rented two places - one of which was Kathryn's. It was very nice - even better than the pictures! The owner, Kathryn, was very easy to deal with - professional and concerned that everything was perfect. The condo is close to shopping and very centrally located within the Mauna Lani Resort. We have traveled to Mauna Lani for the past 18 years and this was our first experience renting a condo there. However we have rented several properties thru VRBO - always successful. We definitely prefer to rent directly from the owner to avoid any problems. I guess the best review I can give is that we will definitely rent this unit again! Thanks Kathryn for everything.

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

Beautiful Home and an Awesome Vacation

Guest: Kashya (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

Thanks Kathryn for sharing your beautiful vacation home on the Big Island. We were a group of five (ages 7-72) and all of us had a wonderful vacation. Your home was gorgeous and well-equipped. It was centrally located next to a world-class spa and tennis courts (2 minute drive), Hapuna beach (10 minute drive), Kailua-Kona (30 minute drive), resorts (the Orchid, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, Prince Hapuna), shopping, including gourmet groceries (1 minute drive or 3 minute walk), most importantly, the amazing Beach Club (5 minute drive). Not only was it a protected cove with amazing snorkeling, but it had a great restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks (live Hawaiian music on weekends too). In any event, we all loved your home and can't wait for our next visit. Thanks again! The Greenbergs (from San Francisco and Essex, CT)

Owner response:Thank you for including the proximity to the wonderful amenities and beaches on the Kohala coast in your review- I hope our future guests find it helpful- Mahalo! Kathryn

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great location, excellent value!

Guest: Iowa Family (Iowa)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 12/27/10

Great location, excellent value, clean, well maintained, and well stocked. Thank you for exceeding our expectations at every turn. Easy three minute walks to the pool/fitness area or shopping center (with an excellent grocery store,) so with kids ages 9 & 11, the location was perfect. Short five minute drive to the beach club.......great snorkeling, interesting fish ponds, and a terrific dive operator. We did not bring our golf clubs, but the links looked outstanding during my morning walks around the resort and shoreline. All electronics and WiFi worked perfectly. This was my first VRBO "experience". Owner was responsive, friendly, and a pleasure to do business with. Our deposit was returned promptly. Thanks for everything Kathryn........ When I return to the Kona cost, I will check this calendar first for availability!

Owner response:Thank you for your helpful review! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and look forward to your return! Sincerely, Kathryn

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

Wonderful stay!

Guest: World traveler (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

We had the pleasure of staying in this wonderful home for a month. The owners have done a wonderful job decorating the home and it is very clean and well kept. The full size washer and dryer and outdoor kitchen were big pluses. Having such a wonderful place to come home to after a day of adventure on the big island made our trip all the more enjoyable. Any requests or questions we had we had were always answered in a timely fashion. We'll be back. Thanks again Kathy!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Manilla, Philippines
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

Dear Kathryn, My family enjoyed staying at your beautiful home. I just wish we had planned on staying longer and hope we can return soon. I will recommend your home to my friends who have heard our stories and are enamored with the concept of bundling a race and a family vacation in Kona.

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Guest: Diane
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/17/10

Thanks again for everything. Your house was amazing - beautiful, so spacious, equipped with everything we could have needed, and in such a convenient location. We loved how close the shops (especially the amazing grocery market!), the pool, and the well-equipped fitness room were. We were on the island for a friend's wedding and we couldn't have picked a better location for meeting up with the larger group for outings to the different beaches and various resorts. I definitely hope to be able to stay at your home again and have and will recommend it to anyone. Also, it was really nice to have the afternoon to get our things organized before our flight Monday evening. We were able to finish just about all of the laundry so hopefully your cleaners didn't mind the change of schedule! Hope all is well in Alaska. Thanks again for all of your time and help. Diane

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Guest: Jim
Date of Stay: 11/23/09 Review Submitted: 11/22/09

Hi Kathryn, I hope you are able to use your vacation home often. Mauna Lani is a premier community and your home is extremely comfortable. I forget if I told you... your home was very clean when we arrived, and the task list (a kitchen light) was completed while we were there. You've selected a good crew. I look forward to the day that we can rent your home for a month, Jim

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Guest: Kosei Taga (Edogawa-Ku, Japan)
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/09/09

Hi Leanne, We enjoyed staying at your lovely home a lot,it was very quiet and comfortable.We were so sad when we had to leave there!We would like to come back again soon.Thank you for everything,it was absolutely the best vacation ever! Best wishes, Kosei and Naoko

Owner response:Thank you!

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Guest: Kosei and Naoko Taga
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

We enjoyed staying at your lovely home a lot,it was very quiet and comfortable.We were so sad when we had to leave there!We would like to come back again soon.Thank you for everything,it was absolutely the best vacation ever! Best wishes, Kosei and Naoko Taga

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Guest: Mae Gentry
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

Thanks so much. I hope to have the privilege of staying there again someday. Mae

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Guest: Martha Dudley
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

We enjoyed staying in your beautiful home! We didn't want to leave! We are thinking of going back next year, probably in March. I'll contact you then to see if your unit is available. Thanks again! Martha Dudley

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Guest: Mae Gentry
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

I meant to e-mail you earlier to tell you how pleased we were with the condo in Kona, but I was so busy enjoying the place, I didn't have time. The property was spectacularly beautiful, spacious, comfortable and well-appointed. We especially appreciated the art on the walls and the access to the beach club, pool and exercise room. In other words, it more than met our expectations. We had a wonderful time. I would recommend your condo to anyone who needs a place to stay in Kona. Sincerely, Mae Gentry

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Guest: Vladimir
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 05/31/09

Had a great time in Hawaii, thank you once again. Vladimir

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Guest: Susan Weber
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

Sadly, we're almost packed up for our trip home. We're having one last picnic on the beach at sunset. Can we book for two weeks more starting in mid-November? I need to know when we can come back. Let me know next steps and we can pick some dates. THANKS for a wonderful time. We love your place. My daughter would like to meet you some day since we call it "Leanne's home" and talk about you often. Hope you're doing well. Mahalo, Susan

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Guest: Jason Gastrock
Date of Stay: 02/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/11/09

We are thoroughly enjoying our time on the Big Island and feel lavishly spoiled in your wonderful place here in Kohala. We picked a great area to try and were fortunate to find a wonderful place to reside for the next three weeks. We feel completely relaxed in your unit. Thanks again Leanne, Jason Gastrock

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Guest: Moe Larson
Date of Stay: 10/14/08 Review Submitted: 10/13/08

Yes, we have arrived and have been getting settled in. Your condo is lovely. Keep in touch, Aloha, Lorraine and Moe

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Guest: Marian Tom
Date of Stay: 07/10/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

We're in your lovely Mauna Lani Unit #107 and are having a wonderful, relaxing stay so far. Your unit is beautiful! Thanks, Marian

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Guest: Carol Baert
Date of Stay: 06/23/08 Review Submitted: 06/22/08

My husband Dave and I rented your townhouse for a month last fall. We are wondering if it is available this fall. We would consider a three week stay if the one-month doesn't work. We had such a great time staying at your place last year, we would love to do it again! Thanks, Carol Baert

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Guest: Tom Carr
Date of Stay: 01/09/08 Review Submitted: 01/08/08

Hey we are having a wonderful time here. Your place is absolutely beautiful. We all love it. Thanks again for everything. It has been a wonderful trip so far. Thanks Tom

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Guest: Linda Fox
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/31/07

Happy New Year! Thanks again for such a wonderful place to stay at. We will be back. Take care and thanks for sending back the check. Happy Holidays and hope you had a great time in HI for Christmas! Linda Fox

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