reviews for: listing #46636 - Hilo, Hawaii House rental
- bedrooms 1
- pool no
- type House
- baths 1
- hot tub no
- community Reeds Island
- sleeps 2
- pets allowed no
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rates (USD)
$124
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$124
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$868 - $868 /wk
Tropical Paradise, Great Ahi, Many Adventures
Chip
(Bettendorf, Iowa)
Review submitted: June 9, 2013
Date of arrival: May 31, 2013
We had a memorable nine days at Mika Mizu and the beautiful Big Island. Saw a lot, did a lot and it was nice to have Mika Mizu to come home to relax and unwind in a lush, tropical setting. We ate in every night using the grill to cook ahi, the best we have ever had. We recommend Suisan for buying seafood and poke. It’s located on the bay on Banyan Drive by the Japanese gardens. We often packed lunch for our day trips and utilized the cooler, mats and beach towels at Mika Mizu. We liked the location of Mika Mizu since it is close to many things and central to seeing the sights on the east side of Big Island. It’s great to have Internet access as we planned each day depending on the weather. We appreciated the well stocked pantry and the gift basket with champagne (25th wedding anniversary). Do try lunch at Nori’s Saimin and don’t miss breakfast/lunch at Ken’s Pancake House. We will recommend to friends and we will be back. Special thanks to Adan. Try not feeding the cat (good luck). If you do feed her, she likes grilled ahi. We named her Lotta because she ate a lot.
Mahalo plenty
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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100% Happy Review
Nicole B.
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Review submitted: May 5, 2013
Date of arrival: May 1, 2013
Excellent accommodations! We had stayed in another VRBO place in Kona to soak up the sun and waves before heading to Hilo. The Kona location was nice but the condition and feel was no way close to the "at paradise" feeling Mika had. The rain on the roof with the wonderful music Mother Nature created nightly was priceless! Location to waterfalls, parks, museums, and attractions (like lava flow) was a real plus.
Great condition!
Super clean!
Extra nice accessories (flashlights-used for our 9 mile hike to watch lava, binoculars - to watch all the amazing birds right outside the front yard & the lava), and nail polish remover!
Super soft linen (bed, bath and beach)
Great ceiling fans- who needs or would want AC?
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Wished We Had Stayed Longer
Review submitted: March 18, 2013 Date of arrival: February 20, 2013
After we left the lovely Mika Mizu, Dick and I spent three wweeks at Kona. We now wished we had spent more time at Mika Mizu, even though the weather was a bit better in Kona. We rented a very nice condo in Kona within a 10 minute walk into town, however it did not have the same "feel" as Mika Mizu. After talking about the differences we decided that Mika Mizu had the "Aloha Spirit" while the Kona condo did not. when our firends and family ask about our vacation, we immediately talk about Mika Mizu. If we travel to the Big Island again, we will definitely book with you.
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Paradise found!!!
Roger & Anja
(Denali National Park, Alaska)
Review submitted: February 7, 2013
Date of arrival: January 25, 2013
How easy it is to give a 5 star rating for Mika Mizu! My husband and I vacationed here for a week and the whole experience was fantastic. Hosts Jamie and Noi went out of their way to ensure that our stay would be memorable. From providing countless valuable tips for our visit to surprising us with a lovely welcome basket upon arrival; the hospitality and care we received made this our all-time favorite rental experience! The cottage itself is a well-appointed oasis, surrounded by beautiful, lush rainforest. The setting is nothing short of magical. Morning coffee on the large lanai was a perfect way to start the day and we truly enjoyed returning after a day of exploring. Relaxing to the soothing night song of the jungle is one of our favorite memories! Thanks again to Jamie and Noi for sharing this precious gem with us and mahalo to caretaker Adan, who made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible!!!
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OMG perfect!
Marilyn E.
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Review submitted: February 1, 2013
Date of arrival: January 22, 2013
We've been staying at VRBO's around this diverse big island thos past week and must say when we opened the front door and looked through the casually elegant living area to the expansive deck overlooking the tropical ravine, plus heard the jungle sounds of waterfall, frogs and birds, we both turned and looked at each other with our mouths open! It is indeed a wee bit of paradise...from the convection oven and crystal to the Egyptian cotton and well-stocked pantry! The Prosecco gift basket was a lovely generous act of kindness, so appreciated after a long flight and drive, thank you! The comfortable and thoughtful decor is good contemporary, Asian influenced design that lends itself to serenity and peacefulness. The 4 sweet kitties also stole our hearts and seemed grateful for the cat food we discovered and that we left each day. Every need was anticipated...the dressing area was lovely, kitchen bright and really well appointed, and the bed and pullows ultra divine. The waterfall below was enticing but the weather we had was wet and cool so we just hibernated and loved it. The Wed farmers market was the best we've ever been to, organic and reasonable! Crafts across the road were interesting and the fish market was a bonus. Mahi Mahi tempura on a stick around the back was a treat! The owners must be congratulated for offering unique Mika vacation homes that are just ideal. And when we complained about the wifi being down, they handled it immediately. Highly recommend!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Wonderful Honeymoon Experience
Jessica
(Minnetrista, MN)
Review submitted: December 18, 2012
Date of arrival: December 5, 2012
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights of our honeymoon, and we loved it. All of the pictures are accurate and you find much more that you didn't expect. The condo is so well-stocked that we didn't have to buy much beyond our main ingredients in order to make a nice meal at the house. We enjoyed keeping all the windows open and feeling like we were in the jungle, with all the amenities of a being inside a beautiful home. The shower looking out into the jungle was one of my favorite things, as well as the lanai. It was hard to leave the morning sun on the deck in the morning to head out on the adventures we planned. The owners are also excellent to work with. If we ever make it back to the Big Island, we will definitely try to book this condo again.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Absolutely Wonderful!
