Terrific location

A guest from Canton (Canton, OH)
Review submitted: May 15, 2013   Date of arrival: April 21, 2013

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We loved being lulled to sleep each night by the waves crashing on the shore and the lovely sunrises from the lanai.

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Great property and great ocean view.

A guest from Bigfork (Bigfork, MN)
Review submitted: April 14, 2013   Date of arrival: March 20, 2013

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We were very pleased with this property. It was spotless (except the windows really needed washing). Our only complaint was a noisy neighbor who sawed late into the night and played his music quite loud. Not the fault of the property owners, we know. But be aware that there are neighbors in close proximity to the home. We enjoyed out stay, tho - and enjoyed seeing whales off shore as well as sea turtles in the waters in front of the home.

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Ocean view house near the red road

A guest from Guerneville (Guerneville, CA)
Review submitted: April 7, 2013   Date of arrival: March 10, 2013

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We were very pleased with the house and were completely comfortable. We met the owners who were very helpful. We saw many whales, turtles and fishing boats from the porch. What a sight!

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Beautiful house & view

A guest from Ottowa (Ottowa, ON)
Review submitted: March 24, 2013   Date of arrival: February 25, 2013

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was more than helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Everything was great with the house. However, in our correspondence arranging the rental it was not clear that we would have to pay extra if more than two people stayed at this two bedroom house. Our previous experiences with other rentals was that one rented a house for a fixed price for a maximum number of people.

Manager responded on 3/11/2013:
Thank you for your review. This has been our policy (and the policy of most other management companies we know) for many, many years. Our website and every property page does state that there are extra fees for extra guests. One of many reasons for this poicy is simply that electricity is so expensive here, the Owners need to cover the additional cost of additional usage. Thanks for understanding! Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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Quiet retreat

Teresa B. (Canton, GA)
Review submitted: March 7, 2013   Date of arrival: February 14, 2013

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The rental was exactly what we wanted and expected. Our goal was to find a relaxing place away from a busy area. Each day we would head out to explore a part of the island and come back by dinner time or early evening to enjoy the peacefulness and view from the back porch. We loved it!

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Big Island Paradise

Paul S. (Barnhart, MO)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 18, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Excellent property, exactly as advertised. Very clean. Well equiped. Couldn't have asked for more - except more time to enjoy it. Owners were very helpful and a delight to deal with.

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Our stay in paradise

John O. (Cobble Hill, BC)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 27, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The house wes clean & well equipped. I wish the kitchen knives were of better quality, I tried to sharpen them to little effect. Other than having to do a repair on the screen door the house was fantatic

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Good place to stay.

Donald E. (Hico, Texas)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 21, 2012

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Very nice location but not quite as isolated as the photograph would lead you to believe. The plastic frame sliding doors and screens needed adjustment but outside of that the house had everything you could ask far. Kitchen supplies were excellent. The view from the deck is great---However, there is no beach access. I would not take small children here because there is a vertical drop to the water. Overall, a great place for adults.

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Home away from home.

A guest from Kodiak (Kodiak, AK)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 16, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
It was a great place to unwind. We enjoyed the location, and being able to just kick it after driving all day exploring the beautiful island. Hot tub was a great bonus, we enjoyed it every night. My daughter has never seen so many frogs or geckos ( being from Alaska ). She was entertained for hours. Thank you

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Hale Ehu Kai, mid Sept. 2012

A guest from Seattle (Seattle, WA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 13, 2012

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time at Hale Ehu Kai. Perfect location for waking up by the dramatic ocean and traveling relatively short and scenic distances to the volcano, snorkeling, lava viewing, black sand beach, groceries and restaurants. Very safe-feeling and quiet neighborhood (except for the chorus of frogs and crashes of waves that lulled us to sleep each night!) The hot tub was a treat, but cold and a little dirty & smelly when we arrived. Had to run the filters & warm it up before using. Very well stocked house had everything we needed!

