Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfectly Peaceful Nest in Paradise

Guest: J & J (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/10/12

We have stayed in many condos in the Waikoloa area over the past several years and this spot is at the very top of the 2 bedroom units. We were here for several weeks and found it perfect for our needs. Very well equipped with both kitchen supplies and sports gear, it allowed us to house a couple of guests and entertain even more. Very clean and well-maintained, it looks even better than the photos. The setting is quiet and relaxing, with a lovely view of the golf course. The golf discount was well-used and appreciated. The unit is about equidistant to the two pools, making it convenient for visiting children with varying water needs. The Colony Villas complex is undoubtedly our favorite in the resort area and this condo is nestled in perfectly. You cannot go wrong here.

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

Beautiful condo with tropical breezes

Guest: Aly & Forest (Jackon, Wyoming)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 01/01/12

We loved this condo! During our trip to Hawaii, we stayed at 4 different condos, and this was our favorite! It has a beautiful location- right off of the golf course with nice tropical breezes. We loved sleeping in the upstairs bedroom with the windows open at night- no need for A/C! Very nice lanai with plenty of lawn space to play frisbee. The kitchen had tons of counter space and plates/dishes for 6 people. Excellent WiFi connection, which we really appreciated. This condo is within walking distance of the Hilton Waikoloa Resort (10-15 minutes), which was great, since we were all there for a conference. Also, the artwork in the condo was unique and beautiful- a great touch! The owners responded to our emails promptly and professionally, and even worked with us to reduce the rate for a couple of extra nights! We would definitely stay here again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice and Easy

Guest: Debbie (Berkeley, CA.)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

The bad news is we only had two nights in Waikoloa this time but the good news is Hale Pele townhouse was the perfect place. Kat made the rental process very easy for us and was able to provide good suggestions for food and activities in the area. She and her husband were very responsive during our stay. The condo easily accommodated our group of two couples and a 12 year old. The photos are more than accurate, the home is very clean and fully stocked from the kitchen to beach and picnic supplies and is even more comfortable than reflected in the photos. There is good separation with the master suite upstairs and the second bedroom and bath downstairs, plus very comfortable common space with an open floor plan in the kitchen, dining room and living room. This is a great location to explore the Kona area to the south and the beautiful coastline to the north. Thank you again for a great stay, Kat...I have already recommended your place to family and friends.

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

Exceptional 2 BR unit Waikoloa Colony Villas

Guest: California Hoovers (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

We had a wonderful time at Waikoloa Colony Villas -- #601 this past August. We loved your unit! It was perfect for our family (2 adults, 2 teens). The rest of our extended family stayed in a unit next door, so it was especially nice to have everyone close by. Having stayed at Waikoloa Colony Villas before, I can honestly say that we loved your unit's location the best. Every day we'd see a pair of wild turkeys and flocks of finches visit the grassy area near the lanai. It seemed very peaceful and private overlooking the large expanse of lawn bordering the golf course. We appreciated all of the attention to details that you have given by leaving a nice notebook guide and printed instructions everywhere in the unit. They were very helpful. Your kitchen was well stocked and we loved that there were plenty of spices available. It always helps not to have to buy those for 2 weeks. The living room was cozy and comfortable and what a great collection of DVDs! And thank you for having a hose on the lanai. We used it to wash our scuba gear. All in all, it was a very enjoyable vacation and we look forward to the possibility of returning again.

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

great place -- better than expected!

Guest: MS (Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

This condo was as good as it seemed in the listing, and the owners were professional and reasonable to deal with. If I were a golfer, it would have been even better! We were about 15 minutes behind schedule on checkout though, and the house cleaners were not so friendly, but otherwise I recommend this property.

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

Wonderful place to stay! Great golf and tennis!

Guest: SacTennisGirl (Rancho Cordova)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

We stayed at this condo last year for our anniversary and I've been meaning to leave a comment ever since! The condo was in excellent condition and couldn't have been more perfect. It was right on the golf course, close to tennis and had everything that you would need.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Daniel J1 (Burnaby BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 05/11/10

I was unsure about the location and the place since I have never been to Hawaii before. It was my parents 40th anniversary and Golf was major activity for us. The location was fantastic, close from the Airport, and convenient to basically everything, golf, shopping, food, beaches etc. I would definitely visit here again in future. Oh yeah, the place was clean and good location for us.