Mari
(Phoenix, AZ)
Review submitted: December 4, 2012
Date of arrival: November 9, 2012
We visited Hawaii for our 25th wedding anniversary. We are very particular in where we stay and were not disappointed by Mika Mizu. This house was absolutely perfect! Nicely decorated, very clean and the coffee bean grinder was a nice surprise. The bed was very comfy. The remote location and privacy was very welcoming but still, the lack of window coverings throughout the entire house was a bit odd. I am a very, very, light sleeper and was mortified when I heard the Coqui frogs and other jungle creatures make all that noise at night, but OMG I slept so peacefully! It was actually soothing if that makes any sense.
Jaime and Noi were a pleasure to work with and responded to all of our questions quickly. The welcome basket was delicious and the personal note and champagne for our anniversary was so unexpected and very sweet. We hope to return again soon.
Thanks again for everything and sharing your wonderful home with us.
Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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It was a wonderful & magical place
Review submitted: November 24, 2012 Date of arrival: November 14, 2012
Date of Comment: November 23, 2012
Jamie & Noi,
Thank you for sharing Mika Mizu with us! It was a
wonderful & magical place to celebrate our 50th &
Thanksgiving. We just finished a Thanksgiving Hawaiian
feast that we made with fresh vegetables from the Farmers
Market & Hawaiian rice with coconut milk. It was the best
Thanksgiving dinner we have ever had. We have much to be
thankful for & Mika Mizu is top of our list. We truly fell
in love with the Big Island especially the lush clime of
Hilo! We look forward to our return to Mika Mizu very soon!
We return to lovely Lake Tahoe tomorrow, to a long, snowy
winter. Thoughts of peaceful evenings on the lanai &
magical memories of our Big Island explores will be sure to
keep us warm this winter.
Mahalo for sharing your corner of paradise with us!
We shall return!
Aloha.
Guest city-state/province: North Shore, Lake Tahoe
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We shall return to lovely Mika Mizu very soon!
Review submitted: November 24, 2012 Date of arrival: November 14, 2012
Date entered: 11/23/2012
Jamie & Noi,
Mahalo for sharing Mika Mizu & for our basket of Hawaiian
treats. This Snap Dragon is just a small thank you! We shall
return to lovely Mika Mizu very soon!
Aloha!
Guest city-state/province: Incline Village, NV
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We will recommend Mika Mizu to our friends.
Review submitted: November 22, 2012 Date of arrival: October 21, 2012
Date entered: 11/22/2012
Aloha Jamie,
Mika Mizu was very nice. And we had very good weather in
Hilo. It was our fourth stay on Big Island and we think, we
did see nearly everthing there.
We will recommend Mika Mizu to our friends.
P.S. best wishes to Adan!
Guest city-state/province: Germany
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Mizu is soooooooo much more wonderful
Review submitted: November 16, 2012 Date of arrival: November 14, 2012
Date entered: 11/15/2012
Jamie,
We are here and could not be happier. Mika Mizu is
soooooooo much more wonderful than we even imagined. We
stopped at KTA on our way in yesterday and got provisions.
We are enjoying sipping tea (TY very much for the big pot)
and soaking up the rainforest.
TY for your amazing hospitality! We shall enjoy our
escape and am already planning our next visit.
Mahalo!!!!
MIM
Guest city-state/province: Incline, NV
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We have not stopped talking about Mika Mizu
Review submitted: October 26, 2012 Date of arrival: October 10, 2012
Date entered: 10/24/2012
Aloha Jamie,
We finished up in Honolulu for a few days before we headed
home.
We have not stopped talking about Mika Mizu since we left
the big island. Luckily, we still have some unfinished
business on the big island so don’t be surprised if we turn
up again.
We will certainly recommend it to our friends.
Cheers
Guest city-state/province: Australia
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Particularly appreciated the well-stocked pantry
Review submitted: October 16, 2012 Date of arrival: October 10, 2012
Date entered: 10/15/2012
Jamie & Noi -
What can we say? It's all been said by your previous
guests! We had such a fabulous time and are very sorry to
be leaving. Your home is a beautiful calming place. I do
so hope we can return soon. We particularly appreciated the
well stocked pantry - such a blessing not to have to buy
absolutely everything!
Thank you, thank you, thank you
PS The markets at Maku'u were really fun!
Guest city-state/province: Australia
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Such an amazing place
Review submitted: September 29, 2012 Date of arrival: September 21, 2012
Date entered: 09/29/2012
Aloha Jamie!
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing such an amazing
place with us, (and thanks for the prompt deposit refund).
We wish we could have spent another full week there at
least, just to enjoy the house and the beautiful setting.
As you probably know, the house was clean, beautifully
decorated, and well stocked with everything we could have
needed. I'm looking for any excuse to make another trip to
Hilo and would love to stay at your place again sometime.
Thank you again, had such a great time in and around Hilo.
Mahalo,
Guest city-state/province: Honolulu, HI
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You've got a hidden gem
Review submitted: September 13, 2012 Date of arrival: September 6, 2012
Date entered: 09/10/2012
What a lovely cottage - We loved staying here - Walking to
town for coffee & the farmer's market.
You've got a hidden gem.
Guest city-state/province: Denver, CO
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What a lovely place - we will miss it!
Review submitted: September 5, 2012 Date of arrival: August 31, 2012
Date entered: 09/04/2012
Thank you for the welcome basket - it was much appreciated!
What a lovely place - we will miss it!
Guest city-state/province: Scottsdale, AZ
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Will miss the sounds of the forest here
Review submitted: September 5, 2012 Date of arrival: August 26, 2012
Date entered: 08/30/2012
Great Island! Wonderful way to celebrate 10 years
together. Will miss the sounds of the forest here.
