Luana Hideaway; the Perfect Big Island Hawaiian Experience.

• Simply Fabulous House in a Great Location

  Simply Fabulous House in a Great Location

  • Guest A guest from Duluth
  • Date of stay 04/05/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can't say enough good about the Luana Hideaway - it far surpassed our dreams. The house and yard are both lovingly tended and have a calming, peaceful ambience. The beds are very comfortable. It was squeaky clean and very well appointed. The kitchen was well equipped with high quality cookware, appliances, dishes, and eating utensils. There was even a burr-grinder for coffee - so that you can appreciate the local coffees to their fullest extent. We cooked most nights we were here. The owner clearly honors the island - there was a library stocked with in-depth information on the flora and fauna of the island, the Hawaiian language, the people. local history... so appreciated. We used the outdoor shower a lot. Appreciated the fruit trees and vegetable garden. The accommodations were very spacious for our family of four - six would fit easily. The listing reflects the house, - although the charm and expansiveness goes beyond what you see in the photos. The Champagne pond is just a minute's walk away, while the Wai O'pae (Kapoho) Tide Pools are a 3 minute drive away. The Wai Opae tide pools, a 3-minute drive, provided the best snorkeling that we experienced anywhere on the island (for us even surpassing the crowded Place of Refuge/Honaunau Bay). We enjoyed the nearby Lava Tree State Park for its lovely foliate. There is easy access to Volcanoes National Park. We really enjoyed nearby Pahoa - Ning's Thai is really great, as is the small surf shop, and the farmers' market. We spent half our vacation here and the other half on the west side of the island. While the sandy beaches on the west side are very fun, this is the place that will stick in our memories; we appreciated not being part of the overwhelming resort scene. Thank you, Kathy, for the use of your lovely home.

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• Simply Fabulous

  Simply Fabulous

  • Guest Deb D.
  • Date of stay 04/05/13
  • Review Submitted 04/18/13
  I can't say enough good about the Luana Hideaway - it far surpassed our dreams. The house and yard are both lovingly tended and have a calming, peaceful ambience. The beds are very comfortable. It was squeaky clean and very well appointed. The kitchen was well equipped with high quality cookware, appliances, dishes, and eating utensils. There was even a burr-grinder for coffee - so that you can appreciate the local coffees to their fullest extent. We cooked most nights we were here. The owner clearly honors the island - there was a library stocked with in-depth information on the flora and fauna of the island, the Hawaiian language, the people. local history... so appreciated. The accommodations were very spacious for our family of four - six would fit easily. The listing reflects the house, - although the charm and expansiveness goes beyond what you see in the photos. The Champagne pond is just a minute's walk away, while the Wai O'pae (Kapoho) Tide Pools are a 3 minute drive away. The Wai O'pae tide pools provided the best snorkeling that we experienced anywhere on the island (for us even surpassing the crowded Place of Refuge/Honaunau Bay). We enjoyed the nearby Lava Tree State Park for its lovely foliate. There is easy access to Volcanoes National Park. We really enjoyed nearby Pahoa - Ning's Thai is really great, as is the small surf shop, and the farmers' market. We spent half our vacation here and the other half on the west side of the island. While the sandy beaches on the west side are very fun, this is the place that will stick in our memories; we appreciated not being part of the overwhelming resort scene. Thank you, Kathy, for the use of your lovely home.

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

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• What a Great Property!

  What a Great Property!

  • Guest John G
  • Date of stay 03/08/13
  • Review Submitted 03/17/13
  Kapoho Beach Lots is my favorite place to stay in Puna and I have enjoyed several properties in this development but none have been as exquisitely detailed as Luana Hideaway. This vacation rental is in excellent condition and is extremely clean. The owner has spared no expense! The furniture, design, and accessories are very tasteful, comfortable and create a wonderful ambiance. The silverware, plates, cookware are all top-notch. The property is extremely private and very secure. While many ponds in the development are shared, this property has its own small pond that is not. The well-known, very large "Champagne Pond" is a minutes walk away. Whether you are looking for a well-located property to use as a base for day-trip excursions or someplace to just settle in and "chill", this vacation rental is truly ideal.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Luana Hideaway will take your breath away