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Guest: Jung Family from BC Canada
Date of Stay: 04/22/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

It's our first time visiting Hawaii and staying at this villa made it enjoyable and confortable. The location of the resort made it convenient to go to many golf courses especially Kings and Beach, only 2 minutes away. We went to Volcano and had a chance to view many fantastic scenaries along the way. We had a great time in Hawaii and staying here was a big part of it. Great location and very home-like.

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Guest: Gary & Danita
Date of Stay: 04/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

My wife and I came here to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Hale Pele villa was just perfect: so comfortable and quiet. We enjoyed exploring the island, through the lava did get kind of old after 8 days. We were very impressed with the number of eco-systems (11) on this small island. We did leave a few things in case we ever get to come back. Thanks again for the sweet hospitality. God's blessings on all who stay here.

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Guest: Anonymous, Calgary, AB, Canada
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

Our family had a wonderful time here. We went almost everywhere. Down to Kona, Queens, Kings, etc. We even went ziplining. : - ) The house was great and so was the community. We enjoyed the pool and excercise area. Mahalo!

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Guest: Killien Family from Washington
Date of Stay: 03/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

We had a wonderful time here! Highlights included: - boogie boarding at Hapuna Beach & Mauna Kea Beach - looking out over Wai'po Valley - hiking to Akaka Falls in the rain - touring & tasting at Greenwell Farms Coffee - visiting Place of Refuge near Kona - driving up the northern Kohala Coast - driving the over-rated (ie not terrifying) Saddle Road - enjoying Tropical Dreams Ice Cream -eating at Hili Sue's in Waimea and at Roy's in Waikoloa - beign together as a family - 2 parents & 2 adult daughters This was a lovely villa & we especially enjoyed the artwork.

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Guest: Sherbert Family
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

Aloha! Thank you for such a place to stay! My kids want to move in. Loved all the extras you have in condo for your guests. - Costco trip is a must! - We love to beach hop! Hapuna Beach was a favorite 3 x beach for kid-friendly and boogie boarding. Only beach not worth a stop in our book and most locals is Spencer. - Ali Drive best place to find sea turtles and fun beach for black sand (need H2O shoes). - Mauna Kea Beach best for first time body surfing. - Off to volcano and green beach then home to Arizona!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/10

Thank you Kat and Derry! We had such an amazing time. It was the perfect escape from the crowds of the Olympics happening at home. Your place was incredibly well stocked and so conveniently located to everything. Only 5 minutes to Hapuna Beach (our fave), 15 minutes to the best ice cream in Hawi town and only 15 minutes to fabulous restaurants in Kailua Kona. Mahalo for everything!

Owner response:Whoa! That's driving pretty fast. I would add 5-10 minutes on to your drive times to stay close to the speed limit on the 2 lane highway. Mahalo for your stars!

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Guest: John and Jane from Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

Had 4 terrific days on the Big Island. Golf was excellent - prefer the Beach Course. If you travel 10 min. to Waikoloa Village the food is cheaper and selection greater. There is also a Saturday (farmers') market with economical fruit and vegetables. At the resort beach turn left, walk 100 yds to the lava flow shoreline and there are often turtles (4-5) sunning. The villa was excellent- well stocked and very comfortable. We had a wonderful time and thank you for your very gracious hospitality.

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Guest: Vic & Seira (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 02/04/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

We had a great time on our 12 day vacation. The accommodations were very nice, clean and comfortable. The Waikoloa Colony gated community was in a convenient location and was well maintained, quiet and secure. The condo we stayed was really in about the best location within the property. The instructions we received prior to our arrival were accurate and well organized and we had no problems finding the place or getting in. We had our Papaya breakfast each morning on the patio from which you can view the golfers playing the10th hole and both pools located on the property were within short walking distance. We cooked “at home” on several occasions and the place had all the provisions we needed including nice dishes and silverware, pots and pans and a big selection of spices. There was even a new package of Kona coffee there for our 1st morning that lasted throughout the trip. Activities were close by and we took advantage of the discount golf and used the snorkel gear and the cooler in the garage. We parked our Jeep in the garage every night. Overall we had a very good experience and would stay here again.