Ocean Sushi was delicious. If you can go to the Volcano
make sure to stay past sunset. The view of a moon and magma
glow of the crater is awe inspiring. Black Sand Beach was
full of happy sea turtles. Akaka Falls was incredible &
Scenic 4 mi turn off (just north of Hilo) was worth the hike
down.
Mahalo!
Guest city-state/province: Buffalo, NY
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Tropical romantic hidaway
Bart
(San Diego, Ca.)
Review submitted: August 29, 2012
Date of arrival: July 9, 2012
Mika Mizu was simply the best vacation rental we have ever experienced. With the lanai overlooking a natural verdant ravine, it was like living in a beautiful yet spacious and completely private jungle tree house. We could sleep to the soothing sounds of nature yet have all the convenience and comfort of a tastefully and beautifully furnished, clean and comfortable modern Hawaiian home. We were greeted with a lit candle and a generous and thoughtful welcome basket. It was clear that our host thought of and provided everything a guest would want--beach towels, snorkeling gear, cooler, computer with wifi, all kitchen and laundry appliances, an invaluable binder of information, many condiments, fresh juice, etc. We have already recommended it to others and would love to return.
Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway
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Your cottage was the cherry on top!
Review submitted: August 24, 2012 Date of arrival: August 16, 2012
Date entered: 08/23/2012
We loved everything about our stay - the comfy home - the
farmers markets (Hilo, Maku'u, Kapalana) and the town
itself. Try the strawberry mochi at "2 Ladies and a
Kitchen". Snorkel at the Kapoho Tide Pools. Sample and buy
the "ghost pepper" cheese pulp! sauce at the Hilo Farmers
Market.
Your cottage was the cherry on top of our fantastic Big
Island adventure. We want to move here now!!
Mahalo!! Thanks for the welcome basket too!!
Guest city-state/province: Manitoba, Canada
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Listened to the sound of the jungle!
Review submitted: August 19, 2012 Date of arrival: August 9, 2012
Date entered: 08/16/2012
We are preparing to leave after an amazing stay at Mika
Mizu. We are so in love with Hilo. We want to move here!
I thank you so much for sharing your beautiful space with
us. We felt truly connected with the Aloha Spirit living
here for a week. Every morning we did yoga on the lanai,
made fresh coffee, and listened to the sound of the jungle.
We love it! Than you again, and we hope to be back soon!
Namaste!
Guest city-state/province: Livermore, CA
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Treetop Paradise...Exactly!
Brandon
(Grapevine, Tx)
Review submitted: August 11, 2012
Date of arrival: July 30, 2012
We absolutely loved our time at Mika Mizu! It was very spacious for being a one-bedroom condo, and more than anything, it was so inviting and peaceful. The treetop paradise was very close to town so we were able to get snacks and supplies for whatever our day had in store for us, and the people of Hilo were incredibly friendly. The kitchen was definitely useful in being able to bring our suppers home or enjoy coffee on the incredibly secluded patio.
We went down to the secluded waterfalls twice and swam one of the times...it was, as the Hawaiians call it, refreshing! It was a very nice way to wake up in the morning and get our day going. For us, the only problem with Mika Mizu was that we had to leave. Our stay at the treetop paradise was absolutely amazing!!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Your cottage brought back so many great memories
Review submitted: August 10, 2012 Date of arrival: August 6, 2012
Date entered: 08/09/2012
Mahalo Jamie & Noi!
It was wonderful being back at home in Hilo. Your cottage
brought back so many great memories for me.
Guest city-state/province: Wisconsin
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We can't imagine a better place to be.
Review submitted: August 10, 2012 Date of arrival: August 6, 2012
Date entered: 08/09/2012
Our stay here was absolutely fantastic. This is what Hawaii
is (and should be) all about. We can't imagine a better
place to be.
Mahalo for all the comforts, warmth and Aloha spirit!
So sad to leave here... but we will be back.
Guest city-state/province: Wisconsin
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FANTASTIC!
Review submitted: August 10, 2012 Date of arrival: August 2, 2012
Date entered: 08/06/2012
FANTASTIC!
This is a wonderful place, very comfortable and totally
relaxing. The cool evenings, nightly rain showers. I
haven't slept better.
I will definitely be recommending Mika Mizu and hoping to
return.
Thank you Jamie & Noi!
Guest city-state/province: Rocklin, CA
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One word: WOW!
Review submitted: August 10, 2012 Date of arrival: July 20, 2012
Date entered: 07/27/2012
One word: WOW!
Online was nice to view, but being here in person...
AMAZING! I had a hard time leaving the tree house even to
go into town.
Got my R&R I came for.
Will be back
Thank you for sharing
Guest city-state/province: Santa Rosa, CA
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You guys rock!
Review submitted: July 26, 2012 Date of arrival: July 13, 2012
Date entered: 07/16/2012
Thanks so much for sharing your waterfall cottage with us!
Every detail has been thought through so carefully to make
our stay here magical! Your orange notebook book became our
BIBLE for our Big Island stay - Thanks so much for all of
your information!! Encouraging people to leave unused
supplies behind was awesome. Breakfast on the lanai was a
highlight each day. We left eager to see the next Big
Island delight and found ourselves returning earlier each
day because the lure to our little oasis was too strong. We
will tell everyone we know about your properties! We would
love to come back some day! Thanks so much for the care you
gave from the first email contact to the welcome basket on
the coffee table. You guys rock!
Warmly
Guest city-state/province: Denver, CO
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Thank you for the great hospitality!
Review submitted: July 26, 2012 Date of arrival: July 1, 2012
Date entered: 07/09/2012
Thank you so much for the lovely cottage to stay in while
exploring your beautiful Island. Love all the great little
thoughtful details.
Your Island is a wonderful place to explore. So many
beautiful places to see.
Thank you for the great hospitality!
