Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect Spot

Guest: Tom S. (Courtenay, British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/25/12

Writing this review on the last day of a wonderful 2-week family vacation. 10 of us including 4 children stayed at Paul's house and there was plenty of room. Everything that is described in the ad and more is here in the house. Things like laundry, hand and dishwasher soap, toilet paper, paper towels, spices, rice, peanut butter,salad dressings, hot dog and hamburger fixins, coffee, tea, sugar etc all provided. The pool was great keeping the kids occupied if they didn't want to walk 5 minutes to one of the best snorkelling and boarding beaches. Paul was never too far away as he kept the pool clean and took out the garbage! Definitely recommend to anyone especially a group of 8-10 is perfect. Great location, great weather the whole 2 weeks (rained twice at night), perfect holiday, thanks Paul!!

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Perfect! Five Stars...

Guest: Jannel (Framingham, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/15/12 Review Submitted: 03/03/12

We stayed at Paul's Almost Perfect Pool House as an extended family of 8 adults (4 couples). The property was exactly as described, if not better. Ammenities and floorplan left nothing to be desired and plenty of privacy and elbow room for all 8 of us. At no point during our stay did we say "I wish..." except for maybe "I wish I lived here...". House and grounds were quite clean. Beach gear and linens were well stocked. On-site laundry made packing light easy! Double kitchens were perfect for holding our massive shopping haul from Costco and allowed us to not have to make multiple shopping trips. We enjoyed everything; the awesome pool, hottub, gas grill, separate bathrooms, family rooms and cool slate floors. Location is perfect, about 30-40 minutes to airport/Costco, short 5 minute walk to beaches and 2-3 mile walk to town. The gracious owner Paul checked in to make sure everything was going well and provided flexibility in our arrival/departure. Our trip wouldn't have been as fabulous without renting this house. We sincerely hope we can go again! Thank you Paul!!! You won't be sorry renting this house for your Kona vacation :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Big Island family vacation

Guest: Sara C.
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/07/11

Our family: Grandparents, sons, wives, and four grandchildren loved staying at Paul's Almost Perfect Magic Sands Home, for 9 days. The accommodations were very good. Loved being able to make meals at home when we wanted, swimming in the pool or using the hot tub, and being able to walk to a beach near by. Paul came by every few days to make sure that everything was moving along smoothly. My husband and I stayed on for an additional 10 days, missed the grandchildren. Paul's place is centrally located for visiting the Big Island, hope to do it again in the near future.

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Paul's place provided us with a perfect Hawaiian vacation

Guest: Fozz (Portland, OR USA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/30/11

We stayed for 2 weeks at Paul's house with 11 people, six adults, 4 kids and one infant. All that time we never felt like we were on top of each other, the pool and hot tub gave the kids plenty to do and the kitchens were more than adequate for eating just about every meal at home. Walk to the boogie boarding beach, short drive to the snorkel beach. Two big screen TV's and two living rooms for when people don't want to be doing the same thing. Paul was great too. We had a showerhead that wasn't working properly, it was replaced the same day we brought it to his attention. All of us came away thinking that we had found the best place we could think of for our vacation. It even has an ocean view for when you don't want to walk the block and half to the beach to watch the sunset.

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

July 2011

Guest: Grandma (Bainbridge, Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

Grandma and Grandpa, along with children, spouses and grandchildren, have just returned from a wonderful stay in Paul's Almost Perfect Pool House!! The listing description was accurate and everything was more than adequately stocked. There are two kitchens in the house, one up and one down, and more than enough dishes, utensils, etc. The linen closets were well supplied with everything from bath and bedding linnens to a huge supply of beach towels. Everything was clean and well-maintained. It was nice to have two washers and dryers for our large group. Paul has many beach items to use--chairs, boogie boards, etc. and it is an easy walk to Magic Sands Beach where everyone spent much of their time. Paul was very helpful with any questions we had and also supplied a list of restaurants in the area although we prepared the majority of our meals. I would certainly recommend this property to others. Just as further information, all of the bedrooms have window air conditioners but all the commons areas are cooled with ceiling fans--lots of them. It can get a tad bit warm in July but the pool is just steps away and very refreshing.

