Ka Hale Ma Kahakai        (House by the sea)

Jerry, Delores, Taylor and David Hamilton (El Cajon, CA) Thank you for going above and beyond our expectations! You provided us with all the luxuries of home. The birthday dinner was the best meal we have had on this trip. It was so nice of you to give us a tour of your farm, too. The kids have had a great time as well. Thanks!

Paula and Rich Vial (Hillsboro, OR) WOW! You are great  - just the best. We had a wonderful time in your home. Food, rest, good company - we have really enjoyed our stay and all the extras you do! Much Love and come visit us.

Kay and Butch Raby (Northville, MI) Chris and Stan - you exceeded our expectations! Certainly the extra hospitality is the very best. Fruits, Banana Bread, and flowers - wow! We really appreciated the tour of the farm, what a great job you are doing - can't wait to see the house when you build it. When you get to Michigan, please plan to visit us - we have a spare bedroom!

Chaz and Susan Zellner  (Leighton, PA) Thank you both for such a wonderful, restful time here on the Big Island. From the moment we arrived we felt at home and relaxed. Chris, the fruits, flowers and aloha spirit was far above what we expected! Dinner was a delight and the conversation enjoyable. Thank you for all the information and steering us in the right directions! We saw and experienced so much! Mahalo Stan and Chris! Remember we have plenty of room too! PS: The farm was a real treat.

Selena and Larry Erstad  (Lake Norden, SD)  The wonderful accommodation and your generous and thoughtful hospitality were all well beyond our expectations. We will remember, recommend and hope to return! Mahalo for sharing your piece of paradise with us! The Erstads from S. Dakota

Bud and Sandy Hanson (Buffalo Creek, CO) Thank you so much for absolutely thinking of everything! Even having to play nurse when I cut my hand. You have a lovely place & it made our visit so enjoyable! Maybe you will come to Colorado some day & visit us.

Cindy and Paul Foley (Eden Prairie, MN) The Big Island is a wonderful place but your thoughtfulness and generosity just made it "Aloha" special. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Keith and Tara Mattison (Mesa, AZ) What a wonderful vacation this has been! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We couldn't ask for better hosts and look forward to returning in the future.

Jon & Linda McIntosh (Livermore, CO) Thank you Stan and Chris for sharing your beautiful island home. Your warm hospitality and attention to detail has mad all the difference for our island journey. We both look forward to staying with you again in the future. Mahalo and God Bless.

Michael and Terry Zimmerman - Return Guests (San Francisco, CA) Your welcome to your home was much appreciated. Why you even helped us carry groceries and luggage. The banana bread was delicious. Thanks again for sharing your home with us. On our last day we witnessed "tail lobbing" where a large whale slapped its tail 24 consecutive times on the water. Pretty amazing. As are the sunrises from bed.

Jim and Beth Lott (Orlando, FL)  Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and all the yummy fruits and treats. Thanks also for the whale alert and for all the great info on things to do in the area. We have had a wonderful and memorable honeymoon here.

Floyd and Suzie Crawford (Barags, MI) So much to be thankful for - sights and sounds, great hospitality, warm and big ohana welcome!. Saw whales, dolphins & turtles the same day! Mahalo for the fresh fruit, the beautiful flowers and treats.

Robert,and Hazel Saldana and family (San Diego, CA) Thanks for the warm generosity & hospitality. The cakes, fresh fruits & flowers you provided will never be forgotten. We've been to many places but your vacation rental is the best! It's a home away from home! I will not hesitate to advertise your home to our friends, relatives and most especially to my children who are also fond of traveling and seeing places. Mahalo.

Ronna Wiseman and Lory Gaughan (Las Vegas, NV) Thank you for a wonderful time at your place. The special touches you provided made our stay extra nice. I enjoyed every minute of the time here. Your hospitality will not be forgotten. Thank you much!! Ronna ... Your beachfront view and apartment were fantastic. Thank you for all the special little extras. All we needed was at our fingertips. So relaxing. You have a special spot on Earth! Lory

Andrea, Zinjo, Ben & Chris Schaefer (Berlin, Germany) Thank you so much for your warm hospitality! The treats were delicious, your Lilikoi jelly fantastic and the setting and decoration of this apartment - Five Star Worthy! We enjoyed seeing here and hope to come back soon. Mahalo Nui

Germain Boucher-Cocagne and Lucie & Marc LeBrun (Grand Barachois -New Brunswick, Canada) Mahalo very much for the wonderful stay and warm hospitality. Way better than a 5-Star hotel. Sorry we did not get to see your farm, but we sure enjoyed the tasty fresh fruits (bananas, papayas, etc.) and the wonderful muffins and bread. We will definitely tell our friends of this little piece of heaven. If you're in New Brunswick please look us up. Aloha!