Guest city-state/province: Jersey Village, TX
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Es war wirklich eine schone Zeit
Review submitted: July 24, 2012 Date of arrival: June 22, 2012
After a long flight from Germany, we finally made it to this
lovely place. Arriving at night, Mika Mizu provided us with
the home and rest we longed for. But it was only in the
morning when the light of the Hawaiian sun made us grasp all
the beauty of this quiet and peaceful place in Paradise.
The days that came, we used this place as a starting point
to explore the beauty of this part of the Island and every
night we felt home when coming back for rest.
We will surely remember this place and recommend Mika Mizu
to our family and friends at home.
Thank you ... and who knows? May be we will come back one
day.
Schuss und danke fur alles! Es war wirklich eine schone Zeit
bei Euch.
Guest city-state/province: Hamburg, Germany
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Mika Mizu is Great!
Gene M.
(Houston, Tx)
Review submitted: July 11, 2012
Date of arrival: July 1, 2012
We loved Hilo. We have been to all the other Hawaiian Islands over time, but this is our first time to the Big Island. We really liked Mika Mizu. It felt like home. It had everything we needed and more. We spent a lot of time on the lanai when we were not out exploring the east side of the big Island. We had no problem falling asleep with the frogs singing every night. Wish we could have stayed longer. We hope to return soon.
Recommended for: age 55+
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Thoughtful way of making us feel welcomed
Review submitted: June 23, 2012 Date of arrival: June 12, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your cottage with us .... my
sister & I found the home & comfort in midst of dealing with
our brother's illness - the reason for visiting Hilo ....
We'll miss the sound of birds ... but most of all your
thoughtful way of making us feel welcomed.
Thank you, Jamie & Noi !!
Guest city-state/province: Los Angeles, California
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Makes me appreciate what a special place you have!
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: May 29, 2012
Thanks Jamie. We are over in Kauai this week. Visited Waimea canyon on a clear day so it was beautiful. But honestly I'm sort off missing Mika Mizu and Hilo since we are just one of the tourist resort herd over here. Makes me appreciate what a special place you have!
Guest city-state/province: San Antonio, TX
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Mika Mizu was a great place to stay
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: May 29, 2012
Mahalo - Jamie!
Mika Mizu was a great place to stay on the Big Island. We
loved Hilo and the non-resort atmosphere. A glimpse of The
"Old Hawaii". Just packing we are already missing sitting on
the lanai and being a part of the rain-forest!
Guest city-state/province: San Antonio, TX
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With this house as the focal point
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: May 17, 2012
After a long flight, we walked into the cottage and found
the thoughtful welcome basket. Immediately Mika Mizu felt
like home - only much better! We've been planning our trip
to Hawaii for several years with this house as the focal
point and it exceeded our expectations. The rain-forest and
coqui's reminded me of my (Bobbi) childhood in Puerto Rico
total immersion.
We loved the little (not so little when you need them)
extras.
Thank you so much.
Guest city-state/province: Oklahoma
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Karl and I are in love with Mika Mizu!
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: May 17, 2012
Hi Jamie,
Karl and I are in love with Mika Mizu! Our stay so far has
been wonderful and you have truly thought of everything.
Mahalo,
Guest city-state/province: Oklahoma
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Mika Mizu has added an extra dimension
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: May 10, 2012
We love Hilo. It's our second trips here together & being
at Mika Mizu has added an extra dimension to a place we
resonate with. Thanks for imbuing the house with so much
peace & hospitality... so much Aloha! I wish we could have
stayed longer.
Mahalo
Guest city-state/province: Petaluma, CA
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Loved The Waterfall
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: May 7, 2012
We have enjoyed "The Waterfall Cottage" so much. We love
the design of your home. We now know what the coqui frogs
sound like and had no problem falling asleep to the sound of
the surf in Maui and now the frogs in Hilo. Wish we had
more time, with so much to do here we were not here as much
as we would have liked - Loved The Waterfall.
Aloha
guest name: Rich & Cathy
guest city-state/province: Spokane Valley, WA
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We really appreciated the little extras
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: April 17, 2012
This was our 15th anniversary trip & staying here made it
so relaxing despite having covered the whole island! Our
favorite memories were turtles on the beach at Punalu'u
Black Sand Beach, Snorkeling in the Kapoho Tide Pools & a
trip into Waipio Valley. We really appreciated the little
extras like the snorkel gear & reef shoes, sunscreen, beach
towels. We made extensive use of your bird & flower guides
as well. Thanks so much for trying to anticipate the needs
of your guests.
guest name: Adam & Nicolette
guest city-state/province: Weyers Cave, Virginia
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Loved the beautiful nature sounds!
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: February 21, 2012
Aloha Jamie & Noi,
Thank you for the use of your cottage - loved the relaxing
atmosphere & the beautiful nature sounds! Welcome basket was
a nice surprise - Thank you!
Guest city-state/province: South Bend, Indiana
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Your place here is absolutely beautiful !!
Review submitted: June 10, 2012 Date of arrival: February 14, 2012
Aloha Jamie & Noi
Your place here is absolutely beautiful!! Sitting on the
deck after exploring the island every day was so relaxing.
We found the peacefulness of the rain-forest, with the frogs
and the birds chirping away, music to our ears!!! We loved
the goodies in the basket (especially the cookies).
Your home here was very welcoming and very clean & it was
great to be able to cook our own meals as the kitchen had
everything that we needed! We arrived to find Adan working
away on the deck and he was so nice and welcoming. We left
the champagne as Adan gave us a bottle of white wine but he
really shouldn't have. He was absolutely no bother to us.
Take care & Thank you from the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
We will definitely tell people to come & stay at your home
here in Paradise!!
Guest city-state/province: Winnipeg, Canada
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Mika Mizu is the most thoughtfully equipped VRBO
Review submitted: March 12, 2012 Date of arrival: March 4, 2012
I just want to tell you that our stay at Mika Mizu was the
highlight of “Steve and Terry’s Excellent Adventure
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary (Feb. 27, 1972-2012)”.
