Lovely home--Would stay here again!

Guest: Terri (Monument)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

The Ohana was our Kona-area home for 10 days. There were 2 couples staying the first week; mu husband and I stayed on an extra 3 days after the other couple left. The owner was very flexible in working out an extra 3 days for my husband and me. The home was just as promised and the photos are a good representation of it. The home was well stocked with basic staples and kitchen tools. We BBQ'd each night (fresh Ahi from Costco is the best!) and enjoyed a nice dinner out on the lanai. Lovely sunsets many evenings. We could walk down and be in the water snorkeling at the best spot we found in our 10 days (except perhaps Captain Cook) in 10 minutes. Wow! Note, we did NOT ever have time to swim in the pool. The washer/dryer worked well and was stocked with laundry soap and dryer sheets. There were coolers, beach chairs, beach towels, etc. for our use as well. Very nice and made us feel "at home". The house was spot-less and the yard/garden well cared for. The caretaker was available and lives in the property just up from the Ohana. All was quiet and private, except for one evening there was something happening until about 9:30 pm at the nearby Outrigger such that we could hear some fairly loud music. It only happened one night during our 10 day stay. Some fun things we did: Kona Boys at Kealakekua are great for kayak rentals to to out to Captain Cook to snorkel. Sat in the bay on our kayaks for about 30 minutes as a pod of spinner dolphins circled our boats. Awesome! The Coffee Shack is wonderful for breakfast, with a beautiful view. Be sure to try it. And Hula Daddy has an amazing tour if you are a Kona coffee lover. Be sure also to take a day (full-day) to visit the Volcano (Kilauea) and don't skip driving out on Chain Of Craters road to see where the lava covered the road and creamed a seaside resort (1986). Also great little place to eat in Volcano in Kiawe Kitchen. Suprisingly good!. And Jackie Reys in Kailua-Kona has great seafood, no ocean view though. Huggo's for a drink and watching the sunset (go to Jackie Reys to eat though). And love Crazy Shirt for comfortable aloha-wear. The Ohana is a nice place. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks again, Robin, for a comfy home away from home.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Awesome

Guest: Patty and Chrissie (Victoria BC)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/29/10

What a wonderful place you have! Myself and my husband, along with another couple, stayed in this beautiful home - with all the comforts of our Canadian home. Every evening we watched the sunset from the fantastic (large) lanai. With such a well equipped home, we could make all our own meals. The caretaker on site was awesome - if we needed anything, he helped us out immediately. We made friends with the geckos, enjoyed refreshing dips in the pool, and took advance of the awesome snorkeling right across the street. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Molly & Ken, Portland, Oregon (-)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

We had so much fun at your home in Hawaii, but, as I'm going through pictures, I'm reminded of how special our time there was. The house was great and felt so much like 'home' right away. I loved that. My son and friend have never been to Hawaii and they loved every minute of it! We really enjoyed the beach across the street for snorkeling and we found some other beaches too. Mile post 69 beach near Puako was a favorite also. We thoroughly enjoyed the Big Island everyday and loved coming "home" each evening. We had several meals on the lanai and took way too many pictures of the sunsets! Thank you so much for the great accommodations. I hope we get a chance to stay there again.

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Guest: Lewis from Tulsa, Ok. (-)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

Our Hawaii vacation went by way too fast. The Big Island has a tremendous amount to offer as a vacation spot. I wish we could have stayed longer. We really enjoyed your house. My only problem was that each morning while sitting out on the lanai, reading a book, drinking a fresh brewed cup of Kona coffee and looking out on the ocean, that I had to convince myself not to spend the whole day doing nothing else. Your house is delightful and I'm sure you get a lot of enjoyment just knowing that it is there for you when you have the time to get away. Jeff and Jamie were good caretakers. They were very friendly and available to help, without being intrusive. I hope we can get out there again someday.

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Guest: Patrick from California (-)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

I just want you to know that I had a terrific time and got a lot of much needed rest and relaxation in over the week. You have a very nice home and I enjoyed the privacy it provided; the pool and bbq were both well used by me. Your caretakers are wonderful and were 'invisible' though I knew they were ready to respond at a moments notice. I thank you for the great opportunityand perhaps (with you approval) another visit next year might be possible. Many thanks and best wishes.

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Guest: Tiffany & Adam (Nome, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 02/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/14/10

My husband and I took our two kids on a family vacation to Kona stayed at the Ohana house January 2010 and it was fantastic! Each morning we watched the sun rise enjoyed coffee on the lanai and the best part of the day was escaping from the crowds to enjoy the private pool. This rental was in wonderful condition, very well maintained and made our experience even more special. Thanks for opening your home to us! Mahalo :o)

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Guest: Eileen Hoyt (-)
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

Hi Robyn, Well we're back from Hawai'i, and I just wanted to let you know that we had a simply marvelous time. Your house was truly lovely, and was just perfect for our small group. Little Miss Arcadia really loved the geckos! Doc was very nice indeed, and we enjoyed meeting him. Thanks so much, from all of us, for everything you did to make our vacation so special. It was hard to come home, but we hope to visit the Miletich Ohana again someday! Regards, Eileen Hoyt

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/05/09 Review Submitted: 12/05/09

This was a vacation to remember for a lifetime! The Kahaluu Beach Ohana Home was perfect in every way and its location meant that we could walk to the beach, snorkeling, surfing, and shops. The amenities and condition of the home and the grounds exceeded our expectations. We even enjoyed the cute geckos which visited us on the lanai each day! It was obvious that the owners made every effort to provide an enjoyable experience for their guests. We would love to return to this beautiful and convenient property each year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Guest: Tiffany (-)
Date of Stay: 05/19/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/09

Can I tell you how fabulous this place has been for us. My husband announced this would not only be an ANNUAL visit for our family, but next time we would book for minimally two weeks =-). Your house is a perfect home, and the pool was a perfect place after naps for the girls. Our 6 year old proudly learned to swim. I could go on and on but we do believe in word of mouth and will gladly share the love of your house with our friends and families. Our ONLY regret was leaving a night and staying in Hilo - oh well - live and learn. Thank you thank you thank you! I cannot tell you again how much we loved sharing your home, it was the perfect vacation for our family. Many good wishes. Tiffany

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Guest: Cindy (-)
Date of Stay: 04/16/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/09

Thank you for letting us be guests in your beautiful Hawaii home. We loved the house, the view, and the pool. Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful vacation. Just hoping we can do it again soon. Best Regards, Cindy

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