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Magical Waterfall Estate - Mika Taki - in the Heart of Hilo [#94425] | View Property

Hilo
4 Bedrooms + Den - 4.5 Baths - (Sleeps 8)

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• Lovely!!

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  Lovely!!

  • Guest Tara
  • Date of stay 06/01/13
  • Review Submitted 06/02/13
  What a uniquely Beautiful place. Rarely does a place outshine its photos. Lovely!!

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• Wonderful House! We Loved it!

  Wonderful House! We Loved it!

  • Guest Bill & Barb
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/08/13
  We stayed 3 evenings at Mika Taki and loved this beautiful house!! It did rain a lot while we were there but I loved hearing the rain and all the coqui (frogs which actually sound like birds chirping). I did use ear plugs at night and had no trouble sleeping. My husband on the other hand liked going to sleep hearing the coqui. The house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay! It was close to Hilo's Farmer's Market (on Saturdays), Waterfalls and other interesting sights. We would definitely stay here again if we are able to get back to the Big Island someday. Jamie, the owner was fantastic to work with! She was responsive, kind and very helpful! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your lovely home!

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

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• It is absolutely beautiful!

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  It is absolutely beautiful!

  • Guest Kiki
  • Date of stay 11/25/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  Date entered: 11/25/2012 Aloha Jamie! We have arrived at the estate and it is absolutely beautiful! Mahalo for providing such lovely accommodations! We are so comfortable and at home. Can't wait to get out and start seeing more of the island. Mahalo again, Guest city-state/province: Pittsburg, CA

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• Gorgeous Home

  Gorgeous Home

  • Guest Terry L.
  • Date of stay 11/05/12
  • Review Submitted 11/15/12
  The home is absolutely gorgeous!! Clearly designed with a lot of thought and attention to detail. With all the beautiful vegetation it feels so private and yet you are so close to everything. I slept so well … falling asleep to the sounds of the "jungle" and/or the rain falling. The owner was very responsive every time I emailed with a question We appreciated all of the suggestions and we really squeezed in a lot!! Visited Volcano National Park, Akaka Falls, the Botanical Gardens and the wonderful Hilo's Farmers Market. Only sorry we were leaving the next day so we couldn't purchase food at the market!! We enjoyed Pesto's Cafe so much for dinner our first night that we returned for lunch one day. I'm not sure where I got the recommendation, but when we were at the Volcano we had lunch in a delightful place: Cafe Ono. Just be aware, the trip down to see the waterfall is perilous ... very narrow, steep slippery path.

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• Your home is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  Your home is absolutely gorgeous!!

  • Guest Terry, Barry, Steve & Maureen
  • Date of stay 11/05/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  Date entered: 11/10/2012 Aloha Jamie: Your home is absolutely gorgeous!! Clearly designed with a lot of thought and attention to detail. With all the beautiful vegetation it feels so private and yet you are so close to everything. I slept so well … falling asleep to the sounds of the "jungle" and/or the rain falling. By the way … "who" all is out there making those noises, one could be anywhere!! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home and for all of the suggestions, we really squeezed in a lot!! Visited Volcano National Park, Akaka Falls, the Botanical Gardens and the wonderful Hilo's Farmers Market. Only sorry we were leaving the next day so we couldn't purchase food at the market!! We enjoyed Pesto's Cafe so much for dinner our first night that we returned for lunch one day. I'm not sure where I got the recommendation, but when we were at the Volcano we had lunch in a delightful place: Cafe Ono. If we return to Hilo, we will be sure to get in touch with you again! Mahalo, Guest city-state/province: Chapel Hill, NC

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• The best experience we could have ever had

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  The best experience we could have ever had