But our adventure in paradise really came true at Mika Mizu.
The house was as charming as the photos indicated, and the
extra touches far exceeded our expectations. Your surprise
welcome gift was such a pleasure, and sitting on the deck
listening to the creatures make music in the lush outdoor
surroundings was heaven!
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Un petit coin du paradis…..
Review submitted: March 9, 2012 Date of arrival: December 31, 2011
Chers Notes,
Quel beau depart pour une novelle annee et quel accueil:
champagne, café, fleurs, biscuits, increaible! Nous sommes
enchantes par notre sejour! Les baignades furent
rafraichissantes, les soirees sur la terrasse a faire rever.
Nous en sommes a notre 3eme location depuis notre arrive a
Hawaii et francrement les commodites auxquells nous avonson
les acces out ete vraiment appreciees. Merci de nous avoir
ouvert la porte de votre mangifique demeuve, un petit coin
du paradis…..
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It was so nice to not have to buy everything!
Review submitted: March 8, 2012 Date of arrival: January 29, 2012
Date entered: 01/28/2012
Our week at Mika Mizu has been delightful. The house is
conveniently located, thoughtfully designed, well equipped
and beautiful. It's really hard to leave; we feel quite at
home here.
We've enjoyed waking each morning to the gorgeous view
from the deck and we've even liked being "serenaded" each
night by the frogs (!) Gecko visits have been fun too.
Thank you for the welcome gifts and it was great to see
all the supplies in the kitchen.
Oakland, CA
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The house was lovely, and the area spectacular
Review submitted: March 8, 2012 Date of arrival: January 6, 2012
Date entered: 01/09/2012
Mika Mizu was the most beautiful and comfortable "home" we
have had yet. The house was lovely, and the area spectacular.
This was our first visit to Hawaii. And I don't think we
could have been in a more welcoming place. Thank you so much.
Guest city-state/province: Seattle, WA
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This home is truly beautiful & well appointed
Review submitted: March 8, 2012 Date of arrival: January 6, 2012
Date entered: 01/06/2012
Happy New Year! We had such a wonderful time staying at
Mika Mizu. We were in Hawaii on our honeymoon and chose
Hilo so that we could visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Coming "home" to this place was so nice after hiking many
miles at the park. This home is truly beautiful & well
appointed. Thank you so much for opening it up for us to
enjoy a bit of Hawaii paradise!
Guest city-state/province: St. Paul, MN
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Mika Mizu was absolutely wonderful
Review submitted: March 8, 2012 Date of arrival: November 19, 2011
Date entered: 12/03/2011
Dear Jamie & Noi,
Our first visit at Mika Mizu was absolutely wonderful. It
is clean, comfortable, homey & beautifully appointed.
You & your team made me feel very welcome in this serene
cottage. We were able to enjoy the Hilo lifestyle in a
relaxing atmosphere.
We hope to make Mika Mizu part of our future Big Island
visits.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
guest city-state/province: Juneau, Al
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The house is fantastic
Review submitted: February 17, 2012 Date of arrival: February 13, 2012
Yes, we’re having a wonderful time. It’s clear we planned
WAY too little time here, but we’re trying to make the most
of what we have. We’ve explored along the coast to the
west, toured Volcano NP, watched sunset from Mauna Kea, and
this morning we’re headed to Akaka Falls and some other
attractions in that area. Then, sadly, pack and leave.
The house is fantastic, and the weather here has been fine even when it’s raining and dark just up the road north. The flowers are amazing
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Our Own Private Paradise!
Patti H.
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Review submitted: February 13, 2012
Date of arrival: January 31, 2012
We arrived at this lovely cottage and were totally amazed at the beauty here! It was sparkling clean, tastefully decorated, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We shopped at the Farmers' Market for fresh fruit and veggies, made smoothies, drove to Volcanoes National Park, over to Mauna Kea, toured the Macadamia Nut Factory, saw Rainbow Falls, went for runs along the bayfront and totally enjoyed relaxing on the deck of our cottage. We would love to come back!
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We enjoyed cooling off in the beautiful Waterfall
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: August 1, 2011
Jamie & Noi:
We had a wonderful stay at Mika Mizu. We enjoyed cooling
off in the beautiful waterfall. Mika Mizu is in a great
location and we were able to take many day trips to explore
this side of the island and return to such a peaceful place.
The house is well stocked and we enjoyed making smoothies
with fruit from the Farmers market.
Thanks for the welcome goodies
Guest city-state/province: Santa Cruz, CA
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What a magical "secret" place!
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: July 27, 2011
What a gorgeous hideaway this is! Mika Mizu is just as
beautiful as its name is mysterious. We felt as though we
were living in a picture postcard. The waterfall & pond are
even better than we imagined - what a magical "secret" place!
We hope to return someday and spend at least a full week
here. Thank you!
Guest city-state/province: Chester Springs, PA
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Top of our list for places to stay
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: July 24, 2011
We had a great time at Mika Mizu! It was a great place to
call home while we were away from our home. It was nice that
the fridge had some items in it so that we didn't have to
purchase as much to complete a meal. If we are able to come
back to Hawaii this would be the top of our list for places to
stay.
Guest city-state/province: Iowa
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Beautiful home in the jungle !
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: July 18, 2011
Jamie & Noi:
Thank you so very much for the use of your beautiful home in
the jungle! We had a fantastic time. Wish we could stay
longer! We had a great time at the farmers market and at
Volcano's National Park. Kilauea will forever glow in our
hearts. Thank you for opening up your doors to us. It has
been a beautiful start to our 11 day vacation!
Thanks again,
Guest city-state/province: Lake Stevens, WA
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What a unique cottage
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: July 7, 2011
Jamie and Noi:
Loved every minute! What a unique cottage. We were able to sight see in and around Hilo and come back here to relax. By
far the most amazing sight is the night time glow of Kiluea
Volcano Awesome!
