A Wonderful experience

Guest: Peter (California)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the island. I was pleasantly suprised to see how beautiful the condo was inside and out. It is the perfect location. Close to everywhere I wanted the go. The private beach was outstanding. Also, having the shopping center located so closely was very convienent. It was perfect for a quick cup of coffee or full on grocery shopping. There are also some great restaurants there. Paul is a great host. He was very gracious in helping me find great restaurants, golf, sight seeing, and even joined me for golf one day. I found him to be great host and guide for the island. I would definitely reccommend this place to my friends and family.

Owner response:I really enjoyed golf with you. You may have had a better score if you did not use my clubs. At least you saved the golf rental fee. Paul

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Wonderful, relaxing vacation

Guest: Love Hawaii (New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

My husband and I recently spent a month in Paul and Cher's lovely townhome. We found it well maintained, clean, comfortable and conviently located. A great home base for exploring this beautiful Island. The description and photos of this property were more than accurate and definitely reflect this rentals appearance and ammenities. Paul was easy to work with, all his recommendations for restaurants, places to visit and sights to see where spot on. We used the pool and hot tub at least twice a day, especially enjoyed a dip in the evenings while star gazing. We visited the Beach Club beach and facilities often and found the cabanas and beach lounge chairs very comfortable. The snorkeling was amazing. The restaurant there served tasty lunch options and the service was friendly and efficient. Would not hesitate to recommend this property and we will definitly by returning. Maholo Pau and Cher Warren and Bonnie

Owner response:My wife and I take great pride in taking great care of all of our guests and visitors. As full time Hawaii residents we like to think of ourselves as local spokes people. We offer exceptional valus with many extras and upgrades. The best deal on the Big Island !!

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

August 2011 Trip

Guest: Jessica H. (Fort Worth, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

What a wonderful stay we had in August. I had been so busy with a new job and let a review slip away from me, but I wanted to share our experience so others can benefit from a wonderful place! We arrived late and had a easy drive from Kona airport. The location is great to head South or North. We stayed at Paul's townhome for a week and it was great! Food, restaurants and shopping were close by, the home itself was clean, nicely decorated and quiet in the evenings. We also enjoyed the complex pool on several occassions. A big thanks to the pool supplies, such as balls, floats and other fun items we took to the beach/pool with us! We also enjoyed having a garage! The appliances were top of the line and well taken after! One evening we ate on the patio and grilled chicken/veggies on the very nice grill outside! What a treat! Thanks for allowing us to stay there! We thought it was perfect for us!

Owner response:Mahalos !! My wife and I manage and maintain the property and always keep it clean, up to date, and well maintained. We live nearby on a full time basis and this helps us and our guests.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Comfortable home away from home.

Guest: Doug and Elaine (Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

Mahalo Paul for offering such a wonderful & convenient place & for being so helpful. We had such an easy time, bringing only carry-on luggage since your condo has a washer/dryer & is just 5 minutes away from groceries & shopping areas + only about 30 minutes to either Waimea or Kona. We ended up using snorkel gear from Snorkel Bob's to get prescription goggles but appreciated using your other beach gear as we beach-hopped. It was nice that your condo was on a quiet gated loop to enjoy a freshly ground cup of Heavenly Hawaiian Kona coffee on the patio in the morning or a nice, grilled dinner after a busy day. Thanks for paying attention to details like hangers, blow dryer, coffee mill, wifi access, easy drive-in garage next to the back door, etc. We Really enjoyed having Sooo much so close and yet still being able to get away for some privacy! The pool was close and very nice, but we spent most of our time visiting different beaches and doing all things Hawaiian-such as nearby lava rock trails, Akaka Falls, Kilauea, Hilo, coffee tour at Heavenly Hawaiian, souvenir shopping at ABC & Kimura Lauhala Shop, Kona & Waimea repeatedly, Fair-Wind snorkel cruise, breathtaking Waipi'o & Pololu Lookouts, etc. before heading back to the condo each day to comfortable beds. It's really an easy drive around the Big Island, so we did as much as we could in our 10 days before heading to Pearl Harbor and then home. ...and Thanks again for mailing the hat! :0) We had a great time and look forward to coming back soon!!!