  • Guest Kelsey & Aaron
  • Date of stay 10/21/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  Date of Comment: October 21, 2012 Jamie & Noi, After being deplaned in Chicago and losing our luggage for 24 hours, we finally arrived at Mika Mizu at 8 pm (where we still had no luggage). The cottage was amazing so nothing else bad that happened all day mattered. It was very clean and very homey. We loved snorkeling in Hilo and each shoreline we stopped, driving around the whole island. Thank you so much for the best experience my husband and I could have ever had on our honeymoon. We very much do not want to go back to reality in the 40 degree below and rainy weather in Wisconsin. Someday we hope to return! Guest city-state/province: Waupun, WI

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• Yes, definitely a memorable stay

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  Yes, definitely a memorable stay

  • Guest Cynthia
  • Date of stay 10/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/04/12
  Date entered: 11/01/2012 Yes, definitely a memorable stay. Your home is gorgeous, and Adan was very responsible for any needs. Each bedroom with its own bathroom was a huge draw and everyone had their privacy or togetherness as desired. Internet connection was great so either laptops, iPad, or smart phones were going. The World Series was occurring during our stay so we made our activities based on the games (of course we're all Giants Fans). Thank you for the crib for our grandson, he slept well, just as we all did to the sounds of the critters. All in all, couldn't have been better. Thank you, aloha! Guest city-state/province: Gilroy, CA

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• Like living in your own private forest!

  Like living in your own private forest!

  • Guest CB
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  My daughter and her family took me to Mika Taki and we were all even more delighted than we already thought we'd be from the wonderful photos. The home is beautifully furnished, decorated, and fully equipped to meet all your needs. Even though you are a five minute drive from downtown Hilo, you feel like you're off in a private forest. It was relaxing, peaceful, beautiful, and we hesitated even to leave Mika Taki to go sightseeing! My family loved swimming by the waterfall, my son-in-law built a prawn cage and we had bbqued prawns. (He left it there for future guests to use.), I - with horrific insomnia generally - slept better than I have in eons. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay for a month! BTW, we live on Maui - also very beautiful - so if we were that thrilled with Mika Taki it really means something!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wow! The jewel of the crown MIKA TAKI

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  Wow! The jewel of the crown MIKA TAKI

  • Guest Raik & Nanett, Carlos & Bettina
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/19/12
  Date entered: 09/16/2012 Jamie & Noi, Wow! This word summarizes all or feelings and impressions regarding this wonderful summer house. There were so many things that impressed us... the welcome basket, all the amenities, all the Asian details that give this house a very homey touch. All of us, wished we could stay for a couple of months here, but reality called us and under torture "must" return to our homes in Germany . We take away with us very nice memories from this Hilo visit, particularly, from the jewel of the crown MIKA TAKI. We shall return!!! Guest city-state/province: Germany

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• This most secluded, exotic lovely home

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  This most secluded, exotic lovely home

  • Guest Tim, Terri & Katie
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 09/12/12
  Date entered: 09/11/2012 Thank you for sharing this most secluded, exotic lovely home with us. Your home is a hidden treasure and we appreciate all its facits. The entire family was able to enjoy the Big Island & a relative's wedding in high style due to your generosity. home is planned with everything needed when we were so far from home. Thanks again. Guest city-state/province: Las Vegas, NV

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• The Majestic Waterfall down below

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  The Majestic Waterfall down below

  • Guest The Madawi Family
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/05/12
  Date entered: 09/03/2012 Our stay at Mika Taki for the past 3 days has truly felt like living in Paradise! From the Majestic Waterfall down below to the serenading sound of birds, we can truly say we have experienced Hawaii. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home with us, it has been an amazing experience! Sincerely, Guest city-state/province: Clermont, FL

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• A waterfall in the back yard!

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  A waterfall in the back yard!