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Guest: Philip Newman (West Linn, Or)
Date of Stay: 01/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

Hale Pele is such a wonderful place to relax. Everything you need is all there. The condo is very open, clean, quiet and it feels like home. You step outside to a large Palm tree lined Bermuda grass area that my family I relaxed and played in many times. Very few people at the pools so that was nice for us (we did go to the Hilton a couple of times for the kids for slides, etc.). Great value at the golf course, saw whales breach while playing one day! Enjoy I know we did. Aloha

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Guest: The Newmans from Oregon
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

Aloha, Like everyone has said the condo is awesome. Here are some tips: 1. Go to Costco ASAP. A gallon of milk at Costco $4, ABC Store $8. 2. Tour at the Original Chocolate Factory in Kona. Imformative and fun. 3. See lava going into the ocean, only 1/2 mi. hike. Need hiking boots, lights. 4. Get a 4-wheel drive and go to Waipo Valley, Hi'ilaawe Falls - breathtaking! Cool off in the freshest tropical river water, after swimming on a great boogie-boarding beach. (My kids were in there for 4 hrs.) 5. If you have kids go to Ken's Pancake House, Hilo. Kids begging to go back. 6. Green Sand Beach (South Hawaii) fun, but a HARD 4-wheel drive to beach. 7. Great golfing (cheap thanks to owners). Watched whales breach while putting! We will be back. Mahalo!

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Guest: Ingrid, Ed, Frank & Barbara
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/19/09

Comfy as always, loved the new art work and kitchen redo. Thanks especially for sharing cocktail hour with us.

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Guest: The McKays
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/07/09

We are sad to leave today to go home to Maui. We have a new favorite place to come to for our mini getaways. It is such a cozy place and peaceful. Also, so nice to see that the aloha spirit is still alive here. We will definately return and recommend you guys. Thank you for being so accomadating to us, so that we could attend the Paniolo induction. Mahalo and Aloha!

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Guest: Bob & Mary Mayer
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 11/05/09

Aloha to All, We have had yet another great holiday in Paradise - sad to be leaving. But we'll be back! The golfing was terrific - 3 of us played 6 rounds in both the Kings & Beach courses - so a big thank you! The weather has been wonderful - even in the vog!!! Mahalo!

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Guest: The Meschuk Family
Date of Stay: 09/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

What a wonderful home! We all had a great time. Thanks for stocking kids plates, cups, utensils. We loved- Seeing waterfalls The ocean sweeping in! Golf Running in the grass in the backyard Picking plumeria flowers This was our first visit to the Big Island- we'll be back for sure!

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Guest: Green Chapin Family (Oahu)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

We stayed at the Hale Pele in late August, 2009. The house was comfortable, clean, spacious and thoughtfully equipped with not only the necessities but extras like boogie boards, snorkelling gear and more. We were most impressed with this elegant and comfortable house and the grounds, pool and entire property were beautifully kept. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay here. Our ohana enjoyed the hale and we hope to be back next year!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

Kat- We throughly enjoyed our stay at your at Hale Pele in August. The golf was great and of course the area is so much fun. If only we had more time!!

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Guest: Jason 11 (Overland Park, KS)
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

The condo is beautiful and came equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again.

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Guest: Noelle & Malia Green
Date of Stay: 08/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

This is an absolutely beautiful, spacious home. Perfectly kept and loaded with everhthing you could need- the pool and beach toys are a huge bouns. It's located on a beautiful property with a tropical paradise pool. A Bay beach is loaded with sea turtles which is unlike any beach I have ever been to. This is a perfect vacation home.

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Guest: Virginia, Robin & Casey
Date of Stay: 08/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

Beautiful home to stay in or live in. Wonderful to be surronded by green grass, plumera trees, tropical breezes, space and views of distant mountains. The house is spacious, comfortable and stylish. We were all impressed! Thank you also for providing not only the essentials, but extra items to make our stay more enjoyable. Waikoloa is a wonderful place to stay.

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Guest: Stephanie Webb
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

We waited a long time to get back to the Big Island - 11 years. Our stay at Hale Pele made it worth the wait! We can't believe how much has changed in the time since we were married at Buddha Point at the Hilton Waikoloa. Your condo is lovely, perfect for families. Our two boys had a fantastic time at the pool and beach with all the great toys and boogie boards. We also brought our niece as a congrats for her high school graduation. She has thoroughly enjoyed her 1st trip to Hawaii. I watched my oldest son and my niece snorkel with sea turtles at A Bay. We spent a day at the Hilton on pool passes enjoying the water slide and lagoon activities and remembering our wedding. We visited Ocean Rider and loved seeing the seahorses up close. We drove around the west side and spent an afternoon at Hapuna. He went to a luau. We're off to Volcano tomorrow for a couple of days. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.