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Absolutely Amazing Place

A guest from Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: July 7, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We were a little hesitant about renting a house on the coast using the internet but the Hale Ehu Kai was like a dream come true and even exceeded our expectations. It is a beautiful and a simple home set on volcanic rocks at the ocean. Neighboring houses are not very close and next touristy locations are many miles away so you can feel like you are at the end of the world and the entire ocean is yours. The waves constantly break almost at your balcony creating a truly wonderful atmosphere and as the house's name suggests (Ocean Spray House) you can breathe and even feel the ocean spray on your skin when staring at the waters. We arrived late but all lights were on and beautiful Hawaiian music was played from the speakers. We had a lovely dinner (kitchen is fully equipped) listening to the waves. Every morning all we had to do is open the curtains and we could watch the sunrise right in front of the bed. The house is very well furnished, has all the beach equipment. Nothing fancy but comfortable and homy. The vegetation in the area is so lush and beautiful you really feel a tropical atmosphere. In our experience it did not rain much more on the east coast than the west coast and all showers pass very quickly (few minutes) before sunshine comes again.

The only downside is the tropical climate which requires some additional effort to keep the bugs away. The bed mattresses were also a little too soft for our taste. Also, you need to drive a bit to find some pools where swimming is possible because most of the Hawaii island coastline is very wild. There are also few beaches close by where kids could play but the pools are great for snorkeling.

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Honeymoon paradise!

User (Coldwater, ON)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: July 3, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
What a house! This rental was immaculate, beautiful, scenery to die for! This was our second stop, second island for our honeymoon and it was amazing. We would definitely return. We rented a car and drove everywhere, even though there are handy stores nearby, 5-10min drive to grocery and 20mins to Hilo. We loved it!!! Thank you

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Peaceful Oceanfront Getaway

A guest from Phoenix (Phoenix, Arizona)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: June 14, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful accommodations on an amazing rock cliff location. We awoke to the sounds of the ocean and had great experience at the house. It was clean and well stocked, everything we needed! Dinner on the patio was wonderful and the location was great to visit nearby attractions or just take an exploration drive along the coast! When we return, we would stay at Hale Ehu Kai again!

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Beautiful views, cute home

Brandi M. (Cypress, Texas)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: June 1, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We had an excellent experience with the Big Island Vacation Rentals/Hawaiian Holiday property management. They always were quick and professional with their email responses and made sure everything was add prefect as possible. The home itself was really cute, had everything we needed and more including a fantastic spa on the lanai which we enjoyed every night as we watched the waves roll in. It was so relaxing to see the ocean at our back door first thing in the morning and have the waves lull us to sleep at night. Quiet neighborhood, away from traffic but that also meant a 30+ minute drive to get to attractions/restaurants/shopping. We didn't really mind though BC it was a pleasant drive. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting a private getaway on the Big Island who is passionate about the ocean as I am.

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Beautiful, Comfortable Hale Ehu Kai

Teresa A. (Bakersfield, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: May 7, 2012

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
My husband, father-in-law, and I stayed at this wonderful East Hawaii coastline hideaway for one week and loved every minute of it. We had to travel back and forth to Hilo quite a bit to spend time with our daughter who graduated from the university there. Every time we drove away from the house, I was sad to leave. The owners have provided not only a very comfortable home, but a clean and well-stocked one as well. But, if I had to state what I loved the best, it was the amazing view of the ocean it had. I am a water colorist and would love to return for a month just to paint every day I'm there. Oh my God, it was astoundingly beautiful there. We were also taken with the Kopoho Kai tide pools we found thanks to the suggestion sheet available to us. It was my first time snorkeling and I was enthralled with the experience. The drive down Papio (Government Street Road) was a definite treat as we saw such a variety of scenes: little secret beaches, thick jungle with long, trailing vines, and the volcanic terrain. Wow! I loved being able to cook every day in the spacious kitchen. If we had to complain about something, it would be that the hot tub really didn't get hot enough to enjoy. Thank you though for such an awesome experience at Hale Ehu Kai!!!

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Dream Home for a Getaway Experience

Lori C. (Berlin, Berlin)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: April 7, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Ehu Hale Kai was our perfect home base for three days while exploring the Hilo side of the Big Island. The parts we liked best were: the well-stocked and -equipped kitchen; the ideal location in a peaceful residential neighborhood away from traffic and crowds yet only a short drive to Hilo, tide pools and beaches and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; the completely unobstructed and expansive view of the ocean; the ever present sound of the breaking waves and the nightly chorus of frogs. The owners and the rental staff were very professional and thorough in preparing us and the home for our stay.

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Ehu Kai means Sea Spray. They got that right!

Linda H. (Liberty Lake, WA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 8, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Amazing location just yards from the pounding surf. Cozy house cooled by constant on-shore breezes,very well furnished and the hot tub overlooking the sea was an added bonus. Especially appreciate frig and cupboards stocked with condiments and bathrooms with shampoo, etc. East side of Big Island is known for rain, so just go with it. Sun comes out sooner or later.

