Warm and Cozy Experience

Guest: John & Yoko (Danville, California)
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

My husband and I just spent a relaxing week at Seebreeze and were very comfortable. It exceeded our expectations and we plan to stay there again in the future. We lived in Honolulu between 1999 and 2008 both in Hawaii Kai and then in Diamond Head. This was our first return visit since leaving. The following are brief comments on Seabreeze: 1. The two-bedroom, two-bath rental is super clean, beautiful, nicely decorated, with plenty of towels. It is located atop of Haha`ione Valley with nice views and is very quiet and private – And beats any hotel stay! 2. The clean private swimming pool is good-sized and the property has lush landscaping. 3. Very good value; better than the pictures, large master bedroom and master bath with separate shower and tub. 4. Utensil-stocked kitchen with oven, microwave, refrigerator, and complimentary welcome basket of goodies met our immediate needs. 5. Paulette and Hernando are sweet and you would hardly know they are in upstairs. 6. Washer/Dryer in garage ($1 per load) 7. Great location in upscale Hawaii Kai which is home to natural landmarks: Hanauma Bay (snorkeling), Koko Crater (hiking), Halona Blow Hole, and Sandy’s Beach (experienced bodysurfers). Water sports rentals/tours are available at Koko Marina Shopping Center. Hawaii Kai has three main shopping centers which includes Safeway, Longs Drugs, and Costco. Two recommend restaurants for casual dining are Zippy’s (Koko Marina) and The Shack (Hawaii Kai Shopping Center). Easy 20 minute drive via Kalanianaole Highway to Waikiki. 8. You need a car!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Private and Peaceful

Guest: LJ (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

We are a little late in leaving our review as we stayed at this lovely property in Nov 2011. It is a great unit, really quiet, restful with fantastic pool (newly tiled in aqua mosaic tiles) all to ourselves (husband and myself) which is surrounded by beautiful lush gardens and this is your view from the unit. The unit has all that you need: comfortable beds, 2 good size bathrooms, lounge room and separate dining room, a fully stocked kitchen (including all utensils, cooking pots and even condiments etc that everyone has left behind so check cupboards first before heading to the supermarket). Linen, bath and beach towels were plentiful and good. Great having a full size washer and dryer available to use in the garage at $1 per load (we left our washing powder behind like all other previous stayers so no need to purchase this!). Great location high up in mountains with lovely views. Supermarkets, Costco, Starbucks short distance away by car. Would recommend anyone staying here to hire a car, it is 15-20 mins away from main area of Waikiki and we found it to be a very good location for taking day trips around the island - parking on the street outside the house is no issue. And finally, Paulette and Hernando are fabulous, you don't even know they are upstairs but when you see them on occasion they are a wealth of info if required and just genuinely lovely people. We can't wait to return to Seabreeze at Hawaii Kai.

Owner response:Your good review is much appreciated, hope you will always return to Hawaii and stay at our place. Good Day! Hernando.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Looking forward to going back

Guest: Steve C.
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/19/11

Just returned from 2 weeks at Seabreeze.Had a lovely time.Very quiet and secluded.All the comforts of home,plus a lovely private pool.Hernando and Paulette are on hand,should you need them (not very likely).The only thing we would like to have had was a change of linen,though there was plenty of towels.I would also just say that a car would be a definite as it is about a 40 minute walk to the excellent bus service.After saying those few minor points,I would definitely say that we would love to return to Seabreeze for a great holiday.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.

private and lovely

Guest: Sonya (Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

This is a lovely and special condo. If you don't want to be on Wakakki, which we did not, the location is great. It was very clean, well decorated, the welcoming gifts were very special - local sweet bread, kona coffee, macademian nut candy, tea and for us tea drinkers, a tea pot! I do condos often and in a variety on settings and we were exceptionally pleased and do recommend this condo highly.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great value and location!

Guest: Prateek & Parul (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

We recently completed 10 nights as a family (including two children - 3 and 6 years of age). This trip was our first to Oahu and we were pleasantly surprised by the location, including easy access to sites along the southeast coast (Hanauma Bay & Waimanalo Beach) and to grocery stores and restaurants. The amount of living space was perfect for our family, and Hernando and Paulette are very warm and helpful owners. As mentioned in the previous post, we did encounter insects in the home but they were only a nuisance and were easily removed. We were pleasantly surprised by all the useful "gear" (cookware, beach mats, guidebooks) and encourage visitors to fully explore the home before shopping. We will definitely consider this property on future visits to Hawaii!

