Feb, 2009 - Thank you for a wonderful experience! The home
is delightful, really special. This is the best B&B
experience we have ever had!
- Cathy & Pasha
Bainbridge Island, WA
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Jan, 2009 - Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in
Hilo. You are great guides to the many
sights in the area. We slept so well while
we were here. All the best and we hope to
stay with you again.
- Victoria and Nick
Sherman Oaks, CA
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Dec, 2008 - Thank you so much for the wonderful
experience:
The rooms!
The breakfasts!
The company!
All stupendous -- seriously!
Hilo and your hospitality were the
definitive highlights of our 11 days on
the Big Island. Mahalo!
- Natasha and Dale
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Sep, 2008 - Gay, thank you so much for your warm
hospitality. We did enjoy staying at your
house, dancing hula with you, having
great breakfast and great time talking with
you. Joining to your hula class was really an
unforgettable memory. We had such great
1st time visit Hilo, and thanks to you, we
decided to come back again. If you have
chance to come to Japan, Tokyo, please let
us know. We will want you to join to our
hula class.
- Kaori, Akiko, and Chiharu
Tokyo, Japan
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August, 2008 - Thanks for all you've done to make our visit
special -- taking Katie to pick lilikoi, the hula
(with talent!) and cultural background, the
excellent baked items (banana soufle pan-
cakes and lilikoi cupcakes!) and lots of little
details that you helped us with...We had a
wonderful time and are looking forward to
seeing you on a future visit.
- Kevin, Joan and Katie
Falls Church, VA
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August, 2008 - You made every second a pure
Hawaiian pleasure. Thank you so
much for your hospitality and
especially for the delicious food
and the beautiful hula.
- Amy, Pat, Bob & EJ
Loyalton, CA
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July, 2008 - Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo! What a very lovely
stay for us. Wonderful breakfast and great
room. After a long vacation that we had it
was a very special way to spend our last
night before flying back to Australia.
- Jennifer and Bill
Kangaroo Valley, AUS
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July, 2008 - Your beautiful inn delighted our spirits as we
gazed over town and bay from the exquisite
Samurai Suite. Your scrumptious breakfasts
nourished our bodies and gave us a great start
to our days here. We shall always cherish our
short time here and remember the gracious
aloha you shared with our family.
- Lindsay, Ken, Bob and Maya
Palo Alto, CA
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May, 2008 - "My heart sings with aloha and my spirit
soars in joy being with you good, loving
friends. Thank you for who you are.
Mahalo with lots of aloha."
- Senewefa
Australia
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Apr, 2008 - "The feeling of true aloha is everywhere here!
It was a peaceful and enjoyable stay -- the
rooms gorgeous, the breakfast elegant, the
morning hulas so much fun! Thank you! Can't
wait to come back!"
- Maryann
Seattle, WA
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Apr, 2008 - "Mahalo for your gracious hospitality. Your home
is so lovely, warm & inviting. From the most
delicious meals that Billy so expertly prepared
to Gay entertaining us with the hula to start our
day -- it has been just perfect. Thank you for
sharing your love of hula and enthusiasm of these
beautiful Islands. Continue to spread your aloha,
it is so contagious! God bless, me ke aloha
pumehana."
- Monica (Lei Mamo)
Guest Services Manager
Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu
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March, 2008 - "What a wonderful place, such a warm
welcome when I was so tired. Merveilleux!
I will recommend this place to all my friends!
Thank you for your time and for your nice
attention and welcome."
- Chantal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Feb, 2008 - "We enjoyed your place so much. Beautiful
home, neighborhood with the mountain in
all its glory this morning. Loved talking
snorkeling with Billy! We will remember your
place and hope to return next year!"
- Jerry & Betsy
North Plains, OR
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Feb, 2008 - "Thank you so much for creating this lovely
experience for us. We loved our rooms -
most comfortable and beautiful surroundings!
We enjoyed the delicious breakfasts - the
smoothies, the fruit, the great coffee and the
yummy main course. We appreciated the help
in planning our day and the extras you supplied
to add to our fun. And Gay, thanks for dancing
the hula! All the best,"
- Bob and Carole
Markham, ONT, Canada
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Jan, 2008 - "Thank you so much for your warm hospitality
and for opening your beautiful home to families
(not just adults). We loved living upstairs in
the Samurai Suite - the views, the breezes, the
birds, the city lights, the sitting room, the comfy
beds, the three sleeping areas. It was perfect
for us! Thank you, too, for all your touring sug-
gestions and the loan of a cooler for picnicing.
We look forward to returning soon! Oh! I forgot
to mention breakfast - fantastic!!! More thanks!"
- The Marks Family
Denver, CO
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Jan, 2008 - "Waking up to the beautiful sunshine in
the Samurai Room was delightful.
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality
and the most amazing banana souffle
pancakes!"
- Chris, Tara and Cameron
Sydney, Australia
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Nov, 2007 - "What a wonderful discovery in Hilo! We've
stayed in several other places but yours has
been the best. You are so gracious sharing
your ohana spirit. We will decinitely be back.
Come see us at Blue Heron B&B at Glacier
Bay if you ever get to S.E. Alaska. Mahalo!
Breakfast was wonderful & the rooms superb!
