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Most awesome private get away
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This is a wonderfully appointed , very private little cottage. Peace and serenity abound. If you have a crazy work life that you are never out of touch with - this is the place to go to remember there is another way of life.
You need to know some beaches are a close drive and many beaches and any "resort type" areas are a day trip.
But if your goal is to have a peaceful, serene, get back to your relationship vacation - this is the place for it.
We loved it!
Bob and Gaye
- Orange County, California
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Beautiful place
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This week long stay was one of our best vacations ever. We were isolated in a quiet, beautiful setting with the peace and tranquility we longed for. I hope we can return again to Hawaii and we'll stay here for sure.
Bob and Jo
- Beaverton, OR
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Wonderful Cottage!
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We stayed here in July of 2009, it was for our twentieth anni. AS caretakers of a similer place , we found that it is all that it says!
The grounds are well taken care of, the linens are top notch & plenty of them in case the weather turns chilly.It is a peaceful & serene place to unwind from the hectic real world.
I am looking for another excuse to go back altho we live on the Big Island it is a perfect hide away!
Candi
- Captain Cook, Hawaii
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Excellent experience
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We much prefer staying in a stand alone cottage with space then in a "mega resort" and if you are like this too then this is the place for you! The cottage is completely by itself yet really close enough to do anything. We stayed 24 days and completely loved the fact that each started and ended at Tom and Missy's cottage:) Within 30 minutes is Volcanos (do not worry about the "vog"- it was completely a non-issue at the cottages location! The air quality within the lush wood valley was far superior then a nice day in our Denver area!), 10 min the Black Sand Beach where we saw turtles sunning themselves, an hour is Hilo. 90 min is both Mauna Kea AND Kona. The cottage itself is awesome - very comfortable, very clean and an unbelievable place to unwind. The grounds too are unreal, incredibly fantastic due to the attention of Dave the very friendly landscaper who always called to let us know when he was planning to come by! He even found us some berries. Missy is a joy to work with through out too:) We would HIGHLY recommend to anyone to stay.
Jeff W.
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Privacy amongst the Garden of Eden!
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Beautiful place up in wood valley. We esp. enjoyed the quiet, the fruit trees (we collected lemons, limes, guavas, and Hawaiian raspberries from the property), the large area, and the cabin. Beautiful backcountry roads for a morning or evening jog, and drives past macadamia nut plantations to come home. The cabin was very clean and comfy...we never had a problem with the solar power...even after two full days of rain, using the laundry, TV, or radio. A bonus for us the availability of a few items (if you take care of them) like beach towels, an umbrella, guide books, and snorkel gear! I should have left mine at home! Kitchen had everything we needed, and the grill outside was prefect. Lots of variable weather in Dec...some rain, clouds, sun...
The only downside is the location...it's a pretty long drive to just about everywhere except the black sands beach. But that's a price to pay for privacy!
Jan
- Alaska
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PERFECT!!!!
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I surprised my girlfriend with a trip to the Big Island, and as I was looking for places to stay, I somehow found a link to Hale Aloha Aina. I am SO glad that I found it!!!!
We arrived at night, after the long dark drive up the hill... thinking... "where in the hell are we?" As soon as we got there, we new this was a special place. Completely isolated, totally quiet, fresh breeze, very clean, decorated nicely... we felt right at home immediately.
Waking up to that first view of the property blew our minds!!! We roamed around, taking in the sunshine, the peace, and the overall feel of the place.
We definitely enjoyed coming back to the house each day after travelling around the island. We found the CD collection and put on the perfect songs to add to our relaxed mood. Sometimes we took some blankets out to the lawn and napped out in the open air. I had also brought my guitar to strum, and the acoustics of the vaulted ceilings made for excellent sound in the kitchen area.
It is one of the best places we have ever stayed! A true romantic getaway. It feels like a little secret... one we plan to visit again and again.
Aloha Dave
- Haleiwa, HI
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Mmmm, tranquility...
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This was the third cottage we stayed in to round out our honeymoon on the Big Island. After driving almost everywhere on the island it was a sweet rest to spend our time at the cottage, walking in Wood Valley lanes and enjoying the serenity of the cottage. Though not 5-star glitz like a resort it was 7-star in preparation and thoughtfulness - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and grounds. Take it as a whole honeymoon getaway, or just a few days to unwind before real life comes at you - this was a superb place to stay!
Noor Al Raimey
- Sana'a, Yemen
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"Hale Aloha Aina" a place to live your dreams
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Away from Hotel Ressorts this is a really special and wonderful cottage to stay, by far the best we could find on Big Island.
It is a place of Peace and Privacy and totally surrounded by nature where you can still feel the Aloha Spirit and where you can have dreams and live your dreams with your loved one.
There is a huge garden with trees, birds and fresh lemons. You can play cricket in the garden or sit in the wonderful lanai in the morning and enjoy the sunrise or you can lay in the hammock among the trees.
In the beautiful cottage you can find everything you need. The cottage is Solarpowered and works perfectly. Only sometimes in the morning depending on the winds it can be a little cold before Sunrise. But for this case there is a small gas heater which we could use.
The Owners Tom and Missy are very friendly and helpful and in the cottage you will find all the information you need to know about Big Island.
The home is a good starting point for hiking tours or visiting the Volcano National Park or going to the close Black Sand Beach where you can see huge Turtles.
It is a perfect place to relax and to feel at home.
Thanky you so much Missy and Tom
Lukas & Rita
- Switzerland
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Paradise
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Just loved, loved, loved this place. So beautiful and relaxing. Very secluded and peaceful. A great get-away for those who are looking for something different than the crowded resort scene. Missy and Tom are wonderful to deal with. This cottage shows the pride they have in their hearts of owning and sharing such a wonderful place. Thank you for sharing your piece of "Paradise"!
C. Stockton
- Bakersfield, CA
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A Beautiful and Relaxing Retreat
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My husband and I were so very lucky to have discovered Hale aloha aina! From the minute we arrived we felt comfortable and at home. Missy and Tom have very considerately outfitted their home with everything that you could ever need or want on your trip to explore the big island.
We took a day just to spend at the house and enjoy the yard, the bicycles and the wonderfully relaxing hammock in the backyard.
There was never a concern about the power supplied by the solar panels. We also experienced a couple of days of overcast and rainy weather; still not any problem with the power.
In our opinion there is no better place to stay, come home to after a day exploring, make dinner and relax on the back lanai and listen to the night sounds of Wood Valley. Every morning was delightful, the birds and the sunrise come to life and you are there to experience it all, while enjoying the local coffee.
We will always remember this wonderful little house and look forward to our next stay at Hale aloha aina.
Heaven in Hawaii
- Reno, Nevada
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