  • Guest Jim
  • Date of stay 08/22/12
  • Review Submitted 09/05/12
  Date entered: 09/05/2012 Hi Jamie, Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Mika Taki. Hilo was an unexpected delight – very real, casual, and non-touristy – and our weather was great. The neighborhood of the house was spectacular – like living in the middle of a rain forest but just a short walk to downtown and the waterfront. And the house was beautiful – much more space than we needed, private, very comfortable, and quite special inside and out (4 bedrooms, a bathroom for each, and a waterfall in the back yard!). Hawaii is very far from Ottawa but I’m sure to want to return to the Big Island, Hilo, and Mika Taki. Thanks again for everything! Guest city-state/province: Ottawa Ontario, Canada

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• You have a beautiful, well-thought home

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  You have a beautiful, well-thought home

  • Guest The Kubo's
  • Date of stay 08/12/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  Date entered: 08/15/2012 You have a beautiful, well-thought home. We felt right at home. Thank you for the welcome gift. Much appreciated. The visit gave us the ability to re-connect with our Hilo family. Felt this was a great base for most of the activities. Sad to leave... it's my birthday too! Guest city-state/province: Chicago, IL

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• Back to Hilo

  Back to Hilo

  • Guest garyk
  • Date of stay 08/12/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  It has been a long time since we had been back to Hilo. We needed to reconnect with family and friends as well as the volcanoes, Akaka Falls, etc. Mika Taki was the perfect place for the visit. So much better than a hotel. I can't begin to list the advantages and the overall experience that we had here. Even when it rained the house is peaceful and comfortable. It has all the amenities and more. The owners are informative and have the logistics well thought out. We will place this at the top of the considerations list when we come back.

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

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• The best vacation home that we have ever stayed

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  The best vacation home that we have ever stayed

  • Guest Lin's Family
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  Date entered: 08/12/2012 Mahalo! This is the best vacation home that we have ever stayed. It's quite spacious for 7 of us. We can see the hosts really put the mind to deco the house. We enjoyed it even just staying in the house. Although most of the activities we attended are at the Kona area, we still think it's worth the drive. Guest city-state/province: San Jose, CA

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• We felt like we were at home

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  We felt like we were at home

  • Guest Dupre - Vigna Family
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  Date entered: 08/04/2012 Thank you for the nice gift basket that welcomed us when we arrived. We felt like we were at home. We spent seven days exploring this beautiful Island. The beauty of nature will surely bring us back! Guest city-state/province: Quebec, Canada

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• So well equipped

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  So well equipped

  • Guest Pat
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  Date entered: 07/27/2012 Thanks for giving us the opportunity to stay in your beautiful home - so well equipped & with a very welcoming & relaxing atmosphere. Granny! Guest city-state/province: North Yorkshire, England

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• We're sad to leave Mika Taki

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  We're sad to leave Mika Taki

  • Guest Jane, Duncan, Katie & Lucy
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  Date entered: 07/27/2012 We've had an unbelievably relaxing yet invigorating stay in your home. We immediately felt settled and content and thought your home was beautiful. It was a great base to explore the Big Island. Everything we needed was available in the house, all five of us had plenty of time to relax. We're sad to leave Mika Taki. Guest city-state/province: North Yorkshire, England

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• Your house was wonderful

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  Your house was wonderful

  • Guest Jane
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/28/12
  Date entered: 07/29/2012 Your house was wonderful. We loved it and we have had a very memorable week. Maholo. Guest city-state/province: England

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• I had an absolutely great time

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  I had an absolutely great time

  • Guest Isabel
  • Date of stay 06/19/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  June 29, 2012 I will miss Mika Taki, but I had an absolutely great time. It was fun staying here and exploring Hawaii Island. It was a great way to celebrate my Opa s Birthday. Guest city-state/province: Angel Camp, CA

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• This is an absolutely wonderful house

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  This is an absolutely wonderful house

  • Guest Hanneke
  • Date of stay 06/19/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  June 28, 2012 This is an absolutely wonderful house. All of us enjoyed the experience of living in This and exploring this quaint Island. This was our way of celebrating my husband 70th birthday with our kids and grandkids. Mahalo, Guest city-state/province: Angel Camp, CA

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• Wow, wow, wow!

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  Wow, wow, wow!