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Guest: Margaret Blank
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

Aloha! You just cannot have a bad time here because there is so much to do! First hubby golfed 5-6 times because he just couldn't beat the price! We visited Volcano National Park & took a helicopter ride around the volcano. We landed and were able to walk on 8 mm. of lava. We used Paradise Helicopters out of Hilo. We also did the night lava hike to see it frlow into the ocean. If you've heard of geocaching we fond some fun geocaches to do/find here. One of the highlights, especially for the kids, was horse back riding in Waipio Valley. They have ATV tours as well. Our favorite beach was Hapuna. Thanks so much for all the beach toys. The kids had a great time using them. We enjyoed our stay here very much. Back to Arizona but we loved out stay!

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Guest: Tang Family Daughter
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

We've had tons of fun and are extremely sad to leave. Here's what we did this week: Went to Volcano National Park, absolutely amazing view! Went to a beach, got to swim, definitely fun day. Went to another beach, used boogie boards and snorkeling gear. Went back to first beach, snorkel a bit, got bad sunburn. Kayaking a Kealakekua Bay, where when you get to the other side you can snorkel and see dozens of fish swim in coral. Today went shopping at King's and Queen's then relaxed, watched sunset, ate dinner and went swimming. I hope the next family that gets to stay at Hale Pele has an outstanding time just like our family did. We loved the view and toys and pool. Mahalo

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Guest: Tris & Carolyn (Meridian, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 05/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

REALLY enjoyed our stay at Hale Pele! I thought it would just be a regular condo in a big development, but from the beginning it really felt like home. To my surprise it was very quiet in the surrounding community yet things that we needed were very close by and handy. All the litle extra like a selection of kitchen utensils, beach chairs and a Weber BBQ across the street were very welcome additions. There are several nice beaches within 10 miles to the north, where we spent a lot of time in the sun. The weather was perfect - apparently this is the norm. The golf discount at the Kings Course was terific. They treat you like royalty at the course! I've already recommended Hale Pele to a business associate and I intend to return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/16/09

2/10/09 - 3/10/09 This was our 9th winter escape to the Big Island and stay in the Waikoloa complex. Our stay this year in Ryan's Hale Pele was a first and a new high light. The unit is perfectly located on the 15th. fairway of the Beach Course, beautifully decorated and very well furnished. How great it was to go to the beach, market in town, to Hilo or the volcano and return home to such confort. We look forward to our next get-a-way on the Big Island....at Hale Pele.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/16/09

We had a super time at your villa. We were especially pleased to see all of the extras, like beach chairs and boogie boards. Our son and his wife played both golf courses and raved about the course and were appreciative of the discounts that they received. We had a great dinner at Roy's. The manager really took care of us. We hated to come home. Dave and Ellen Weinman

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/10/09

We had a fantastic time at the Hale Pele. The villa was very clean with beautiful Hawaiian decor and the grounds/facilities in the Colony villas were exceptional. I will definitely book a stay at Hale Pele the next time I'm on the Big Island.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/30/08

This was our first experience taking a vacation in a "home" vs hotel setting. We were very apprehensive...but as soon as we walked into the doorway our fears turned to relief. Hale Pele was the best environment for our 3 children. In the freezer were three popsicles to greet them! The games and movies also helped. We will definitely return. Thanks for the memories!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/01/08

Hale Pele was a great stay for our family. Great location and well furnished. It was very clean and comfortable. The beach gear was much appreciated and our boys loved the toys and boogie boards. Everything was just as advertised and we had a great time. The golf discount was also a nice bonus. We would certainly stay here again on our next trip to the Big Island. Jimmy and Yumi

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/10/08 Review Submitted: 10/09/08

A big thank you for the great place to stay at Hale Pele. We had a wonderful time. Your place is decorated beautifully and has all the comforts of home. It really made our vacation more relaxing with the kids. We loved the colors in the living room...I took the info - the darker green will soon be in my kitchen. We enjoyed the beaches, Hilo area as well as Volcano park. Too many great things to see during our stay. Cheers! LeRoy, Christine, Isabella, Tristan

