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• Wonderful house close to world class snorkeling

  Wonderful house close to world class snorkeling

  • Guest Tim P.
  • Date of stay 02/01/11
  • Review Submitted 03/23/11
  We had a wonderful stay at the Pualani Home in February. The handsome house was perfect with all the ammenities, and very clean. The owner was great with all our questions, and replied immediately. The snorkeling nearby in the Kapoho Tide Pools was possibly our very favorite snorkeling spot ever! Swimming through thermally heated tide pools now out-ranks the Cayman Islands for us. The location was good for excursions to the volcano and Hilo too. We highly recommend the Pualani Home.

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

  Owner response: We are always so happy when guests enjoy our home and the Kapoho area as much as we do! We hope you can come back sometime! We always offer discounts for repeat guests. We also think that the snorkeling is absolutely fabulous there.

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• Hawaiian Adventure

  Hawaiian Adventure

  • Guest Tea Party Traveler
  • Date of stay 01/07/13
  • Review Submitted 01/19/13
  When we arrived, there was a nice bouquet of fresh flowers on the dining table,that was a very nice welcome. My husband and I spent 4 wonderful nights here. We had never stayed on this part of the island before. We had all of our own snorkel gear with us and put it to good use. The marine sanctuary tide pools were wonderful-the fish were as curious of us as we were of them. We rode the bikes everyday and loved riding through the KBC-Kapaho Beach Community. The neighbors here are very friendly-one woman even spent a bit of time chatting with us and sharing where we should go explore. The rains at night were wonderful to listen to and the sound of the surf lulled us to sleep. I really loved this wonderful part of Hawaii-definitely off the beaten path. I would come back again for sure.

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

  Owner response: This guest loved the home for the same reasons we do! It is not touristy, neighbors are friendly, and the snorkeling is superb! We love the weather - rarely is it too hot - always quite comfortable with the welcome showers to keep it green and clean!! This is our paradise!

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• Quite comfortable and lots of fun

  Quite comfortable and lots of fun

  • Guest Sanjiv k.
  • Date of stay 10/11/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  Wow this place is awesome... there are surprises galore, and everything you will need, including supplies. The location is quite, secure, and the home is super clean.. and has all the basic amenities, and supplies to boot. The tv is tiny and it is not a four seasons, if that is important to you. The bicycles were a fun addition. The owners instructions were perfect, though it took us a bit to to figure out how to get the keys. Let the kids loose, walk to the tide pools, watch the sun rise, snorkel... we had a blast.. we did all of the east side from this location... and are sure to go back...

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• Best trip we have ever had!

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  Best trip we have ever had!

  • Guest Scott
  • Date of stay 10/24/12
  • Review Submitted 11/05/12
  Pat, Thank you very much. We loved the house and really enjoyed our stay. The house was the perfect place to get away from it all. We really appreciated the little things around the house that aren’t typically in vacation rentals that made our stay easier and more comfortable; like: dish soap, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, big island guide books, music, cooler, etc. Thank you again and we hope we get the opportunity to visit you again. Thank you for letting us use your amazing house, it was the best trip we have ever had together.

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• Tropical, sounds of doves cooing! Magical!

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  Tropical, sounds of doves cooing! Magical!

  • Guest Shari
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/12/12
  Thank you for everything and for returning my deposit so promptly. We had a wonderful time. I can't stop thinking about how relaxing it was to wake up in that comfortable bed, surrounded by views of tropical trees and the sounds of doves cooing - magical! It was hard to leave it, except that there were so many things to see and do. BTW, I loved the quilt on the bed upstairs. Do you remember where you got it?I really appreciated how understanding you were when my first check didn't arrive right away. You were very patient, giving the check at least two extra weeks to arrive. Even though I don't know you personally, I felt like I wasn't just another client for you, but someone that you cared about. Mahalo for making our whole experience so special!

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• Very enjoyable week!

  Very enjoyable week!

