 "Hi Pat, Wow, thank you for a great house in an amazing location. The only problem was that our kids loved the house so much it was hard to get them out to see the tide pools and the volcano. We did get your check today, so no worries there. We can't wait to go back. Mahalo, Mark " - Mark, Vista, CA, 08/22/12(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"The Wife and I stayed in the Aloha House June 6 through June 16, 2012 Ken Coursey Hoover, AL Review Submitted June 18, 2012 Date of Stay June 6, 2012 We completely enjoyed this house, and Pat was very helpful with the reservations and explanations and questions all along the way. The house was wonderful and the location was exotic and amazing. We found everything we needed already waiting for us in the house. All we needed to add was our food. The lanai is only about seventy feet from edge of the the lava cliffs and breaking waves from the Pacific ocean. We sat on the lanai and watched "the show" every morning and night. Its location is great for privacy and for easy access to the local stores in the towns around it. We were never more than about ten minutes from anything we needed. The visit was wonderful from every perspective. This is a definite choice if you're going to The Big Island. You cannot lose with this place. Rating: 5 out of 5" - Ken Coursey, Hoover, AL, 06/18/12(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Our recent stay at the Dolphin Bay home was such a pleasure. The view from the home and procimity to the ocean was awesome. This is the rental home for you if you really want to get away from it all, yet be only a short drive to restaurants, shops, hikes, waterfalls and beach parks. Pat was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end and our security deposit was refunded before we even returned home from the island. The home is simple and unpretentious yet provides everything for a comfortable stay. We have been to the Big Island before but really enjoyed spending more time on the Hilo side this time....lots of fun thing to do and see. We are already talking about returning and I would definitely stay at the Dolphin Bay house again." - Anonymous, 06/04/12(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Pat - we had a wonderful time at your place - can't understand people going the hotel route when there are options like yours available! The location was great, and being on the water was really terrific. You'll definitely be on our list if we ever have the good fortune to return. Mahalo! mike " - Mike Damon, Houston, Texas, 05/14/11(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Aloha Pat! I cannot tell you what a great stay we had. Everything about your house was more than we could ever expect. The view, the decor, the privacy, the comfort, just everything. We found the nicer and cleaner a place is you immediately treat it with more respect. That is a given in our family. For sure we would like to stay again in the future. Thank you so very much. Your respect for your guests show and it was greatly appreciated. Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo. Respectfully, Lisa" - Lisa, Canada, 10/31/10(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "The location and view couldn't be any more dramatic and wonderful! The first morning we were greeted by a pod of about 25 dolphins swimming together and breaching in a spectacular show. One week here just wasn't enough!! We rented the house and the cottage - which was also wonderfull! The breeze off of the ocean was refreshing and kept the house/s cool. We had everything that we needed at the house - and the owner couldn't have been more helpful! We did day trips to the Volcano night viewing - where the lava meets the sea, the tidepools, (where we swam with sea turtles) and Volcano National Park - don't miss the lava tube and if you are adventurous take a flashlight and go into the dark part of the tube!! The location was near enough to HIlo to get what we needed - about a 10 minute drive. THe farmer's market downtown is wonderful. If you love to cruise and always wanted a giant suite with a grand balcony to watch the sea - then you will have your dreams come true at Dolphin Bay House! The ocean is so near that you feel as if you are on a ship, and the roar of the waves crashing onto the rocks, will lull you to sleep!! This is definately a vacation home that we would love to return to again and again!! The furniture and beds are completely comfortable and there are ceiling fans in the rooms, for the rare moments when the breeze dies down. Our children ranged in ages from 15 - 7 and they all loved the home!! You have to know/watch your children here, though, as the cliff is right behind the house. We set boundaries of the yard and our children knew that they were not allowed on the lava rocks.If your children understand safety issues and follow the rules - they would be fine here. We felt perfectly safe sleeping with the windows open to allow for the breeze. The house is located in a lovely neighborhood - a great place for walking/jogging. This house is a slice of heaven - if you did nothing and went nowhere but just sat and listened to the waves and watched the ocean - you will never get a better view or a better value!! Mahalo, Pat and Andy, we dream of Dolphin Bay, still!! Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway" - spiders3, Seguin, Texas, 02/06/10(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"We absolutely enjoyed your Dolphin Bay home, the area is beautiful and the sound of the waves crashing on the lava rock was so relaxing. It was just what we needed." - Wendy Bailey, Mesa, AZ, 12/08/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Property listing very accurate. Communication with owner excellent. Great location for day trips. Relaxing atmosphere with ocean waves lulling you to sleep. Highly recommended property!!!!" - Makani, Itasca, IL, 08/26/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"The only word that comes to mind is WOW. We were so happy with our stay at the Dolphin House that we plan to stay there gain on our next trip to the Big Island. We felt right at home from the first minute. You can't beat the beautiful ocean view and listen to the crashing waves all day. What a way to go to sleep at night listening to the waves. What we liked the most of the location was that it was peaceful and calm....away from the huslte and bustle of "touristy" resorts. You have a piece of the ocean all to yourself. We highly recommend this to anyone who is wanting to spend some time on the Hilo/Puna side. Thanks again Pat and Andy! " - Dan & Bryan, Judsonia, Arizona, 05/06/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Pat, We had a WONDERFUL time! The house was everything we hoped - no surprises (which is nice, since we've had a few unpleasant surprises with lodging found on the internet). We actually had to close the door at night when the surf was too loud - Very Cool! Barbara was quite pleasant on the phone, checking with us before we left. The young lady living in the cottage was very sweet - we passed her driving out of the driveway on our way to an adventure, and introduced ourselves. I've already recommended your place to others who have seen our photos. Thank you so much for everything, and for making our stay a pleasant one. We hope to come back soon... Leslie " - Leslie Hoppe, Richland, WA, 04/23/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Had a very short but very enjoyable stay. Highlight was definitely sitting on the deck chairs out on the lava flow, glass of wine, watching the turtles surf the waves.. with a very distant sighting of a last lonely whale at the end of the season. The house was comfortably furnished, had everything we needed, with great ocean views. The house is in a secluded area, very peaceful, but with easy access back to Hilo and the volcano. Unfortunately the vog levels meant we didn't get to see the lava flow at night, but had a great day up at the volcano, would definitely recommend doing a Ranger Walk, very informative. Also, Pescatore Italian restaurant in Hilo, great food, kids menu available. " - Aussie Roadsters, Sydney, Australia, 04/09/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Hello Pat I just returned yesterday from my wonderful trip to Hawaii. I have to say that the moment we walked through the door of the Dolphin Bay home I was filled with this feeling of awe. It is not often one gets to experience the ocean 24 hours a day. We saw whales, turtles, wonderful waves - wow. It was just what the doctor ordered. I am thanking the powers that sent my computer to your website. It was actually the first link that came up when I was looking for accommodation. Thank you for making your home available to people who don't often get to experience the grandeur of nature in such a spectacular place. The following week we stayed at Amy's beautiful condo and saw another perspective of the beautiful Island. It too was a marvelous experience. We hope to return to Hawaii again. Mahalo Christine " - Christine Veltheim, Gloucester, ON, 02/12/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Pat, Just a quick note to say thank you for renting your place to us. We had a wonderful visit to the Big Island, and we most enjoyed your ocean front home! It was clean, quiet, and spectacular for us to sit and hear the ocean “do its thing!” Thank you for making this a positive experience, and I hope to return someday, and I will certainly recommend your home to others. Thanks again, and Happy New Year – Warren Henry " - Warren Henry, Denton, TX, 01/10/09(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"*** Review Information ************************************* Property/Unit : 301938 - "Spectacular Oceanfront Dolphin Bay Home, Puna Coast" Property Location: World, USA, Hawaii, Big Island, Hilo Reviewer NickName: billy bob Reviewer Location: Kelso WA. usa Date of Arrival : May 21, 2008 Name on Contract : Rick Huckaby Review Rating : 5/5 Review Title : 98925 - "dolphin bay home is excellent" "everything it was claimed to be. Wonderful place to stay would definetly stay there again. Beautiful mornings sunrise drinking coffee on the deck and beautiful sunsets. We saw sea turtles and dolphins. The sound of the waves breaking on the lava incredible Hated to go home. Treated very well by the owners. This place is a must stay again." " - Rick Huckaby, Kelso, WA, 06/16/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Everything it was claimed to be. Wonderful place to stay would definetly stay there again. Beautiful mornings sunrise drinking coffee on the deck and beautiful sunsets. We saw sea turtles and dolphins. The sound of the waves breaking on the lava incredible Hated to go home. Treated very well by the owners. This place is a must stay again. Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway" - Billy Bob, Kelso WA. usa, 06/03/08(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Dear Pat, We truly enjoyed our stay at your Dolphin Bay Home. It has such a marvelous view of the ocean. And all of the conveniences made us feel quite at home. On our last day there was high surf and we were just fascinated by how high the waves and splash came. There was also a good rainstorm while we were there. And that was quite a treat for us coming from the dry Bakersfield area. Thank you for the wonderful place to stay. It was our favorite stop on our trip and made our visit to the Big Island a memorable one. Sincerely, Gail Dumble Gail Dumble Bakersfield, CA " - Gail Dumble, Bakersfield, CA, 11/29/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thanks Pat, I just said good-bye to my Wisconsin cousins. We had a marvelous time. Your property is wonderful! We loved the "front lava cliff" and the outdoor table etc. I heard whales slapping the water in the night. Photographed incredible Sun rises, your pineapple plants, your sprouting coconut and baby tree, etc, etc. We LOVE geckos too!! The Volcano National Park, Hilo Parks, tide pools, Kona Coast, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, South Point, Passion fruit smoothies, banana pancakes at KENS Pancake house, Boiling Pot , Tropical Gardens, etc. were wonderful experiences. Oh...my son & his cousin went scuba diving at night with the huge Manta Rays on the Kona Coast. WOW were they excited. My husband & son drove up to the top of Mona Kea to see the view & sunset the night before we left. I could go on & on!! I just remembered that I forgot to sign your guest book OOPS!! Please add this e-mail to the book! WE will definitely stay with you when we return! Mahalo! Cathleen Cannon & Family Geri Sola & Family " - Cannon & Sola, , 08/08/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"We loved this property! The ocean waves lulled up to sleep each evening and we awoke to a spectacular sunrise each morning. The place has a secluded, quiet feeling." - Jonathan and Mary DuBose, 06/07/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Aloha Pat, I can't tell you how much we enjoyed your wonderful house...it was so hard to leave and explore the island...I have to say that where ever we looked we didn't find a house we would rather be at! I want to thank you for talking me into the house instead of the cottage...which was so cute too...but the house fitted our needs so well. I thought of that often during the week..it would have been torture to NOT be in the house..I would come back in a minute!!! And I will highly recommend it to everyone I know!! Thank you again ,Susanne " - Susanne, Conway, New Hampshire, 05/01/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thank you Pat! We loved our stay and the houses. Saw whales most days from the porch, Just a great time. Thanks again! Tom " - Tom, Arizona, 03/17/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at "Dolphin Bay Home and Sunrise Cottage." Beautiful sunrises with rainbows just like the picture on the website! A fantastic setting -- couldn't have been (safely) any closer to the water; we did get the treat of seeing whales breaching out in the bay! It was also wonderful to explore the Puna area -- a part of the island we hadn't seen before -- yet also not be far from Volcano's Park or Hilo. We hope to be back! Sincerely, Ginny Pitts" - Ginny Pitts, CA, 01/21/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Thank you for allowing us the use of your home. We had a wonderful time. I have never experienced a sensation like hearing and seeing the Ocean crash on the cliffs. I have pictures I will send to you and that we will share with friends who plan on visiting the Big Island. Kyle " - Kyle , Arizona, 01/09/07(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Dear Pat, We had an amazing stay on the island. Thanks so much! The house is great! Take care. Happy New Year! D. Holz " - David Holz, Portland, OR, 12/28/06(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Aloha Pat! Thank you for being so prompt in mailing the $90 security deposit to my NY address. And and a big Mahalo for renting the dolphin house to us!! We enjoyed our stay there immensely. The entire house was so spacious and fit 4 adults very comfortably. We absolutely loved the view from the house and just loved being at the ocean's edge! We even caught a beautiful sunrise one day. Thank you again for sharing your lovely property with us! Sincerely, Lynda Sing " - Lynda Sing, NY, 09/16/06(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Aloha Pat, We had a wonderful stay in your home, and thank you very much! The view was beautiful, the geckos were very cute, and I got particularly excited over a little pineapple that is growing in your front lawn. We were very happy to have "found" this little gem online and that everything worked out the way it did-perfect! " - Heidi, Sausalito, CA, 08/21/06(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
 "I had a great time. Maholo. I meet some wonderful people from New Mexico down the shore line on one of my morning strolls. The Big Island was a location we were looking at to buy a home on in the near future. So the trip was just perfect to explore. The volcano is a very long hike, we needed two attempts to reach the end of the of the rope (WOW!!). I thank you very much and will not hesitate to recommend you in the future. Derek Ricker " - Derek Ricker, , 08/09/06(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Hi Pat, Yes, we had a wonderful time again, very relaxing. The house was great. We love the views. Judy will be inquiring about next year when we figure it out. . We’ll will be talking to you soon. Sincerely, Jon Eckert " - Jon Eckert, Barrington, IL, 02/26/06(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
"Pat: What a spectacular setting! We had a wonderful time and spent hours watching the waves pounding the rocks. There was a true monsoon rain one day and two fairly dry days, each wonderful in its own way. My favorite memory: eating heavenly 4/$1 papayas while sitting on lava rock cliffs and being sprayed by the waves. By the way, we own vacation properties in the Borrego Springs and in Taos/Angel Fire, NM, in case you have a hankering for the desert. Mahalo. We had a wonderful time. Sanjiv " - Sanjiv, Ramona, CA, 01/27/06(HomeAwayConnect Guestbook Entry)
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