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Manuals Would Help!
Blue Wave was a lovely villa and the location was perfect. It is not necessary to have a car. We did well using the speedi shuttle and arranged tours that had nearby pick ups. Shops and restuarants were within easy walking distance.
I don't know if we were just unlucky but we had many issues whilst there, from the lights turning themselves off (when no-one touched anything) to the hot water not working, the dish washers packed up and the 2 hot tubs both stopped working part way through the holiday. DC (Deborah) was very helpful but not all issues were fixed. It would have been a nice gesture to have offered maid service whilst the dishwashers were not working (it wasn't) as one doesn't expect to have to do dishes when renting a high end villa. A user guide to lights, A/C etc. including a fuse panel location would have been helpful. I felt like aI spent a significant part of my holiday directing service men as to what was that day's problem.
It was a spectacular week celebrating Christmas with our family.
The villa was ideally located. The ocean setting couldn't have been better. The villa itself was clean and for the most part the kitchen was well appointed. The plastic glassware needs to be replaced, however, it was not in good condition, especially the wine glasses, and it was a pain to be constantly washing the glasses as they couldn't go in the dishwasher. The bedrooms were well done with nice towels and good linens. Although, I was told that we needed to bring our own toiletries, they were provided. The most disappointing feature of the villa was that the swimming pool was not heated. That would have made everything perfect.
Very quiet and relaxing.
Overall we found the condo to be quite luxurious and located very conveniently to the shops and restaurants. Although, the condo description indicated that a rental car wouldn't be needed we were very glad to have rented one as Jonathan suggested. The condo area was generally very quiet and backing onto the golf course added some addtional interest as we critiqued the golfers as they came by. Overall we enjoyed the experience very much. There were a couple of very minor things, however. The icemaker on the fridge didn't work and there was a slight bbq smoke smell in the condo after we or even our neighbours used their bbq. It raised the question of where does the bbq fan vent to.
Multi-generational family vacation
The Lehua--Villages @ Mauna Lani proved a wonderful base for our vacation.
The house itself was very nice. The kitchen was well equipped. Washer & dryer proved invaluable.
The pool & workout room were just down the road (1 minute walk). The Shops @ Mauna Lani were within walking distance (5 minutes) as was the Beach Club & fish ponds at the water's edge (25 minutes walk). Both the Spa & Golf course @ Mauna Lani were wonderful!
We were able to visit the beach regularly both at Hapuna and the beach at Mauna Kea. we also enjoyed shopping at the King's and Queen's shops @ Waikoloa Village (a short drive South of Muana Lani).
The location of this villa is wonderful for a family looking to relax and spend time together.
The Perfect Villa
Kohala Ke Kai is truly a luxury villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Big Island, HI. The property is in diamond condition and has all of the amenities expected in a villa. When we arrived at Kohala Ke Kai were were met by Audry the property manager, a delightful person, who gave us an introduction the house and the area, including tips on resyurants, shopping and site seeing.
The refrigerator and pantry were fully stocked as requested so we did not have togo out the first night and relaxed pool side.
I highly recommend this villa to anyone planning a stay on the Big Island.
A week of Heaven
We had a fabulous time and were overwhelmed at how beautiful Rockslide Estate was. There were 10 of us and we never felt crowded or on top of each other. The spacious areas to be in were fantastic, the pool, slide and outside areas were beautiful.
Very relaxing and quiet in a beautiful area.
Fantastic
The house was beautifully maintained. The view was spectacular. Private
The ultimate Hawaiin ocean front luxury experience.
The vacation home was an unbelievable indoor outdoor experience. You feel like you are never inside but always experiencing nature by the true openess of this home. You sleep with the bedroom walls (optional but recommended) slid back out of the way and listen to the waves crashing against the lava shore all night.
A beautiful villa, The Blue Wave
The Blue Wave is a beautiful villa, a great villa.
The house, the rooms, with the individuel character, the great view, the sea, direct in front of the villa..... - this villa is realy a beautiful blue wave.
Great. Thanks a lot.
Exceeded our expectations!
Wow! It is seldome that you find a hotel, room, or house that is even better in real life. Hula Moon was all that & more! Perfectly located, private, clean, well appointed, & quiet. Exactly what we were looking for.
More Beautiful Than Pictures!
The home and setting were more beautiful than the pictures! So serene and peaceful! Setting up this vacation could not have been easier! James did a great job answering my questions regarding different properties and the home we chose was perfect! Having a personal concierge to set up all our needs prior to our arrival was so nice! The airport greeting, massages, gift baskets, limo, dinner at the Four Seasons and private chef were all very memorable experiences and the quality of the services were top notch! Kris, the house manager, is a wonderful person, and he did a great job making sure we were well taken care of once we arrived. Daily house cleaning, which was not expected, but included, was an added bonus! Overall this vacation home and setting went above and beyond my expectations! Hale Aouli is a very special home, and I hope to return one day soon!