  • Guest Gvrunner
  • Date of stay 05/06/12
  • Review Submitted 05/23/12
  Nice laid-back digs comfortably far from the crowd, amazing volcanic geology, tide pools, biking, snorkeling.... The view is nice nd near the ocean, there are power-lines and you can't get to that shore but better ones are a walk or bike ride away. Recommended!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Mahalo for enjoying our home as much as we do!! The views from the home of the ocean are beautiful, and you used to be able to walk to the ocean down Wainini until a house was built at the end of the road on the ocean, but it was never a place where you could actually go swimming. Luckily, it did not disrupt the view and you can't see the house from the Pualani Home. All the other ocean access areas in the subdivision I show guests on a map - very easily accessible by a short walk or bike ride. And it's just a very short bike ride to the Wai'Opae Marine Sanctuary for fabulous snorkeling. I think my Pualani home has the best of both worlds by being in the gated subdivision so you can access the Kapoho Beach Lots ocean accesses and Champagne Pond, but it is also the closest street to Vacationland for a quick trip over there for more swimming and snorkeling options! We love the rural, tropical, feel of the home and the superb snorkeling in the area.

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• 1st Timmer

  1st Timmer

  • Guest kaz
  • Date of stay 04/27/12
  • Review Submitted 05/02/12
  The house was clean. Every thing was as stated at the property. The view of the ocean was fine. The location was excellent. We were able to walk to all the tide pools and warm pools in 5 minutes. I would recommend this rental to any one, great time!

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

  Owner response: Mahalo Jennifer! It is always our goal to have a clean home and you just can't beat the location for accessing the tide pools - just walk either south to Vacationland or north to Champagne Pond and the other ocean accesses. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you can come back sometime!

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• Tropical Splendor

  Tropical Splendor

  • Guest Joey
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  Kapoho is an area of Hawaii that we didn't know exsisted and we're very happy to have stayed! Tropical stormwatching, sound of the ocean, the wind in the palm trees, songbirds, and the occasional frog all added to our entertainment. We enjoyed riding bikes to the many warm swimming areas nearby. Overall the home is clean and comfortable, but, bugs are a problem, we couldn't turn bright lights on after dark. Be sure to buy BBQ briquettes and ALL basic supplies before you come because the cupboards were bare upon arrival.

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

  Owner response: We came to the Big Island many times before we discovered Kapoho on the Eastern tip of the island. We immediately fell in love with the house and the area! Truly our Hawaii Dream house coming true! We are at our home now and haven't noticed a bug problem, but it is the tropics and there are bugs! We do not supply our home with the charcoal briquettes for the bbq, but we have lots of other amenities like a hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, lots of linens, snorkel gear, bicycles and more! The kitchen has all cooking utensils, but we do not supply condiments - only some spices. There are coffee filters, but no coffee. We love sharing our home with others who are looking to find a more "restful" tropical experience. I just snorkeled at the nearby WaiOpae Marine Preserve. Fabulous way to start the day!

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• When it is raining everywhere else

  When it is raining everywhere else

  • Guest Snorkel fans
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/20/12
  We only had 4 days here but enjoyed them enormously. Wish we had longer, will return in the future. The Kapoho (Waiopieo) tide pools were the highlight.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you for choosing Pualani in Kapoho! We love it there too and our favorite spot for snorkeling is the southern cove at the Wai'Opae Marine Preserve. I often hear guests say that they wish they had stayed longer! I think people should try to stay at least a week if possible to truly get a feel for this beautiful, tropical area of the Big Island.

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• Amazing Home away from home

  Amazing Home away from home

  • Guest Reba
  • Date of stay 01/10/12
  • Review Submitted 01/24/12
  My husband and I just spent five nights at Pualani House and it was absolutely the highlight of our two-week trip to Hawaii! I can't say enough how much we loved our stay. The house is in a secure, gated community, with only a few homes on the same street, so it felt remote and private yet safe. This subdivision is home to the famous Kapoho TidePools, which include several natural lava-stone pools that are naturally heated! It is truly breathtaking! Pualani House was extremely clean, well-cared for, and had all the provisions you might need: beach chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, five bikes, tons of kitchen stuff, loads of sheets and towels. Washer-dryer was very convenient (especially nice that there was detergent, unlike some other rentals). The wrap-around lanai is one of my favorite parts of the house, as well as the outdoor hot tub! I would highly recommend this house to independent travelers who are looking for a unique place to go on the Big Island. Kapoho is on the Hilo side, but the area is very sunny, not rainy like much of the East side. It was gorgeous every day! Pahoa town has a lot of good food choices and supermarkets. It was also a convenient place to go to Volcanoes, about an hour away. LOVED IT! Can't wait to go back! Reba and Johnny

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

  Owner response: Mahalo Mahalo! I love it when guests appreciate the home and the area as much as we do! We sure hope you can come back soon and stay longer, and I always give discounts to repeat guests!

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Fees and Taxes:

• Tax Rate 13.42%
• Cleaning $100