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

Aloha at its best!

Guest: sq (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

We had our first family vacation in Hawaii this year (2010) with a great mix of 8, one being 7month pregnant, a toddler, grandparents, in-laws empty nesters, and a bachelor. We had set modest expectations - knowing it would be a cheaper step up from a hotel. WOW. The house exceeded our expectations! The photos don't really depict the size and space for this home, or the location. We each had our own SPACIOUS room, bathroom, air con, tv and the free long distance and wireless made everyone able to enjoy their stay without feeling cramped. The house is sound proofed so no one heard the baby crying at 3 am, or late night drinks and movies happening downstairs. We spent every morning and evening with a dip in the pool and hot tub, and loved we could walk down to the beaches, or take a quick 8 minute drive to 'downtown KailuaKona' for shopping and dinning. The house was filled with appliances, linens and more pillows than a pregnant woman can dream of. There were plenty of books and travel guides, and Pauls helpful tips came in very handy. The house was very clean, again, beyond our honest expectations. We all enjoyed being at home away from home where the appliances were newer than ours from the fridges, pots and pans, and freakin' huge tv's!! It made coming home a little sad! For a group of friends, or extended family like ours - this was perfect. We were able to all sit down for a couple of meals together, or do our own thing without feeling we were in each others space. In fact, Grandpa had a sinus infection and spent a lot of time relaxing - no one else got sick, and he was able to get plenty of the rest he needed even during the day while we were our soaking up some sun and fun in the big (deep) pool. It was such an affordable and fun vacation for all of us, we are already talking about coming back with more family in the following years, after the new baby of course! Thanks Paul!!!! It really was a perfect pool house near Magic Sands (a sandy beach) Beach. (we should also mention that awesome snorkeling beach only 3 minutes the other direction where turtles, eels and other underwater delights swam in the shallow waters. Mahalo, Mahalo Shauna, Geoff, Kingsen, Shel, Linda, Tyler, Natasha, Shel

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

Paul’s Almost Perfect Pool House was just perfect for our family vacation

Guest: Bill (Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/20/10

Paul’s Almost Perfect Pool House was just perfect for our family vacation. It was nice to relax in a quiet neighbourhood surrounded by a tropical landscape. The four spacious bedrooms were just right for our family: 2 couples and 2 singles. Having AC in the bedrooms was great. Paul is obviously proud of his pool house and keeps it very well maintained. It’s clean and there are virtually no bugs (maybe the house gecko looks after those). There’s a TV in every bedroom and in both the upstairs and downstairs living areas. There’s no shortage of kitchen supplies with more pots, pans and dishes you could possibly need. A 5-minute walk to the busy Magic Sands beach which is small but offers reefs on either side for great snorkelling and fine white sand in between. We really appreciated having 6 beach chairs, 6 beach mats, 4 boogie boards and lots of towels available to take to the beach with us. Our contribution: a handy beach umbrella. We all enjoyed swimming in the pool and soaking in the hot tub. The barbecue worked great for everything from burgers to a stuffed turkey! It was nice to have laundry facilities too. The KTA grocery store is only a 5-10 minute drive to the South as is the centre of Kailua-Kona to the North. Paul is friendly and anxious to make his guests feel at home. He’s happy to stay and chat or leave you alone. Paul, thanks for the opportunity to use your home for our family vacation! Bill, Heather, Steve, Lauren, Ryan and Michelle

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

Karen (Missouri)

Guest: Karen (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Paul's House was terrific. The house was exactly as advertised. The walk to White Sands Beach was just a stroll from the house and a perfect location to watch the beautiful Hawaiian sunset as well as an ideal place to boogie board. We were a group of 6 and the four bathrooms were perfect. The size of the kitchen/dining area was spacious and accommodating. Paul was an incredibly hospitable host (thanks for fish!!). The pool and hot tub were the perfect ending to a long day of exploring the island. Comfortable beds, wonderful decor, great laundry facilities....I miss Paul's House!!

