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Waikoloa Beach Villas D-4

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The Waikoloa Beach Villas are incredibly located. On the "dry" side of the Big Island they are well situated for planning your Island excursions. The property is very well maintained, with many amenities located within walking distance. We were a family of seven with 2 cars and found parking the second car a bit of a challenge. We were a bit surprised that whilst renting a villa that houses up to eight people parking could be an issue. Our helicopter tour on Blue Hawaiian was a treat, and the fact that the helipad was five minutes up the road was a bonus! Hapuna Beach was a highlight of our vacation and one of the best beaches that we've ever seen. The support from the property manager, Julie, was incredible. She was responsible for many properties during our stay but she always made us feel that our concerns were paramount to her, and we had resolution to some small troubles quickly.
Loved the Waikaloa Beach Villas, and recommend them to one and all planning a vacation on the Big Island

Elaine G., Pincourt, Quebec, 3.16.10

Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort 12A

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The unit was gorgeous--first class in every way.
we loved the pool and beach area.
Too few good nrestaurats nearby.
We ate at Merriman's, and it was dreadful and expensive.
Best restaurants--Jackie Rey's and Don The Beachcomber.

Ruth R., Saint Charles, Illinois, 3.7.10

Hale Ke Kai

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The pictures online do not do this house justice! The kitchen is nice with a wonderful selection of spices. The house was immaculate.
The westerly view was perfect for watching humpback whales and spinner dolphins playing out front. We took binoculars, but could see them clearly from the lanai- absolutely amazing!!!
I highly recommend calling the contacts prior to arriving on the island. The gate/house codes were not correct from the reservation center. The island contact was friendly and very helpful!
We would absolutely stay here again.

April S., Seattle, WA, 3.4.10

Kapoho Paradise Home

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Proximity to the surfing. There were eight of us and we had a grand time. The scariest part was the tsunami and evacuation. We had friends out of the way and they put us up as we sat spell bound in front of the TV. We love to cook, a few more kitchen
utensils would be helpful, plus we normally leave our left over goods but doesn't seem to be the way there, so no unspoilables are available to help cook Growers market is most delightful and we bought as much as we could. We have stayed in vacation land before so we didn't do much sight seeing, but we recommend to all the falls, the volcano, the observatory and so on.

Bobbie R., White City, OR, 3.4.10

Mauna Lani Golf Villas J23

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Lovely, clean, well stocked condominium. Very quiet and private, yet near many wonderful beaches. We made good use of the barbeque and deck to dine and watch the sunset. We would certainly love to stay at Mauna Lani again, should we return to the big island.

Mary B., Kentfield, CA, 2.20.10

Waikoloa Beach Villas C-4

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We really enjoyed staying at the Villa. Very comfortable home and it was in a great location. Easy access to beaches that had the best places for kids to play at.
The customer service we recieved was not the best. They did give me a lot of good advise before we got there and it did help. As for anything that came up later (while at the house) it took a day and a half before someone called me back.

Laura - Utah

Laura J., South Jordan, UT, 2.13.10

Ginger House

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Great house, with good beach access for a non-beachfront property. The sand beach is rare on the Big Island. The close access to town made it easy to plan our day. "Huggos on the Rocks" and "Jackie Reys" are great places to eay. The only negative was the pool was way too cold to swim. We went in January so the sun may warm it in the summer.

Chris W., Andover, KS, 1.31.10

Ocean View Hawaiian Estate

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The house was very stuffy on arrival was not aired out at all. The main sliding door to the backyard does not lock which made most of our group uncomfortable during their stay. The spice rack and cabinet in the kitchen was filled with small ants. The pool lights did not work. And the most rude thing ever was to switch off the hot water the day of our checkout. We had to checkout at 3pm but the hot water was off as early as 9am. All 6 of us had to shower in cold water which made our entire trip miserable. Also I suggest next time to read the fine print on your contract that says A/C is not included in your final quoted price and that they would charge you $70 a day for usage, even though in the amenities it says A/C. I saw that as false advertisement... Our site manager was not even picking our phone call nor the main's office phone calls and was not available to check us out, hence I had to leave the keys with the front gate security of the ranch. Overall, I feel bad for such a nice house to be run by such poor management. Will not repeat the visit again....

George Y., Los angeles, California, 12.15.09

The Kona View House

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We loved the view, watching the waves crashing, dolphins frolicking from the deck. Spectacular sunsets!
Customer service was great. Did not have a greeter at the house, which we have enjoyed when renting apartments and houses in other parts of the world. But it worked out OK. The upstairs bath (not master) needs work. The bath does not drain and faucet is very touchy, little water pressure with warm/hot water. Plenty of pressure with cold water.
The best part of our trip...the house! Volcanoes Park! Submarine ride! Hula Girl Coffee tour/tasting! Bite Me Fish Market at the marina, Place of Refuge (Don't miss it!).
Best Restaurant...fresh Monchong (from Bite Me) on our grill at the house! Otherwise loved Huggos On the Rocks
I wish I had more time to explore the eastern part of the Island. Hard to do from Kona, but wouldn't have missed this house for anything. We loved it.

Michele C., North Oaks, MN, 12.15.09

The Kona View House

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The house was perfect for myself, my wife and our 1 year old son. The koi pond was a bit of a challenge for the 1 year old, but we managed to gate it off. The location was great, a few minutes walk to 2 different beaches. One for snorkeling and the other for boogie boards and body surfing. There are both boogie boards, beach mats, and snorkel gear at the rental and this was great.
The TV's were a challenge and we could not get either DVD to work. Not a big issue for us. The wireless internet was great to have as well. Best insider tip for Kona, is to visit the small town of Honolola, about 20 minutes up the hill from Kona. Have lunch or dinner at the Garden Restaurant (beside the coffee shop), the best meal we had in all Hawaii and very reasonable.

Mark N., Vancouver, BC, 11.30.09

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