  Luana Hideaway will take your breath away

  • Guest Bonita and Barry
  • Date of stay 11/19/12
  • Review Submitted 03/16/13
  Thank you for your beautiful home which you shared with us this last November. We do apologize for the late reply as things were somewhat hectic when we arrived back in Winnipeg just in time for - 35 degrees below zero weather. Alas, we have found our paradise on the Big I., namely, Luana Hideaway. The art work is wonderful, and it was no coincidence that you have a drawing of the "3 Kahunas" in the detached bungalow. Ah, a Blessing for Us Indeed! Every inside and outside area is absolutely exquisite, every aspect of our time spent at Luana Hideaway was sublime. An escape and a spiritual oneness happening simultaneously for us. The kitchen was so modern and comes with every convenience from home, though some gadgets which were new to us sent us hunting for the same item when we got back to Winnipeg. The bedroom's were beautifully appointed and evoked a Zen feeling. The living room or gathering area is just so comfy and relaxing with all of the necessary electronics, such a perfect accompaniment to the excellent reading materials anyone would want or need. Your garden and tide pool were so immaculately appointed, clean and pure. The variety of produce was amazing, passion fruit, chilli peppers, eggplant and even pineapple, not to mention the herb garden. We really can not say enough without gushing out all over. it seems as though we have lived at Luana Hideaway all of our lives. The home is suitable for every possible imaginable retreat or family vacation. We will be back to see our beautiful family of mo'o s. Much aloha to you and again, thank you for the care and love which you have poured into this paradise on earth. A hui hou! …..Mahalo a nui loa,

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

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• Classy, comfortable Hawaiosn retreat.

  Classy, comfortable Hawaiosn retreat.

  • Guest Wendy Q.
  • Date of stay 02/07/13
  • Review Submitted 03/13/13
  Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was adequately helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Luana hideaway was simply magical. Stellar location, this beautifully designed and kept home that allowed the six of us to totally unwind and explore the south east island coast.

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• Stay at lovely Luana for lava ocean boat trips

  Stay at lovely Luana for lava ocean boat trips

  • Guest Mark D.
  • Date of stay 01/14/13
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  Rating Details: I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was more than happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In addition to a welcome card, we were made to feel very at home with a personal call from the owner on the evening we arrived to ensure that we were happy! Also, we were delighted to find a few basics in the cupboard. All top end kitchen appliances and utensils and spotlessly clean. Located within 15 mins drive of boat harbour for trips to see lava flows into the ocean which is extremely handy when a 4am start is required for the dawn excursion.

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• Serene, comfortable and beautiful home in a ...

  Serene, comfortable and beautiful home in a ...

  • Guest A guest from San Francisco
  • Date of stay 01/30/13
  • Review Submitted 02/22/13
  Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Serene, comfortable and beautiful home in a very special place Our stay at Luana Hideway in Pahoa was delightful. We greatly enjoyed spending time in the house which is very clean, comfortable, beautiful decorated with great appliances and outdoor space for our two toddler sons to play. The private pond and outdoor shower was a big hit for our family. The Champagne pond, "hot ponds and the snorkeling cove nearby made our vacation very special! Thanks you Tara for your helpful advice... we cannot wait to our next trip to the Big Island!

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• Perfect Vacation Rental Place

  Perfect Vacation Rental Place

  • Guest Sally M.
  • Date of stay 11/04/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was perfect in all catagories. I loved the lay out of the rooms, swimming pond, garden, patio, furniture, beautiful floors, art work, large tv (with good reception), books, appliances, ceiling fans, docor, everything. Thank you Hawaii Holiday Vacation Rental for matching me with this fabulous house.

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• Amazing Family Holiday

  Amazing Family Holiday

  • Guest Tory
  • Date of stay 12/08/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  From the moment we arrived at Luana Hideaway, I knew it was going to be an amazing week. With two kids in tow (8 and 5 years), it was obvious from the moment we saw them that the hot springs in the back yard of the property were going to be a hit for everyone! Not to mention the fabulous house which was wonderfully kitted-out with everything you could need or want for a great family vacation. The kitchen was brilliant and had many more in the way of appliances and cooking equipment than you would ever expect for a vacation rental. The owner had supplied all the snorkelling and water equipment (floating day beds etc) that you could ever want - which meant that the kids spent hours a day frolicking in the volcano-heated thermal spa in the back yard - with crystal clear waters and at about body temperature, it was truly amazing. We also did lots of exploring in the surrounding neighbourhoods, and stood on a live volcano and even saw a lava-flow. Very cool. The three bedrooms were beautifully furnished with very comfortable beds. My only problem was that our holiday at Luana Hideaway wasn't long enough! We will book for longer next time!

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

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