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

Guest: Jay & Tammy Wilson (Amanda, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

Aloha, Paul! Thank you for providing wonderful accomodations while we visited the Big Island for our family reunion. Your house was perfect for us! The kids loved the pool, and all of the adults loved the spa. Our stay on the island was so comfortable knowing we had our "home" to return to every evening. My 4 yr old referred to the house as "our Hawaii home"! That's exactly how it felt. You had everything we needed already supplied. Our boys loved walking down to Magic Sands Beach every day. The convenience to town was great. Thanks again. We truly enjoyed our visit and the splendid accomodations you provided. We look forward to the possibility of doing business with you again in the future!

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hibt stayover

Guest: hibt fisherman (capo beach ca. )
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

we arrived and everything was just as promised. the place was a 10 on a 10. the pool was used everynight we did not use the hot tub as the weather was hot. the inside was very nice a lot of room and there were plenty of space to move around in. it had two refer. and two sinks one up and one down all in all it was a great place to stay i would stay there again any time and we will next year. paul was there if we needeed anything but we did not. phil

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

Spacious and comfortable, good location

Guest: SoCalGal (Southern California)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/03/09

We just got back from a 10 day stay and our group was very comfortable in Paul's house. The four bedrooms and four bathrooms were all spacious and well-appointed. It was too warm for the spa, but the pool was a nice place to cool off. Two large fridges and the kitchen had most any essentials we needed. Easy walk to two nice beaches and less than a mile to Kahalu'u which has fabulous snorkeling. We enjoyed watching the geckos and nice sunsets and even had a daily visit from a wild turkey. Paul is a great host and he made sure we had plenty of towels and supplies. This place is huge and can handle a large crowd, lots of beach toys for the kids and conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood. Internet connection was fine and there were numerous large TVs. This is a clean and beautifully decorated house with comfortable tropical themed furniture that has a nice, upscale feeling.

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/10/09

Aloha Paul - What a great house for multiple family sharing! Having 4 bathrooms worked out well when we were all trying to get ready for our daughter's wedding. All the rooms were very spacious and airy. The kitchens were well equipped which made for easy food preparation. Having (2) pac n' plays came in real handy with the new baby which allowed us to have one on each level, and we even found you had a baby play mat toy! There were 10 in our party and never felt like we were tripping over each other. The pool the spa and the big screen tv's offered great entertainment value for the kids (and adults). Once again thanks for letting us rent your house - hope to be back on the Big Island again some day! -The Mattthes/Evenson & Jubinville Family's

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Just What We Needed

Guest: Dacia (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 06/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/27/08

Thank you Paul for providing a wonderful place for us to use during our recent vacation. It was perfect for us! The kids loved the pool and the TVs! I loved the kitchen. Husband enjoyed the hot tub! There was something for everyone! You were a gracious host and we appreciated all you did for us. Thanks!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: The Paiz Family
Date of Stay: 06/15/08 Review Submitted: 06/14/08

Had a great time. The fishing was really good ( Mahi Mahi, Ono, 3 Marlin at once, and several small Tuna ), and the house was really cozy for all of us. Thank you for the great conversation and hospitality.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/23/08

The house was perfect for what we needed! Plenty of room for everyone. We loved the set up with both up and down stairs having their own beds, baths, t.v.s, etc., for even more convenience. Pool definitely a big plus! A comfortable place to return after long days of exploring the Big Island. Mahalo, Paul

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Guest: The Swart's
Date of Stay: 02/19/08 Review Submitted: 02/18/08

