Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beautful Property and Accomodations

Guest: M & J (California)
Date of Stay: 01/30/12 Review Submitted: 02/07/12

Our stay was extremely comfortable and relaxing. The accomodations left us wanting for nothing. Very clean, roomy and quiet. The property is beautifully manicured and the jungle/clifts give the feeling of lush Hawaii. Linda is a a very gracious and fun host. We highly recommend this VRBO. Close to many attractions a beaches.

Owner response:Thank you to our guests for taking the time to write a review for this property. We appreciate your honest opinions as do I'm sure other potential guests. As owners we are always pleased to hear that our properties met or exceeded our guests expectations. Aloha Oe' Linda

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Newly weds

Guest: Just Married (Sydney, Australia )
Date of Stay: 01/26/12 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

Linda was great and this place was amazing! Very nice and relaxing thanks for being so helpful!

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

Beautiful Mountainside Getaway

Guest: Goldielocks (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/08/12

We loved Jurassic Park. Not only was it impeccably clean and newly remodeled, we liked the decor and found it very comfortable. Everything you will need is there. We liked having the beach chairs, mats, and towels and used them every day. There are lots of books and reference guides for the various activities in the area and we found it close to all of the places we wanted to go for the most part. The kitchen is vary spacious and you will find what you need there too. The view of the mountains was about as good as it gets. We didn't get to hear the rain coming down the mountain, but the sounds of the birds was a relaxing way to wake up. The kitties that hung around the deck were cute too. We gave it four stars for two reasons, there was no laundry facilities on site (we had to go to the laundromat) and the ridge in the driveway. Although we understood the importance of it being there, it would have been nice to know about in advance. One person had to get out of the car to get over it and it still scraped bottomed out the car and scraped every time. We had a Nissan Altima as a rental car so I'd recommend something higher off the ground like a cross over, SUV, or truck. Otherwise it was great! We loved it there and would definitely stay again if laundry was put in. Thank you very much, Linda!

Owner response:Thank you for your comments. This property is "within" the Waiahole Rainforest and therefore we are limited on the amount of "waste water" we can create (restrictions on the number of bathrooms and laundry facilities). Unfortunately it is not as simple as adding a washer/dryer. As for the driveway ridge, some cars will scrape slightly however, ALL vehicles can back over this ridge into the driveway and that information listed in the info. we provide. We encourage you to please read all the guest comments (42) I think you will find that nobody else had an issue with the driveway and small/compact cars are fine, no need for crossover's or SUV's. Get whatever type of car you think you would enjoy during your stay. Mahalo, Linda & Ken / Owners

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

Restful

Guest: Terri (Invermere BC)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

My husband and I spent 6 nights at this lovely cottage. We used it as a home base, it was a well appointed cottage with everything you might need. The location was perfect, nice and quiet after a long day sightseeing in other busy parts of the island. We would definitely visit this place again. Thanks Linda for sharing your lovely piece of paradise.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Perfect Relaxing Home Base away from the Hustle & Bustle

Guest: E & A (Maine)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

My husband and I are 30-somethings that want to enjoy natural beauty, good food, and interesting local sights on vacation- nightlife, shopping and hordes of people are not our thing. When we started to look into vacation rentals on Oahu, our criteria were a reasonable price, positive reviews, decent amenities, and away from Waikiki but still close enough to not spend all our time in the car seeing the sights. This rental was the perfect fit! It is located up a winding road through a quiet residential neighborhood, right at the foot of the mountains. That picture of the waterfalls? It's true- that IS your backyard view and it is amazing. We found the bed comfortable with the ceiling fans and open door sufficient to keep us cool at night in late June. The birds and sun did wake us every morning a little earlier than we sometimes wanted, but I guess Hawaii is just beckoning you to get up and explore! The bathroom was clean and well appointed, and the shower had everything as described and a fantastic big shower head. The kitchen was well equipped; we made smoothies, frozen pizza, coffee, and bacon & eggs during our stay. I only wished for a dishwasher. We took advantage of the boogie boards, snorkel equipment and beach towels they had for our use- it made our stay that much easier. The location was about 45 minutes from the North Shore, 15-20 minutes to Kailua, and (depending on the widely varying traffic) 30-60 minutes to Waikiki. We didn't find a lot of convenient eating establishments right near the rental (though the local grocery store is very well stocked), but Kailua has tons of great places to eat out. Overall, if you want a comfortable, moderate rental with plenty of charm and hospitality that is at the base of Oahu's amazing green mountains and lets you feel like a local, you will not be disappointed with this place! The pictures, description, and reviews really do capture this lovely little home away from home. Mahalo to Linda, Matthew, & Anne!