Paul, Margaret, Jennifer and Katie Loomis (Bellingham, WA) Chris and Stan - thanks for a great stay on the tropical side of the Big Island. You have a lovely place & we had a great time, especially when we saw the turtles so close.

Lester and Alice  (San Francisco, CA) So much to do - so little time!

Lori (Mom) and Krysta Sampson (daughter) (Stanwood, WA) A beautiful, peaceful respite to celebrate Krysta's college graduation! All the little touches & kindness were very much appreciated! We were blessed to be able to stay here.

Andrea Hodge, Franki Hodge (Warner-Robbins Georgia) and Stephanie Branch (Vidalia, GA) Mahalo Nui Loa for the BEST "vacation rental" experience we've ever had! It felt more like home all week. The care and attention you take to make your guests feel welcome and wanted is superb and greatly appreciated. Best wishes on the completion of "the farm" and we look forward to coming back to see it one day! Come visit us in Georgia so we can return the favor with Southern Hospitality! Aloha and Mahalo!

Allen, Tina, Jacob & Sarah Scribner (Fuquay-Varwa, NC) We simply loved every minute of our stay. The house is beautiful, well maintained and has joyful owners. We felt welcome the moment we arrived. The ocean view and quietness of the house was beyond any expectations. Thank you so very much Stan and Chris!

D & B (Southeastern US) Thanks so much for everything. Your hospitality and kindness made our honeymoon very special! Recommendation: Kona Weddings: Doug and Helen Cheek www.konaweddings.com - Local 808-325-1269 Toll Free: 866 933-5662.

Glenn, Kathy, Alyssa and Erica Frey & Justin Pagni (Germanville, PA) Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality. The fruit and treats were wonderful. The kids fully enjoyed your beautiful house. Six days were not long enough. We hope to be back again. Mahalo Chris and Stan  (Hopefully some day Glenn and I can be friends (when we plan to move here) with you. You can probably give some helpful advise about moving here. Aloha..

Phil & Rosemary (Palo Alto, CA) Mahalo! We so enjoyed our time in your beautiful tropical paradise. We especially appreciated the extra special things you did...the baked goods, the fresh produce & flowers, the visit to the farm and the local lore. We are relaxed and extremely happy - visit us anytime! Love, Phil and Rosemary

Russ, Gloria and Andrew Repp (Greenville SC and Kea'au HI) Our "get-away" time in your lovely hale has been all that we hoped for, and more. The restful and luxurious surroundings, your attention to detail, and your thoughtful provisions put it into a class of its own. Excellence! Thank you so much!

Terry and Murlene (Tillamook, Oregon) Mahalo for all the "Aloha" shown to us! You made our stay on The Big Island most memorable. - It's been a great 30th Anniversary celebration! P.S. As a vacation rental manager myself - you have inspired me to a new level of hospitality!

Kenneth & Rose Fortner (Ephrata, Washington) Mahalo to Chris and Stan for sharing your world with us for 3 special weeks!! PS: will you be delivering fresh flowers and fresh fruit from your "Farm" on the mainland?

Will and Debbie Wilburn (Roswell Georgia) and :Larry and Val Wilburn (Jonesboro, Georgia)  Dear Chris and Stan, We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. It truly felt like a home visit. All the special touches made our stay even more special. The homemade breads were delicious. The pool and ocean view were so relaxing. We all loved the sound of the waves crashing. Loved the Hawaiian music CD. We couldn't think of anything else you would do to make our stay any better. Your courtesy and hospitality were exceptional. Mahalo and aloha.

KaiLash & Pavithra Krishnaswamy (Bangalore India and Little Canada, MN) Dear Chris and Stan, Thank you for making our vacation so nice. We do not have adequate words to describe a week in Ka Hale Ma Kahakai.

