Maunaloa Shores 703

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Great Location and Great, Clean Condo

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2011

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  Doug & Amy M from Davis, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a very good time staying in this condo. The location is fabulous. It is next door to a very nice small bay and City park (and I really mean next door). You just go down the elevator and out the gate and you enter the City park. At the park, there is a sheltered bay with good snorkeling in several pools. We saw many tripical fish, sea turtles, colorful eals, and geckos. From the 7th floor lani, we could look out at the bay and see turtles swimming in one of the pools. We then would go down and swim with the turtles. The condo is about 5 minutes to downtown Hilo, where we often got fresh fruit at very low prices. The kitchen was well equiped and clean. We were able to make all the meals we wanted at home. The condo is ncely decorated with a Hawai'ian/oriental feel. The managment company responded to a call within about 10 minutes when I couldn't figure out how to get the TV/Cable system working, and the problem was solved right away. All in all, the condo is very nice and was a very good value for the price, but the location is what makes this place great.

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  Stayed 9 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Tacoma, WA recommends this vacation rental

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• Manua Loa Shores #703

  Stayed 3 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Valencia, CA recommends this vacation rental

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• Paradise on the beach

  Stayed 7 days in January, 2012

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  Gerald R from Winnipeg, MB recommends this vacation rental

  We were very pleased with our condo rental. The top floor looking over the trees to the ocean beyond was magical. The condo was well appointed, although the bldg. itself is showing its age. We loved having breakfast on the lanai, looking for whales out in the bay. The apt. had all the appliances and cooking utensils, except a dishwasher. We would go back in a heartbeat.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Mesa, AZ recommends this vacation rental

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• Hawaii 2012

  Stayed 4 days in January, 2012

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  a guest from Vadnais Heights, MN recommends this vacation rental

  We loved how the condo was decorated and how they prepared the unit for our stay. We felt very welcomed.

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• Best vacation ever!

  Stayed 10 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Marina Del Rey, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved this place! We had an amazing time there, it was fantastic to wake up every morning with one of the most beautiful views i ever seen.

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• Mauna Loa Shores 703 in Hilo

  Stayed 9 days in February, 2011

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  Richard R from North Vancouver, BC recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful penthouse condo with great views located next to a lagoon which is great for swimming. The condo is furnished with unique indonesian furniture. We didn't want to leave.

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• Relaxing and Peaceful holoholo

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2011

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  Kathleen J from Kailua-Kona, HI recommends this vacation rental

  We left our home in Kona to escape the Ironman madness and enjoyed a peaceful 3 days in Hilo. The view from this condo is exceptional and the beach park is just a few steps away, also a small "jungle" trail under the canopy of trees, and informational signage about tsunami damage a few decades ago. We didn't try the Seaside restaurant across the street, it is only open for dinner and seemed a very busy place. The Ponds just a couple miles towards Hilo is a nice restaurant, and Ken's is perfect for casual meals any time of day or night. Service from the management company was excellent, responded to every e-mail inquiry wiki-wiki. The condo is beautifully equipped and furnished. The lanai faces the ocean and beach park, it is fully protected so passing showers were not a problem. We hope to return when we want to escape from Kona again.

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• Hilo Paradise

  Stayed 14 days in December, 2011

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  Steven L from CHANDLER, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  This is such a nice place, the photos don't show how great the location and condo are. Especially the view from the lanai and master bed room. Relaxing, sleeping and waking to the surf sounds and trade winds was wonderful. The condo was clean, had all the basic amenities (even a rice cooker which is a big deal for many), and is in a great location just a few minutes from Hilo town and well located for journey's to Puna, Volcano, and beyond. We had great visits to the adjacent beach park and the Honu (turtles), which were amazing! Had one movie night (DVD) and enjoyed the wireless access. The staff (Tara)were very responsive to our questions and had the details nailed perfectly. This is not your typical west side resort but if you want that head to Kailua-Kona or Maui, if you understand what Hilo and East Hawaii has to offer this place is special and deserves consideration. I really think it was a great value. We miss Hawaii already. Aloha, a hui hou!

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• Mauna Loa Shores 9 April - 13 April, 2011

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2011

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  Rex T from Santa Monica, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful stay in unit #703 at the Mauna Loa Shores in Hilo, HI. This 7th floor unit overlooks the lagoon at CarlSmith Park with spectacular views. The unit itself is tastefully decorated. Even without air conditioning, the ceiling fans and cross ventilation made for a comfortable stay. The exterior of the building is not appealing at all and could use some work. However, the area is safe and well patrolled. We took many long walks and never felt uncomfortable. This property is about 3 miles out of town. Unless you plan on doing a lot of walking, transportation is recommended.

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• Hate to give this secret spot away

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2011

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  Thomas & Denna B from Geneseo, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Wow... simply an amazing condo. I hate to give it's location away with the fear of not being able to rent it again after everyone else finds out about it. We hope to return again soon.

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• Incredible property

  Stayed 10 days in January, 2012

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  Branden M from San Juan Capistrano, CA recommends this vacation rental

  I don't know how much I want to say, in hopes that this gem will be availible for my future vacations. Incredible place to stay, Mahalo and aloha!!!

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• We had a wonderful time

  Stayed 4 days in January, 2011

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  Joseph G from Victoria, BC recommends this vacation rental

  Don't let the out side appearance fool you. The inside of the unit was well decorated and felt safe. The building looks old and a bit dingy but the unit was clean and had a great view. Worth every penny.
  The bed needs a pillow top mattress but the sound of the ocean put me to sleep. I was with my wife and 4 year old. He loved the swimming ponds by the ocean. If you take a walk through the jungle you will find even better swimming ponds. We swam with turtles every morning, went to the volcano, hot ponds, all with in a short drive. If staying on the big island I would stay here again before heading to the Kona side,

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• Great Hawaiian vacation

  Stayed 3 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The condo and view were spectacular. But the outside of the building looks like it could use updating.

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• Review by Robert N

  Stayed 4 days in May, 2011

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  Robert N from Calgary, AB recommends this vacation rental

  Awesome location and condo.

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• Vacation...

  Stayed 2 days in November, 2011

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  Rie P from Fountain Valley, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Well, the location is good considering it is right in front of a lagoon. However, it is quite a drive from Downtown Hilo, so if you don't have a car, I wouldn't recommend. Downside is that we had some cockroach during our stay. The place is clean but old. (Hilo itself is old town, so maybe you can't expect better than this.) Recommend stay here before staying on Kohala/Kona side because this is so different from "typical" hawaiian vacation.

  • Manager Responded on 12/11/2011

    The distance between downtown Hilo and this condo is just 4 miles, an easy car or bus ride or even a pleasant walk if one has the time! Bugs are a part of life in the tropics, and the building is on a pest treatment plan. Assuming doors were kept closed during the visit (as suggested), bug visits would be very minimal. HAWAII HOLIDAY MANAGEMENT

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