  • Guest Joy & John
  • Date of stay 05/23/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Wow, wow, wow! We were speechless as we arrived and explored the house. And of course, our first adventure was down to the Waterfall - what a trip. Mahalo nui loa for providing this beautiful hale in Hilo, we are blessed to experience the serenity and peace of Reed Island at Mika Taki. What a wonderful gift. With warm Aloha, Guest city-state/province: La Selva Beach, CA

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• Your house is a haven of tranquility

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  Your house is a haven of tranquility

  • Guest Patrick
  • Date of stay 05/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Aloha from Tampa, FL. Your house is a haven of tranquility - Thank you for sharing it. We also echo the thanks for the gift basket and the kitchen supplies - So helpful! We recommend Blue Hawaii Helicopters, Fair Winds for snorkeling, the Botanical Gardens - All great excursions. Mahalo, Guest city-state/province: Tampa, FL

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• Surrounded by the lush vegetation

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  Surrounded by the lush vegetation

  • Guest Roz
  • Date of stay 05/15/12
  • Review Submitted 05/18/12
  Date entered: 05/15/2012 Thanks, Jamie. Our stay was fantastic! I didn't get to leave a comment in the guest book, but I would have written so many accolades. I loved the feeling of being surrounded by the lush vegetation and the river is beautiful! The house is so peaceful. My absolute favorite place was the deck area off of the media room. I sat there many times listening to the rain fall, the river rushing by and watching all the beautiful birds! Mahalo! Guest city-state/province: Amherst, MA

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• The house is wonderful, more than I imagined

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  The house is wonderful, more than I imagined

  • Guest Roz
  • Date of stay 05/13/12
  • Review Submitted 05/18/12
  Date entered: 05/10/2012 Hi Jamie, The house is wonderful, more than I imagined. Thank you for everything! I met Adam yesterday. Everything is going very well. Take Care, Guest city-state/province: Amherst, MA

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• Most Amazing House

  Most Amazing House

  • Guest Rory
  • Date of stay 05/07/12
  • Review Submitted 05/21/12
  My daughter and I spent a glorious week in the house. It is everything and more that the description, pictures and reviews depict! It is definitely magical and the location is wonderful. You feel like you are in a jungle, so remote, yet you are minutes to downtown Hilo. The Japanese motif is beautiful inside and out. I spent many beautiful moments sitting on the deck off of the media room, listening to the river, the birds and the rain fall. It is a place I would like to come back to.

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

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• We hated to leave such a beautiful place

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  We hated to leave such a beautiful place

  • Guest Matthew
  • Date of stay 04/30/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Thank you for the opportunity for our family of 6 to stay at your beautifully decorated home. We hated to leave such a beautiful place. Good blessings to you. Guest city-state/province: Monrovia, CA

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• Perfect for entertaining my Japanese relatives

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  Perfect for entertaining my Japanese relatives

  • Guest Patty
  • Date of stay 04/17/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Aloha from New York, New Jersey & Japan. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality of your home. It couldn't be more perfect for entertaining my Japanese relatives (Right down to the dishes). We all enjoyed our stay and the Big Island was perfect. "Mahalo" Guest city-state/province: New York, NY

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• Priceless

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  Priceless

  • Guest Fred
  • Date of stay 04/02/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Wisconsin and Michigan does not offer the frog then bird serenade we received. We are several generations and there was serenity in each nook and cranny. Magical. Our souls are refreshed and restored. Whether a cool plunge by the waterfall or the suggested warmth of the fireplace or the sweet air through the venting system. Priceless. Guest city-state/province: Green Bay, WI

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• Too good to be true

  Too good to be true

  • Guest Paul
  • Date of stay 03/16/12
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  Hilo is an old sugar plantation town and it is on the wet side of the island. There are not many places to stay but the Maki Taki is a luxurious home that the owners have invested an enormous amount. It has 4 bedrooms, 4 private bathrooms, a hot tub, full kitchen with every utensil known to mankind. It is a short walk down to a terrific virtually private waterfall which is swim-able underneath. There are some great excursions on this side of the island and I consider it a must to visit it. The owners are very easy to work with and give a good value. I recommend this beautiful Hilo home without reservation.