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Wonderful Vacation

David & Lora V. (Albert Lea, MN)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 27, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Our stay at Hale Ehu Kai was fantastic! The cleanliness of the house was so much appreciated. The sound of the ocean waves lulling us to sleep every night was heaven. We explored the island by day and each day on the way back to the property, we stopped at the local stands and bought fresh fruit, then stopped at the market to buy steaks and such. We would go back to Hale Ehu Kai and cook on the grill. So much fun! We will definitely recommend this property to fellow travelers. Thanks for a wonderful time.

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nice veiw

A guest from Stillwater (Stillwater, MN)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 9, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
loved to try to watch for whales but little co0peration they were SHY

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Can't wait to spend more Anniversaries here!

Linda F. (Calgary, AB)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 2, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
A charming, well-appointed, Spotlessly Clean, beach house. We loved seeing turtles surf and whales breach from the balcony every day! Great location close to Volcanoes Ntl Park, Kapoho Tide Pools, warm pools, Lava Tree State Park, etc. Groceries, shops and restaurants nearby. A great kitchen with lots of cookware, comfortable loungers and beds. We will miss hearing the ocean waves and coqui frogs each nt. Thanks to the owners for a great local driving guide. Don't miss having lunch at the small Village Cafe at the "end of the road". Delicious grilled fish and mac-nut pie. None of us wanted to leave-we will definitely stay here longer next visit!!!

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Fabulous!

Lisa N. (Des Moines, Iowa)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: January 30, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This was the perfect house for our trip! Beautiful surroundings, very calming to be so close to the ocean. The whales were apparently there every day according to the neighbors, but we weren't on the same time schedules, as I only saw them one time! I could have spent my entire trip at this house. Definitely will stay there again!

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Exceptionally Nice and a Great Value

Susie B. (Kailua, HI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: January 21, 2012

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for 4 nights in Hale Ehu Kai and it was a wonderful experience. The house is immaculate and has all of the necessities needed for a wonderful vacation. The location is right on the ocean... the beds are comfortable,the towels are plush, nice modern kitchen.. could use a new BBQ grill, had DVD library and extra movie channels. Furnished very nice. Would definitely call it an upscale home. And will definitely return with friends.

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Waves waves waves

A guest from Vancouver (Vancouver, BC)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: December 6, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Classic waterfront, waves hitting the rocks only meters from the deck. Fantastic.

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Hale Ehu Kai in Pahoa, HI

Stephen H. (Fort Mill, SC)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 5, 2011

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Nice house with comfortable accomadations. Needs some updating with sound and audio. Was a tough spot for grilling. Had a problem with the spa and the owner came over right away to fix bit unfortunately the weather kept did not give us a chance to use again.

Manager responded on 11/14/2011:
Thank you for the review. It is very unfortunate that the weather did not cooperate with your stay! We hope the next time you're in East Hawaii, you'll get our gorgeouse sun more often. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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Can't wait to come back

A guest from Somerset (Somerset, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 2, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Had a great time. I would only suggest to follow directions and not use GPS to get there. I know people complained about the hot tub being to cold. To take care of that find the directions and it heats up in just about 1-2 hours. A great place to stay and lots of privacy. Thanks so much

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Wonderful stay

Andre W. (Düsseldorf, DE)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 9, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We had an awesome time in this beautiful home.
See you next year :-)

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Frank T. (Munich, Germany)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 5, 2011

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
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What more could you ask for?

Jenna Lee A. (Parkdale, Oregon)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 21, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We were given great instructions on how to get there and were very pleased with the cleanliness, the furnishings and most of all the location. It was nice to have some coffee, food, and plenty of toilet paper to start our two weeks off. We read everything we could get our hands on and enjoyed the tide pools and especiall the Hot Pond. We toured Hilo and vicinity, enjoyed the volcano, and spent a lot of time on the Lanai. We loved walking through the neighborhood in the morning, admiring the houses and the flowers and tropical fauna. The weather was great, cloudy, but warm and very little rain. For our 50th anniversary it was wonderful.

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Beautiful Location!

Bernie R. (Sykesville, MD)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 3, 2011

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
As expected, Hale Ehu Kai was beautifully situated by the ocean. Of all the vacation houses we have stayed at over the years (in the U.S. and abroad), Hale Ehu Kai has the best ocean side location. It sits on a small black lava cliff, overlooking a rocky "beach". It would not be safe to swim here, although the surf is both very near and very spectacular. We truly enjoyed watching the turtles in the surf every day while eating breakfast and dinner on the deck.

