Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect home away from home!

Guest: Tina (Burnsville, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/24/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

We are a rental home type of a family versus a stay in a hotel kind. We have been to the Big Island twice and used VRBO both times and have been successful. This house has the lush tropics on 3 sides and then the wondrous ocean on the 4th. I felt kind of guilty always just staring at the ocean through the window rather than going out and being in it, but this house truly has probably the best and closest view. I did however manage to drag my buns away from the view and walk the lava and tide pools daily. We snorkeled a few days and what we saw underneath was incredible! The coral, strange colorful fish and crystal clear waters. Wow! The water seems a tad chilly at first but once you get in, it's not an issue any longer. The lagoon in front of the house is perfect for small children to frolic in and for floating and relaxing. House has everything you would have at your own house and it is so clean and comfy. 3rd bedroom has a bed and desk. There is no more hot tub as shown in the link on the website. I am so glad my daughter and hubby convinced me to try the outdoor shower...to me now, that is the only way!!!! I loved every moment at this house and it really is in the best location. Thank you owners!

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

Waking to sunrises over the water.

Guest: Andy (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

This is a wonderful vacation rental if you love marine life and exploring. Being right on beatiful tied pools and just down the street to have a protected marine park is great. The house is a very cozey home with a great island feel. We had a great vacation in this home and location.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very Peaceful

Guest: Tracy (Santa Cruz, ca)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We stayed for 6 nights. The home was had wonderful views.I could not stop looking out the window. My kids loved to walk out the back and explore the tide pools. We snorkled every day in the tidepools and also went in the public hot spring pool down the street several times. It was amazing to see the tide rise and fall every day. This house is one of the best places in vacation land in my opinion because of the privacy, the view and the amazing tide pools right out the back. The out door shower was also great, we rarely used the inside shower. I will be back. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with my family.

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

Private, old hawaii style home,nice warm pond

Guest: LM (USA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

Pros: It IS more private as not on the reserve and it is right on tidepools (rather than across the street, definately want to stay on the beach side of these properties) pleasant, but older, darker house great Internet connection pictures on VRBO are accurate Cons: linens and pillows are old/faded/bleach stained (a rather easy upgrade to do) but beds were decent enough The pools in park down the street are deeper, more fun to swim in, better fish to see

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

More from the family from Minnesota/Washington

Guest: Gail (Eagan, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 10/26/10 Review Submitted: 11/05/10

We are a family of 5: 2 from Minnesota, 2 from Washington, and 1 from Colorado. Our son and his fiance spontaneously decided to get married while in Hawaii. While I'm sure they hadn't planned to honeymoon with their extended family, it worked out fine. The house was very private and is laid out in such a way that they had their own space. Having the tide pools right out the back door was amazing. We swam in the pools almost every day - and even if it rained on us, we swam - it was just that perfect. The house was just as promised: well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and seating, extras like swim shoes, boogie boards, coolers, fins and masks. It was very clean and in good repair. Access to the large washer and dryer was a plus. The lower level entertainment area was very nice and the lanai overlooking the pools was great for relaxing. We did use the outdoor shower and toilet - convenient and private. My mother had a great time floating and exploring the pools - we were all amazed by the variety and number of fish that we saw. Thank you again for making this piece of heaven on earth available to us, we'd like to come back soon.

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

Guest: Family from Minnesota/Washington
Date of Stay: 10/26/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

"The house is BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have imagined anything as nice as this...perfect place for two newlyweds to take some time together in this spectacular setting. My mother is still sleeping - it is the best night's sleep she's had in weeks...We found everything to be in great working order, all clean and waiting for us. It was just as if you knew what we needed...The waves and sunshine woke us up...Thank you again for your exceptional hospitality."

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Guest: Shannon from Illinois
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

"Wow, what a fantastic vacation. This house is awesome with great access to snorkelling. The lagoon was fun to play around in and the snorkelling here is fantastic! The corals in the tide pools are amazing. The sheltered water sure makes for great marine habitat. We even saw an endangered Hawaiian monk seal (pregnant) that has been hanging around the pools lately."