Elisa & Susan (Arizona and N.Y.) Dear Chris and Stan - Congratulations on creating a sanctuary space that allowed us to truly experience the joy of the Big Island! From the breathtaking ocean views to your lush botanical garden/farm, to your quiet, warm greetings, travel tips and home touches, you have truly perfected the spirit of aloha - we're definitely coming back......again and again! Mahalo!  (PS: and best guacamole on the island (and beyond!)

Karin Takusagawa & Leslie Chan (Gardena, CA) Thoroughly enjoyed Ka Hale Ma Kahakai - especially the sunrises every morning, ocean sounds, beautiful landscape and your warm hospitality. Very peaceful and comfortable here. Your breads and lilikoi jam were very ONO - such a treat! All your conveniences were an  extra bonus too (e.g. computer so we could download pictures and so I could make more room on my memory card for more pictures!) Only thing missing was Kleenex - but very minor issue. You thought of everything else. Next time we will definitely have to stay longer.... It was nice to meet you! Mahalo nui loa and a hui hou.

 Angela & Dale Walsh (Dallas, GA) Aloha Chris Stan and Hana! We've really enjoyed our visit and stay in your lovely home. Thanks for sharing your tropical farm with us. The small touches - home-made bread, Chocolate Cake w/yummy lilikoi sauce, fruit & flowers were such a nice touch. Mahalo. PS: We'll be adding pictures to our website: www.adwalsh.com .

Leo, Evie & Daniel Jaskoski (Arizona) What a lovely time we've had here! Thank you for the best place we've ever stayed! Mahalo, Chris, Stan & Hana!

Blaine, Cindy & Cody (Chandler, AZ) Chris and Stan - thank you for letting us come and stay in your lovely rental on such short notice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the island & island living! Whatever decision we make re: moving, we hope to see your again! Also thank you for the wonderful banana bread, sharing DVDs & for an overall great experience.

Mark & Barb Stephenson (Las Vegas, NV) For the short time we were here our stay was wonderful. Mahalo for opening up your house to us. The bounty of our surroundings and the thoughtfulness of every detail in the home was great. God Bless

Maryna and Dawn (Brooklyn, NY) Thank you so much for your friendliness and all the beautiful touches here! We especially enjoyed the beautiful show put on by the ocean! Bravo! Your website doesn't do you justice - breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, lots to see and do, and an amazingly comfortable place to stay. Wish we could have stayed longer & seen your garden! Mahalo

  Xiaoning Wang and the The Li Family (Younger couple from San Jose, CA - Parents from Beijing, China) Dear Chris and Stan, Mahalo for everything you have done for us - from the warmhearted sweat treat to the volcano DVD, as well as the wonderful house. We definitely will visit again and recommend to our friends and other travelers. My parents come from Beijing, China and they had a wonderful time here. The "Big Island" becomes their favorite island because of you guys! Mahalo! (Notes in Chinese read: "The U.S.A. is a great and beautiful country. The Hawaiian Islands are heaven on Earth. We came from Beijing, China which is an ancient cultural and mysterious country. People are hospitable and friendly. The Olympics of 2008 at Beijing welcomes you. Love from Beijing  (11/3/2006)

Jeff Loo and Diane Kautz (Belleville, MI) We've stayed in about a half dozen rental units in the islands. Yours is by far the nicest! You strike a very good balance of being helpful and letting your guests explore on their own. Mahalo!!

David, Marguerite, Anne & Leslie Henry (Cody Wyoming)  Just wonderful. Come visit us in Cody!

Heidi and Dick Pattee (Washington State) Our second visit was every bit as wonderful as our first! We thoroughly enjoyed being Hana's "parents" for a week, and will miss her. Thank your for your friendship. Love, Heidi and Dick

Sandi and Andre' Chromey (Wanamingo, MN) Stan and Chris - we loved your place and all your special touches! The sound of the waves crashing was something we'll also remember. Thanks for everything!

Pete and Lynette Danylchuk (San Mateo, CA) Mahalo nui loa. We had a wonderful time! It was so important to me that this, my 60th birthday, be memorable. It was - your warmth & hospitality, the lovely dinner, and this amazingly beautiful home has created lasting memories. You made us smile.

The Reid's (Kenai, Alaska) Thank you very much for a beautiful place and your warmth and reception. You guys made it a very pleasant experience. Thanks for the tip about the Old Gov't Road - it was great. Mahalo

Greg & Janeen Boruh (Albuquerque NM) Awesome & beautiful!! Our only regret is we should have stayed longer. Next time...Mahalo and Happy Holidays.