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

Loved it!

Guest: Chism (SN Diego)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

I did not know this was on my bucket list! We wanted the nature experience in Oahu, not just the beach. I woke every morning and walked out to the hammock with my coffee to bring in the morning gazing at the beautiful mountain. This usually lasted a couple hours because I just wanted to soak it all in. Used the kitchen because it was nicely stocked with pots and pans which gave us a lot of choice for meals. Could have easily stayed a week longer. It was clean, comfortable, quiet and we especially appreciated the joy the little cat Chism brought on his many visits. This is a wonderful getaway for couples or a single traveler wanting quiet time. We really liked the location because it was close to doing the things we were wanting to experience while on this side of the island. We would have happily extended our stay and made the drive into Honolulu for the remaining few days on our visit if there was availability.

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

Best deal on the nicest place to stay on Oahu -- Killer Views

Guest: Sue (Ft Lauderdale, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

This place is terrific! It's clean, comfortable, has fantastic views and is very conveniently located. My husband arrived a day before me and awoke to the sound of the falls. He said it was totally amazing. Living in Florida,we had no desire to stay at the beach. This was perfect; we felt like residents of Hawaii. We didn't cook in the fully equipped kitchen, but kept snacks and stuff in the refrigerator. The bathroom, bed and sheets were fine. The pictures capture the feel of th place. If you are looking for something elegant and fancy, this is not for you. But if you are looking for a reasonably priced, quiet, conveniently located comfortable place with a KILLER view, book it now.

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

Fair and nothing luxurous or confortable

Guest: QuebecTraveller (Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/09/10

This appartment was just a 'base camp'. Because it was not very confortable, we slept, had breakfast and left for the day. We were not tempted to lounge and relax there (the couch is in the kitchen; the kitchen chairs are very unconfortable so no long dinners or breakfast; although the outside chairs and table were very nice). Yes the view is beautiful, but inside it is just average. Some parts were very clean (fridge, oven, towels and sheets were spotless), others not so much (grout and shower curtain in the bathroom had mold; sheets were clean but had a lot of lint. Please buy new sheets). The location is fantastic. It is within 15 to 45 min to everything: golf, city, pearl harbor, beaches). The house is in a quiet neighborhood. The owner's son was very nice and quiet (there is a shared wall in the kitchen). So if you are looking for a bit of luxury and confort, that's not the place for you. If you are looking for somewhere inexpensive and close to everything, then go for it.

Owner response:I encourage potential guests to read all of the other 34 guest comments (all 5 out of 5 stars). We are very proud of our inexpensive studio and pleased that so many others have enjoyed staying there. Mahalo, Linda Martin