A Luxurious Experience
This was a luxurious house for us. We loved the villa and it had everything you could need to make it a memorable trip! You provided impeccable service and an experience that consumers want for customer service.
A fantastic experience from beginning to end!
The location is ideal and beautiful. The service was exceptional. We are anxious to return!
Wonderful stay at Rockslide Estate!
We had an absolutely wonderful time. The amenities were outstanding and the house itself was perfect for our large family gathering. The house had things for kids to do but was very classy and sooo relaxing! The amount of towels and daily supplies were a very pleasant surprise. It was very hard to leave and we hope to be back sometime very soon! The only comments for improvements would be that some of the showerheads did not work very well. The one in the master bathroom let out a mist and sharp, stabbing sprays. However, this wasn't a problem because of the great outside shower! We also noticed the mouse traps. As an animal lover, it broke my heart to hear squeaking one evening only to find a mouse stuck in this trap. We actually spent an hour getting it out of the trap, cleaning it and letting it go far away from the house. I would recommend live traps, which do work! Lastly, instructions on how much to feed the cute cat! Overall though, we absolutely LOVED our stay!!!
Very nice house but lots of traffic noise.
The house was a very good price. The house would not take much to make it great. (except for the traffic) The house did not seem to have any love. No view when sitting down, the hedge needed to be trimmed. The house had great appliances but needed a few extras like better wine glasses a nicer wine opener pans where not great. The reason I like to rent houses instead of using hotel is because we like to cook andeintertain.
Relaxation to the max!
Hokulani was the perfect solution for stress. Located on the Mauna Lani resort, this villa was fully equipped with all the comforts of home, (full kitchen, plenty of space to stretch out, private pool overlooking the golf course) making it easy to slip in and start relaxing. I liked to take morning jogs down to and along the beach, head home for breakfast, and then use the Beach Club access to a private beach with excellent snorkeling, beach side restaurant, and great sunbathing. The lazy days, mid-century island architecture, and island music in the background, gave me the feeling of being at the beach in the 50s... the simple life where worries fade and all that matters is "what's for lunch?", "how's the water?", and "pass the sunscreen.". Outside the resort, the big island promises a small-town feel with beautiful natural surroundings and many photograph opportunities, but with all that Hokulani offers, we didn't feel the need to get out much. I'll be back for sure.
Review of The Villages of Mauna Lani
This was a great experience. The villa was a WOW factor in our stay. The location was great and access to the Beach Club was a value plus. Other then a few minor issues I will mention below, everything was truly wonderful.
It was the best view and best located house around
The house was well maintained and fit our family well. The teenagers loved to catch up on the NHL on the big screen and the pool was the center point. Especially after a day of adventures. The cabana was the perfect spot to watch the waves and the sunset, and was big enough for all five of us to hang out and read. The automation on the lights and music was all always interesting. The kitchen was well stocked with good quality pans and utensils, but could use a few more things like a salad spinner, dish towels and dish clothes.
Thank you to Jet the owner for letting us borrow the boggie boards and we bought an extra one and left there for the next family.
It was a great place to hang out, the view and location was the best on the coast.
The internet was sporadic, as was cable and wii fi.
The vacation we have ever had!
The house was really outstanding, very comfortable and setup perfectly. Dealing the luxury retreats folks was a real pleasure. The big island is a great part of Hawaii and Kona is the perfect location. There are not enough positive words to describe our experience. Having the pool at the house was big hit for the entire family.
Whale watching at Halekailani
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at Halekailani. The Manager and staff were very accommodating and friendly. The property was excellent in design, maintenance, and amenities. We wanted a place on the water with some level of privacy and a heated pool and when we got there the pools were heated to a most comfortable level.
Beautiful home with everything you need
We enjoyed our stay at the Hualalai Hale. It was a beautiful setting, with a cabana, heated pool and jacuzzi...everything we needed for indoor/outdoor living.
The Rockslide House is the perfect destination for a family vacation.
We've done a wide search for a place to gather our family of 3 generations and all age groups. Our requirements are that we can relax and enjoy each other while experiencing a safe environment for the "little ones", comfort for the older generation and a variety of activities for all. Rockslide House at Mauna Lani meets all those requirements and more!
Loved it!
The house on the Kona Coast exceeded our expectations. The location on the water was
just what we wanted, and the house was fully equipped with everything we needed for a perfect vacation. Just wish we had been to be there longer.
amazingly relaxing and fun!