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Guest: Christine, Leroy, Isabella & Tris
Date of Stay: 10/05/08 Review Submitted: 10/04/08

Wow! We had a great time visiting this area & checking out the sites. We enjoyed both A-Bay & Hapuna Beaches. Our 15 month and 3 1/2 yr old both were able to enjoy them, too. The drive to Kilauea Volcano is long, but worth it. Check out the lava tube walk, very neat! Check out Akaka Falls - it's well worth it. It was very beautiful. Beware of leaving valuables in the car...a car was broken into while we were there. We enjoyed our visit in this very beautiful & well-equipped home. We hope to visit again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/07/08

Thank you for providing lovely accommodations for our stay on the big island. We appreciated all the extras - the well-equiped kitchen, the linens, and the play equipment and certainly the decor. Although we spent almost every minute exploring, we greatly appreciated coming "home" to a clean and comfortable residence. Nothing was lacking. Thank you very much for being so considerate!

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Guest: Polly, Chris & Lily
Date of Stay: 09/17/08 Review Submitted: 09/16/08

Our family really enjoyed staying at your condo. It was perfect for our 2-yr-old - the pool, toys for the beach & well-equipped kitchen! We particularly enjoyed: Akaka Falls, viewing the volcano & of course, Hapuna & A-Bay Beaches. Kahala Dive Shop for scuba & Kauai Kai 6 mi north of here for a great dive spot.

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Guest: Yaura & James
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/31/08

We had a wonderful stay at your hale. We flew over from Oahu so my husband could paddle in the 18 mile Queen Lili'ukolani Canoe Race. It's been 5 great days. We drove to Waipio Valley & hiked to the black sand beach. What a hike! (25% grade down means 25% up, too!) OY! Thanks for sharing with us. This was such a great deal. Can't wait to come back.

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Guest: The Fergusons
Date of Stay: 08/24/08 Review Submitted: 08/23/08

Thanks for your extra generous hospitality! This is a very warm and friendly place making us feel like special guests. The islands have their different personalities for sure.Highlights: -Being two geologists, we visited the volcano twice: One all day trip to Volcano Nat'l Park & sights along the way & once again at night to see lava light up at Kalapana lookout area. This was totally miraculous! -Puna district is tropical, wild & interesting. - Walk for an extra mile along the left side (south) of the A Bay beach. It’s amazing, secluded and very turtle populated.- At the Hilton you can take the monorail and hop on the safari boat to get a good look at the property from end to end. Eat a lunch by the dolphins. I don’t expect to ever see a more amazing hotel.- The little hike down/up to Pololu Valley at the very north end was really worth it. Take water.-Hapuna Beach was "sunburn beach" for us, so don't stay too long. Even SFP 55 failed.- We only went south to Kona once due to heavy vog (none here on Kohala Coast) and highway construction traffic jams. We saw one excellent place – Place of Refuge at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau. World class snorkeling!- The boys enjoyed golfing best of all, playing 3 rounds, at both Kings' and Beach courses.My two favorite things about Hawaii are the natural colors which appear everywhere in different arrangements and the state law that allows beach access all around the islands. Those two things make Hawaii unbeatable. Thanks for the great place to stay. We'll be recommending the place for sure & hope to come back. It’s a great resort area and home base.

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Guest: The Webbs
Date of Stay: 07/30/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

This was our 2nd stay here - every 3 years. Our location here was superb, having space & amenities to chill out. A washer/drier was essential! The highlight of our visit was the walk down at dusk with our flashlights to watch the lava flow hit the ocean, the mini-explosion of glowing orange. We topped it off a couple of days later with the helicopter tour & have the DVD to prove it. We did an Ocean Safari kayak tour - fun! A 3.5 mile round trip with some snorkeling & cliff jumping. It was harder work than I thought, my husband supposedly "steering from the back," our 9 yr old son in the middle just chilling out - not paddling, & myself paddling. It was an experience & well worth doing, even though it pretty much finished us off for the day! It was great to be out in the open. Snorkeling was great - the marine life was superb! Excellent sandwiches from Buns in the Sun. I tried the kaluau pig ones, delicious. Mike enjoyed the ono fillet twice. Dinner at Hilton's Dantani was supurb with views, especially if you get outdoor seating with the sunset. Hilton was a huge place & taking their complementary boat was fun! It only seems like yesterday we arrived & now it is time to go home! We'll have our memories & Mike will have his sunburn. Many thanks for having such a supurb place to stay & we'll be back soon!

