"We are very much looking forward to staying at your place and wanted to thank you for all your work. It has been a very smooth transaction thus far and has made for stress free vacation planning." - PS, Shoreline, WA
"Thanks again, we had a great time and I have passed on your number to some friends..." - R + J, Victoria, BC
"Curt and I had a great time in Hawaii, and the home was just perfect for us... I especially loved the sounds at night of the frogs and crickets, and the birds in the morning. Also, the drive at night through a one-lane road nearby, with trees lining it closely, was magical. Anyway, I wish we could have stayed longer in Puna, but just didn't seem to have enough time." - N + C, Dublin, CA
"Our stay at Escape2Puna was fantastic! Your house is great and we miss it...even the geckos...a much more relaxing sound compared to the Houston street traffic whizzing by. Aloha and Mahalo and we hope to stay at the Puna house again." - D + L, Houston, TX
"Puna was the hit of the trip. I'm sure there are quiet places on Maui, we just weren't in one, so your house offered the restful experience everyone was looking for... The big island is becoming my favorite because of the many diverse things to see and do. Hilo is such a nice town. Really not at all touristy. We ate at Pescatore, which is not on the main street, and it was very good. Glad to see my favorite gifty type shop was still there - Grove Gallery next to Cafe Pesto. Thanks so very much Andy. We had a wonderful time." - SL, Berkeley, California
"[We] really enjoyed out stay at your lovely home. Everything was wonderful. We fell in love with the area all over again and hope to be back soon for a longer stay. We ate dinner every night at Koleo's in Pahoa. A truly wonderful restaurant and very reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Thank you again for allowing us to carry over last years days to this year. You're the best." - CJ, Scotts Valley, California
As reviewed on Kama‘aina Backroads: "We’re enthralled with a deliciously relaxing private vacation home at which we’re currently guesting - called Escape2Puna - a beautifully designed home nestled high amidst tree tops of guava, ohia, and constant trade winds... We urge you to consider this private holoholo option the next time you’re headed for Hawai‘i Island." - Roland Joseph Torres, KBR Producer, Hawaii
"We had an unbelievable time in Hawai'i. Everything was just so beautiful, with perfect weather, no rain at all. Your house was also spectacular, and we loved your backyard too. I've already recommended your place to many of my friends. And we'll probably come back one day." - J + B, Rochester, New York
"Thanks for a lovely Puna vacation home. We really enjoyed our stay and the ease of keeping the house organized and clean - what a perfect design for that. The area is so quiet and the beach private enough to enjoy a little freedom - Aaahhhhhhh! We will certainly recommend 'Escape2Puna' to everyone." - L + S, Altadena, CA
"What a great month. Thanks so much for providing such a wonderful house. It was so comfortable and had everything we needed. We love the views, sounds and open feeling. The night sky was absolutely amazing…We’re sorry to leave – will miss the quiet, the outdoor shower, lying in bed in the morning enjoying the warm sun." - S + K, Bedford, New Hampshire
"Thank you very much for allowing us to take our holiday at your wonderful Puna home. It truly will be an experience we will both cherish forever. The house was excellent and suited our every need… Hope to come back soon." - D + J, Canada
"Everything was ship shape when we arrived... actually even better than the description and the pictures. Your place is very comfortable and we are certainly enjoying our stay. Bill's down in the ohana snoozing and I'm off shortly for a massage... life is good for sure. This is our second time in Puna and just really love the pace and the sense of being apart from civilization, don't get that experience too often as hectic as our lives can get. I love the quiet, birds chirping and as I'm writing this I'm sitting on the couch looking out the window over the tree tops at the silvery ocean as the daylight starts to fade and the Puna corner of the world begins to quiet... it does not get much better. As you can see, we are totally enjoying our stay in your lovely home. Love the shower! It's like being in the forest with the trees and birds so immediate... great fun! We've found the home well appointed, functional and comfortable, just what we were looking for. Hope to come back again in the future and thanks for the wonderful "Escape"." - C + B, Santa Barbara, CA
"I had a great time in Hawaii. Just got back to the Bay Area. Your place in Puna was fabulous. I will recommend it to friends... We took two trips to the volcano. One day trip to the crater and one night trip to see the lava glow." - C + B, Piedmont, CA
"Your place was really the highlight of our trip to Hawaii. The attention to detail and extra little items you make available to your guests is stellar. The outdoor shower is fabulous and the ohana enchanting. We both have stressful jobs and I would highly recommend your place for relaxation, peacefulness and re-discovering one's center." - C + D, Jonestown, TX
"I just wanted to let you know that your place in Hawaii is awesome! We had a fantastic time and the house was the perfect home base to explore a lot of the Big Island. We did a ton of stuff and loved it all. The surrounding area is absolutely amazing and it was always an adventure exploring all around. We loved the Kapoho Tide Pools and hiking out on the lava fields. It was beautiful and I would love to get back there sometime soon! Thanks again for everything!" - E + A, San Francisco, CA
"The weather has been great and we've enjoyed getting to know the people in the neighborhood. The kipuka house (ohana) is ideal for sleeping and afternoon naps. Make sure you go to Ken's for breakfast one morning in Hilo. I'm addicted to the lilikoi syrup." - S + G, Palm Springs, CA
"Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We have felt very comfortable and at home here, waking up grateful to be here every morning. We feel we are in the garden of Eden and have discovered a new part to come back to. Thanks for paving the way. We would love to come back. Sunrise in the ohana will stay with me the rest of my years." - S, H + H, Martinez, CA
"Thanks for the slice of paradise. A perfect respite to decompress. I treasure my memories of moonlight on the ocean, surf slamming the cliffs at the point outside of Kalani, and the best Mango in my life from the Hilo Farmers' Market. Be sure to schedule a massage at the Kalani resort, and check out the tide pools for snorkeling where I saw everything from sea turtles to sting rays. The area is so wonderfully wild and unpolluted. I hope it remains this way for many years to come." - CF, San Jose, CA
"Paradise... That just about sums it up. Listening to the rain on the tin roof of your sleeping room under the huge monkey pod tree is like being a kid again. Listening to the surf at night. Nights so dark that you see every star in the sky. Being able to walk to that enchanted black sand beach or going down to the point and sitting on the rocks and watching the sunrise. Your place is more than special. It’s a treasure. Thanks." J + J, Palm Springs, CA
"We learned a great lesson from staying at your Puna paradise - 6 weeks is not enough!" J + T, Santa Fe, NM
"What a great place to stay for a week. We really enjoyed the location of your charming house. Close to the beach and a short drive to the lava fields. You provided all amenities of home. We highly recommend your house to anyone. Thanks for the superb accommodations." D + L, San Diego, CA