Waterfall Cottage - Mika Mizu - Tree Top Paradise

• 100% Happy Review

  100% Happy Review

  • Guest Nicole B.
  • Date of stay 05/01/13
  • Review Submitted 05/05/13
  Excellent accommodations! We had stayed in another VRBO place in Kona to soak up the sun and waves before heading to Hilo. The Kona location was nice but the condition and feel was no way close to the "at paradise" feeling Mika had. The rain on the roof with the wonderful music Mother Nature created nightly was priceless! Location to waterfalls, parks, museums, and attractions (like lava flow) was a real plus. Great condition! Super clean! Extra nice accessories (flashlights-used for our 9 mile hike to watch lava, binoculars - to watch all the amazing birds right outside the front yard & the lava), and nail polish remover! Super soft linen (bed, bath and beach) Great ceiling fans- who needs or would want AC?

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Wished We Had Stayed Longer

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  Wished We Had Stayed Longer

  • Guest Happy Guests
  • Date of stay 02/20/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  After we left the lovely Mika Mizu, Dick and I spent three wweeks at Kona. We now wished we had spent more time at Mika Mizu, even though the weather was a bit better in Kona. We rented a very nice condo in Kona within a 10 minute walk into town, however it did not have the same "feel" as Mika Mizu. After talking about the differences we decided that Mika Mizu had the "Aloha Spirit" while the Kona condo did not. when our firends and family ask about our vacation, we immediately talk about Mika Mizu. If we travel to the Big Island again, we will definitely book with you.

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• Paradise found!!!

  Paradise found!!!

  • Guest Roger & Anja
  • Date of stay 01/25/13
  • Review Submitted 02/07/13
  How easy it is to give a 5 star rating for Mika Mizu! My husband and I vacationed here for a week and the whole experience was fantastic. Hosts Jamie and Noi went out of their way to ensure that our stay would be memorable. From providing countless valuable tips for our visit to surprising us with a lovely welcome basket upon arrival; the hospitality and care we received made this our all-time favorite rental experience! The cottage itself is a well-appointed oasis, surrounded by beautiful, lush rainforest. The setting is nothing short of magical. Morning coffee on the large lanai was a perfect way to start the day and we truly enjoyed returning after a day of exploring. Relaxing to the soothing night song of the jungle is one of our favorite memories! Thanks again to Jamie and Noi for sharing this precious gem with us and mahalo to caretaker Adan, who made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible!!!

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• OMG perfect!

  OMG perfect!

  • Guest Marilyn E.
  • Date of stay 01/22/13
  • Review Submitted 02/01/13
  We've been staying at VRBO's around this diverse big island thos past week and must say when we opened the front door and looked through the casually elegant living area to the expansive deck overlooking the tropical ravine, plus heard the jungle sounds of waterfall, frogs and birds, we both turned and looked at each other with our mouths open! It is indeed a wee bit of paradise...from the convection oven and crystal to the Egyptian cotton and well-stocked pantry! The Prosecco gift basket was a lovely generous act of kindness, so appreciated after a long flight and drive, thank you! The comfortable and thoughtful decor is good contemporary, Asian influenced design that lends itself to serenity and peacefulness. The 4 sweet kitties also stole our hearts and seemed grateful for the cat food we discovered and that we left each day. Every need was anticipated...the dressing area was lovely, kitchen bright and really well appointed, and the bed and pullows ultra divine. The waterfall below was enticing but the weather we had was wet and cool so we just hibernated and loved it. The Wed farmers market was the best we've ever been to, organic and reasonable! Crafts across the road were interesting and the fish market was a bonus. Mahi Mahi tempura on a stick around the back was a treat! The owners must be congratulated for offering unique Mika vacation homes that are just ideal. And when we complained about the wifi being down, they handled it immediately. Highly recommend!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful Honeymoon Experience