Recommended for:Sightseeing

Awesome View and Peaceful Setting

Guest: Jeans (Newark, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

This is the first time I chose a privately owned place off the internet but I saw the reviews on it. Linda Martin was so helpful, answering my questions and easing my fears. My husband and I stayed here for eight nights. We were pleasantly surprised. It's a cute, simple, clean place with quaint decor that met our needs for the stay. I found the weather here to be more pleasant than other places because it's a rain forest but I was glad we had ceiling fans. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The view from the bedroom window off of the patio was incredible. Those mountains and the jungle there was my favorite part and the photos can't really capture it all. Every morning I'd open the sliding door some to hear all the birds and running water behind the jungle lull me back to sleep. These mountains kind of remind me of the Napalis on Kauai. There were no waterfalls when we went but that did not take away from their beauty. It rained off and on but we loved it. The bed was so very comfortable and of a higher quality that I slept great. I've stayed in many hotels and ended up with back pain and I sleep at home on sleep number bed. The owners of the adjoining house were very quiet and we had alot of privacy which we enjoyed. I hiighly recommend seeing the Polynesian Cultural Center and their night time show (Breath of Life). Also the snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. The nearby restaurant Haleiwa Joe's has great food and a beautiful atmosphere and they have a garden you can stroll around in. Waikiki Beach was beautiful and had alot of shopping nearby. I definitely recommend this to friends, those that want to get away from it all and have a rainforest type of experience. It's a good location to get to both ends of the island. Thanks for a memorable stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Guest: Brandon Thacker (Bountiful, Utah)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/16/10

The native Hawaiian birds were wonderful to listen to each morning as one wakes up. My wife still misses them. The view of the verdant cliffs is just the right way to start off the day. Such a clean, convenient studio. More room than our hotel room by the airport and much closer to the Shrimp Shack! If you are looking for a relaxing time on Oahu, consider that this location is close to all beaches, historical sites, and culture you could desire. We saw whales breach near the Makapuu Light House (well worth the hike), Snorkled and saw parrotfish in Hanauma Bay, and even found delicious pineapple right at the neighborhood grocer. Wonderful memories of the USS Arizona and Polynesian Cultural Center. Thanks for helping make this possible.

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Jurassic Park

Guest: David & Joyce (Anchorage, AK)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

What a wonderful 5 nights. Jurassic Park is the perfect location to explore the entire island, including attractions in the Honolulu area. The location makes for easy day trips to places like Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head, but it's real attraction is the great access to the rest of the island. Linda's directions were great. We easily found it on our first try, well after dark. We even managed to get a couple of waterfalls our last day. Very clean and comfortable accommodations.

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

Guest: John and Sue3 (Graham, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

Stayed here starting 11/26/09. The owners, their son and his family are very kind and friendly. We used these accomodations as a home base while we explored the island for 6 glorious days. Though we would have loved to stay at a vacation rental right on the beach, the trade off for this place is it's affordability. (Plenty of beaches just a short drive away.) It was quiet and peaceful and had everything we needed for a great stay.

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Birdsong and Rushing Water

Guest: Dennis and Anita (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary, Linda and Ken helped a lot by providing such great lodging. We love the out-of-the-way location, driving up from the main road reminded me of driving into the hills to your cabin above Gatlinburg - only tropical! Honolulu and "touristy" places aren't really too far away, but far enough away that they don't intrude. We loved being awakened by birdsong, though one morning the spell was broken by a very noisy garbage truck. Never saw the waterfalls, but we heard them one night: we arrived home one stormy day after dark, the waterfalls were thundering out of the mountains. Too bad they were gone before sunrise. Sitting on the lanai watching the birds, flowers, swaying trees, shadows playing on the mountains, wonderful. However, Hawai'i DOES have mosquitoes, "OFF" or citronella candles are a good idea. We also stayed at the owner's Aiea house, also highly recommended!

Owner response:Thank you Dennis and Anita for such a wonderful and descriptive comment. FYI to others I think that they meant they stayed at our other vacation rental (Beachfront Studio) in "Laie" not "Aiea". You can see our other VRBO listings by clicking on the "See all our listings" button on this webpage. Mahalo, Linda Martin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kate and Jon Paul (Edmonton, AB Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/08/09

We loved our stay at Jurassic Park. The setting was fabulous and the suite was very well maintained and perfect for our needs. Linda was extremely helpful with the booking and her directions were easy to follow.