Thanks so much,
Guest city-state/province: East Lyme, CT
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Couldn't have a better "home" for our honeymoon !
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: July 3, 2011
Dear Jamie & Noi:
THANK YOU SO MUCH for warm welcome gifts and all the
perfect settings! My husband and I couldn't have a better
"home" for our honeymoon! Weather was actually nothing like
forecast said, just wonderful Hawaii weather. MIKA MIZU is
just perfect place for a couple to relax and enjoy the time
together! This place made our honeymoon so memorable.
Thanks again so much! We'll be back!
Guest city-state/province: San Diego, CA
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The perfect end spot
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: June 27, 2011
Wonderful time lazing around Hilo. Mika Mizu has been the
perfect end spot for our island hopping honeymoon. The place
is beautiful & the welcome was gracious.
Thanks for the hospitality,
Guest city-state/province: Louisville, Kentucky
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You really have thought of everything
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: June 21, 2011
Thanks for sharing your little slice of paradise! Loved the
cottage & the coqui sounds at night. We had everything we
needed here. You really have thought of everything. A
wonderful way to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.
Mahalo,
Guest city-state/province: Hobart, Indiana
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Swam in the waterfall pool everyday
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: May 1, 2011
Jamie & Noi:
This is our second stay at Mika Mizu and we love it. This
time we were able to explore the grounds and I swam in the
waterfall pool everyday. This was a superb 65th birthday
gift.
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THIS QUALITY!
Review submitted: September 20, 2011 Date of arrival: May 4, 2011
Awesome!
A really fantastic place, like a little paradise. The house of the little forest (at night) is like a relaxing therapy. We love the spot, the house is so clean and class. Never found a place like this one with THIS QUALITY! Thank you Jamie & Noi, you have helped us getting our trip so perfect!!
P.S. Thanks for the welcome treats!
Mahalo!
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The greatest times of our life!
Review submitted: September 19, 2011 Date of arrival: August 31, 2011
We truly loved staying in Mika-Mizu ... it provided the
ideal space for our honeymoon as we explored the island ...
we loved the sounds, the plants, the decor ... an overall
great vibe that really will be a big part of our minds and
hearts as one of the greatest times of our life!
With Gratitude
LA, CA
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The sounds of nature are amazing & really tranquil
Review submitted: September 19, 2011 Date of arrival: August 8, 2011
Thank you so much! We were here just a short 4 days, but loved how peaceful it was. The sounds of nature are amazing and really tranquil. You had everything we needed. What a great place to finish our honeymoon. Thanks again.
Niagara Falls, ON Canada
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Honeymoon - Greatest times of our life!
Review submitted: September 7, 2011 Date of arrival: August 31, 2011
We truly loved staying in Mika-Mizu ... it provided the
ideal space for our honeymoon as we explored the island ...
we loved the sounds, the plants, the decor ... an overall
great vibe that really will be a big part of our minds and
hearts as one of the greatest times of our life!
With Gratitude
Chris and Lauren
LA, CA
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You don't need to look any further...
I Love Chappy
(East Lyme, CT)
Review submitted: July 15, 2011
Date of arrival: July 5, 2011
We stayed here for three nights for our 10-year anniversary trip and had a great time. The place is up to date and very clean. The setting is out of this world. It is a few minute drive to downtown Hilo, yet it is in the middle of the jungle which made for quite a nice experience. It is also a great place to stay if you want to go to Volcano National Park (45 minutes), natural heated pools, waterfalls, and Mauna Kea (these places are a lot closer to Hilo than Kona, which would be 2.5+ hour drive each way). Going down to the natural waterfall pool made me feel like I was in an Indiana Jones movie. We even left our camera battery charger at the house, and she mailed it back to us very quickly. Thanks again for the stay and for the wine and goodies. Hopefully it will still be for rent when we come back in 5 or 10 years.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Great, clean, welcoming, and beautiful place. 20 min walk to d-town Hilo.
Damian
(Louisville, Kentucky)
Review submitted: July 11, 2011
Date of arrival: June 19, 2011
We stopped at Mika Misu as our third and last stop while island hopping for our honeymoon. Could not have asked for a better last place to stop on the islands. 15-30 minute walk to most of Hilo town attractions. Short drive to many sites and beaches.
The rooms were wonderful. Clean, neat, nice decor. Offer sense of isolation, though you may here your neighbors in Mika Taka as they come and go, but no big deal at all. The landlords were available through email which is accessible through free use of computer in the room. Amenities are great.
We would stay in this place again without hesitation. We got to peek in Mika Taki (next door- 4-bdrm) and would love to stay their with friends and family if we ever take that kind of trip.
Can't say enough good things about it.
Recommended for: sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Mahalo
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: April 16, 2011
Mahalo! The place is beautiful. We had a lovely time exploring this side of the island. It was wonderful to come home every night to such a comfortable and private home! We hope to visit again in the future.
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Wonderful Visit
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: April 5, 2011
We had a wonderful visit to your beautiful island of Hawaii. Mika Mizu was a lovely home to come back to after each day of exploring. So peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for the gift basket, it made us feel so special after the long trip. Every day was special here, beautiful sights, delicious food.
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Great Place
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: March 15, 2011
What a great place - private, quiet. The bird sound and coqui sound were very relaxing. Mika Mizu had everything we needed and more. Just perfect. Mika Mizu is truly a gift...the gentle spirit of the island people, flowing lava, tsunamis and whale counts. In our six weeks here we met some wonderful people, immersed ourselves in the beauty and power of the island and return to the mainland knowing we will be back. Special thanks to Carrie, to Adan and to Lola for making this such a fabulous time. Mahalo Nui Loa & Aloha.