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

Beautiful Townhome

Guest: Lisa (Saratoga, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

We arrived at the townhouse early on a friday afternoon and found everything ready for our vacation. It was beautifully decorated, well equiped and very comfortable, There were four of us, with only one car (which was plently). The townhome was nicely located so that we coud walk to anything we needed or wanted. The owner's beach was a wonderful place to hang out for the day. Also, the townhome had all of the beach toys that anyone could need. Paul and Cher were great and very helpful. They helped us to plan the best places to see on the island. We are planning on returning with friends in the next six months and are definintely planning on staying here again. It is perfect for couples or families with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Owner response:Mahalos !! I was able to take John on a few golf outings at discounted prices. We do our best to make sure our guests have a wonderful Hawaii vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

A wonderful unit in a great location

Guest: mvand (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

Paul's townhome is great. It's clean, well appointed and Paul's wonderful to work with. I've stayed at the Fairways several times and it's a great location with great amenities. The Beach Club, the quiet Fairways pool and a great selection of restaurants between Waikoloa and Mauna Lani. You'll feel the stress of life slip away within hours of the plane touching down.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Your 2nd Home in Paradise

Guest: Jack (Sacramento, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

Paul's Mauna Lani condo is everthing claimed and more. This unit is spacious, tastefully decorated and well appointed. Sometimes we have rented vacation units that are noisy, crowded, lacking things like a good barbeque or a coffee grinder, or were not quite clean enough. This is utterly not the case here. In addition to Paul's hospitality, we found the community at the complex to be friendly and accomodating. No wierd looks at the (uncrowded, 78 degree) pool or exercise room. And, the staff are equally friendly. If you are looking for the ideal Mauna Lani condo, this place should be at the top of your short list.

Owner response:Mahalos Jack for your kind review. I have been on Island since 1981 and live here full time. I am able to act as a free consigere for all of my guests. Where to go, what to do, how to get there, best prices, etc. I can also get my renters big discounts on golf.

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

Stop looking because you found your vacation home.

Guest: Paul Wonder (Palmer, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 12/12/10 Review Submitted: 12/31/10

Unlike other listings, Paul manages the property himself which saves you allot of money. This place is set in a secluded gated community which means you don't have to deal with rowdy drunk people at 2 am unlike what we experienced before in Kona. The housing area is kid friendly and my girls age 10, 5, 3, made new friends every day. You are 2 minutes away from a private owners only beach, shopping, and upscale dining. The property is centrally located so Kailua-Kona is only 20 minutes away to the south and to the north you have even more inexpensive dining and shopping opportunities. The property is well maintained and Paul has thought of everything to make this place feel like home. He even provided a crib, stroller, and beach toys for the kids. The only thing we had to buy was food and Costco is just down the road. I just can't say enough about this place and our family intends on using this property again next year. If you were to stay at any of the resorts in the area you would pay double if not triple the price. We have vacationed on every island Hawaii and stayed in various condos and hotels, but this place tops them all. My only regret is that we did not stay here before or stay longer. Paul you always have my business, thank you for a memorable vacation.

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

Great Location, Extremely Comfortable Townhome

Guest: jim and cheri (Minden, Nevada)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

It's been a little more than a week since we returned from our wonderful 10-night stay at the Mauna Lani Resort in this immaculate townhome. The photos reflected the appearance and amenities very well. The master bedroom was spacious and the master bath was perfect for us. We loved the king sized bed and slept well every night because it was so comfortable. Because the kitchen was so great, we ate-in five out of the 10 nights we were on the Big Island. Foodland market is a nice, easy walk. While a little expensive, the bakery, deli and meats were great. The living room was so comfortable...we thoroughly enjoyed our quiet mornings with our books and coffee lounging on the comfortable couches. The Beach Club was awesome, as was the pool. We used both each and every day. We would highly recommend pu-pu's at sunset at the Luana Lounge at the Fairmont. We also ate dinner at Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont. Both were wonderful. However, the best dinner by far was at Cafe Pesto. It was reasonably priced and the food was very, very good...we thorougly enjoyed it. If you are a wine lover don't miss going to the Kona Wine Market. Their selection is outstanding and the prices are more than reasonable. The only catch in our plans was the accessibility to affordable golf. As golfers we were looking forward to playing at least four times due to the advertised golf discount. Unfortunately, you MUST play with an owner to receive the discount and during our stay that was not possible. All in all, we would definitely book this townhome again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Fantastic Property

Guest: Peaks (Canmore, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 05/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

I just wanted to extend a heart felt thank you for allowing us the use of your wonderful property.We felt at home within just a few minutes of arriving and unpacking. Everything that your property had to offer was exactly the type of location we were looking for.We loved the private beach. We had a blast swimming with the turtles and sting rays. It truly is a gem. The property is spotless and the kitchen with it's modern appliances contains everything one needs to put on a pretty good spread. The BBQ and lanai were used pretty much every evening for dinner, reading and drinks. Location is fantastic. Just twenty minutes away from the airport and perfectly situated for scenic road trips to anywhere on the island. Must try: Sensie Sushi Restaurant At Queens Mall and the Thai food restaurant. Thank you Paul and look forward to coming back to your property soon. Mahalo!

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