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  Amazing Turtle "Resort"

  Debbie D. from Clements, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 2 days in September, 2009

  We had an amazing stay at Jo's. You can sit right on the water side patio and hear the turtles come up for a breath. Even though I have snorkeled a lot over the years, it doesn't hold a candle to the pristine water in front of Jo's. A great spot for the young and old, experienced and/or beginning snorkelers!!! I am already looking at my calender for my next stay!!
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  Location is fantastic. House is rather rustic, but clean. Room layouts are a little difficult because you have to walk through lower bedroom to access upstairs bedroom. But, with the wonderful waterside location, Jo's place is a plus!

  A guest from Studio City, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 8 days in August, 2009
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  Perfect Patios - The best part of Jo's beach House was the waterfront patios.

  Kathleen C. from Kapaau, HI recommends this property.

  Stayed 2 days in August, 2009
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  Funky Place - Great Location

  Roger B. from Woodland Hills, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 2 days in July, 2009

  The place was better than I imagined. Reminded me of an old beach house I lived in for a year on Missioin Beach back in college. The location right on the water is fantastic. We enjoyed the contrast to the condo we were staying in on a golf course in Kohala. The place isn't for everyone. It is an older, somewhat musty (but very clean) beachy pad - older construction - not high end anything - hodge podge of design - windows don't close tightly - the layout is totally unconventional - you need to go through a front bedroom to get to the master bedroom up a half-flight of stairs. Nothing luxury or updated about the place - but everything works well enough for the purposes of a get-away, great access to Champagne Pond - snorkeled with the turtles and lots of fish right off the back lanai - water had thermally heated warm spots which was nice. My wife and kids weren't as enthused about the place - they like things a little more refined - but all in all a great time was had by all.
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  A guest from Ellicott City, MD recommends this property.

  Stayed 7 days in July, 2009

  Response from Hawaii Holiday Vacation Rentals

  posted on October 27, 2009

  This guest got the numbering scale backward! The scale is 1 to 5 with 5 being best; she thought 1 was best. Another happy Kapoho Beach House renter!
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  Perfect getaway vacation spot

  Anita P. from Seattle, WA recommends this property.

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2009

  Charming, comfortable house in an unbeatable location. Not fancy so people who want the latest, most modern appliances shouldn't expect them but all amenities were provided. The house is well stocked with all the towels, dishes and water toys you would need. Perfect for kids who are of swimming age. Small kids would need constant supervision. We saw turtles and many fish every day of our visit in our own lagoon and snorkled several times a day outside our back door. Ideal for the family who wants to get away from it all. Folks who want high end shopping and fancy restaurants would need to drive quite a ways to find them. On the other hand, the nearby volcanic park, naturally heated tide pools and recent lava flows are all within easy driving distance. Pahoa is close for groceries, casual meals and a well stocked second hand bookstore. My family loved staying in Mrs. Mitchell's house and plan on coming back !
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  Jo Mitchel's Kopoho Beach House

  Mark S. from Montgomery, AL recommends this property.

  Stayed 4 days in May, 2009

  The house is in a great location, we loved the small house with a unique feel. It reminded us of an old beach house we used to stay in on the Florida coast. The beds could use some updating, matresses are pretty well shot and there is a mouse problem. You cannot beat the location, the clear tidal pools are full of fish and sea turtles. We could not wait to get back from sightseeing every day to swim.
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  House Questionable, Location Excellent

  A guest from Weed, Calif. does not recommend this property.

  Stayed 8 days in March, 2009

  We stayed at the house two years ago and were very satisfied with the house, and you couldn't ask for a better location. This year the location and grounds were still the best, but the house is a different story. You as managers need to do a walk thru on your properties from time to time. The kitchen was filthy. We had to wash the dishes and utensil before they could be used (coffee cups taken from cupboard had dried coffee inside, fry pan had dried egg). The refrigarator had to be cleaned as there was mold growing on it and hair stuck on the inside. The screen door leading to the patio was almost impossible to open. The living room furniture was filthy. As a whole the house could use a good cleaning and some general repairs. Older houses can be maintained.
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  YING FAMILY REVIEW

  Walter & Dawn Y. from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 7 days in February, 2009
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  It seems that the price of Jo's place leaned heavily on the location. I realized after talking to Jo that her place was a Hawaiianna example - made to be a comfortable home in the style that she would have lived in. No sterile motel-like atmosphere.

  Carol K. from Loma Rica, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 11 days in February, 2009

  We liked this, but some of our guests didn't feel as comfortable. We did like the size of the pond and it was seldom used at the times that I swam. The bed arrangement was difficult for three couples. We were only two couples, but were looking at it for a future use. Everything worked well.
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  A guest from Palmer, AK recommends this property.

  Stayed 7 days in December, 2008
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  A guest from Long Beach, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 3 days in December, 2008

  It wasn't fancy but it was better than any 5 star hotel. Quiet, beautiful, great snorkeling at your back door.
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  Shirley & David B. from Pleasant Hill, CA recommends this property.

  Stayed 6 days in November, 2008
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  It was ok

  Caressa J. from San Diego, CA does not recommend this property.

  Stayed 4 days in November, 2008

  The place was clean, except the fridge was quite filthy, mostly on the outside. There was mold growing on ceiling areas, which can be expected since it was on the raining side. There was ants in the kitchen & upstairs and I saw a mouse in the bedroom. The geckos that came in, we liked, so that was ok. The hot water knob upstairs in bath didn't work. The inside shower a little small & scarry. Other than those things, we liked it ok.
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  Jo Mitchel's Kapoho Beach House

  Reen H. from Kaneohe, HI recommends this property.

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2008

  Convenient, comfortable, beautiful.
  Mahalo,
  Reen Haitsuka
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  A guest from Kona, HI recommends this property.

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2008

  This is our second stay at Jo's Beach House and we enjoyed it even more than the first time. The location can't be beat. The house is charming, don't expect fancy, but it feels like a home away from home. We will return.