Perfect Location

Guest: Jerry (Healdsburg CA)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

My wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary your condo. When we entered our unit, we were delighted and overjoyed. We continue to reflect on our stay here with the fondest of memories spent on the lanai listening to the crashing waves, watching the catamaran and longboard paddlers, enjoying a glass of wine, dinner on our lanai and catching the sunsets. We dined in most of the evenings as it was difficult to leave our fantastic view. This is a magical place, close enough to Kona that you can drive there in ten minutes but far enough away that you can retreat to the beautiful grounds of the resort complete with tennis courts, swimming pools, golf next door and beaches close by. The unit was clean and well-stocked. When we had a question, the owners responded quickly and were very helpful. Our drive through the northern coast to Hilo and the southern route back to Kona was beautiful. The diversity of the Islands eco-systems becomes well understood. We took several hikes. Two of our favorites were Kilauea Iki Trail through the Kilauea Crater and Pololu Beach trail. We were in Kona in November during Coffee Festival week. We went to the art and coffee tasting walk in quaint Holualoa and spent a fun afternoon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Kona stay

Guest: Lo (Eugene, OR, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/12/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

My husband and I had a fantastic stay at your condo. It was one of the most well- stocked places we have stayed at. The patio view of the sunsets each night were something we looked forward to at the end of our day. The location was ideal - close to town but far enough away for just enjoying the ocean.. Your condo size was perfect and didn't feel cramped. The only thing that was a little frustrating was that the condo office charged to have you access your own boarding passes and then each page that is printed for return flights. The owners of the condo couldn't have been more accomodating and gracious and we will definately stay here on our next visit to Kona.

Owner response:Aloha, We welcome your return as guests. We appreciate your kind words and the care you have shown your Home Away from Home. We would have been happy to print your boarding passes for you. This is the first we have been aware of those charges. Thank you for letting us know. Mahalo, Janice and Bruce

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

Relax and enjoy oceanfront living

Guest: Rich and Cande (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We visit the island of Hawai'i often because our son and daughter-in-law live in Kona. We've stayed at several of the resorts, but wanted more of a home away from home experience. We were fortunate to find this wonderful oceanfront condo. We watched glorious sunsets, spinning dolphins and a canoe race right from the lanai. Bruce and Janice have thought of everything needed to make any stay even better than an oceanfront room at one of the resorts. The condo is well maintained, clean, tidy and uncluttered. It is equipped with everything needed for a fun day at the beach (beach chairs, mats, ice chest, towels, even boogie boards) and for day to day living at the condo (dishes, cookware, serveware, every possible utensil, paper goods, towels, and the list goes on). There's even a binder full of tips for enjoying a stay on the island.

Owner response:Thank you for choosing to stay with us. It is such a blessing to know that our efforts and aloha are appreciated. We welcome your return. Mahalo, Janice and Bruce

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

UNBELIEVABLE

Guest: Vic and Mike (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

8 NIGHTS IN HEAVEN-We have been to the big Island 5 times each one a vrbo experience. This was the best all around experience we have ever had. Quiet Oceanfront with views to kill for. The 3 or 4 pools were uncrowded minimal kids not tha we dont love kids but we did leave our eight grandkids home for a reason. Beautiful gardens and geckos galore. We watched turtles from our lanai a great place for breakfast. Shopping less than 1 mile away. Stay here for the vacation of a life time. Best snorkel trip done by Fairwinds a short walk . I shore fished just in front of our lanai. A farmers market at the Keauhau Shopping center just a short walk away. Hula school performances weekly at the shopping center.Buy fresh fish a the marina north of Kona and cook your own meal with the freshest fish you'll ever have. We did all our meals at the condo saving hundreds of dollars. Grills supplied were cleaned every day. Grounds were spotless. If you go stay here!!! motthans

Owner response:We are truly blessed with guests like you. We always try to share aloha and the beauty of our island. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful visit to our little corner of paradise. We look forward to your return. Mahalo, Janice and Bruce

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Lovely Hawaii Retreat

Guest: Bonnie (Scappoose, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 05/31/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

We enjoyed our stay here so very much. The home is furnished with everything one could possibley need to enjoy their stay in Hawaii, right down to ice chest and ice packs frozen and ready to use! We loved the location, sitting on the lanai, looking out at the ocean, watching and listening to the waves crashing on the rocks. We would definitely like to return to this little piece of paradise.