The one minor nit that we had concerned the quality of the furnishings and fittings. In vacation houses like this one, we are used to seeing at least a mid-grade finish. We don't need luxury, but we do appreciate authenticity. Although the house is certainly serviceable, the imitation wood deck, imitation wood floors, and thick foam pads (think Home Depot and on sale) that have inexplicably been placed on all the mattresses are hard to understand... We realize that getting a real wood deck and real wood floors would be a major expense. But, even just removing the odd and uncomfortable foam pads from the mattresses would be a big step in the right direction.

Overall, however, these nits having to do with the quality are out weighed by the house's spectacular location. We recommend this house without reservation to anybody looking for a quiet getaway with a spectacular view of the ocean. It would be even better if the deck and floors were real wood and the beds didn't have the crazy foam pads (these are not fastened down, the temporary fix is left as an exercise for the reader)...

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Comfortable house, beautiful views, nice relax ...

A guest from Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: July 16, 2011

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Comfortable house, beautiful views, nice relax away from crowd

We have spent there one week and it was definitely too short to visit Hawaii island. The house has an outstanding view and very nice owner (come to fix leaking wather). Interior is spacious, in a good condition and very well equipped (microwave, fridge,
washing machine for dishes and closes, dryer etc.). There are some issues like everywhere: - Jacuzzi was much worse than on the picture (old, dark green) and heating didn’t work - Some equipment was out of order (the house requires repairs) - The house exterior
is rusty (because of the ocean proximity) - Cleaning is acceptable but could be better - Localization is away from any shops so you have to drive min. 15 minutes to buy anything Overall it is good but I’m not sure if worth the price ($1300/week).

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I recommend this vacation rental

A guest from Kihei (Kihei, HI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: April 28, 2011

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The picture I saw on the website did not appear to be current. House was clean, loved the view. reservation folks were great. locks on sliding glass doors rusted out and doors were "secured' with a piece of PVC piping. I thought that was somewhat below my expectations for the price of the unit. and I would get rid of the "fur" pillow on bed in 2nd bedroom as the cleanliness of such of item would at best be slim. we were happy to be there, and the view and proximity to the ocean made up for anything that wasn't excellent. thanks.

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Very clean.

Phil F. (Milltown, WI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: April 2, 2011

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Very clean. Very pretty view. Very comfortable place

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Hale Ehu Kai was just perfect for our vacation.

Heidi H. (Surrey, BC)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 23, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Hale Ehu Kai was just perfect for our vacation. Too bad we couldn't stay longer!

Waking up and realizing you are sitting on the edge of nothing but ocean makes for a very dramatic and stunning way to start the day. The house and location is ideal for anyone just wanting to chill out away from it all even if the kid is with you as there is plenty of room. But if you do venture out, we discovered a bunch of really cool things to see and do in the immediate area thanks to the handwritten notes found in the cottage which was an appreciated touch. BTW, the main bathroom has a fantastic shower - better than most hotels and certainly better than most other houses. In fact, the house is generally outfitted better and is more cozy than any other we have stayed in. We highly recommend Hale Ehu Kai to anyone considering a stay in Puna.

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Susan was wonderful!

Carolyn R. (Wilmington, NC)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 3, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Susan, the property manager, was always available to help us out, talking us to our rental in the dark, when hibiscuses had obscured the street number.
The house was spotless, with up-to-date decor and a charming Hawaiian feel. The bed was comfortable, and the kitchen had everything a cook could ever need.
Of course, the surf crashing on the lava shore beyond the lanai was magical and comforting.

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Stay here for a great vacation!

Carol L. (Austin, TX)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: January 25, 2011

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Excellent location and great place to stay!! The place is even better than the pictures! Saw turtles and pods of dolphins everyday from the deck.

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Excellent property and location

Chris K. (Baltimore, MD)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: December 26, 2010

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Loved this house, clean, well stocked kitchen, great location on the water's edge. Wish the hot tub was the one pictured. The hot tub on the deck was old and didn't work well.

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great property!

Anne R. (Cambridge, MA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: December 21, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Hale Ehu Kai is a truly beautiful place. Views on the ocean are amazing and we could spend hours watching the waves (and the turtles). The property is very well equiped (including snorkeling gear!) and spotless. The proximity to Pahoa is convenient for shopping and eating out. We would love to come again!