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Guest: Chris, Cheryl & Taylor
Date of Stay: 07/23/08 Review Submitted: 07/22/08

All the conveniences of home! It is so nice to have a place to stretch out and relax - to be able to cook some meals in - and to have all the beach gear handy! Hapuna Beach is a must. Beautiful sandy beach and easy swimming for our 7-yr-old. A Bay was OK. Very convenient, but you need your water shoes (It's rocky underfoot in some places). Kona is a drive due to traffic. Waimea is much easier to get to if you want to try some local food at Waimea Center. (Kamkuela Deli). Enjoy!

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Guest: Keith, Sasha & Brenton
Date of Stay: 07/14/08 Review Submitted: 07/13/08

We really enjoyed staying at Hale Pele. A full kitchen, washer/dryer, and beach amenities like a cooler and umbrella make staying here even more of a value. We rented air tanks at Scuba Shack by Costco & did a lot of beach dives. Puako was best. We went in in front of house #40. There were 5 resting turtles on the shore & many more within the first few feet in the water. Although Waikoloa is a bit far from the airport (17 miles) & dive shop, it was well worth it to stay in such a nice place. Mahalo!

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Guest: Andryc Family
Date of Stay: 07/11/08 Review Submitted: 07/10/08

ALOHA! Some of our favorites: 1) Two-Step Beach. Lots of life - turtles, eels & plenty of fish 2) Body Glove - morning snorkel trip - good food, pretty good snorkeling & very kid-friendly - water slide and diving platform off the boat 3) Hilo Farmers Market - fresh fruit/vegetables & fun cheap knick-knacks! 4) Diving on Puako Beach - awesome, beautiful water & sea life 5) For a day trip - to to Kapoho Beach to snorkel(really neat tidal pools). Would recommend to go there first & then Waiopae pond (natural hot ponds). Before you go home check out the lava flow at the end of Hwy 130!

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Guest: Paula, Richard & Alexandra
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 06/20/08

Five days at Hale Pele was just too short! We enjoyed every minute. This time we hiked the Pololu Overlook to Black Sand Beach, had a wonderful fresh lunch at the Kohala Rainbow Cafe by the Kamehameka statue. We spent 3 mornings at Mauna Kea Beach snorkelling, used the gym and pool. Enjoyed the wonderful (free) "Goddess" hula show at Mauna Lani Shoppes on Wed. night. Lunches at Cafe Pesto and Jackie Rey's in Kona were excellent. We also enjoyed cooking in your well-equipped kitchen. Our 3rd visit to Hale Pele was even better than the first two. We'll be back. Mahalo!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/28/08

Kat and Derry's home on the Big Island was amazing. Very beautifully decorated, from the furniture to the dishes, everything had a modern touch of Aloha. There were more than enough 'beach toys' in the garage - in fact we used their snorkel equipment and boogie boards a few times! I would definitely reccommend this clean, bright & beautiful home to my friends. Thanks for such a great stay!

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Guest: Ben & Jo
Date of Stay: 05/18/08 Review Submitted: 05/17/08

We couldn't have asked for a better Mother's Day. This was just what the doctor ordered - total relaxation with all the comforts of home. We've been to Hawaii many times, as we explored up north - the falls, Waipio Valley, did ATV's, hiking - we truly felt more like guests of your home, rather than vacation renters. We will be back & bring the adult kids.

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Guest: Mike, Jen, Sheri
Date of Stay: 05/04/08 Review Submitted: 05/03/08

Thanks for letting us stay in your wonderful Hale. We had a great time at: - Anaehoomalu Bay - drinks! - Waialea Beach - snorkeling! - Hapuna Beach - swimming! - Manini'owale Beach (Kua Bay)- body surfing! - Kings Course - great golf! The discount alone was worth the trip! - Our pool here - good BBQ! Thanks! Live Aloha,

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/11/08

It was such a pleasure to stay at Hale Pele. Kat has done an amazing job at decorating and anticipating what one might need while staying at the condo. We've rented from various places in the islands and this was the best experience! We plan on staying here again. Thanks again!

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