Maunaloa Shores 508

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• Great location in Hilo overlooking lagoon

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2010

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  a guest from Nepean, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  The property and location were great. The property was well equipped and very comfortable. The location was great, we small in the lagoon that it overlooked almost every day.

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• Great view

  Stayed 3 days in June, 2010

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  Brian H from Wichita, KS recommends this vacation rental

  Well stocked kitchen.

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• Review by Nancy L

  Stayed 21 days in March, 2010

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  Nancy L from Hilo, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

  everything was just perfect ! Attention to details was superb. Quiet place, great view, good internet connectivity. Would recommend it without hesitation to anyone.

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• Review by Nancy L

  Stayed 29 days in October, 2009

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  Nancy L from Hilo, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Nancy L

  Stayed 13 days in March, 2009

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  Nancy L from Hilo, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

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• Perfect base camp

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Cary, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Mauna Loa Shores was a perfect base camp for exploring the big island. Great location - we loved the secluded lagoon (though we didn't see any sea turtles), and had a great meal at the Seaside restaurant across the street. The apartment was clean and nicely
  furnished, the master has a GREAT view, and we had all the amenities we needed to cook, pack lunches, and relax at the end of the day.

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• SF Giants Win World Series and we're in Hilo!

  Stayed 4 days in November, 2010

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  Christine M from Sonoma, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The people who own this have truly made this a place you'd recommend and come back to. They had books about the island, restaurant menus, the lagoons out back were fabulous and filled with honu's, the kitchen was well stocked. I really have no complaints, except in the bathroom. I don't care who you are, seeing mold is a turn off so I would either wash or change the shower curtain liner and bath mat more often. Truly, other than that it was great. One thing I would say to future guests is to look in every drawer and closet to acquaint themselves with what's there because there's really everything, from floor fans to kids sand buckets. I would absolutely recommend this place to someone else and in fact recommend Hilo over Kona! I would also tell people that they have cable which was very important to us watching the SF Giants win the World Series!!!!!

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 5 days in November, 2009

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  a guest from Modesto, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The unit was very nicely decorated and was quiet when we stayed. The building is older but again the unit is very nice. There were Turtles in the lagoon next to the property which is good for swiming.. Would have been nice to have the exact address of the key pickup location and the Mauna Loa Shores. The instructions to pick up the key are from the Hilo Airport but we flew into Kona and drove to Hilo. The instructions were not a lot of help. Our GPS would have worked fine if we had an address.

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• Great ocean view

  Stayed 3 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Cedar Rapids, IA recommends this vacation rental

  We sat on the screened-in balcony and enjoyed the ocean view, although bugs did not seem to be much of a problem. Check out the homemade ice cream and tropical gardens down the street toward Hilo. This property exceeded my expectations.

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• A+ for Mauna Loa Shores 508

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay here was very comfortable and relaxing. The view was great, you could see the tidepools next door at Carlsmith Park. The kitchen was well-stocked and clean. Location was perfect! Just a few minutes away from the airport, Ken's Pancake House and
  even a Walmart and Safeway was conveniently close by to pick up necessities. Downtown Hilo and the mall were close by too. There was a treasure trove of supplies in the closets. Flashlights and lanterns if you went out at night or visited the lava tubes, boogie
  boards, snorkel gear, and even fishnets for the beach or the tidepools right next door at Carlsmith park. We were lucky enough to see a turtle there! We're definately coming back next year!

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• Home away from Home!

  Stayed 2 days in May, 2012

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  Elaine H from WAHIAWA, HI recommends this vacation rental

  A dream Hawaii decor and beautiful view. We were in Hilo on business, shutting down one and moving in to a new office. Can't tell you how great it was to return after a hot/sweaty/exhausting day to a cool, beautiful, and relaxing condo! The pool was so welcoming, even in the rain!
  
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  Stayed 4 days in June, 2010

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  a guest from Denver, CO recommends this vacation rental

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• Turtles in the Lagoon

  Stayed 3 days in December, 2010

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  KERRY H from SYDNEY, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  The lagoon below the property has several green turtles and being able to swim with them was a real highlight.

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• Excellent stay at Mauna Loa Shores

  Stayed 3 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from San Mateo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This apartment has a wonderful view of the sea. It's very relaxing to sit on the screened lanai and watch the waves. It was easy to be at home here. We played cards (provided in the house) and walked the jungly trail along the shore. I highly recommend it. The only caveat is that total clean freaks may not like the lived-in quality of the place. For example, the couch is a little worn on the side. None of that bothered me because the place is clean, comfy but not cluttered. And did I mention the wonderful view!

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• Fantastic!

  Stayed 10 days in September, 2010

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  Laurie M from Aptos, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The building is old but the unit is newly redecorated and beautiful. We fell in love with the view of the Turtle Lagoon, and really enjoyed our stay.

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• Great stay!

  Stayed 5 days in December, 2008

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  Leo P from Central Point, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay very much was our first stay in a vacation rental we will do it again

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• A Very Nice Beach to Swim and Snorkel

  Stayed 26 days in November, 2012

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  Mohammad M from Bellflower, California recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the view of the CarlSmith beach park and the Hilo Bay from our Lanai specially when a Cruise Liner is passing by. We loved it so much that we stayed 42 nights!