The first visit for a few in our group, and the island didn't disappoint. The house was perfect for our needs; great times by the pool. Thanks for everything. Kim S For my first trip to Hawaii, I feel like I've lived here forever. Thanks a ton Paul and lizards of the house. Moll F. Thanks for letting us use your house! The pool and hot tub were perfect! Loved the Plasma TV's, and we were never lonely with the gecko's in the house....didn't see many bugs though! Loved the island, great first visit to Hawaii! Thanks again, Corri Paul, Many thanks for allowing us the comfort of your home. Great location and lots of good amenities, Mahalo, Adele Swart

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

Aloha,and Mahalo Paul Your home was exactly what we were looking for this trip back to the Big Island. The house was spacious enough for two families (8) with kids. The pool was nice to have because I do not like to swim in the ocean, but the beach was just a stones throw away for the kids. The big screen Tv's were a plus, that are not shown in the online pictures. Your place was close enough to town and activities, but far enough away from the noise at night. As repeat visitors to the big Island this was a plus. The no bug factor was also great, and considering all the tropical trees and landscape you have around the property, we were quite impressed. We would recomend your house to anyone who wants to visit the big Island and feel the Ohana and the Aloha. Mahalo, Bill Terri Joseph Thomas Bruce Lisa James Justin

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/23/07

Paul, The house was "perfectly" awesome, we enjoyed our vacation and the location was close to everything. We enjoyed the geckos, the comforts of home, and your hospitality! We will definitely return, and Mahalo! Jeff & Pam

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Guest: The Lugli Family
Date of Stay: 07/27/07 Review Submitted: 07/26/07

First time visit to Hawaii July 15 -27 2007 Saw listing on vrbo Parents, children and grandchildren from North Royalton, Great Aunt Ri from Olmsted TWP. Welcomed warmly by Paul upon arrival...fresh flowers made it special too, as was his willingness prior to our arrival to stock a few staples per our request after a long day of travel. The house was well maintained and as told prior to booking A/C was not really necessary..Also true. The house is in a very quiet residential area..very safe. No bugs was also nice...did not mind a few resident geckos. Snorkeling with turtles and colorful tropical fish was amazing here in Kona. Have really had a wonderful time even with a couple days of rain and clouds. The very bestest of the best. We will always remember the warmth and sincerity of Paul, our host...You will see... His desire is to provide you with whatever he can to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as he can. He is a real gem...Thanks Paul for the memories, hope to visit again. The Lugli's

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/19/07

Lee Matsuyama 20.07.2007 Box 451 Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Hello from the Monterey Peninsula Calif. I am a cousin of Boyd that lives in California. I am looking up different Matsuyama's and found this site with this add. My Dad is Roy and Philip Matsuyama of Kona is my Uncle. Anyway I just wanted to send everyone in Kona my best wishes and much Aloha and Love from California... Lee Matsuyama PS: If this is the house that Mom and Dad saw years ago with Grandma it is a beautiful house. I remember looking at the photos..

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Guest: Northcote
Date of Stay: 01/06/07 Review Submitted: 01/05/07

Dear Paul, Your house had every convienience possible! But especially great were your helpful suggestions and advice- well spiced with supper anacdotes and friendly manner! When we next arrange a second visit back to the Big Island be sure we will be contacting you well in advance for a repeat performance. Tom and Heather

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Guest: Laurel Hill-Ward Family
Date of Stay: 11/25/06 Review Submitted: 11/24/06

Thank you so much, from the starting point of prompt replies to the reservation and answering questions that I emailed to you afterwards. We appreciated the care that you put into making the place so nice. Paul, it was fabulous from start to finish-- the pool, the well appointed kitchen, the spacious floor plan and island themed furnishings. We saw some great scenery, visited a friend here, went to the Parker Ranch, and really relaxed, a big thange from our usual hectic pace. We'll be back. Thank you so very much for everything! Laurel and Kevin, David and Joyce, Murray and Anne

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Guest: Perez
Date of Stay: 11/11/06 Review Submitted: 11/10/06

Thank you so much for your hospitality, we had a great time. The early morning walks to the beach and swims were "da kine". You're the BEST! Lydia, David and Joseph

