Guest Book

Hi Marlu,

Thanks for the wonderful stay; the shark experience was a once in a lifetime adventure. What a wonderful way to redefine a person's relationship to these magnificent creatures. Thank you for everything and be well.

Ann Marie Tommey

Aloha Marlu,

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HOSPITALITY!!
-Leaving my card with all my info.
-We'll spread the word about your place.

OK ALOHA!

Perfect Hawaiian moment on Chun's Reef (photo)

Hi Marlu,

We really enjoyed our time at Paul’s. The beach was beautiful, the accommodations were perfect for us and we liked all the people we met. Perhaps we can come another time...

Thanks for your help.

Donna and Jon Skovlin

Thanks, and we had a wonderful time staying there. We've been recommending it to all our friends!
Mahalo,
Evan
Chuns Reef May 2008

Dear Marlu
This is Heide and Othmar from Davos Switzerland. We stayed at your nice
beachfront appartment in end of May this year. Apperently for one night
only!
Your place was the highlight of our trip to Oahu. Thank you for letting us
stay in your place. We hope to be back sometimes. You were asking us for
some pictures, well here they are. I did not think it would be possible to
kitesurf in front of your house. This was a very special experience! If you
need more pictures or pictures in higher resolution please let me know.
Kind Regards from the Swiss mountains,
Othmar and Heide

Dear Marlu,

Danny and I just got in from the last leg of our Hawaiian trip, an inter-island cruise and we are exhausted but had such a wonderful time. We truly enjoyed our stay at your bamboo studio. Your home is lovely. Danny is ready to move to the islands.

We truly miss that silly goose.

Again, thank you so much. It was a joy meeting you and spending a week at your home. Perhaps we can do it again sometime.

Sincerely,
Jane and Danny Pugh

Hi Marlu. Hope you remember us -we were there in February and fell in love with your pets - especially the goose. Hope all is well. This Canadian goose (transplanted in Virginia) has heard about Twiddle-dum and wants to come to visit. Is there room in the swimming pool?

No, he's not our goose - just a random goose that we photographed. We so enjoyed our trip to Hawaii and would like to come again.

Have a wonderful summer. We miss you. Here are some photos of Jodi's wedding.

Fondly,
Jane and Danny Pugh

Well, we all arrived safely at home after our absolutely wonderful stay at your place at Chuns Reef (and Kawela Bay).
Marlu, I just want to take this opportunity to thank you ever so much for the great stay we had. The only bad part of it all was having to pull up stakes and go into Waikiki for 4 days...and then it turns out we didn't have to do that after all...!!! Anyway, we all want you to know that we all enjoyed ourselves immensely and Chuns Reef will definitely be our destination choice next time if possible. Pam SO loved the beach right next door!

We were particularly touched or how should I put this...made comfortable(?)...with our host (thats you) being such a real person! Refreshing to find people who see and know real value in life and work towards a greater cause. Sometimes we aspire to ideals that our higher than ourselves...but thats the real spirit of loving and caring and giving, isn't it.
We feel so fortunate to have connected with so many island folk who,like yourself, in their own little or big way are trying to make a difference to the overall betterment of the land they love and live on and the people they live with.

At the end of the day, it is THIS quality, THESE values, that will keep us coming back to enjoy the North Shore of Hawaii over and over again.

In your own way Marlu, you are an ambassador to this land that you love. The extension of yourself... reaching out to others, including visitors such as ourselves and other folk less fortunate, be they people folk or animal folk, is deeply felt, and on behalf of myself and Pam and Josh and Mom, I would like to thank you for the genuine love, compassion and concern shown, not only to us but to all these others that your life touches.

You're great. We love you. Keep up the good work. I truly hope that all your dreams come true with your new boat. You deserve it more than anyone else, and if any one can make it work , you can.

Mahalo for a great vacation and till next time...Aloha !

What a wonderful restful vacation. Back in the real world, looking forward to next trip.

Marlu,

Amy and I had a great time at your place, despite the crazy weather. I will recommend it to anyone visiting the island.