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Everything Provided
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: January 31, 2011
We were so fortunate to have wonderful weather, beautiful sights and most of all, a perfect, perfect place to stay. We were delighted to find our "home" above and beyond our expectations. Thank you for all the extra touches. There wasn't a thing we needed that wasn't already provided.
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Amazing Vacation
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: January 10, 2011
What an amazing vacation! Your home is by far my favorite place I've ever stayed while on vacation. An amazing, beautiful home in such a peaceful and unique setting. We traveled a lot in our 9 days here (1,500 miles!) but always loved returning to our home away from home. The cottage had everything we could have needed for our trip. We will definitely be returning next year when we celebrate our wedding. Thanks again for everything!
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Great Honeymoon
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: January 2, 2011
Thank you very much for this pleasant stay at your condo! The apartment is gorgeous and we enjoyed very much our honeymoon here. It is perfectly equipped and has a beautiful surrounding! We definitely will recommend this condo to our family/friends.
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THE BEST
Review submitted: July 4, 2011 Date of arrival: December 1, 2010
We cannot thank you enough for the lovely accommodations. We travel frequently through VRBO and this is by far the nicest, best appointed place we've encountered. What else can I say? It truly is paradise! We will recommend it to all we know. Mahalo.
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A great getaway
Dawnna
(arlington, TX)
Review submitted: June 12, 2011
Date of arrival: May 25, 2011
The place was just beautiful! Everything was clean and inviteing. We would love to stay there again.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Review submitted: February 6, 2011 Date of arrival: November 15, 2010
Our stay at Mika Mizu was truly wonderful. the owners really know how to "stock" their property. From beautiful furniture, big screen TV, the pantry etc. We love the "use what you see and replace the last of what you use". the cottage was clean and full of supplies. The welcome basket is over the top with wine and all. We have used VRBO for about 7 years now, and this property was the best by far.
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We didn't want to leave
Nick & Fran
(Manchester UK)
Review submitted: October 31, 2010
Date of arrival: October 24, 2010
We have just returned from a fabulous holiday on the Big Island, and were fortunate to stay 4 nights at Mika Mizu. It was simply lovely. So many little extras to make our stay special. I wish we could have stayed for 4 weeks, but work and wallet would not allow... Highly recommended
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Review submitted: October 9, 2010 Date of arrival: December 18, 2009
All we can say is "WOW!" We echo all of the praises that others have heaped upon this beautiful "home away from home." Having stayed in many vacation rentals by owner here on the Big Island, this is, by far, the most comfortably outfitted of them all. We felt that the owners/designers had us in mind when putting Mika Mizu together. Thank you for providing a wonderful spot for us to celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary.
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Review submitted: October 9, 2010 Date of arrival: July 22, 2010
We loved the vacation rental. We mostly stay at them and this was one of the best! It had so many extra's. We felt like we were guests in someone's home. We are telling all our friends. We may be back some other time. Thanks for making it a special 9th anniversary for us. We really didn't want to leave.
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Review submitted: October 9, 2010 Date of arrival: July 1, 2010
We are getting ready to leave this morning from your wonderful retreat Mika Mizu. We had a fabulous time, and found your cottage to be a peaceful and calming "home-base" for all our adventures. It is beautifully appointed and had everything we could have wanted! We had a fantastic stay and want to thank you for your effort in making this a peaceful retreatfor your guests
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Review submitted: June 25, 2010 Date of arrival: April 3, 2010
I just loved the whole feel of Mika Mizu and hated to leave it. The bed was fantastic! And the view! - especially from the shower was really special. It had the best bathroom layout ever. Every detail was perfect. The flower decorations, the candle, the furnishings, the placement of the furniture, the condiments in the refrigerator - I felt at home instantly. Thank you for sharing!
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Review submitted: June 25, 2010 Date of arrival: June 3, 2010
We had a most wonderful time staying at Mika Mizu. We have rented many places from VRBO.com over the years in many different parts of the world, and your place was by far the most beautiful and well-equipped of all of them - Wi-Fi plus a computer - we've never seen that before!! We really appreciated your welcome basket of goodies, and I can't say enough about your private waterfall, under which I got a great shoulder massage every afternoon. Hoping to return some day.
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Better than advertised
Hilo_fans
(California)
Review submitted: April 13, 2010
Date of arrival: March 24, 2010
We had a wonderful week at Mika Mizu. It's a clean, lovely home, thoughtfully furnished. I could not believe how comfortable the bed was! And the location is ideal. It was great to have access to a printer and computer, too. I brought my own laptop but used the provided computer when I needed to print our boarding passes upon departure. We will undoubtedly return. Thanks to Lola for her great customer service.
Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway
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Fabulous!!!
CherylCeci
(London, Canada)
Review submitted: February 18, 2010
Date of arrival: February 11, 2010
Words cannot express our delight in staying at the waterfall cottage. From the moment we walked into Mika Mizu we were touched by all the little extras that were added to make anyones trip a dream come true.
The cleanliness was out of this world!! Kudos to Amber, she deserves a raise, what a sweet young lady!
We will be bragging about Mika Mizu to all our family and friends back home and hope to return to the town of Hilo and of course we will be wanting to stay at your waterfall cottage!
Thanks Jamie & Noi for making our honeymoon getaway such a special place to be.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Review submitted: November 24, 2009 Date of arrival: November 24, 2009
"Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage! We enjoyed everything about it. It made us feel we had a home away from home. What a spectacular journey to be here on our first visit to Hawaii. We are already talking about coming back! Mahalo."