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Thanksgiving snorkeling holiday

A guest from Santa Ana (Santa Ana, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 22, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Everything as advertised, a very comfortable hideout during the rainstorms or a jumping-off point for day trips. Good directions to Kapoho snorkeling, too.

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Great location

Margaret T. (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 16, 2010

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Our party of three had a very comfortable stay at Hale Ehy Kai, we felt like real locals with the supberb location and loved the island in general. Will definately recommend to family and friends and will hopefully plan another visit!

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Hawaii Rental Heaven on Earth

Joanie S. (Saylorsburg, PA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 13, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Fabulous rental, but not appropriate for children due to the ocean cliffs. Could have stayed forever!!!

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Our Big Island Vacation

Dave & Rosemary S. (Beverly Hills, FL)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 9, 2010

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Hear the Roar of the Ocean

Brenda D. (Sunol, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 1, 2010

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Brenda and I stayed in this relaxing setting for a week with another couple. If you are looking for a place pretty much out of the way from the busy city or even town life this is the place to go. We were more on the go so found the long drives tiring by the end of the day. We found the few neighbors we saw very warm and friendly. We loved the warm springs down the road. Also the occassional turtle popping his head up above the surf kept us on the lookout. The home had most of the kitchen accessories necessary for a comfortable stay although the blender had a crack in the base and leaked every time you put liquid in it. We found the beds quite comfortable. If it wasn't for the gorgeous sunrises most mornings I would have been in bed much longer. The overall stay was very relaxing. Until we stayed in this home so very close to the ocean we never understood how damp and how corrosive the air could be. The floors in the morning were always damp to the barefoot. When we arrived the towels all had a musty smell to them probably from the damp air as did the washing mashine when we tried to wash the ordor out. Eventually we got everything smelling fresh. Also the TV Dish remote did not work properly. It was very difficult to get from station to station. Probably due to corrosion on the terminals. Someone might want to update the picture of the hot tub on this website and also on the calling cards which all show it as round. The square tub surprised us a bit. The jets on this hot tub were wimps compared others we have been in. I probably would have rated 5 on everything above had it not been for these few inconveniences. A few fixes and this could easily have been a 5 star. All in all we had very relaxing time on this our first stay on the Hilo side of the Big Island. Thanks so much for sharing this home with us.
Al and Brenda Du Charme, Sunol, CA

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I recommend this vacation rental

Barbara B. (Oklahoma City, OK)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 20, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Turtle House

James K. (Kansas City, MO)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: August 29, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
nice trade winds, keep the house cool.

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I recommend this vacation rental

Ruth Hamilton H. (Juneau, AK)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: August 21, 2010

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Overall, an outstanding stay! Just a suggestion: The matress in the master bedroom (king) should be replaced; it's pretty lumpy....

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I recommend this vacation rental

A guest from Coupeville (Coupeville, WA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: August 5, 2010

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was more than helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The house has a wonderful. The owners are obviously thoughtful and gracious people because the house felt like a home. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay.

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Had a great vacation at this rental!

Sophia S. (Dana Point, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: July 17, 2010

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
My family really enjoyed Hale Ehu Kai. We loved it so much that we extended our stay a couple of days. It was great waking up to the crashing waves and sea turtles. Our only issues were that the hot tub was not the one pictured,the actual hot tub is pretty barely fits 2 comfortably. The other thing is that the screen doors are very rusted and the guest bedroom door fell on my 4 yr, old twice. No serious injury, but it was a bit scary. If it fell on a toddler or baby, it could hurt them. Also, it gets extremely windy here, so if you don't like the wind, this may not be the house for you. All in all it was a wonderful place to stay. The booking staff were extremely helpful and very nice to deal with. I would recommend this house to others and may return next year for another stay. I would definately recommend Big Island Vacation Rentals as your source to finding the perfect house for your Hawaiian get away.

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Amazing amenities that just made our trip that ...

Debbie R. (Gilbertsville, PA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: June 27, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Amazing amenities that just made our trip that much more amazing the directions to local places to visit (Tide Pools, Black Sand Beach). The awesomeness of being so close to the ocean and seeing the sea turtles every evening!!

The house provided us the luxury of space, quietness, plenty of room to spread out, adventure outside on the lava, in the local park - local town - Pahoa. Just amazing location in Hilo. I would recommend Hilo to anyone - most tropical and quiet part of the Big Island!!