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Guest: Liskin Family
Date of Stay: 10/14/06 Review Submitted: 10/13/06

Our wedding party loved the house. Everything we needed was here. The house was planned and equipped with a lot of thought and care. Thanks, Paul, your house more than lived up to it's description. You set up a great place! Sandy

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Guest: Hicks /Saia
Date of Stay: 07/30/06 Review Submitted: 07/29/06

We all had an amazing trip. It was a wonderful way to proclaim Jim a "geezer". It definiteley kept up with all of our previous vacations. The memories will stay with us forever. Happy Birthday Tom!!!! Kaitlyn, Joan, Tom, Jonathon, Ruth, Jon, Jenna, Deron, David and Karen

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Guest: Johnson Family Birthday
Date of Stay: 06/23/06 Review Submitted: 06/22/06

Frans' 70th Birthday Trip! Paul- We had a great time! Your house is great; wonderful location! The kids loved the pool and the Gecko's!! We hope to come back again sometime! Thanks so much for a good time. The house worked out very well for our family trip! We couldn't have asked for better accommodations & the kids really loved the pool. Fran Johnson, Topeka, Kansas Sheri Dalin, Overland Pk, KS Jeff, Kathleen, Anya & Mena Johnson, Lawrence, KS Mark, Amy, Mathew a& Sydney Johnson, Denver, CO

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Guest: Jones Family Reunion
Date of Stay: 06/14/06 Review Submitted: 06/13/06

A wonderful time at a more than perfect home. We all had a great time- Thanks Paul, you could not have done more for us. Chery Jones, Mission, Texas My time was somewhat shorter, but so memorable. Thanks for making my trip to Hawaii even better with your beautiful home (complete with Geckos). Chris Stewart Madison, Indiana Thanks for sharing a piece of paradise with us. Andy and Brenda Jones Pauls perfect palace, thanks a bunch. Lowell Jones Mahalo, Deborah and Mike Wonderly, and two wonderful kids, Brandon and Tiffany

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Guest: Silverman
Date of Stay: 04/21/06 Review Submitted: 04/20/06

Great house for two families. Lots of fun in the pool and the Jacuzzi. And all those TV's.. we borrowed your DVD's, towels, flippers (fins), and laundry detergent..this is a very easy place to stay. Thank you for your excellent hospitality!!! We saw the volcanoes, the "Little Grass Shack", and the best beach in the nation (Hapuna), and lots of differnt sand beachess (except for green sands...next time). Loved your housse and Island, Aloha. PS Loved the absolute quiet at night!

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Guest: Meneghelli
Date of Stay: 03/29/06 Review Submitted: 03/28/06

Paul, We had a great time here in spite of the one day it rained. Everything you've done here helped make this a great trip. We enjoyed the comforts of the house, certainly enjoyed the pool and the ability to walk to the beaches. The Kona Inn was a great recommendation for dinners- we went there twice; super views and the food was great! We'll recommend your place to friends, as it is close enough to everything yet away from the hustle of Kailua town. Great sunset views upstairs. Take care. P.S. Hot tub and pool were a great hit with the kids. Mike, Gretchen and kids... Sara and Mike and Kids (plus the honeymoon couple) and Patricia and Grandma

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Guest: Smith
Date of Stay: 03/19/06 Review Submitted: 03/18/06

House was everything you said. Thank you for a very comfy place. We had a great time.. We had an awesome time. Jeremy missed the action this trip, but duty calls....we missed you! Al and Bev, Sheri, Lori and Larry, John and Carla

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Guest: McAssey / Goodman
Date of Stay: 02/11/06 Review Submitted: 02/10/06