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

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• "We'll BE BACK"

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  "We'll BE BACK"

  • Guest Bill & Patty
  • Date of stay 02/21/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Went to the top of Mauna Kea. It just seems like there's way too many stars! Look for the Big Dipper or Orion and they are hard to find because of so many stars. Visitor center has a star talk at 6.30 and then they set up very cool telescopes. The viewing is amazing Jupiter, Moon, Nebula etc... Helicopter ride over volcano - Sweet. Saw sky lights & Flowing lava of hillside of Puulo vent. You can also see it with good binoculars from the end of highway 130. Bring flash lights & good shoes. The WaterFall below the house was really a double waterfall - Take the plunge it's cold but you have a hot shower & hot tub at the top of the walk. Do it! Richardson Beach State Park always fun - millions of turtles. Also saw HI monk seal there. It's at the south end of where 11 & 19 come together. Just by the coast & go south until almost the very end of the road. Snorkeling good there too! Enjoy HI. Aloha! "We'll BE BACK"

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• This house made it unforgettable

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  This house made it unforgettable

  • Guest Steve & Debby
  • Date of stay 02/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  This was our 1st time on the Big Island, and this house made it unforgettable. This is an awesome island with its volcanoes, rain forests, pastures, beaches etc. Thanks for making our stay a good time. Guest city-state/province: St Louis, MO

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• We enjoyed & are going to miss Mika Taki so much!

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  We enjoyed & are going to miss Mika Taki so much!

  • Guest Tiffany & Kevin
  • Date of stay 02/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  We enjoyed and are going to miss Mika Taki so much! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and for all of the thoughtful amenities. We stayed in the back bedroom and are buying a Tempurpedic mattress as soon as we get home! Great base camp for an amazing trip. Guest city-state/province: St Louis, MO

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• A special place to celebrate our 50th anniversary!

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  A special place to celebrate our 50th anniversary!

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 02/04/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  What a special place to celebrate our 50th anniversary! Mika was way beyond our expectations, delightfully accommodating for our large family group. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We hope to come back next year. Mahalo, Guest city-state/province: Heathrow, FL

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• Stunning Location

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  Stunning Location

  • Guest Vince
  • Date of stay 11/30/11
  • Review Submitted 12/08/11
  Date entered: 12/02/2011 Jamie, thank you for the use of your awesome home. It's a stunning location and your house provided really nice amenities. Monica and Adam were great support. Adam quickly responded to every question I had. We also had many great Puna adventures we would love to tell others about. Mahalo, our very positive testimonials will follow soon. Best regards, Vince Guest city-state/province: Orange, CA

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• a homeaway gem

  a homeaway gem

  • Guest Karima T.
  • Date of stay 11/27/11
  • Review Submitted 12/01/11
  I base by bookings on reviews, and in most cases feel a responsibility to add my two cents in. In this case it is an honor to write a review for this property. As a vacation property owner / manager and real estate professional, I know what to expect and have very high standards for homes that I book. This property, home and the owners exceeded every expectation. Located in a "real" neighborhood, just outside of Hilo over a little one lane bridge this home gives you the feeling that you are really a local. For the time you are there, you really are home. We arrived a little early, and had the pleasure of meeting the owners, who take exceptional care of their properties and also were so nice. They took the time to talk to us about Hlio, share some of the fruit they had picked from the property and give us some info about the property. Little Louise (the cat aka Kitty or Oreo) was also there to say hello. The waterfall is a bit of a hike to get to, but our 70+ Mum from London was able to make the walk w/ us and we all enjoyed the pool and the waterfall. Louise also joined us on our hike down scampering down the hill and then back up w/ us. Hilo is a WONDERFUL side of the island. I had been discouraged from going by some folks on the Waikoloa side saying that it was lost in time, and the frogs were loud, blah blah blah. I almost did not book, but went with my feeling and went ahead. I am SOOOO glad that I did. I love Hilo, the people and the beauty of this side of the island. It felt real, and not manufactured. It felt comfortable, and welcoming and what I imagine Hawaii should feel like. It is NOT touristy in any way, and they do not allow new hotels to be built, hence the preservation of "old Hawaii" .. Honestly, it is fantastic! If you love nature, walks, shopping local, green/ rainforest feel, beautiful drives, and getting off the tourist path you will love this side of the island too. Start off your Hilo adventures by booking this property, or one of the sister properties owned by the same couple. You will be so glad that you did!