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Guest: Guy Philippot (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/27/09

Aloha Linda, Our first Hawaiian vacation started on a terrific note when we arrived at your "Jurrasic Park" studio. It was roomy, comfortable, clean and very reasonably priced. The gorgeous close-up view of the Ko'olau Mountain range from our deck made our breakfasts so-o-o-o pleasant. We did get 6 thin waterfalls after an overnight rain, so the website pictures were very accurate as was the property description. The rental process was first class from start to finish. We enjoyed our home away from home thoroughly. We enjoyed the easy driving distance to most areas especially the north shore and the Polynesian Cultural Center. We will definitely stay at one of your other rentals in Oahu or The Big Island on our second trip. Mahalo Linda

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Guest: Allan & Suzette Brough (Brigham City, UT)
Date of Stay: 09/26/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

Thank you for sharing that little bit of heaven. When we think of Hawaii we will think of sitting outside eating dinner and taking in the peace at your place. We loved the Superferry. Seeing the sun come up over Diamond Head was something wonderful. We did not take any sea sickness meds and didn't need them. We are really looking forward to the ride back. If any one asks if they should go I'd say yes. the ferry is very comfortable and you can sit any where, the seating is very comfortable and lots of space for your legs. You can go outside to take pictures. It is a little windy outside by the rails. We took our car, just make sure that it is from an agency they have an agreement with. Have your insurance information, car registration, and rental agreement ready to show them. They check every car so get there early. No access to the cars once the ferry is under way.

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Guest: Sandy Depirro (Citrus Springs, Fl)
Date of Stay: 05/19/08 Review Submitted: 05/19/08

As usual we were not disappointed in our accomodations. The unit is spotless, roomy and oh so comfortable. Great location for getting to either side of the Island. I noticed someone has put in some elbow grease on the yard and exterior. Thanks for making this a great home away from home. Rick & Sandy

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Guest: Melissa41 (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/19/08 Review Submitted: 05/19/08

My new fiance and I stayed here while on Oahu and loved it! Jurassic Park was perfect. Gorgeous scenery, comfortable accommodations and a very reasonable price. Thank you for providing us such a great home base while on Oahu!

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Guest: Violet Stenger (Goleta, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/08 Review Submitted: 04/29/08

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jurassic Park. We found the studio very clean and roomy. We had much more space than a Waikiki hotel room and with free parking! We had a little rain, but we didn't see any waterfalls the first week of April. The view was absolutely gorgeous anyway. It was very rejuvenating to sit on the deck and listen to the breeze and birds. The owners were very responsive to our questions and needs. We felt the unit was advertised very accurately. The only down-side was when we tried to go into the tourist areas; it always took us an hour during rush hour. We loved the studio and would recommend it to others.

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Guest: EYAL (Honolulu, HI)
Date of Stay: 12/23/07 Review Submitted: 12/22/07

Hi Linda, Just wanted to say mahalo again for the great feeling through out the whole process of renting the unit from you. Sorry we didn't get to meet. The stay was wonderful. Everything I read about the place online and more. Magnificent view, secluded area, private, great yard full of fruit trees and a very well placed hammock to enjoy the scenery. As clean as it gets and close enough to everything you want to do on O'ahu. I already recommended your place to my friends on the mainland. Hope all is well. Happy holidays, Aloha, Eyal

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Guest: James and Tracy Hernon (Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/16/07 Review Submitted: 11/16/07

Fantastic!! The best value on the Island, we were visiting friends and they were stunned when we showed them our rental. It is better than described and a great location to explore the island. We spent our last two nights at the Sheraton Mona a very nice hotel, when we come back we will be staying at one of Lindas rentals the whole time!

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Guest: Tim Card (Manhattan Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/07 Review Submitted: 10/05/07

Awesome unit! Cleanest unit we've ever rented. Everything was provided for. Owners very nice to deal with. Wife loved the decor of this unit. We saw waterfalls & my wife loved seeing them! Great location & close to many things! Only regret was we only rented for 3 days as it was our post cruise stay. Wished we stayed longer. Met son Matthew and he was extremely helpful. Definitely worth a repeat visit!!

