Kona Holiday - Jan 2012

Guest: Ironman (Pemberton BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 01/19/12

We had a great week here on the big Island. This was our 3rd trip to Kona and this one-bedroom suite was perfect for us and very close to the airport and many beaches close by to choose from. The suite was clean, and comfortable for myself and my husband had all of the convenience of home. The kitchen was full equipped and everything was modern in the kitchen. There has been a lot of thought of what you might need on holidays! We love the quiet and sounds of the doves in the morning and the view of the water. We saw some beautiful sunsets too! The washer dryer outside of the suite we used often, very handy. We particularly enjoyed seeing were some of the locals's live and saw some beautiful homes! The use of the boogie boards was great as that saved us on expenses and didn't have to renting them. Della is wonderful and took great care of us and had some great recommendations as to where to get the best coffee and scones at the "four Seasons". Thanks Della. All in al I would recommend to stay here, great place to chill out and relax. Pemberton, BC

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

Ho'oluana ( to relax in Hawaiian)

Guest: Stan and Chris (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/26/11

We have been to the Big Island many times. This was the first time we stayed here in Della and Max's wonderful guest unit. We were greeted by beautiful tropical flowers in a vase on the table. Della also had fresh leis for both of us. Thank you Della! The unit is so quiet, clean , safe, roomy and it felt so comfortable. They equipped it with everything you may need and more. You are only 10 min drive or less to the airport or better yet to a beach or town. With the central location we were able to travel to the Waimea, to the over 13,000 ft elevation on top of Mauna Kea Observatory, to Captain Cook, South Point, Akaka falls, and beaches beaches beaches. They even have snorkel gear, beach towels and mats for your use. We stayed here for 10 days and each day we returned from our adventures to a very relaxing comfy safe gated property that is a home away from home. The birds singing in the morning was a peaceful way to wake up - forget the alarm clock.Della and Max are so friendly and helpful. Their attention to details makes this the best place we have stayed in over the years of visiting the Island.Teh price can't be beat. Just pack a carry on, come to the Big Island and stay here. We will be back in a few months! Mahalo

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

Ts- Santa Rosa, CA

Guest: Ts- (Santa Rosa Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

Della was delightful and extremely generous in her hospitality. She provided numerous special touches that made our stay memorable. Her shared local knowledge allowed me to run along breathtaking paths and enjoy some secluded beaches! I highly recommend staying here if you are not interested in waterfront accommodations

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.

Wonderful experience with all facilities

Guest: Shruti (Sunnyvale, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

We stayed here for a week on our first trip to the Big Island. The unit was bright, very clean, well kept & the owners have thought of even the smallest things to take care of in the unit. Max & Della are both warm & friendly people - Della told us about a nice place to buy fish when we wanted to cook at home. Even though the location is a 7 miles from Kona town, it is completely worth the extra drive because of all the peace & quiet along with amenities. I was hoping we could have got the 1st floor room (I'm just not used to living on the ground floor) but then the ground floor room was equally nice with easy access to the small garden. The one thing I wish could have been better is the bath tub, the one in our unit didn't really hold water very well. But overall, my husband & I would highly recommend it to all our friends & family.

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

Fabulous quiet unit, centrally located

Guest: Dog_Rescuer (Port Orchard, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

This rental was everything we were looking for on our first trip ever to Hawaii. Della met us to show us everything about the unit & gave us information on where to buy groceries. I felt secure with the gated entry. The unit was so quiet. The only sounds were of birds in the morning -- lovely! I liked visiting the two hens in a pen just off the driveway. All appliances worked great. We borrowed the snorkel equipment & used the shared washer/dryer. We would definitely return to this rental again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

A wonderful experience on the Big Island

Guest: Fati (New York)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

I have been renting a one-bedroom from the wonderful Della and Max. Not only is the apartment clean, safe and comfortable but also the property that it is on is beautiful, zen and safe. The amenities are exactly as listed and the landlords are so kind and accommodating. I've extended my stay because of how comfortable I have felt; it feels like home. I highly recommend the rental units to anyone who is interested in staying at a clean, safe, well-maintained, very comfortable, well-priced and lovely "home."

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

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Guest: Sigi (München )
Date of Stay: 12/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

we are coming to Hawaii, Big Island, since 1990 and we stayed in the last five years for half a year in Kailua Kona. Last winter we were two months at a condo (Palisades) at this place was a lot of dont`s and we could not sleep very often, because of the noise around us. We could hear everything from the people above us. It was a very unpleasant place and we don`t come back. We have a lot of experience, but this time was incredible! Sigi and Susanne Reitlinger from munich

Owner response:What can I say. They were the most rude & demanding people I have ever met.

Recommended for:Age 55+.

Real Kona Living

Guest: Whitney (Oceanside, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/22/09 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

I had a wonderful time staying here. The relaxed, peaceful setting up the mountain was just what I was looking for, to get away. I found the location to be very close to all of the wonderful beaches of the Kohala Coast. The accommodations which were the cheapest in town, were new and clean. From the minute we met Della and Max we were greeted with aloha. They were eager to answer any questions about the Island with their extensive local knowledge. I will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Home away from home

Guest: Gretchen (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

We are so glad we stayed here! The unit had everything we needed and the hosts were wonderful. Everything was well-maintained. We would love to come back. The beautiful birdsong every morning will be missed, as will the fragrance of all the flowers. This felt very homey and safe with the locking gate. The elevation turned out to be a plus also, as it is not in the tsunami evacuation zone. It was great to have access to the kitchen supplies and snorkel gear. We highly recommend this rental. Thank you, Della and Max, for letting us stay. Mahalo! If you have access to a 4-wheel drive (or don't mind scrambling over lava gravel for a while) the Kekaha Kai State Park near the airport is wonderfully beautiful.

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

Ron

Guest: Ronron (Santa Paula ,ca)
Date of Stay: 12/05/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

Enjoyed the stay there, Della seemed to have every possible detail covered from fresh flowers to snorkels. Beats hotels by a mile. I'd highly recommend staying here!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.