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• Very nice visit! Thanks!

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  Very nice visit! Thanks!

  • Guest Gus, May, Michael & Laura
  • Date of stay 11/21/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  Date entered: 11/22/2011 Very nice visit! Thanks! My family and I were here for the big celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the U. S. Peace Corps. I trained in Hilo, February - April, 1964, at the old hospital at Rainbow Falls. Lots of good memories of my time in Hilo way back then. Guest city-state/province: Okemos, MI

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• Very nice visit! Thanks!

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  Very nice visit! Thanks!

  • Guest Gus, May, Michael & Laura
  • Date of stay 11/21/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  Date entered: 11/22/2011 Very nice visit! Thanks! My family and I were here for the big celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the U. S. Peace Corps. I trained in Hilo, February - April, 1964, at the old hospital at Rainbow Falls. Lots of good memories of my time in Hilo way back then. Guest city-state/province: Okemos, MI

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• 5 years later

  5 years later

  • Guest Bethany R.
  • Date of stay 11/01/11
  • Review Submitted 11/01/12
  We stayed here five years ago just after our wedding and I STILL think of this place. The pictures do not give this home the credit it deserves. This is more than a place to stay like a hotel room, it is a vacation all in itself. Sit, relax, listen to the beautiful sounds of nature. One day we will be back to visit your hidden treasure.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Your shinning rainforest paradise

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  Your shinning rainforest paradise

  • Guest Kari
  • Date of stay 10/26/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  Date entered: 10/27/2011 Thankyou, thankyou thankyou ... for sharing with us your shinning rainforest paradise. We hardly wanted to leave the house as we were in awe of and comfy in, our surrondings. This has truly been an incredible few days and we wish we could stay longer. Many thanks for sharing this special place with us! Guest city-state/province: Belair, South Australia

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• We look forward to our return

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  We look forward to our return

  • Guest Lynn
  • Date of stay 10/09/11
  • Review Submitted 10/12/11
  Thanks very much. We had a wonderful time! We look forward to our return to this or one of your other properties. You've done a terrific job. Thanks! Lynn Sent from Lynn's iPad

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• It really was magical!

  It really was magical!

  • Guest Lynn B.
  • Date of stay 10/04/11
  • Review Submitted 10/11/11
  This is an absolutely beautiful home and we would have loved to stay longer. Each bedroom is lovely with its own unique decor (all Asian-motif, but each room has its own look and feel.) The kitchen is my dream kitchen and that was pretty tough to leave.Everything was sparkling clean and there was a vast array of condiments (all the spices, sauces, olive oil et al really add up when you're buying them all for only a few days of cooking.) These folks have done a wonderful job selecting art throughout the house. There are beautiful hard wood floors and just a wonderful feel to the place. But they're right that it's likely not a kid friendly place. Be aware that the falls and ponds are only accessible via a steep, slippery path (with many warnings and a locked gate.) We have some mobility restructions an were not able to make that climb. The water is not visible directly from the house. You can hear it...just not see it. With that said, that wouldn't stop us for a minute in staying there again. It's a handy location to all of the eastern side of the Island. And Hilo and the Hamakua Coast is a too-often-missed aspect of the Big Island. It's laid back and very 'old Hawaii.' I don't know if the owners are aware of it, but a young black & white kitty has taken up residence in the yard. She's quite charming and was named Oreo by a previous guest (according to the guest book in the living room.) It was actually rather charming to have a welcome committee every time you came home! We picked up where the previous guests had left off and put a bowl of food out in the morning. We found a box of kitten chow there when we arrived and replenished it before we left. Be sure to time your visit so you can shop for fruits, vegies and great local products at the famous Hilo Farmer's Market on Wednesday and Saturday. The Hilo Bay Cafe also turned out to be our new favorite restaurant in Hilo. Located in a strip mall with the Walmart, the food was terrific (nice preparations, local ingredients), it has a full bar, good service and just a very nice dining experience. Good restaurants are still very limited on this side of the island, so take advantage of the house's beautiful kitchen and the excellent KTA supermarket just past the Hilo airport. With the addition of the farmer's market...you're set! Even though this is a big house, there were just two of us. But it didn't feel too big...just luxurious. We had guests for dinner one night and it was a fun place to entertain.