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Guest: Anthony G. (Spfld, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/11/07 Review Submitted: 08/11/07

Hi Linda, We had a great time at the house. It is even better in person. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth to spend time, we didn't ever want to leave. Being up in that area was awesome, but it is still so close to everything. It was great meeting you and your son, we felt like we were home. Hope to do it again next year and for many to come. Again thanks for such a wonderful place, we loved it.. Tony

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/15/07 Review Submitted: 07/15/07

It didn't take us long to find this great cozy rental (just follow the directions that Linda sends you). What an absolutely beautiful view of the mountains! The studio is very clean with modern decor, has a very spacious kitchen (buy your groceries at Times) and a beautiful new shower! Loved the keyless entry, too. Be sure to check out Byodo-In Temple. Thank you, Linda, for renting this property to us! Mahalo!

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Guest: Melanie and Jeff (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 07/04/07

We just wanted to say Mahalo for the great accomodations!! We had a blast visiting my family but it was nice having a little piece of paradise to ourselves when we could go back to the studio. The pictures on this web site don't do this little jewel of a studio justice. 1/3 of my best pictures were taken from the back yard of the studio. We loved it and we look forward to coming back. We would definitely recommend the "Jurassic Park Studio" to anyone.

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Guest: Silke1 (Germany)
Date of Stay: 05/24/07 Review Submitted: 05/24/07

04/28/07 - 05/19/07Mahalo Mathew & Ann, Linda & Ken,it was my 10th visit on the islands and it was the most amazing place I ever lived. We don´t find the right words to describe this beautiful condo and the amazing nature. It is just wonderful and feels like paradise on earth. We came as visitors and left as friends. Mahalo for the wonderful time we spend at your beautiful house. The magical mountains and the wonderful three weeks we spend there are still in our minds. We got the real Aloha-Spirit. We will be back pretty soon. Thanks for everything!Michi & Silke, Germany

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Guest: Lisa Watson (Fallon, NV )
Date of Stay: 04/22/07 Review Submitted: 04/22/07

4/15/06-4/19/06 We have found a slice of paradise.. the studio was beautiful both inside and out-- the view and the tropical feel were even better than we expected.. almost unreal .. This studio was so peaceful and calm -- the perfect get-away.. We thought it would be hard to find-- but Linda's directions were so easy to follow.. I hope to come back here often.. Only one complaint-- I didn't plan a long enough stay-- 4 nights are not enough-- next time we'll try for a whole week.. Mahalo Linda.. see you again.. SOON!!!

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Guest: Karen & Scott1 (Locust, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/21/06 Review Submitted: 12/21/06

12/4-12/7/06 Jurassic Park totally lived up to its name. We arrived very late on Monday, after the very long place ride from NC. Dark outside, and having no idea what to expect, we unpacked, showered, and managed to leave the back door open to hear a roar from the stream in the back yard as we went to sleep. The next morning, the sun slowly started to make its presence known, as well as the island birds. Our pillows suddenly went from the head of the bed to the foot to see outside. INCREDIBLE!!! The view of this huge Koo'lau Mountain chain was breath taking to be gentle in description. I expected at any moment, either a T Rex or King Kong to walk by. As the sun came up, the mountain because more defined with deep crevices and the most incredible colors of green I have ever seen. (We have been to Ireland, We have seen green) it was truly hard not to just sit all day and watch the shadows and hear the birds. I actually hoped for a driving rain storm to make the waterfalls happen. A great place to start your day with Kona coffee, and just sit outside and plan your activities for the day, or a great place to just sit and watch the world go by. My husband, who in the 25 years I have known him, has never sat still for 5 minutes, actually fell asleep in the hammock outside watching the mountains and listening to the island birds sing to him. It was so very peaceful and surreal. The inside of the studio is great. It has a separate kitchen for cooking meals, to sit out back and have a wonderful meal with the mountains to keep you company. The bathroom was also a good size with a large tile shower with great water pressure. We left Jurassic Park to stay at Linda and Kens Laie Studio up in North Shore area for the rest of our vacation, and never regretted a single thing about staying in either place. The Martins are incredible people and show such genuine concern in every little thing they do, and the rentals do reflect in that. I would highly recommend staying at more than one Martin studio, or house and becoming not so much a tourist, but an islander, because this island gets into your heart and you never want to leave, and when you finally do, you have wonderful memories and pictures, and you learn the true meaning of Aloha. To Linda and Ken, Mahalo. And if you are ever in NC, come visit your new Family here!!!!!