-Deb & Charlie
Gustavus, Alaska
www.blueheronbnb.net
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Oct, 2007 - "Thanks for everything from breakfast and
conversation to a wonderfully comfy bed.
So great to meet you both. Will surely
be back. Mahalo and Aloha"
- Allan & Jan
Mt. Airy, MD
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Oct, 2007 - "Absolutely wonderful time with you and your
gracious hospitality. Fantastic room and
great company. We look forward to a return
visit."
- Mike & Donna
Alameda, CA
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Sept, 2007 - "Thank you so much for all of your wonderful
hospitality and aloha! The Samurai Suite was
just beautiful and the view is magnificent!! We
are very sorry to leave here, and we will
especially miss the delicious breakfasts!"
- Mary & Kai
Belmont, CA
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August, 2007 - "Thank you for opening your home and hearts
to Mike, Tyler and me. We enjoyed the
stories, history and hula dancing. Thank you
for great restaurant and beach recommenda-
tions and for the use of your beach gear!
Awesome! You both go way and above and
we wish you continued success and health
and, above all, happiness!"
- Michael, Brenda and Tyler
Greeley, CO
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July, 2007 - "Mahalo for your welcome in your beautiful
house, so comfortable. Very nice breakfast.
You made us feel at home. We appreciated
your personal touch. Thank you for your
kindness and availability."
- Brigitte & Philippe
Paris, France
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July, 2007 - "Thanks so much for the wonderful hospi-
tality - a great mix of Hawaiian and mainland
Southern!
We loved the Samurai Suite and all of the
amenities that came with the house -- beach
gear, comfy beds, thoughts on the islands, and
most of all...the fabulous breakfasts!!
We love Hilo and hope to come back soon."
- Julie, Mike and Glenna
San Francisco, CA
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June, 2007 - "Thanks so much - our stay has been
fantastic and the place is beautiful. Our
stay here was an exceptional part of our
honeymoon and we were glad to get to chat
with you and the other guests."
- Michele & Jeremy
Los Angeles, CA
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June, 2007 - "Mahalo for the "special" treatment and the
entertainment, too. We enjoyed our stay so
much. So comfortable, so relaxed and so
delicious. You have created a special and
unique place for guests to call home here in
Hilo. (aka Paradise)."
- Maddy & Jeff
Northampton, Mass
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May, 2007 - "What a wonderful, relaxing stay back into
a quieter more peaceful time. I feel like I've
been transported back to the 40's. A
fabulous place, a wonderful B&B and great
food. You've both been so accommodating
and helpful. Who knows we may be
neighbors one day in the future. Thank you
for a delightful stay. Loved it."
- Linda
Palm Desert, CA
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April, 2007 - "We had an absolutely FABULOUS stay in your
gorgeous home. You made us feel so at home
and it was the perfect setup for us. We
appreciated all the advice and the ultra-
delicious breakfasts -- YUMMMM. We will
definitely be back, we loved every minute of it.
The decorating is just beautiful -- elegant but
simple and comfortable. We have new friends
and a dream destination now. Thank you
SO MUCH."
Sue & Rob
Rochester, NY
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April, 2007 - "Your lovely inn exceeded our expectations. It shows by all
the detail you take in this special inn that it a luxury B&B -
Now I am truly spoiled! Mahalo!"
- Gail and Terry, Wisconsin
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March, 2007 - "Guests at the Hilo Honu have the triple
pleasures of the warmth and hospitality Gay and
Bill offer, comfort and taste in the layout of the
rooms and furnishings, and almost too comfortable
& soft beds! Combine this with the many hidden
treasures & discoveries of Hawaii's last " real city,"
and the welcome changes of weather for a truly
memorable experience. In the words of the famous
American general, "We shall return."
-Jeff, Julie, Laura & Peter
Sewickley, PA
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February, 2007 - "Dear Gay and Bill, we thank you dearly for your
love & hospitality. You have made our stay in
Hawaii into a honeymoon in Heaven. Thank you!!!"
- Renate & Hermod
Norway
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February, 2007 - "Your warmth, hospitality, ALOHA! and superb
accommodations & magnificent meals made us
feel like the luckiest people on the Big Island! Your
advice was spot-on! What a delightful & unforgettable
six days! Thank you, Gracias & Mahalo,
- Lynn & Don
Bellevue, WA
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January, 2007 - "Beautiful, magical place. Thanks so much for taking
us in at the last minute. What a beautiful B&B you both
have. You have done an amazing job with the space you
have - it is so pretty and inviting. Thanks also for the
amazing cooked breaky and going above and beyond
to make our stay a special one! We will certainly be
recommending you to anyone we know who plans on
coming to Hawaii. Mahalo!
- Tammy and James
Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia
"The Aussies"
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December, 2006 - "What an oasis! Gracious hosts & spectacular
rooms make this a home away from home. Mahalo."
- the Giesbrecht Family
Toronto, Ont, Canada and Oahu
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October, 2006 - "We had a fantastic time. The Inn is beautifully
decorated, and the breakfasts were amazing. You
guys were so friendly and knowledgeable about the
island. Mahalo for your kind hospitality and hope to
see you both next time I'm here."
- Narmatha
Toronto, Canada
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