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• The house was spectacular!!

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  The house was spectacular!!

  • Guest Meggin
  • Date of stay 10/04/11
  • Review Submitted 10/04/11
  Thank you so much!!! We had such an amazing time and the house was spectacular!! Everything was so beautiful and made for the perfect vacation!!! Thank you SO much!!!

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• The thoughtful extras are everywhere

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  The thoughtful extras are everywhere

  • Guest Meggan & Mathew
  • Date of stay 09/29/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  Date entered: 09/26/2011 Greetings and a million thank yous for a perfect Hawaiian home. The house is peaceful and welcoming in everyway. The thoughtful extras are everywhere and truly appreciated. The maps were so helpful in locating points of interest. The gardens, patio and hottub were wonderful and enjoyed. We are leaving it (with regret). Mahalo! Guest city-state/province: St Louis, MO

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• The thoughtful extras are everywhere

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  The thoughtful extras are everywhere

  • Guest Meggan & Mathew
  • Date of stay 09/29/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  Date entered: 09/26/2011 Greetings and a million thank yous for a perfect Hawaiian home. The house is peaceful and welcoming in everyway. The thoughtful extras are everywhere and truly appreciated. The maps were so helpful in locating points of interest. The gardens, patio and hottub were wonderful and enjoyed. We are leaving it (with regret). Mahalo! Guest city-state/province: St Louis, MO

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• What a wonderful, wonderful experience !

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  What a wonderful, wonderful experience !

  • Guest George & Greg
  • Date of stay 09/16/11
  • Review Submitted 09/22/11
  What a wonderful, wonderful experience we had. Such a beautiful home and so many little touches to make guests fell welcome and taken care of. We had so many feasts prepared in the beautiful kitchen. The waterfall and the hot tubs were definitely enjoyed. And the night time sounds were so peaceful. Probably the best surprise, though, was the beautiful little black and white kitten, who kept us from getting too lonely for our own pets. Many thanks. We are already looking forward to our next visit. guest city-state/province: St. John's, NL Canada

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• Appreciated it to the last second

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  Appreciated it to the last second

  • Guest Itow
  • Date of stay 08/26/11
  • Review Submitted 01/02/12
  Date entered: 08/27/2011 Thank you so much. We really enjoyed staying here and appreciated it to the last second. Guest city-state/province: Tustin, CA

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• This place ROCKS!

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  This place ROCKS!

  • Guest Hannah Age 9
  • Date of stay 08/20/11
  • Review Submitted 01/02/12
  Entered: 08/20/2011 Thank you so much. I want to come back soon. This place ROCKS! Guest city-state/province: Lompoc, CA

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• The house is a destination in itself

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  The house is a destination in itself

  • Guest Lynn
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  Date entered: 08/19/2011 Thank you so much for the gift basket. We enjoyed the coffee through out our stay. The house is a very special place and a destination in itself. Our grand daughter enjoyed the pond. We all loved the hot tub. The tub was especially refreshing after hiking the volcano trails and zip lining. Guest city-state/province: Lompoc, CA

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• It was truly magical

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  It was truly magical

  • Guest Maggie, Mike & Harrah
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 09/18/11
  Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us. It was truly magical for one week. It really is true about the house having all the things needed to feel like home. Hilo is gorgeous. This truly is a magical place. Mahalo

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