The garden condo was wonderfully well-appointed and comfortable, with top of the line appliances and furniture. Our lanai was where we spent most of our time, though we were across the street from the pool and the beach. The resort had most of what we needed literally steps away. We enjoyed everything about it. To get to Kailua-Kona was about a 30 minute trip and that was not a problem at all. We explored almost all of the island - from the volcano to Hilo to the Falls to Kailua. The contrasting landscapes and the beauty were breathtaking. We were lucky to be able to snorkel with sea turtles, dolphins and even got to see whales on many occasions!
Great home on a great island with a killer pool.
Rockslide estate is a great gathering place for large families looking to share time together in the tropics without the hassle of a hotel. The place is in great condition with good onsite managers. The pool is the focal point of the experience, and the facilities cater to those who would rather eat on site than go out. The only negative is the check in and check out times.
Wonderful Experience!!!
We had such a great time. Not only the location and the adventures we had, but our stay at Wai'ula'ula. Our son swam in the pool for hours on end, which allowed us to prepare meals while he stayed busy.
We have already been preaching of our experiences and a couple of friends have said that they are interested in renting the same residence.
We will look to Luxury Retreats for other vacations in the future.
A heavenly oceanfront home!
Our 3rd year at our favorite place was again the most relaxing wonderful family time. The spectacular views of the ocean are breathtaking, as are the whales we observed breaching and slapping the water. On the water, we kayaked and paddle boarded with the mantarays, school of spinner dolphins and within close proximity of the whales. Sunsets on the beach were a nightly ritual. Truly a family home, with every amenity you can think of, we enjoyed a wonderful family holiday. The beauty of Pu'ako is it's peaceful setting, stepping back to how old Hawaii must have been, while enjoying a luxury home where all that you'd need or want is provided.
A nice start to a wonderful vacation!
Great value for the money. The villa was well-kept and overall very comfortable. The location was nice and secluded.
Christmas in Kona
Nice House. Great location. We had a terrific time spending Christmas on the Big Island. The Whales were jumping and sun was shining. Missed having a golf cart to run around the resort.
The house was amazing and perfect for our family reunion.
Wish we had more time in Kona but we made the most of the time we did have by relaxing by the pool, playing the putting course a few times, traveling to Hilo twice to see the sites and also to take a helicoper to see the volcano. What a great experience that was.
We were all amazed by how the terrain changes every few minutes and the views and waterfalls were spectacular. This was our first time Kona and what a great expereince it was. Wish we had more time to travel the South end so we plan to do that the next time we come and hopefully get to stay in the same house.
We even got in a Luau at the Hilton, which was also great fun for the kids and even the adults.
We got a good flavor of the Big Island, enough to know that we want to come back again really soon.
On a final note, who ever designed that house knew what they were doing. We couldn't think of a better way to design this house with all the privacy and open space.
Relaxing
The house was very clean and well kept, as was the entire resort. It was in close proximity to shopping, restaurants, and other amenities. My kids (ages 6 and 3) particularly enjoyed visiting Hapuna Beach, which is a State Park but quite clean. Big waves, lots of kids, and perfect weather. We had been to Maui before, but this was our first visit to the Big Island. It is not crowded and the weather is beautiful. However, there was not a great deal to do for the kids. We therefore look forward to exploring the other Hawaiian islands.
Lovely and relaxing
Our time in the oceanfront unit was excellent. The view was lovely and the unit was spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Relaxing, beautiful, felt at home....
Wonderful villa.... great location and beautiful property. It was like being at home in an exotic environment and I would return!
The best family vacation week ever; a unanamous vote from all.
Last year we were on the Orchid property and have voted to return to Kolea next year. The house was incredible; we tried to find at least one fault and failed. The location ideal. We cannot wait to return.
Absolutely superb resort home!
This was an absolutely perfect vacation. 19 of us (11 adults 8 children age 1-8) for a week in Oct, 2010. The Rockslide is first class and the beautiful video available on-line doesn't even do it justice. There are more amenities there than we were led to believe. Media room was great for watching multiple football games simultaneously. The huge salt water swim pool was an absolute favorite for all. There were five golf carts we used all the time for trips to the private beach or to hit the golf course or go for groceries. Again, the home itself is a dream. There were at least 7 different air conditioning zones with separate thermostats. Five huge refrigerator-freezers including one on the patio in the outdoor kitchen. We were really comfortable and not crowded at all! We all would love to do this again! I could go on about the great time......
Memorable
The house was absolutely beautiful. We could'nt have picked a better place for our parents/grandparents to stay in. Good times & Good memories. Thank you for sharing your home
Absolutely Beautiful.
The house exceeded our high expectations. Absolutely beautiful and immaculately maintained. We've stayed in many great rental homes and this is, unanimously in our family, our favorite. While not on the beach, the views are amazing and the location is excellent. The small Fairmount Hotel beach is a one minute walk and the best beaches on the island are just a 15 minute drive.