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Review submitted: November 17, 2009 Date of arrival: November 17, 2009
"We love, love, love your cottage! What a perfect location here on Reed's Island...close to everything and yet super remote. When we found Mika Mizu online, the dates we needed were already booked...but then our plans changed and we rearranged things so that we could stay here...And we're so glad that we did! It was very rainy while were were here, but we didn't let that deter us from taking advantage of the beautiful private waterfall--we just watched our footing on the mossy rocks. Found a few passion fruits on the path & used them for our breakfast smoothies..nice that you had a blender! Borrowed the binoculars for a viewing--so thoughtful to have these for your guests! And, I made use of your copy machine to take some of the Hawaiian recipes that I found in your local cookbooks..can't wait to bring some of the tropics into our cooking repetoire. A lovely stay. A lovely place. Thank you so much."
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Review submitted: November 15, 2009 Date of arrival: November 15, 2009
"We love Mika Mizu. Such a beautiful, well-equipped cottage. We've encountered the worst winter storm in years and have had to stay inside almost the entire visit. The open feeling, sounds, and amenities kept us from getting cabin fever."
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Review submitted: November 8, 2009 Date of arrival: November 8, 2009
"We had a fabulous time here at Mika Mizu! The cottage is lovely and within minutes of our arrival we were swimming by your waterfall - it was chilly - but amazing! Thanks for adding to our best vacation ever! Mahalo."
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Review submitted: October 26, 2009 Date of arrival: October 26, 2009
"Perfect setting & such comfortable accommodations! We enjoyed every day in the Hilo area. We anticipated rain but we were greeted with lots of sunshine-everyday...Thank you (for) making this wonderful cottage available for visitors to your beautiful island!"
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Review submitted: October 20, 2009 Date of arrival: October 20, 2009
"We enjoyed our visit to Hilo very much, made all the more pleasant by the wonderful accommodations. It is a beautiful area with many sights so we wish we had more time to see them all. We found the Mika Mizu cottage comfortable and inviting. Thank you."
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Review submitted: October 16, 2009 Date of arrival: October 16, 2009
"This place is absolutely wonderful. It was a great place to start off our holidays. The people in the Hilo and Puna areas are very friendly. We will not hesitate to recommend this place to friends and family. Mahalo."
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Review submitted: October 12, 2009 Date of arrival: October 12, 2009
"This place is just absolutely incredible! It was so wonderful to walk in and see the welcome basket and to have a truly beautiful place to stay. Our one week here we did lots of sight seeing, swam with the turtles at Richardson Beach, enjoyed finding geckos and little frogs everywhere...Hilo is such a friendly place and I can't wait for our chance to come back. Thank you for such a wonderful place to stay. We look forward to a return here at the Big Island! Mahalo."
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Review submitted: October 5, 2009 Date of arrival: October 5, 2009
"This cottage is beautiful and all the little touches (fresh flowers, candles, welcome basket, etc.) made it phenomenal. The rain forest sounds really enhance the atmosphere and we loved having a place to come home to where we could cook dinner after our daily adventures. We'll be recommending you to friends & family who come to the Big Island for sure. Hopefully they won't get as much rain as we did. Didn't stop us from exploring Volcanoes National Park or anything else though! Thank you for being a part of a wonderful 10th anniversary trip."
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Review submitted: October 1, 2009 Date of arrival: October 1, 2009
"I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay at Mika Mizu was! You thought of every detail! The place was impecably clean, the furnishings comfortable & inviting and the setting is just paradise. 5 star resorts have nothing on this. Mahalo!"
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Mika Mizu far exceeds expectations
maddyb
(Tucson, AZ)
Review submitted: September 29, 2009
Date of arrival: September 28, 2009
Perfection! The property owners have thought of everything, the house is immaculate, the location stunning. It's so close to downtown Hilo, but feels as if it's completely isolated. The pictures and description don't even do it justice.
The property owners have thought of every detail (i.e. pantry staples, coffee grinder, insect repellent, toiletries, extra bedding and towels, a selection of DVDs, board games, books and maps, etc.) I would recommend this property to anyone coming to Hilo who wants a truly relaxing, peaceful home-base from which to explore the east side of the Big Island.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Review submitted: September 23, 2009 Date of arrival: September 23, 2009
"We were just amazed at the magic of this beautiful getaway. Wow! Nothing left to be desired: the sounds of the jungle, a spacious apartment so complete we were very happily surprised! This was our last week after Honolulu and Kauai and we are very sad to leave this home away from home to return to the Netherlands. Mahalo!"
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Review submitted: September 16, 2009 Date of arrival: September 16, 2009
"We just want to say what a wonderful little gateaway house you've got here. The view of the rainforest is simply breathtaking!...Again, thank you so much for having us here at the Mika Mizu. We will never forget this place. It will be in our memories forever."
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Review submitted: August 22, 2009 Date of arrival: August 22, 2009
"A heartfelt thank you for making our 1st time in Hawaii a memory to never forget. This place is 5 star plus then some. We have told all our friends and showed them the pictures. They all want to come. Thank you again we will be back for sure. A big Mahalo."
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Review submitted: August 5, 2009 Date of arrival: August 5, 2009
"Thank you for taking care of this piece of paradise! Is not the architecture that makes your home beautiful, but all the love and care you can feel in every inch of this home. Thank you to every person that invest their time & energy to make sure that we the guest really nourish ourselves while here."
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Review submitted: July 31, 2009 Date of arrival: July 31, 2009
"Thank you for the opportunity to stay in Mika Mizu! It truly was the PERFECT place for us to celebrate our '2nd honeymoon'. The photos you used to advertise this cottge were accurate. However, nothing can compare to seeing & experiencing this place in person. The secluded road, lush surroundings, romantic atmosphere, perfect size of the cottage, the tasteful furniture/decor, the surprise welcome treats, even the lighting & faucet fixtures...all were admired/appreciated & added to our enjoyment. You have truly thought of little extras...first aid kit, sewing kit, ice chest...that helped to make our stay worry-free. Reed's Island is located close to many of the attractions we visited in Hilo. We hope to be able to experience Mika Mizu - a piece of paradise - again in the future. Thanks again."
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