Couldn't Have Been Better
Couldn't Have Been Better
Submitted: October 19, 2011
Stayed: October 2011
Our family stayed at Hale Pali the second week of October 2011, and must say that the house was absolutely the icing on the cake. We had an awesome visit to The Big Island and Hale Pali made our stay comfortable, clean, and peaceful. We can't say enough how pleased we were with our decision to stay at Hale Pali. There was nothing that we had need of while we stayed there. The kitchen was amply stocked with dishes and silverware, and the bathrooms were supplied with everything we needed. It was nice to have the small things like coffee filters, toilet paper, and shampoos supplied. Those are just little things, but in my opinion, it's the little things that matter. Carl and Deborah go above and beyond to meet every need you may have--even the little things. Even without air conditioning, Hale Pali stayed plenty cool and had us under the covers by early morning due to that sweet Pacific Breeze.
We would highly recommend Hale Pali to anyone wanted to experience Hawaii off the beaten path. You're well within an short, pleasant drive to Kona or Hilo if you want to get into the bustle, but if you enjoy a little elbow room you should visit Hale Pali. If you like being able to walk outside and not see a bunch of wild people with wild kids, this is definitely the place for you. We were able to visit the majority of the island because of the central location of Hale Pali. We took day-trips and then made it back to Hale Pali for extremely nice, peaceful evenings that allowed us to relax completely.
If you have kids, Hale Pali will more than satisfy their needs. There is plenty of exploring, games, and room to play, not to mention the lava pool and stream. My two daughters are 13 and 9 years old and I never heard either of them utter the words "I'm bored" during our stay.
Carl and Deborah have a hidden gem on their hands. If you're planning a vacation to Hawaii and want to experience peace and serenity, coupled with fun and safety, then Hale Pali would be our recommendation. Once you've spent time there, you'll understand why I say that due to Hale Pali, our visit to Hawaii "couldn't have been better".
The Carnley Family
Keith, Lori, Sara, and Emily
October 2011
Helpful votes: 13/13
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