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I recommend this vacation rental

Patrice V. (Monterey, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: June 7, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
You feel like you're above the ocean! Go to sleep with the waves singing lullabies.

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I recommend this vacation rental

Ralph S. (3) (Alamo, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: May 17, 2010

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Very relaxing location which is the reason we chose Hale Ehu Kai--just wanted to stay put. House could use a good scrub and replacement of "tired" bed linens & blinds. LR furniture not very comfortable. Need additional chaise for lanai. Some concern re seriously rusting Simpson 4x4 support brackets! Maybe replace the"pipe" locks on the sliders with more substanstial locks. Apppreciated that the kitchen was well-stocked (lots of duplicates)- maybe should tell future renters to check supplies before they shop.

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I recommend this vacation rental

Debbie Y. (Pine Grove, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: April 20, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was adequately helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Anniversary Celebration

Lonnie B. (Mesa, AZ)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 19, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The house and location were great. The waves crashing outside the windows were relaxing. The only issue we had was the hottub was cold when we got there so we could not use it the first night. Overall, great expereince.

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Even better than we expected!

A guest from Battle Ground (2) (Battle Ground, WA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 9, 2010

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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I recommend this vacation rental

A guest from Honolulu (13) (Honolulu, HI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: December 19, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was more than helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Thanks so much!

Pam & James H. (Madison, WI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: December 1, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time at Hale Ehu Kai. Very accessible. Superior location. Great help from property management people.

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Great Location, very comfortable and quiet.

Brian L. (10) (Scottsdale, az)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 18, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Great Location, very comfortable and quiet. Close to good food and great snorkeling.

The bug problem freaked out my girlfriend when we walked in. I had wished that someone would have aired out the home and checked the roach traps before our arrival. After picking up several more roach traps opening the windows the place was wonderful.Well stocked, great hotub ! Views are great also.

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ocean front experience

Trudi D. (Lago Vista, TX)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: October 9, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This home was a great way to start our vacation, ocean front with awesome sunrise and moonrise views and hearing the waves was relaxing. Very well stocked with the items we needed and area info, clean and close to things we wanted to see.

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I recommend this vacation rental

Sandra S. (5) (Philadelphia, PA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 27, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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I recommend this vacation rental

A guest from Sunnyvale (23) (Sunnyvale, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 20, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Great Place to Stay and a Nice Location

A guest from Baltimore (9) (Baltimore, MD)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: September 14, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
My wife and I had a great time at this home. One of the best parts was actually the notebook of suggestions of things to do left there by the owners. We had a great time snorkeling at the tidepools nearby. The little town of Pahoa was also a real treat, with some reasonably priced restaurants - one of our meals was a delicious spaghetti dinner for only $6/person (Boogie Woogie Pizza). We also had a good Thai meal at Ning's Thai Cuisine.

We heard stories of the rain, but for the four days we were there, I think it only rained once during the day for a short time in the morning.

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Amazing Ocean View

Ann W. (5) (Honokaa, HI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: August 22, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Great location. loved the serenity and the closeness of the ocean. "I'll be back"

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I recommend this vacation rental

Jacqueline T. (torrance, ca)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: August 19, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Fantastic bathrooms, towels.

A guest from Felton (Felton, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: August 7, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Fantastic bathrooms, towels. watery sounds, views, and yes, sea spray!

Bathrooms A plus
Kitchen great, although knives need an upgrade and we had to rearrange the pantry to find a place to store our food. Open Light and airy. Bedrooms could use a new carpet or shift to the wood and the Bed linens need replacing. (maybe thats next..) We were there right before a storm so it was pretty wild with the waves on the rocks. Incredible views of the color in the ocean. good place to start excursions from. The Hot Tub water was a bit murky for our taste (We didn't go in it for that reason)and would have requested new water if we had been there 5 or more days. My son used it though! Very accomadating for our early check in, though they made no promises as it had been occupied the previous day. they still were able to have it ready for us! Yay!

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nice holidays

Zoltan M. (Kisber, NA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: July 18, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
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it's real beautyful house, with a nice location near the ocean.

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Lovely ocean retreat!

A guest from Decorah (2) (Decorah, IA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: June 1, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Our family of five loved our stay at Hale Ehu Kai on the Big Island. The house is really right on an ocean cliff so the views of the beautiful ocean waves were unobstructed. It was great to see the turtles playing in the ocean right out front. We were surprised by the number of amenities at the house from kitchen supplies to snorkeling equipment. The house is a bit of a drive to Hilo and the volcano (40 minutes) but we knew this and to stay on the ocean this was necessary. Parts of the house are rusting from the ocean spray but owners are aware of this and this didn't affect our overall stay. Overall a beautiful location with great amenities. Thanks!