Heavenly Halekailani
Property was delightful, space perfect for our family, although we only needed the main house this trip. Oceanfront location was the highlight. We especially looked forward to the private location with proximity to grocery, shopping, beach, dining, etc. The drawback was the continuous rounds of people in and around although the written schedule appreciated. Cleaners (delightful personnel) daily should be optional and some days, we just did not want to get out of bed at 9 am. and often were not finished making breakfast. Perhaps scheduling simultaneous indoor plant and aquarium maintenance? Having the landscapers on the property for two hours when we were trying to use the front pool was a bit invasive only to settle back in and have the general maintenance work begin. Landscapers/general maintenance together and once a week? House mgr (delightful) call/text before arriving? Forced us into a schedule on our vacation. Wi Fi throughout the house?
An amazingly beautiful place!
This unit at Hali Kai was our home for 2 weeks and it was always a treat to come home to. We enjoyed everything it has to offer - the beautiful setting and ocean front! It was so peaceful and felt like we were in our own world. Loved the furnishings and comfort of the 2 bedrooms. Loved the lanai and enjoyed breakfast out there every morning! Will miss this special place we so enjoyed. Great location in the midst of all the activities. Was perfect for our family!
Unforgettable
I was concerned that the villa might not live up to our expectations...this was a trip that was planned for quite some time asnd we had several family members traveling with us and we anxiously looking forward to the trip...villa did not disappoint in any way...we have stayed at several amazing places including the Ritz in Paris, the Grand Kepinski in St Moritz and the Samta Katarin in Amalfi but none compare
Very nice home, spacious, modern, private
This is a beautiful, very modern home with wonderful amenities (theatre room, large kitchen and eating area, comfortable bedrooms). The library and massage chair were very nice. The pool and spa privacy/view was appreciated. That being said, there are some suggestions for improvement. The spacious great room is nice, but the sofa is extremely unpractical for any more than two or three people. A large sectional would be better, as there is no room to gather and visit, other than the kitchen table. The room could easily handle an extra sofa or additional chairs. Also, an outdoor eating area would have been nice. Hawaii weather encourages outdoor activites, but there was no where to sit and eat outside. Extra lounge chaises outside would have been nice too, since there were only two and we had eight adults in our group. We also had some issues with all the computerized light switches and audio. An instructional page for these controls would have been very helpful.
The villa was outstanding
Our Family vacation on the Big Island at the Kolea #14 was wonderful. The Captain Zodiac Raft tour was a blast. Deep sea fishing with Bite me charters was great. The beach golf courses were outstanding. We all had a great time and hope to return back to Hawaii next year.
A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES
When we stepped through the front gate into the courtyard, our jaws dropped. The house was even more beautiful that the photo's on the internet. Everything was perfect. Everything we needed for a luxurious, relaxing vacation had been provided. Our three grandchildren spent nearly every waking hour in the pool and hot tub. We only left the house a couple of times to go the volclano and to go snorkeling. The best snorkeling was there at the beach at the resort- just need to go out past the lava barriers a little. Our 4 year old grandddaughter learned to snorkel. We saw lots of turtles and thousands of beautiful fish. We also saw a pod of spinner dolphins. This is truly a Blue Vault of Heaven. We hope to return in a couple of years. Thank you to all who made this a dream vacation.
Wonderful experience
The Kolea Condos were perfect for our family. We had coffee and breakfast on our lanai every morning - the best way to start any day. Our sons were homesick for Hawaii when we left. It was amazing - already planning to go back.
Spectacular
Hale Aouli was absolutely beautiful with outstanding views.
Absolutely magnificent place to stay!
The Rockslide Estate is a fantastic place to stay! Every amenity, inside and outside, is provided for a wonderful, relaxing, yet fun, place to stay on the Big Island. The house itself is in a great location. It's a great place for groups and has something for everyone...from the great pool with slide and diving board, nice lanai's for hanging out, 5 full size refigerators, gourmet kitchen, big screen TV's, garage full of 'toys' for people of all ages. The golf carts are fantastic for getting around the Mauna Lani Resort area, which offers a lot to do: golfing, beaching, snorkling, exercising, shopping and dining, etc. You will not stay in a place better than this!
Hali'i Kai - villa was beautiful
Had a great time, villa had a beautiful view of the ocean.
Wonderful House and Grounds!
We really appreciated all of the amenities, like all the beach towels, golf carts, children's "floaties" and kitchen supplies. They were a big help in getting started. The pool and water features were of course, the favorite part of the house! We loved the whole experience!
You have got to be kidding me, wow
Beautiful place. We had a great time. If I had to say a negative it would be the kitchen and stove and unheated pool. We did a lot of cooking in. I feel bad even saying that negative. But it is hard to say anything bad in paradise. The owners of the house were very generous to open their home. We all fell in love with it. thank them for us