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• Visit to Hilo We stayed in Unit 508 of the Mauna Loa Shores and found it a very good choice. We had our two grandchildren and they had a grand time. The pool and the great swimming beach next door were well used. It was quiet and we enjoyed.

  Stayed 8 days in August, 2010

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  Norma L from La Jolla, CA recommends this vacation rental

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• Wonderful view and great location

  Stayed 6 days in October, 2010

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  Eric P from Escondido, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This unit was well equipped for a lovely stay in Hilo. It had everything you would need in the kitchen, a closet full of beach accessories and a great 5th story view from the enclosed balcony. The jungle tree frogs at night added to the tropical atmosphere.

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• Every thing was PERFECT. Thanks for the provided supplies!

  Stayed 7 days in May, 2013

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  Aileen M from Irvine, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The location, safety and comfort were awesome. Thanks!!!

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• Perfect place for us

  Stayed 3 days in January, 2011

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  Sarah D from Tetonia, ID recommends this vacation rental

  We are so pleased that we picked this condo for the Hilo leg of our vacation. It was perfect for our family of three (including a very energetic 2 y.o. boy). We actually appreciated the screening of the patio as it added another safety barrier for our boy, in the off chance he may have wanted to climb on the table or chairs (which he never did) when we looked the other way. The kitchen was better equipped than expected and had all of the necessities. It was not "fancy" but so very comfortable, and the location being walking distance to the beautiful lagoons was a real highlight. Driving to town occasionally was a breeze, and we didn't need to much since we cooked most meals. Thank you for opening your wonderful condo to travelers such as us!

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• Great location, nice apartment and nice views

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Ancienne-Lorette, QB recommends this vacation rental

  the only thing that could make the apartment perfect would be the refurbishing of the bathroom and the replacement of the outside furniture which is decaying. Additionnal chairs (2) in the dining area and dish towels would also be a nice feature... Thank you !

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• work in Hawaii in a nice place

  Stayed 10 days in June, 2009

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  Nancy L from Hilo, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay at the Mauna Loa Shores apt. 508. Great location, great view , cosy interior, but we didn't like the screen closing the balcony place! We like to lean out of the balcony.

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• Ocean view location

  Stayed 5 days in November, 2010

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  a guest from Manhattan Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The Mauna Loa Shores is adjacent to the beach and is near the Seaside Restaurant.
  The kitchen is well equipped and the only thing missing is a ceiling fan in the bedrooms as it gets warm in the evenings.

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• Ocean location wonderful, traffic noisy

  Stayed 8 days in October, 2009

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  a guest from Corrales, NM recommends this vacation rental

  Location on the ocean and a very short distance to snorkel was WONDERFUL! If you are used to quiet at night be wary. The person with bedroom on the road side found noise very irrating. Those of us who had just come from a big city and slept on the ocean side would go back in a heartbeat!!

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• mls508

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2009

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  David T from Albuquerque, NM recommends this vacation rental

  The building itself was a bit shabby but the room was nice. I did miss having a dishwasher.
  
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  Stayed 5 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Houston, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  ceiling fans in bedrooms would be helpful. we live in an area where everything is air conditioned and this was a problem for 2 of our 4.

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• It was a nice place, just needed a couple more ceiling fans.

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2012

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  Kristin C from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Was very easy to book. Quick responses and friendly customer service.

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  Stayed 4 days in May, 2009

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  a guest from Hermosa Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Building is very unappealing but location and actual unit delightful.

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• Love Condo,Location is questionable

  Stayed 4 days in May, 2010

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  Jennifer H from Urbana, OH recommends this vacation rental

  The condo itself was very nice and tastefully decorated inside. The condo was very clean and welcoming. It had a nice view from the lanai and was very quiet. The building itself was run down and we found a cockroach outside our room. We did not have a feeling of personal safety for ourselves or our vehicle outside the condo. All the locks and gates on the property made us wonder.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• Vacation Rental

  Stayed 9 days in October, 2011

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  Jerry M from Athens, AL recommends this vacation rental

  My stay was enjoyable. The fabric on the coutch was deteriated. My wife was concerned about the amount of chemicals and conditions under the sinks.

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• Love this Unit. Ongoing Bldg Repairs. Minor fixes in unit needed.

  Stayed 3 days in May, 2013

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  a guest from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

  This is my second stay here. Residents and manager are very friendly. Only thing is the pool was not operational on this last visit and does not look like it will be in the near future. The bulding is undergoing some renovations and there are signs up warning of dust and noise, althought nothing was happening while we were there. The ceiling fan in the living room did not work, the shower head was cracked and the baseboard to the master bedroom was loose. All have been reported to management co.

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• Hilo Home-base

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Port Angeles, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Great condo as a short-term home base. Clean, close to swimming in Carlsmith Park, condo with many amenities like beach equipment.
  

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• Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover . . .

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2009

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  a guest from Virginia Beach, VA recommends this vacation rental

  When you first drive up to the Mauna Loa Shores Condo building, you'll think it's a dive. But once you see the interior of unit 508, your mind will be completely changed. The photos on the website are accurate. Great furnishings, tasteful decor, beautiful view from the screened lanai, plenty of supplies, convenient location, nice pool, easy access to private beaches. It's everything you could want and more. We spent more time away from the condo than in it. Here are several helpful suggestions for improvement: lanai door and front kitchen windows need locks; we could not unlock right window in master bedroom; not all light switches turned on a light or a fan--a bit confusing; make sure all light bulbs are working; not all towels/linens felt freshly laundered; bad odor from bathroom drains. Please don't misinterpret this review. These suggestions are meant to be helpful. We truly enjoyed our stay at this condo and are glad that we had the opportunity to use it.

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• Review by Nancy L

  Stayed 8 days in May, 2011

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  Nancy L from Newburyport, Massachusetts recommends this vacation rental

  The property contact person was very helpful and responsive, even when we needed to contact her after working hours.
  I would have appreciated more of the minor amenities one would have at a hotel, e.g., additional toilet paper, kleenex, etc. Also, the towels were old and tired, more like in a personal linen closet than a vacation rental. These were minimal drawbacks to our overall experience.

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• This condo could not have had a more picture-perfect view! Out of our two walls of windows all we could see was the beautiful lagoon and the Hawaiin jungle! It was increadible! The bathroom could use some updating and ventilation.

  Stayed 3 days in July, 2011

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  Nicole D from Gardena, CA recommends this vacation rental

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• Had a good stay!

  Stayed 6 days in May, 2009

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  a guest from Basel, na recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was really great! It looked exactly like on the pictures. The kitchen was fully furnished and bath- & beach towels were provided. We really liked sitting on the balcony at night time enyoing the ocean breeze and the sound of the animals. It was a great experience! Can recommend this condo to everyone in Hilo!

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  Stayed 4 days in November, 2010

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  a guest from issaquah, washington recommends this vacation rental

  We loved eating our meals on the balcony, and swimming with the sea turtles was amazing. The pool was quite cold though.

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• Stay in Paradise

  Stayed 28 days in March, 2011

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  Susan E from Maplewood, MN recommends this vacation rental

  We love coming to Hawaii and enjoy the Aloha of its people! Hilo is beautiful and so tropical...great markets for fresh produce and art. Mauna Loa Condos are always upgrading and we appreciate their efforts. Location allows us good walks and fun snorkeling.

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• Thanksgiving Getaway

  Stayed 7 days in November, 2009

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  a guest from Lafayette, CA recommends this vacation rental

  My 12 yr old son and I stayed here for one week for the holidays and really enjoyed it. The building is a dump but the apartment is very nice. Small kitchen but was okay for the two of us. Easy access to Hilo and eastern side of Big Island. About 45 minutes to Volcanoes NP. Quiet and no parking issues since your reserved spot is right in front. We loved eating out on the net enclosed lanai with no bugs. The sea turtles in the lagoon were amazing and swam right up to us!

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  Stayed 8 days in July, 2010

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  a guest from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

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• Big Island Condo - The condo master bedroom was great, and the lanai helped cool the condo (no air conditioning). Very close to the laundry. No garburetor or dishwasher, but new appliances. Kitchen cupboards very high (step stool provided),

  Stayed 4 days in December, 2009

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  a guest from Courtenay, British Columbia recommends this vacation rental

  Front door screen needed repair, which might be why we saw three cockroaches in the kitchen. The building was VERY secure, and the pool clean, and near the shore park. The second bedroom was not suited for adults (very small dresser drawers/shelves,and the bedframes were VERY noisy). That bedroom faced the traffic (chickens and motorcycles at 6:00.) Four adults and one bath! A plus - lots of towels, kitchen supplies, good closet space, great TV and DVD player, good living area seating, a good fan and lighting, very nice upgraded flooring, but only two chairs for the small dinette table, so, for four, we needed to eat out on the lanai. Overall,the condo is fine for a couple, but not only a 3 out of 5 for two couples, and much better than the first impression from the exterior.

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• "Bikers Haven" Labor Day Weekend in Hilo

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2012

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  a guest from Lihue, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect location, close to town. Appreciated the keyed elevator access. Room was clean and equip, thank you for the screen lanai, kept the bugs out.

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• Clean, efficient apartment, but on the other side of the tracks.

  Stayed 1 day in August, 2011

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  a guest from Lawrenceville, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  Clean and basic, this apartment has the basic amenities you need to clean up and keep your stuff while you explore the island. Cinder block walls, no air conditioning - which would be ok because of the island breezes, but not safe to leave windows open
  in the front bedroom, very outdated bathroom (mildew, horrible shower head). Glad we only stayed for one night instead of our original three nights planned. Rental company was wonderful and very accomodating, so would certainly book through them again. However,
  the area where the apartment is pretty seedy (and this coming from someone who works in NYC and hice lived in Jersey City, NJ), did not feel it was safe to take a walk or run or even explore the neighboring beach, clearly there is a reason that the complex
  gets locked up at night...which was my first indication that this was not the best place to be traveling alone with two children. Wish this was not our last experience on the big island. If you could just transport the apartment...

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