  Wonderful Honeymoon Experience

  • Guest Jessica
  • Date of stay 12/05/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights of our honeymoon, and we loved it. All of the pictures are accurate and you find much more that you didn't expect. The condo is so well-stocked that we didn't have to buy much beyond our main ingredients in order to make a nice meal at the house. We enjoyed keeping all the windows open and feeling like we were in the jungle, with all the amenities of a being inside a beautiful home. The shower looking out into the jungle was one of my favorite things, as well as the lanai. It was hard to leave the morning sun on the deck in the morning to head out on the adventures we planned. The owners are also excellent to work with. If we ever make it back to the Big Island, we will definitely try to book this condo again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Absolutely Wonderful!

  Absolutely Wonderful!

  • Guest Mari
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 12/04/12
  We visited Hawaii for our 25th wedding anniversary. We are very particular in where we stay and were not disappointed by Mika Mizu. This house was absolutely perfect! Nicely decorated, very clean and the coffee bean grinder was a nice surprise. The bed was very comfy. The remote location and privacy was very welcoming but still, the lack of window coverings throughout the entire house was a bit odd. I am a very, very, light sleeper and was mortified when I heard the Coqui frogs and other jungle creatures make all that noise at night, but OMG I slept so peacefully! It was actually soothing if that makes any sense. Jaime and Noi were a pleasure to work with and responded to all of our questions quickly. The welcome basket was delicious and the personal note and champagne for our anniversary was so unexpected and very sweet. We hope to return again soon. Thanks again for everything and sharing your wonderful home with us.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• It was a wonderful & magical place

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  It was a wonderful & magical place

  • Guest Kimothy
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/24/12
  Date of Comment: November 23, 2012 Jamie & Noi, Thank you for sharing Mika Mizu with us! It was a wonderful & magical place to celebrate our 50th & Thanksgiving. We just finished a Thanksgiving Hawaiian feast that we made with fresh vegetables from the Farmers Market & Hawaiian rice with coconut milk. It was the best Thanksgiving dinner we have ever had. We have much to be thankful for & Mika Mizu is top of our list. We truly fell in love with the Big Island especially the lush clime of Hilo! We look forward to our return to Mika Mizu very soon! We return to lovely Lake Tahoe tomorrow, to a long, snowy winter. Thoughts of peaceful evenings on the lanai & magical memories of our Big Island explores will be sure to keep us warm this winter. Mahalo for sharing your corner of paradise with us! We shall return! Aloha. Guest city-state/province: North Shore, Lake Tahoe

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• We shall return to lovely Mika Mizu very soon!

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  We shall return to lovely Mika Mizu very soon!

  • Guest Maureen
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/24/12
  Date entered: 11/23/2012 Jamie & Noi, Mahalo for sharing Mika Mizu & for our basket of Hawaiian treats. This Snap Dragon is just a small thank you! We shall return to lovely Mika Mizu very soon! Aloha! Guest city-state/province: Incline Village, NV

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• We will recommend Mika Mizu to our friends.

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  We will recommend Mika Mizu to our friends.

  • Guest Christel + Thomas
  • Date of stay 10/21/12
  • Review Submitted 11/22/12
  Date entered: 11/22/2012 Aloha Jamie, Mika Mizu was very nice. And we had very good weather in Hilo. It was our fourth stay on Big Island and we think, we did see nearly everthing there. We will recommend Mika Mizu to our friends. P.S. best wishes to Adan! Guest city-state/province: Germany

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• Mizu is soooooooo much more wonderful

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  Mizu is soooooooo much more wonderful

  • Guest Maureen
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/16/12
  Date entered: 11/15/2012 Jamie, We are here and could not be happier. Mika Mizu is soooooooo much more wonderful than we even imagined. We stopped at KTA on our way in yesterday and got provisions. We are enjoying sipping tea (TY very much for the big pot) and soaking up the rainforest. TY for your amazing hospitality! We shall enjoy our escape and am already planning our next visit. Mahalo!!!! MIM Guest city-state/province: Incline, NV

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