Aloha,
John Bernie

Felt like the beach was our "private beach". Unforgettable place!

Greeting Marlu,
We are home and recovered from our wonderful vacation. I am so glad we discovered your house at Kawela Bay. It suited us perfectly and we could not have found a better location.
The house and site were beautiful and gave us a vacation we will always cherish.

Thank you for a "ono" vacation. We felt like the beach was our private beach. The experience with the sea turtles was truly unforgettable and will change our lives. Thank you for sharing "stories" with us and allowing us to enjoy your talented pets.
We love Waimea Falls, Ted's Bakery, Foodland and Haleiwa Eats. Chun's Reef is where we will go when we need to de-stress and just close our eyes and imagine we are back there. We feel like we are locals! Keep your passion and keep swimming.
Mahalo, until again-
LoRee & Denise

We are trying to survive the winter freeze!!! So made the decision we are coming back!!!!

We can come May 29 - June 12 ~ we would like to stay in the Bamboo studio this time.

We check Chun's cam all the time and see the rocks in front of your house; home away from home! Look like surf is up now.

We are ready for Koa and the rest of the gang!! Hungry for Ted's and some Thai food too!

Marlu:
Back to chilly, rainy California. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed staying at your amazing piece of paradise on the beach at Chuns. I am already making plans to return next year. Piddlies Rocks!, (but, don't tell anyone!).
Thanks again for all of your Aloha,

Dropping a line to say hello and a big mahalo for the stay last summer for our wedding. We came back home to the North Shore to get married barefeet in the sand on the beach I grew up on and the entire week + was amazing. Such a comfortable and beautiful spot in Haleiwa, which says a lot since there are a lot of beautiful spots/beaches on that side of the island. There was really no reason to leave the house - we couldn't have asked for more. Now we're daydreaming about coming back for the holidays. Mahalo nui, Matt and Kim

Marlu,

What an awesome place you have! Roger, Don, Chris and I all had a terrific time. Especially when there was a little bump going. Chris ended up extending his return flight to next Wednesday, so he's getting in on the real nice south swell that's hitting right now.

I'm already thinking about next year...

Thanks again for a fantastic time.

Aloha,

Rick

Pay Dial pay less deposit

Hi Marlu!

We just wanted to thank you for the lovely time we had staying in your cottage! It was lovely along with your hospitality! You are so centrally located without all the traffic that we just fell in love with the cottage!
Thanks again for all the special memories!
Shane and Amy Merritt

We wanted to thank you again for the cozy digs during our stay. We loved the experience and will have fond memories of it.

As for the airline snaffu's...

Thanks for the memories. We'll recommend you to our friends.

We loved the time we spent at Chun's Reef, nothing like being at the beautiful beach and ocean every day. It was an ideal beachfront vacation experience that we can't wait to do again. Marlu is the most gracious ever and went the extra mile to make sure we had everthing we needed. We highly recommend this location for a relaxing and uncrowded island getaway.

Thao & Quin
Tustin, CA

Top dogs at Chun's Reef. As we come every year and have grown to love your dog Koa, we were happy to see he has a new companion just as well behaved!

Marlu,
Thanks for the hospitality. Your place is great!
Love to you and all the animals.
Bless xoxoxoxoox
Will & Jade – Chun’s Reef- April 2008
PS will send photos soon

Hi Marlu

It's summer here in France, but we can't forget the fantastic time we had at Chun's reef !!! Perfect for our honeymoon...
Everybody has to know that it's a place where they must stay at least one time if they come in Hawaii: great house with a great view (at sunset, it's unreal), nice bay and nice beach with no crowd, warm water with turtles (yes, you can dive with them, but please, don't bother them!), good waves for surfing, and so much more. guys, one thing to do: ask Marlu to go and dive with you, surrounded by 10 foot sharks!
Marlu, thanks to you, we've found the Aloha spirit at Chun's!
Merci encore y hasta luego!
Xavier + Valerie

Merci Marlu and Mahalo! (See photos :) )