Great Deal for a Breathtaking View

Guest: Karol (Taylorsville)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

I stayed at this location in November and loved it. It truely is a home away from home! The view from the living room and lanai was breath taking. Who needs air conditioner when you got the ocean breeze! The beach was beautiful, sandy and warm. Very quite complex other than the sound of the ocean waves crashing :) I would definately refer this place to families and friends! Thanks Lisa :)

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

My Hawaiian getaway

Guest: Arky (Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

My children and I stayed at the Punalu'u unit in May 2011. The unit was definitely well presented and very clean and tidy, had all the amenities we needed and situated in a lovely location for where we needed to be. The description and images are accurate to detail, and the aloha spirit of the people we met is definitely true to form of the Hawaiian culture. Our host/agent is such a sweetheart, definitely very courteous and on call willing to assist us when we needed her. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Punalu'u, there were places to shop and eat out close by or you could drive to other areas depending on how late they were open. We were still getting used to the food and flavours though, if in doubt there was always McDonald's up the road (not that I wanted to eat there at all). Shopping is a short drive up the road but the rest and relaxation I got was my main purpose and I definitely got that on top of time with my daughter who is just a short drive to BYU and The Polynesian Culture Center. The shows there is a fantastic production anda must see when you visit Hawaii. Driving to the other suburbs wasn't too far away, although the roads were either narrow in one part or wide on another side. If you want to keep out of the hustle and bustle of the city life of Honolulu and Waikiki then this area is a must and not too far from everything to be honest. At least I know where to go next time I'm in Hawaii.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

A good value/location

Guest: World Traveler (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

I have traveled to Jamaica, Cancun, Peurto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Playa Del Carmen, E. Carribean, Honduras, and many other destinations, that have similar environments/climates. This is my 3rd visit to Hawaii. With that, I will tell you that Lisa is very friendly, helpful, and able to help with any needs. The property was neat, clean, spacious, and for Hawaii, well maintained. It was a good value. It's early yet, and I haven't recieved my deposit, but expect no problems. The location was probably one of the best you can get in that location without spending double the amount.The other occupants were also very friendly. The only negative is "no AC", which for locals is OK, but for those coming from colder climates, it was needed at night time. Because it is right on the beach, maybe 100', the ocean breeze was nice. In order to be more comfortable at night, we left the door open with the bedroom windows open also for the ocean breeze to go thru the unit. However, that was not a very good solution, as the bedroom side of the unit was next to a busy roadway, which resulted in "interrupted sleep". When the wind wasn't blowing, or blowing in the wrong direction, there was a very distinct sewer odor that welcomed us. I know I have written some negative things, but were it not for this, I would definitely rate this property as "excellent". So, this is a good property, but not perfect as you can see. So, given the location, price, cleanliness, friendliness, yet some other offsetting negatives, I would consider this property again, as it is a good value. However, due to the road noise and smell, I would also look around to be sure comparable properties might be available. The negatives could be fixed very easily by installing AC, as the doors and windows could then be closed when needed at night, or when the smell was evident. Were this done, this property would be high on my list should I return to Oahu.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Beautiful Place

Guest: Dana & friends (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

The condo was very clean and comfortable. The ocean view from the living room is gorgeous and opening the patio door lets in a wonderful breeze that flows through the entire place. My friends and I were pleasantly surprised to find that masks, snorkels, noodles and boogie boards had been provided for us in the room. The beach is right outside and is very clean and quiet. There were very few people present when we went down there. All of us loved the condo and would definitely stay there again. Thanks Lisa!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Value for a Lovely, Quiet Location

Guest: limpet (Tacoma, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

My husband and I had a wonderful week of relaxing, exploring and enjoying the beautiful view from this clean, fully equipped condo on Oahu's windward side. The property was everything we expected from the photos, description and reviews. Lisa was extremely helpful and prompt at answering our questions. I feel like we got a great deal considering that we were staying right on the beach, which we often had to ourselves. My only regret is that we did not see any whales. We did see lots of tropical fish (snorkeling), sea turtles, tidepool life and seals, however. I have recommended this condo to a few other friends and will continue to do so.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Perfect Vacation

Guest: alethea_vonkranich (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/21/10

We had such a wonderful stay in this condo during the second week of May, 2010. The condo was extremely comfortable for 2 adults, was exceptionally clean, and overlooks a beautiful beach. We spent many mornings at the beach, just a quick jaunt over the lawn. The water was lovely, the sunrise gorgeous. The condo had all the kitchen and beach supplies we needed and looked exactly as it does in the photos. Its not located in the most picturesque of buildings, but the inside of the condo, along with the view from the lanai, and the lovely country location made us feel miles away from the hustle of our lives. We cannot recommend this condo, and Lisa, enough. Lisa is wonderful! Making the arrangements was easy and she made us feel very welcome. This location is a quick and easy drive to all of the beaches and hikes of the North Shore and we spent many days over in Haleiwa, shopping and eating shave ice. There are a million shrimp shacks along the way. We had a great conversation with the server at the Tropic'aina, just down the street. There is a Foodland (supermarket) up the road. We had a perfect vacation here and would not hesitate to rent this condo from Lisa again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

The perfect vacation!

Guest: schmef12 (Michigan, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

I can't recommend this condo enough! Located in a beautiful, quieter part of the island, within easy reach of both the North Shore and the busy Honolulu/Waikiki area! The condo is beautiful, clean, well stocked, and felt spacious even for four women with lots of stuff between us!! The staff is so accommodating and were always available for any questions we had, both before and during our stay. You'll see beautiful sunrises right from your balcony! And we loved that even though this is located in a moderate sized condo building, there were never many people around, and we usually had our own time with the pool and the beach!! If you choose this property, you will not be disappointed!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Margret Uzelman (Port Alberni B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/31/10

My husband & I spent Christmas & New Years in your condo. We had a wonderful holiday. We loved having the beach all to ourselves along with our son & his family & my sister & her family who all had their own condos in the same complex. We especially liked this condo because it had a dishwasher & was clean and bright & on the 2nd floor, not too high & not too low, just right for a perfect view of the beautiful Hawaiian sunrises. Thank you Lisa for all your help in booking the condo.

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Guest: Tony32 (Hawthorne,Ca.)
Date of Stay: 11/28/09 Review Submitted: 11/28/09

Beautiful location and a very roomy and clean condo with stunning views of the beach and ocean. Lisa is really congenial and helpful.I will return again and recommend this place to all my friends..

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Guest: Bob & Kathy1 (Petaluma, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

The condo was comfortable, the location was good, wonderful ocean view, and it was relaxing. We enjoyed our visit thoroughly.

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