Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great location - handy to so many great spots on Island

Guest: Terry (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

We had a great family gathering in Honaunau. The location was terrific for us as it was close to family we came to see but also to newly restored Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, Painted Church, and several other favorite spots on the Big Island. We were able to travel north or south with ease and found much relaxation on the big lanai and yard. We definitely enjoyed the fruit trees, as well as all the flora and fauna the property had to offer. We loved having turkeys over for breakfast and coqui as guests in the evenings. Shopping and restaurants were handy yet the rural atmosphere was far enough from the bustle of Kona Town but not so far to keep us from enjoying some of what town had to offer. We'd come back in a heartbeat to enjoy it all over again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Kona Coffee Coast Getaway - Great Views

Guest: Ralph (San Francisco Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

This was our 2nd stay at this property - both times in December with kids ages 7 and 9. The house is very clean on a great piece of land on the slopes above the ocean. The large lanai offers a 180 degree view from City of Refuge on the left to Kealakekua Bay on the right. Mornings are beautiful and the sunsets are amazing. The property description is very accurate. Our kids enjoyed exploring the large property with its local plants. Diane, the owner, is very good to work with and even put up a Christmas tree for the kids. Our favorite activities were snorkeling at Kahaluu Beach Park and barbecuing at night at the park on the south side of City of Refuge. We hope to visit again.

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

Wonderful, clean family home

Guest: Jo & family (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 03/12/11

We enjoyed our stay at this home, and found it to be clean, well-maintained and very comfortable for our family (83 year old grandmother, 11 year old son, my husband and I). The view from the lanai was much better than even described! To wake up to the view of the mountain each morning from our bedroom window and to be able to enjoy our coffee and breakfast on the lanai each morning was such a treat! The space of the yard was great for our 11 year old son to run around and explore. We appreciated being away from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist area and found the location to be very convenient. The owners answered our questions very quickly and were very friendly. They recommended places to visit on the island, and as this was our first trip to the Big Island, we were happy for the recommendations! The Place of Refuge was very close and certainly one of our favourite places to visit along with the volcanoe! Our entire family enjoyed this home and its location and we highly recommend to others looking for a quiet, peaceful, family holiday!

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

Guest: William, Laurie & Family, Kohala, HI
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Thank you so much for the use of your home. Our family enjoyed our stay here. The sunsets are beautiful from your veranda, and the nightly serenades took getting used to, but eventually grows on one's senses. Our family enjoyed Honaunau Beach; swimming with the green sea turtles was awesome. We look forward to future visits to Kona and having the opportunity to stay in your home again would truly be a blessing for it is a "home away from home."

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Guest: Curt, Ardyth % Family from WI
Date of Stay: 06/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Your home is very comfortable and relaxing. We love the large lanai. This is what a vacation should be. We enjoyed the country setting complete with turkeys, pheasant, sheep on the hill, chickens and the wild pigs caught in the trap twice while we were here. We go a free boar rodeo! We learned about coffee at Greenwell and the co-op-chocolate-vanilla and macadamia nuts. We were star gazing on our last night at Maunaka Kea and hiked a bit with great views. We would love to come back!

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Guest: Tayloe from Rockville, VA
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Many thanks for allowing S. to share your home with us. The lanai is wonderful and it is so peaceful here. Great views!

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Guest: Dan & Brenda, Cedar City, UT
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. It is beautiful and a little bit of heaven! We have loved having all the comforts of home and the peaceful, wonderful views. Thank you again!

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Guest: Lono from Kapolei, HI
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

I enjoyed your stay at your hale and seeing the area which was impressive. Thank you for allowing me to experience this. I will be back in the near future. Aloha!

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Guest: Gary & Lisa, Marblehead, OH
Date of Stay: 02/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

We had a wonderful time. Mahalo!

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Guest: David from San Francisco, CA
Date of Stay: 12/24/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

A modern place of refuge for a modernized world. Thank you, mahalo nui loa, for this opportunity for salvation. And Mele Kalikimaka!

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Guest: Faye from Washington, DC
Date of Stay: 12/24/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Hawaii was more beaultiful and interesting than I had ever imagined. Mahalo!

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Guest: Nadya from Rochester NY
Date of Stay: 12/24/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

You had a beautiful alarm clock-rooster. In addition to everything else, it was wonderful.

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Guest: Maria & Edward, San Francisco, CA & Rochester, NY
Date of Stay: 12/24/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Thank you for sharing this wonderful house with us. Hawaii was exquisite, especially the mountains, lava and beaches.

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Guest: Vickie, Terry & Family, WA
Date of Stay: 12/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

What a wonderful, restful island vacation and a terrific home for a family "home base" away from home. This wasw our first visit to the Big Island. We saw and loved all the sites. We loved our island vacation and this wonderful home to return to each day. We'll definitely be back!

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Guest: Bryce, Nahele & Huck, Prince of Wales Isl., Alaska
Date of Stay: 11/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

Thank you for sharing your home with us. It felt like home away from home. We enjoyed all the little things that you have provided like the BBQ grill and beach equipment. The WiFi was a huge bonus! The sunsets were gorgeous and the smell of sweet flowers on the evening breeze made this an unforgettable memory. Thanks again.

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Guest: Erin, Jamie & Michaela of Vancouver, WA
Date of Stay: 09/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

We enjoyed our stay at Hale o Mokuohai. It is a beautiful home and we ar blessed to have had a chance to stay here. We look forward to many more stays in the home. It is such a special place and staying here meant so much to us. Thank you!

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