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Guest: Dave & Sharon F. (Strongsville, OH)
Date of Stay: 12/11/06 Review Submitted: 12/11/06

It was just as you described. Such a lovely secluded spot to vacation. The view out back was spectacular. We loved the sound of the stream beside the property as we slept. The subdued decorating was very quieting. Wonderful!

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Guest: Paula Fitzell (Dublin, Ireland )
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/31/06

Thanks so much for a fantastic stay in a beautiful condo. The only thing better than the interior, which is fantastic, is the amazing lanai and view..spectacular. And all the extras (especially the apple bananas and avocados - thanks so much Linda and Ken) If you want an amazing place to stay, stay here!! Go raibh mile maith agat (that's a thousand mahalos in Irish)

Owner response:Aloha Paula: It is a huge step to move from Ireland to Hawaii and we wish you all the best in your new venture. Glad you enjoyed your interim stay at our "Jurassic Park" guest house until your place was ready. Mahalo....Linda

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Guest: Deanna & Markus (Edmonton)
Date of Stay: 06/09/06 Review Submitted: 06/09/06

Our second year n a row, and definately our favorite property of yours. Perfect location, great accomodations for the BEST price on the island. We were so lucky to get so many waterfalls this trip, when we had none the year before. It is too hard to put into words how amazing the view is from the backyard. Even if it is raining, read a book in the hammock under the shelter and have a glass of wine - my favorite! As always, Matt was a great host and enjoyed visiting you at the beach property! Sorry I was sick when you left - strep throat!! Hope Matt's wedding goes well, take care! Deanna March 30 - April 8th 2006

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Guest: Sandy (Tampa Fl)
Date of Stay: 05/13/06 Review Submitted: 05/13/06

What a fabulous place to spend your vacation. It was more than we ever imagined. We even got to see the waterfalls one afternoon before we left. Very conveinent to reach Honolulu and Waikiki. Eastern scenic route is about 45 minutes away. The banana pancakes were great at the Island Meals Rest. in the shopping Plaza. Very conveinent and quiet at night. Thanks for all the great little ammentities. We loved it. Rick & Sandy

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Guest: Carol & Bob Potter (Calgary, AB. Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/29/06 Review Submitted: 03/29/06

Mahalo to Linda & Ken, Mathew & Ann. What wonderful hosts and all the previous comments were very true. We saw the spectacular falls! The guest house was like all the other properties...exceptional and the calendar is kept up to date to make bookings easier! Great Job Martins.

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Guest: Heather & Dan (Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/14/05 Review Submitted: 12/14/05

The Studio is just TOOO cute. Linda has thought of EVERYTHING to make us welcome. It was peaceful and quiet with the faint sound of waterfalls, soft tropical breezes carring the delicate scent of plumirias thru the cottage each morning. The kitchen was perfect for making meals and a morning KONA coffee before heading out to the beaches for the day. The bathroom had gorgoeus puffy towels, great water pressure and tropical decor!! The books about Hawaii in the Studio were an intereting read :), we liked the hiking guide, and took one to Mokapu Lighthouse , where we saw Whales!! It's a charming retreat and we will recommend it to our family and friends. You get an A+++ in our book!!! Mahalo nui Loa and Mele Kalikimaka!!!!!