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I recommend this vacation rental

Patty T. (1) (San Antonio, TX)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: May 16, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The house was wonderful, clean and in a beautiful location. The hot tub didnt work and I forgot to report it.

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Overall great experience

Casey C. (1) (Lynnwood, WA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: May 10, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Truly enjoyed our stay. Sunshine abundant in Pahoa even when skies were gray in Hilo. Property located in quiet neighborhood community. Spectacular ocean view visible from most rooms in the house and fresh ocean breezes off the lanai. Beautifully appointed and lovely decor. Only complaints were a cold shower one morning (solar powered, perhaps?) and roaches in the microwave oven light. I realize bugs are prevalent and customary due to the tropical climate but please ask housekeeping to check & clean this part of the microwave in future. Thank you for a wonderful three days. We were very comfortable and will return.

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Great beach front home

A guest from Lake Oswego (19) (Lake Oswego, OR)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: April 2, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay in this very clean and well equipped home. It is a true ocean front! The owners very quickly responded to a no hot water situation. They take pride in their property.

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Up close and personal with the ocean!

Dale K. (1) (Pierrefonds, PQ)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 25, 2009

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
If you want to experience being up close and personal with the ocean this place is for you. During our short stay we heard and felt the waves crashing against the rocky shore all day and all night which is truely a unique experience. Perhaps on calmer days the ocean is more soothing. The location is quiet, except for the ocean, and is just a short drive from Hilo. It is excellent for travel to the Volcano National Park and the active lava flow viewing site at the end of highway 130. The management is very accomodating should any problems arise and I have no hesitation recommending Hale Ehu Kai. Thank you for a wonderful experience that we will cherish.

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I recommend this vacation rental

A guest from Burlington (11) (Burlington, WI)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: March 9, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This home was very nice. Beds were very comfortable the view was absolutely beautiful and never slept so good in a long time.

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Wonderful place!

Willie W. (1) (Tacoma, WA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 28, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was adequately helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful place!! Would recommend again. This place had everything we needed and more. The views were spectacular. The seclusion was perfect for us. We enjoyed our stay at Hale Ehu Kai!!

The only complaint I had was that the property manager's voice mailbox was full for a couple of days and could not reach them. But when making reservations, they were very accomodating and pleasant to deal with.

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A fabulous house

Jerry F. (5) (Howey-in-the-Hills, FL)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 24, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
One word describes Hale Ehu Kai: Fabulous. Fabulous accommodations. Fabulous setting. Fabulous nearby siteseeing. The house is a perfect launching pad for a tour of the beautiful Big Island. You can come home after a long day of touring, cook dinner in the spacious kitchen, soak in the hot tub and enjoy the waves crashing against the seawall, take in a DVD and then snooze in a comfy bed. One could not ask for more.

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Terrific house for the wet side

A guest from Fairfax (7) (Fairfax, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: February 14, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The house was wonderful, well taken care of, spectacular view right on the ocean. The owners have done a fantastic job of creating a lovely vacation home. The down side for us was the weather and somewhat the location. Wild wind and rain a good portion of the time. The immediate surrounding neighborhood was nice, but it felt like one didn't have to go far to get to some pretty run-down sketchy areas with some fairly sketchy characters. If one was looking for total privacy and relaxing time with no regard for weather, then this place is ideal. The hot tub on the deck was great, a huge plus. My favorite thing that we did in the area was to go to the Kapoho tide pools and snorkel. WOW! That was the best snorkeling I've ever experienced...unbelievable coral and beautiful fish! Also it was great to have Volcano NP so close. We had a great day there and it didn't rain!

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Cold and Damp

Otis & Brenda B. (Irvington, VA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: January 29, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
It would be much more comfortable if the house had an air conditioner and heater to remove the dampness and warm the house during the winter months. The temperature remained mostly in the upper 60's and it rained every day that we were there. Even a window unit in each bedroom would be helpful. The house was cold and damp the entire nine days we were there. One of us ended up getting sick as a result of the cold and dampness. We would not recommend the Hilo side of the island. Kona is much nicer.

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Five days in the rain forrest.