Owner response:We have addressed the insect issue by hiring a professional to eliminate this problem and keep it in check. With a year round warm climate and the forest being our neighbor, it will take some effort to stop from encroaching our property. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you soon.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful Home, Best Location, But Beware of Bugs!

Guest: SB&J (Utah)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

This is a beautiful home located in a quiet, well-kept neighborhood. We found it conveniently located to shops, restaurants, beaches and H-1. We appreciated the fresh fruit, drinks and welcome basket the owners had for us when we arrived. I had read all the reviews before deciding to rent this home for our vacation and agree with everything that was written. However, I wasn't able to give this home an "excellent" review because of the numerous bugs we encountered throughout the home during our stay. I am surprised no other renters mentioned this problem. We arrived to find dozens of small "worms" crawling on the floor, walls and ceilings. (The owner said they were millipedes). The walk-in shower had a spider in a web. On our third day we discovered the roaches. Needless to say, this made our stay here less than desirable. The owner said he didn't want to spray because he has a granddaughter at the home. If the bug problem could be corrected, I would definitely stay here again. However, until then, I wouldn't recommend this property or stay here again.

Owner response:Because we are in the tropics, where the weather is year round warm and balmy, insects tend to thrive in our environment especially after a heavy down pour which was the case the night before your arrival. Although it was thoroughly cleaned and inspected just hours before your arrival, they tend to appear the next day when it is not checked when occupied. As we are mindful of our guests' well being and occasional visit of our grand child, we've shunned the use of insecticides on this property. You can be assured that these bugs are harmless but a nuisance. We are sorry that happened to you during your stay and hope you will consider returning to Hawaii again.

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Lovely Home

Guest: G&S (Vinland, KS)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

The was a wonderful place for our Hawaiian visit. We appreciate quiet, cleanliness, comfort, a very well equipped kitchen, good beds and spacious bathrooms. This home had it all. The added convenience of being very near where our daughter lives made it perfect. The home is situated in a very quiet neighborhood, but shopping beaches and hiking trails are within minutes. I don't know how it could be more perfect!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Great for families...look no farther !!!

Guest: The Wierschke's (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

I have to say that this was beyond my expectations. You will want for nothing...my girls have already told me they want to come back again. Upon arrival there was a basket of goodies that actually lasted us the week and we didn't have to grocery shop until the day after our arrival. There was also a couple of giant coloring/activity books and color crayons for the girls (ages 5 & 7) The house is set up well two bedrooms and two baths...each room has air conditionning and TV. Lots of pillows !!! The kitchen has everything you need to cook a home cooked meal and some things you never dreamed of having (Georgeo Foreman grill). The pool is a dream...the girls spent at least 2 hours in it every day. Infact my littlest preferred it to the ocean...it was much warmer. If you want a quiet, restful place to come back to at the end of a busy day. This is your place...you won't find better. Many great recommendations were made and all were awesome...but the favorite was Zippy's and the Jin Dui... Thanks Hernando and Paulette for a wonderful vacation...when we come back to Hawaii we will definitely come back here... PS we left the sand bucket with beach toys for the next family with kids. Sharon, Jon, Leah and Lauren

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

What a GREAT place!

Guest: Don & Cathy (Walla Walla,, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/11

We couldn't have asked for a better vacation rental. There were 4 of us in our group (2 couples) and the house could not have been set up better with two bedrooms and two bathrooms affording lots of privacy. It was wonderful to escape the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and head home to our little piece of heaven at the end of the day. The furnishings and applicances were top notch and the house was clean as a whistle. Paulette and Hernando couldn't have been nicer and had a gift basket waiting for us with coffee, tea, and even the famous macadamia nuts! The house was well stocked with some staples, but Costco and Safeway were nearby, so getting groceries was a snap. There are all kinds of cookware & small appliances - toaster, griddle, blender, coffee pot, as well as plenty of dishes, flatware, etc. Thank you so much, Hernando and Paulette, for your hospitality and sharing your beautiful home with us. It was a great week! We will certainly recommend your rental to any friends or family visiting your island. Mahalo!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Exceptional Property!

Guest: A & B (Western PA/northeast)
Date of Stay: 01/05/11 Review Submitted: 01/13/11

Our stay at Seabreeze was a joy. My husband and I had just escaped from the ice and snow of the northeast. The home is quiet, clean and met all or our needs. I am a returning native of the islands and enjoyed our stay visiting our family and friends returning home to a quiet, cool and clean place each day. We both recommend this exceptional property without reservation!

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