What a great vacation we had.. two weeks in paradise! We hate to leave..but we have to..back to reality. Thanks for great accomodations so close to town and the beaches; we enjoyed having the pool and the hot tub to play in, all the great toys for the kids to take to the beach to play with, and the spaciousness of the house. Everything was wonderful, the beds so comfy, and we used the BBQ every night. We did some touristy things- Body Glove snorkel trip to Pawai Bay; we drove to Kealakekua State Park to see the Capt. Cook monument, and played on the black sands beach at the City of Refuge. We shopped till we dropped on Alii Drive, visited the volcano (left the kids with the Grandma's) and got to see some activity....steam billowing from the ocean due to the lava, and then a trip to Kalae (South Point) to see the Green Sands Beach and artifacts.....what a different environment in the middle of all that lava! Could go on and on but don't have time. Great snorkeling, weather, and place to visit--how sad to leave. Thanks Paul for renting us your great home, we truly enjoyed it! Mahalo.

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Guest: The Meltzer's
Date of Stay: 01/21/06 Review Submitted: 01/20/06

Kids comments Cool house....... Love the house! Thanks for sharing the house.... Need I say more! We recommend The Kona Inn and Bubba Gumps restaurants for sunset views and seating outside. Food and drinks good too! Swimming with the dolphins was incredible at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau! Thanks for the memories. Pacific Rim divers is an excellent dive opt. Gaylen, Mark, Allyson and Julie Meltzer ( The Kids )

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Guest: The Roberts' Family
Date of Stay: 01/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/31/05

We knew this house was the one for our family vacation when we first saw it in January of 2004. It was perfect! The kids loved the pool and spent many happy hours in it. The barbeque was great. We loved all your art work. The grandkids will never forget this Christmas trip. Thanks for being a great host, and for the tee shirts. Thanks, we loved it! Lori, Vic, Julie, Nicole, James & Nathan Roberts, Morgan and Landon Wilkson, & Lisa Retzer We had a fabulous time. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with all of us. Mike and Margo Roberts

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Guest: The Coskey's
Date of Stay: 12/15/05 Review Submitted: 12/14/05

Thanks for everyting! We loved having the pool. The house was perfect for our family. We all liked how light and open the house is. The geckos were a family favorite. Beaches were perfect for all ages. The kids didn't want to leave. Thanks for being a great host... The Coskey's Jim, Valerie, Joyce, Michelle, Laura, Elizabeth, Helen, Stephen, Miriam & Rose PS The fish was super! Thank you.

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Guest: Eisinger & Stone Family
Date of Stay: 09/06/05 Review Submitted: 09/05/05

Very relaxing. Pool and nearby beaches were very good. Learned that surfing is dangerous. Luau at Royal Kona Hotel is good!.... Thanks

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Guest: Posey / Bryant
Date of Stay: 08/23/05 Review Submitted: 08/22/05

Great house-pool-scenery-we all love it here. We celebrated 2 birthdays and a 35th Wedding Anniversary. This was a great family trip. Toni, Gary, Bret, Taylor Jenny & Drew Posey, Peter Marchese and Ann Bryant PS, Don't eat at Kimo's, it wasn't good.

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Guest: Rosario / Porter
Date of Stay: 08/10/05 Review Submitted: 08/09/05

Paul, Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us! It was a great place to celebrate my 50th birthday & enjoy special time with the women in our family. We especially enjoyed the pool, palms geckos & the sounds of all the tropical birds. We all hope to return to the Big Island & "Pauls Almost Perfect" Paradise home. Thanks again! (These guests came from Santa Rosa, San Rafael and Novato in California and one came from North Bend, OR)

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Guest: Polzin/Anderson
Date of Stay: 08/02/05 Review Submitted: 08/01/05

We have had the best time here, we did not want to leave. The pool was great and the house was beautiful, peacefull and restfull. Thanks again, we love you man! Debbie, David, Dena, Benny, Jim & Ha Way cooler than any hotel! Love the 4 bathrooms, much more convenient! - Dena

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Guest: Matt and Connie
Date of Stay: 07/31/05 Review Submitted: 07/30/05

Thanks Paul. It was wonderful to spend time in your perfect vacation house.It was definitely more than expected. That was a great time. Matt & Connie, Hercel, Hanna, Sam, Mahshid, and Ahmad. Stockholm and Woodland Hills

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Guest: Kevin Kelley & Family
Date of Stay: 07/12/05 Review Submitted: 07/11/05

Many mahalo's Paul, for adding more memories to our vacation. We had a great time here. The pool and the hot tub were well used.