Joy & Jonn M. (West Chazy, NY)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: January 23, 2009

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

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Happy Sounds

Jack & Susan H. (Albuquerque, NM)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: December 20, 2008

Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Aloha,
If one enjoys the sounds of the ocean, waves crashing against rocks, this is the place for you!! The sound is just heavenly to my ears. I recorded the sound on my recorder, so that I can listen to it here in the middle of our high desert. The sound just lulled me to sleep each and every night.

The house is very clean, decorated nicely and very well equipped with all our needs met. I was able to cook our Christmas dinner, including a small turkey without any trouble. The owners have thought about making it easy to live here for a while, rather than only thinking of it as a short time place to stay. It is also very nice that there are new and up to date DVDS to watch. Other places that we have stayed only have one or two paperbacks and that is about it. These folks have it set up as a place to call home for your stay. The other nice thing was that there was internet, included. My daughter was able to work on a class while she was there, which was very good.

We have stayed at this house twice now and it is the best house. It is also very nice that the house is so very H/C friendly. Using one of the plastic chairs from the lanai, my husband was able to easily use the shower.

Whenever, we are on the Hilo side of the island, I hope that this house is available. It is the best. It sure makes you want to tear up your return tickets and stay forever.

I found the neighbors to be very friendly and helpful, too. The location of the house is not that far from grocery shopping either.

At Christmas time, the little Christmas tree is nice. What a treat, after a long trip from the mainland to be welcomed into a beautiful little house with lights on, a fresh loaf of banana bread, a bowl of fresh fruit, and beautiful flowers. It sure made us feel welcome!!

Happy New Year to All!!

Susan Hudson

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I recommend this vacation rental

Jennifer L. (11) (Citrus Heights, CA)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 30, 2008

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I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This house was gorgeous! And very private. The view was spectacular and you couldn't beat all of the amenities that were available.

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Hale Ehu Kai 'Home from Home in Paradise'

Debbie L. (6) (Telford, na)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 14, 2008

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I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This vacation rental was exactly as described. It had all the amentities of home and couldn't have been closer to the ocean. We fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves. The owners had thought of everything and provided it, even down to flash lights essential for lava night viewing. Sharene & Sue at Hawaii Vacation Rentals where extremely helpful and made the reservation process easy to conduct via Email. We hope to return again to this property.

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I recommend this vacation rental

Charles & Susan L. (Oro Valley, AZ)
Review submitted: January 9, 2013   Date of arrival: November 6, 2008

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I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Home was beautiful. very relaxing and very well stocked. Location a bit questionable. We would stay again, maybe in the winter to hang out and watch whales.

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Hale Ehu Kai

hugh (christchurch, new zealand)
Review submitted: September 8, 2011   Date of arrival: August 29, 2011

The description was accurate and the house was superb, clean, tidy and very inviting.
The owner was a very attentive host and very helpful.
A great place to get away from the noise and bustle of the city and just relax on the lanai and watch the surf and turtles all day.
Just loved it.

Hugh!!

Recommended for: age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Honeymoon Heaven

Bunny (Elgin, IL)
Review submitted: August 23, 2011   Date of arrival: June 13, 2009

My husband and I stayed at this property for our honeymoon in June of 09 and to this day cannot stop talking about it. We loved it so much. It was so quiet, peaceful, so well equipped with everything we could've needed. We loved sitting on the patio at night in the hot tub listening to the ocean, we loved waking up and getting in the hot tub to see the sun rise, the place is just gorgeous.

We will definitely be back again. It was amazing and the owners are sweethearts and are there for any questions you might have or any advice on the area, anything.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Outstanding

bt (Greenleaf, ID)
Review submitted: November 18, 2010   Date of arrival: November 5, 2010

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind attention to detail and especially the ethics of business. It is always a pleasure dealing with a stranger and discovering that they too uphold the high ideals of honesty and delivering what was promised. Great property next to the ocean cliffs. Highly recommended

Recommended for: age 55+, people with disabilities, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

Great location - quality accomodations

Craig G. (Snohomish, WA)
Review submitted: May 6, 2008   Date of arrival: April 26, 2008

We are frequent travelers to Hawaii, own properties on Kauai and rent when we visit other islands. We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The location is fantastic, you experience complete privacy on the ocean side while being located in a neighborhood. The home has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is located in an area that has good access to grocery stores and other needs but not in a "city" setting. We will definately check to see if this property is available for our next stay on the big island. Thanks for the great experience.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 16 / 16