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Guest: Lloyd from Colorado
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

"Vacationing here has been a real treat for our family - ages 7 to 75. There is something for everyone to enjoy. In this crowded world we never thought we would find a place where you can sit on the lanai and not see another house. We all hope we can stay here again. Everyone enjoyed the outdoor shower too."

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Guest: Loretta from Maryland
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

"Thank you very much for the use of your lovely vacation home. I was impressed with how clean and organized everything was. You guys thought of everything for us to have a complete vacation for our family. I will never forget my first reaction when I entered. The brightness, the view was breathtaking, it's openess and each room has it's own special touch. I loved every moment. I will recommend your place to people I like."

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Guest: Paul from California
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

"Our family had a nice and relaxing time here. We enjoyed the tide pools right in the back of the house. The view is awesome. It looked so much better than the internet site. It was a very nice surprise! Our family of four had plenty of room....Thank you for your beautiful home and the view was just the best. We would recommend this place to our friends and family."

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Guest: Francois from Colorado
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

"What a treat this week has been for us and my parents visiting from France. Thank you for sharing your house with us. We found everything that we needed and the location is spectacular. The tidepools are indeed gorgeous....This part of the island is such a great place."

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Guest: Susan and Paul from California
Date of Stay: 12/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

"What a world class view your home has. The tidal pools make it far different from any other we've experienced in the islands. We had a fun and full-packed two weeks from multiple hikes in Volcano National Park, to star-gazing on Mauna Kea to wonderful snorkels at Wai'Opae....The entire Puna District is heaven-sent. What a location you have!!! We are glad we found your home."

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Guest: Christine
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/12/09

Comment on 6/26/09 from guestbook at house: "Wow! What a gem of a home! We sure have enjoyed our stay. Thank you for letting us stay in the perfect setting. We really felt at home and the view is priceless! The snorkeling was a treat and the outdoor shower is really cool. This is a perfect stargazing spot too. All the supplies and posters came in handy."

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Guest: Mike
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/12/09

Comment from guestbook at house on 8/23/09: "Thank you sharing this paradise. The snorkeling from the back door was amazing and we discovered something new each time we went out. The unique design of the house allowed us to enjoy nature at its finest! The outdoor shower was exhilerating! The outdoor living space was great and allowed us to eat while enjoying the sunsets."

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Guest: Leslie
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/12/09

Comment from guestbook at house on 8/16/09: "Thank you so much for opening up your "hale" to us. It's so beautiful and airy and the ocean view is fantastic. We had a great time exploring the volcanoes and going to see the lava flow after sunset. It was really cool having the ocean as a backyard and being able to walk along the rock formations. It is the best ocean view we've ever had at a place in Hawaii. Thanks again for everything, including all the little extras you've provided."

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Guest: Richard
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/12/09

Comment in guestbook at house on 7/19/09: "We had a wonderful time - beautiful sunrises and fantastic snorkeling. Thanks for everything."

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Guest: Kathleen
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/10/09

Comment from guestbook at house on 5/27/09: "Thanks for sharing your part of paradise. We had a wonderful relaxing time. My 94 year old mom snorkeled in the front tidepool. Watching the tide go in and out was the highlight of our day. Now that's the way to relax."

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Guest: Leslie
Date of Stay: 11/09/09 Review Submitted: 11/08/09

Comment from guestbook at house on 5/6/09: "The weather has been great - very warm and sunny. This house has a "wow" factor - very unusual with the tidepols and view. The snorkeling was amazing. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place."

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Guest: Gretchen Tobin (Fort Collins. CO)
Date of Stay: 02/17/09 Review Submitted: 02/17/09

It's a great house, very comfortable and spacious inside. Great view from the deck of the ocean. Fantastic snorkeling right off the back. Loved the location near Hilo with great boogie boarding nearby.

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Guest: Deborah 2 (Juneau, AK)
Date of Stay: 02/17/09 Review Submitted: 02/16/09

This is a spectacular and lovely spot to spend time relaxing and enjoying the 'aloha' spirit. We have stayed here and highly recommend this vacation rental in a quiet and beautiful part of the Big Island.

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