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Guest: Deanna & Markus Cammarta (Edmonton, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 04/27/05 Review Submitted: 04/27/05

Thanks to the Martins for this lovely, quiet hideaway. We never got to see the waterfalls as we had such good weather there was not enough rain! We plan on returning later in the year or early next year with our kids so they can also enjoy the central location and the spectacular view. Great change from the ocean and a good place to cool off at night from the beach heat.

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Guest: Marge Fleming (Mendota Ht MN )
Date of Stay: 02/20/05 Review Submitted: 02/20/05

This place is wonderful!! It IS close to many things, North Shore, Haunama Bay,beaches/ and Waikiki and Arizonia Mem. only 1/2 hour(not during rush hour). We would reccommend this place to anyone! It is very nicely furnished, very cute, very private in a beautiful setting!! We loved our stay here!!! Thank you to all the Martin family for all your little extra touches to make anyone who stays here feel special!!

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Guest: Kerry3 (Reno,NV)
Date of Stay: 02/11/05 Review Submitted: 02/11/05

This is for anyone considering staying at this beautiful place. The Martin family,"Ken,Linda,Matt and Ann" are very gracious people. I have known them for 20 years and they really go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We were there jan 13-19, 05 and we had a hard time leaving. I can only say,if you want a real taste of hawaii, stay at this tropical hideaway. You will be in heaven!!!

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Guest: Julie & Mike1 (Maple Ridge, BC)
Date of Stay: 01/28/05 Review Submitted: 01/28/05

We just spent five wonderful days in this paradise! Waterfalls galore - what a sight!! Very peaceful and relaxing vacation which was just what we wanted. This is a great location to base a holiday with easy access to all parts of the island. The accomodations were comfortable - the deck was great! Mahalo to Mathew & Ann for a delightful vacation (especially New Years Eve).

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/02/05 Review Submitted: 01/02/05

Better than the beach! Magical mountain vistas. My fourth time in Hawaii and this experience was the best yet. Clean, bright, and well- designed accomodations at a great price. Out-of-the-way location with easy access to everything on the island. The ohana spirit of our hosts made our stay especially memorable: they were efficient, but not interfering; and quick to help when we had questions--a real pleasure to be their neighbors for a couple weeks. Ahui hou. Mahalo!

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Guest: Leo and Mary Ann Massad (Lakewood, N. J.)
Date of Stay: 11/18/04 Review Submitted: 11/18/04

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this tucked-away-hideaway. We received VIP treatment by the owners, Linda and Ken Martin. The studio is spacious and has been newly decorated and furnished. The outside deck provides a perfect spot for privacy and sunbathing. Needless to say the view is fantastic. The location is convenient to all parts of the island, especially the North Shore. We highly recommend this affordable choice.

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Guest: Mark Sperling (Seattle, Wa)
Date of Stay: 10/30/04 Review Submitted: 10/29/04

My wife and I were fortunate enough to be the first guests in the newly remodeled studio suite. We found the interior to be tastefully decorated and appointed. In addition it was quite roomy with a great deal of space in the kitchen/dining/children's sleeping area. There was a generous supply of linens and towels, kitchen appliances and cookware... made staying "home" a joy. Our hosts were eager to please and actually went way out of their way to make certain we didn't have any problems finding the location. Ahhh, the location; very central and extremely beautiful! Each morning you'd awake to the sounds of exotic birds and an incredible, majestic view of what seemed to be your own private exotic tropical park and mountains (What they say about the waterfalls is true). To say the least, we would highly recommend these accomodations... Very clean and very well priced!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 09/11/04 Review Submitted: 09/10/04

Thank you for considering our guest house for your Hawaii Vacation. This is a private home with a remodeled guest accomodation. Please contact us at (808) 293-1447 for any additional information. Please call us or email anytime if you have any questions about this listing. we look forward to hearing from you. Aloha, Linda Martin (VRBO #45480 "Rainforest") (VRBO #35796 "Beachfront")

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