Owner response:Mahalo for your kind review. We will welcome and look forward to your return in the future. Aloha, Janice and Bruce

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

Condos vary greatly in the same resort...this is one of the best ones!

Guest: kivascout (Fremont, Ca, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

My husband and I have visited the Big Island annually for the last 20 years. We have stayed in numerous different units at Kanaloa. The units vary greatly in terms of cleanliness, amenities, and comfortableness. What we liked about unit #1802 was 1) how friendly and helpful the owner was when responding to our emails. 2) The unit was spotless when we entered. It was obvious that the unit had been cleaned from top to bottom. 3) The beds were comfortable! 4) the quality of the towels and linens and the fact that they had a linen closet for us to obtain more when neeeded. 5) unit had washer, dryer, dvd player, t.v. cooler, beach towels, beach chairs. 6) furniture on lanai was wonderful! we LOVED the way the chairs rocked back and forth. 7) air conditioning so we could sleep at night. And last, but NOT least, there were NO snarky notes from the cleaning service. I kid you not, we have rented Kanaloa units from others in previous years and have been charged $150 cleaning fee(standard) only to check in and find a snarky note telling us all the housekeeping chores that are expected from us before checking out: wash towels and linens, take out trashes, sweep and things I'm sure I've forgotten. I don't mind 'helping' the cleaning service get a jump start by getting the laundry going BUT I do mind the demanding and threatening tone in the list that is left for us. Thank you Janice for making our stay wonderful and carefree. I hope to rent from you again!

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

Terrific Property

Guest: Jim and Fran (Lafayette, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

Driving into the development, the fatigue from the trip lifted as the lovely landscaping soothed us. Then into the apartment and we were so thrilled. My wife spent many very happy hours on the lanai - we have perhaps a hundred photos of the waves breaking and even a movie with sound to remind us of the setting. None do justice to the actual view. As we left my wife told me she was not ready to leave the view of the ocean. She spent most of our last hours in the apartment on the deck. We vacation three times a year and almost always rent condos. We have never rented one so carefully prepared and thoughtfully provided. We never imagined we would have a closet filled with rich towels, or another closet filled with books and lights and candles - everything we could possibly use. We loved the washer and dryer and again it was provided with detergent for our use. Scuba diving, my wife was pierced by sea urchin spines (sounds worse than it is, but then I was not pierced was I?) and the kitchen even had vinegar - the treatment for her injury! The beds were exceptionally comfortable, the linens excellent, everything about the apartment was perfect. This type of careful preparation of the unit enabled us to fully enjoy all of our time on the island.

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

Guest: Karen deMauriac-Behner (Fairport, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

We have stayed in several condos on all of the islands and by far this condo was the best!! The ocean was "at your front door." The ammenties and the furnishings were "top of the line." The views absolutely beautiful. We were sorry we had to leave, but resposiblity called!! Hopefully, we shall return in the near future...

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Guest: Mary M2 (Moscow, ID)
Date of Stay: 12/12/09 Review Submitted: 12/12/09

It is always a delight to stay at the Pattersons. The view is wonderful, the condo is well maintained, and the Pattersons are very thoughtful hosts. Thanks!

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Guest: Kevin Chiaravalle (Reston, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/09 Review Submitted: 09/07/09

This is a very nice condo. It fit my wife and three teenagers easily. The Master Bedroom is great- I wish MY bedroom was this large! The view from the lanai is very relaxing- I could have spent most of my time right there but the kids had to go-go-go all the time. We stayed the last week of July, 2009 and were glad we opted for the air conditioning. It was pretty warm. It is nice that Bruce and Janice provide a cooler and other beach items. The pools at the resort are also nice, and I was able to cook out a few times on one of the many gas barbeques there. In all, I would highly recommend this condo. Kevin C.

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