Vacation Rentals by Owner

Island Treasure

Guest: Hilo Girl (California)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

This property is beautifully maintained, ideally located, comfortable, welcoming and surprisingly quiet and private. All the facts about this property are accurate; the delightful surprise is the peaceful island tranquility that permeates throughout this home. The kitchen is well equipped, the outdoor deck fabulous, and the house is smartly designed to take advantage of the island trade winds. Several friends stopped by and were impressed with the property, so now the secret is out. If you find an open week for this property that works for you, it would be in your best interest to reserve it immediately because every friend and family member who saw it thought that this was a fabulous home and location, and perfect for their out of town guests and visiting family. The owner and property manager were very helpful. This is not your typical VRBO; you will feel at home the moment you enter the living room. My in-laws loved it so much, that they drove over every morning. They will be very disappointed if we return to Hilo and stay anywhere else. This was the perfect home away from home. We feel very blessed to have found this VRBO. If this is your first time to Hilo, you will find this home to be ideally located. It is close to all the major stores (Target, Safeway,Macy's, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.) as well as the popular local supermarket, KTA Super Stores, and three great open Farmer's Markets. The house is less then 10 minutes from the airport (but you don't have to be concerned about planes flying over head, since the planes arrive in the opposite direction). The location provides easy access to Puna, Volcano, Ka'u, Kalapana, and to Saddle Road where you can drive over Mauna Kea to the Waikoloa and Kona side of the island.

Owner response:Hello Jeri: Although not exactly a surprise for the honoree, I assume the family gathering went very well. I think the rain stopped and the sun came up while you were in Hilo. Thanks for making the effort to submit that superb review. It will be posted on the website and hopefully more potential renters will want to stay at my home on Kinoole.

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

Guest: Barbara
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

Our group just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to rent your Kinoole Street house. WE LOVED IT! The location was perfect and it was so large and spacious that we never felt crowded. We couldn’t believe how well stocked and comfortable it was. It had a rice cooker and all the blankets we could use, plus utensils, kitchenware, etc.

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Guest: JIllian & Brett
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/11

"This is such an awesome house" "This is a HUGE house and I love it!! P.S. There's even a baseball field in the backyard."

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Guest: Si Yase
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"With the lanai area in back, it made us feel right at home. Because of the intensity of our studies, this house made it comfortable to study and relax. All of us are intending on coming back here to vacation and hope this house is available."

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Guest: Janet
Date of Stay: 09/14/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/11

"Thank you for providing such a beautiful space where we could do our work. We had a wonderful & productive time. It is very peaceful and homey. I really enjoyed my stay here. Mahalo Nui Loa. Freshwater Algae Team"

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Guest: Kanahele
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"Very calm place! I felt like I was in my own home."

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Guest: Amy
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"Your home added to the 'specialness' of our family reunion."

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Guest: Ann
Date of Stay: 10/12/09 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"Love this place! So well designed for family fun & entertainment. Well maintained, everything well planned/thought out."

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Guest: Jeff
Date of Stay: 01/29/09 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"We thoroughly enjoyed the luxurious beds and breathtaking view of Mauna Kea."

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Guest: Stan
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"The amenities were super! Your house floor plan and all the comforts of home made our trip so enjoyable. Your patio was well used by all of us."

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Guest: Kalei
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home! Everything about the house is so well-thought out! Everything we could ever ask for. All we kept saying was how 'comfortable, beautiful and perfect' our stay here has been."

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Guest: George
Date of Stay: 05/27/08 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"We enjoyed our stay here so much. The house is so comfortable and bright and airy. Conveniently located for shopping and family visits and equipped with everything we could have wanted."

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Guest: Preston
Date of Stay: 05/03/08 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"We had a Fabulous time! Nice place, very comfortable. We needed to work on a business project and host business colleagues. Your home worked wonderfully" World Botanical Gardens

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Guest: Marilyn
Date of Stay: 01/05/08 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"We have enjoyed your home so much. What a fabulous view of Mauna Kea! The little touches in your home made us feel so welcomed and so comfortable. The location worked so well with our families. We hope to stay here again."

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Guest: Sarah
Date of Stay: 07/16/07 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

"What a terrific view of our favorite Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Now, this is Paradise. Your home is so efficient and with great taste"

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