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Guest: John & Sheila Keisner
Date of Stay: 06/28/05 Review Submitted: 06/27/05

Paul, Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. It was perfect for three families, and we really enjoyed the pool. We had a wonderful time and will be back soon. John and Sheila, Dennis, Lisa and Michelle, Allan, Shannon, Matthew and Hannah

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Guest: Beason Family
Date of Stay: 06/12/05 Review Submitted: 06/11/05

Paul, Thanks to your renting us your home, we had a great time, (Living in the Lap of Luxury), super location in a beautiful setting, and the pool was great for relaxing. We really appreciate your sharing a piece of paradise with us. Jun 5-11 2005

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Guest: Crootof Family Reunioun
Date of Stay: 06/04/05 Review Submitted: 06/03/05

Paul, Your beautiful, fully equipped house was perfect for our 8 days here. We had all we needed to prepare delicious meals for 8 people. Thanks so much for a great week in a fabulous place. May 27-Jun4, 2005

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Guest: The Hagood Family
Date of Stay: 05/23/05 Review Submitted: 05/22/05

The house was great from top to bottom. It gave us plenty of space to spread out. You've done a great job thinking of the needs of guests! The kids had a great time in the pool, and we all had a very relaxing time lounging and eating outside. 5/18-5/23 2005

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/05 Review Submitted: 05/19/05

There aren't enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe our stay over Christimas (2003). Everything about the house is just perfect for group/family vacations -- plenty of space to spread out, great kitchen for making big or small meals, great pool area to relax and "desalinate" at the end of the day and one of the world's best snorkelling beaches in easy walking distance. We want to move in for life! Or at least come back often. Thanks!

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Guest: The Morgan/Dinneen's
Date of Stay: 04/27/05 Review Submitted: 04/26/05

Great Week! House perfect for our family, Thank you! 4/17-4/24, 2005

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Guest: The Aldens
Date of Stay: 04/16/05 Review Submitted: 04/15/05

Paul, Thank you for being a marvelous host! You have obviously spent a GREAT amount of time planning your house. The finished product is definitely a work of craftsmanship and love. Thank you for sharing with us! April 9-16, 2005 ************* This group of happy campers rebooked the same dates for next year within a month of their return home. (Paul)

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Guest: Dean and Sandy Roberts
Date of Stay: 04/03/05 Review Submitted: 04/02/05

The house was perfect for our large group of 9. The pool was great after a long sweaty day on drives or at the beach. We had a GREAT time. Our annual family reunion was a total success. 27 March-03 April 2005 ***********************Dean was kind enough to get the house high speed wireless router up and running, for which I, and all of the subsequent guest, have been very thankful for. THANK YOU DEAN!!!!! (Paul)

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Guest: Thomas
Date of Stay: 03/09/05 Review Submitted: 03/08/05

We're not going. You can't make us leave. You'll have to drag us out of here kicking and screaming before we'll...But....We have families awaiting our return. So, reluctantly, we are dragging our bags and sorry asses to the airport. It was a wonderful 10 days in paradise. Thanks Paul, for providing us with such an almost perfect place to live out our vacation. The pool is great, and the house very comfortable. We hope to return... Highlights: Beaches at Hapuna and Mauna Kea, snorkeling, the Fairwinds snorkel cruise, the drive to the north shore and volcano, and dinner at The Kona Inn Restaurant... All good, no bad.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/30/05

This was the PERFECT place for two families to stay. The house was very homey, not kitschy. The pool was ideal as we had kids from age 10 months to 12 years old. The location was key for easy access to snorkeling, shopping, etc. Most of all, Paul made us feel completely welcome by having anything you need to enjoy the island.

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