Family Holidays

Guest: Mauricio (NYC)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/16/12

Hi Judy, thanks for the time in your house. My mother, brother and I enjoyed your place very much, is very comfortable and very spacious and full of light. We had a lot of privacy and towels! Obama was staying in the near by beach at the same time we arrive but that was just an extra anecdote to the lots of fun we had driving around Oahu to find all those beautiful beaches and views!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

Wonderful Experience

Guest: TC (Alaska)
Date of Stay: 10/30/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

Our family of 4 (two older teens and 2 adults) loved our stay. The common area was spacious, and the bedrooms had plenty of room for sleeping and living. It was what we expected, roomy, exceptionally clean and in a very quiet location near the beach. The daily 5 min walk to the beach was wonderful for our family. We spent a few days just hanging out at the apartment and then most of our time was spent seeing Oahu. The location is perfect for getting all around the island and staying out of the craziness.

Owner response:Aloha to the wonderful family from Alaska. It was fun having you folks stay here in Kailua. I am so pleased that all your needs were met. Please come back again. With Aloha and Happy New Year....Judy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Our Oahu Dream

Guest: Laurel (Capitola, California)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

It was an excellent vacation for our group of five (2 parents and three 20 year-olds). The lodging was fresh, clean, comfortable and beautiful. Very good access to a dreamy beach. Papaya trees and plumerias in the surrounding gardens just outside the windows. Tropical beauty -- lovely neighborhood. We will return! (Judy -- thank you for providing beach towels, boogie boards, etc. which we hadn't brought with us!) Thank you all around.

Owner response:Mahalo Nui Loa for visiting Kailua and my Beachside Corner. You were a lovely family and I enjoyed having you visit. I hope you return soon....Aloha. Judy

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

Kailua March 11-17, 2011

Guest: Haoles from Spokane (Spokane, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

Since 1993, this was our sixth visit to Kailua. Judy's Beach Cottage was the best rental we've had so far. It was the perfect layout for our family with almost everything we needed and very clean. The location was a short distance to the beach. Despite the fact that everyone had a long night due to the Tsunami scare, Judy was the perfect hostess welcoming us when we arrived close to midnight with warm Aloha hugs. Thanks Judy for all of your helpful information, we'll be back!

Owner response:Aloha Spokane......If was great to meet you, and have you as my guests here in Kailua. I know we will meet again soon. PLease come back and enjoy the sunshine. With Aloha. Judy

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Stay in Kailua!

Guest: Russ, Claudia and Hallie (DOVER)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 03/12/11

The location was in a quiet neighborhood right near the beach and a short drive to Kailua Beach Park. The house was very clean and neat and the accommodations were as expected (if not more than expected). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend the unit to anyone. In fact, I have already passed Judy's business cards to several other interested parties and if I come back to Oahu (and I hope in the not-to-distant-future), I would stay at Judy's place again. Judy, thank you for sharing your lovely place. Aloha

Owner response:Aloha and Mahalo to Claudia, Russ and Hallie...It was my pleasure having you folks here in Kailua...I greatly appreciate your fine comments. PLease do come back, and Mahalo for spreading the word. Aloha. Judy

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

Kim, Hunter, Jo and Kevin (Seattle, WA & Memphis, TN)

Guest: Kim (Marysville, WA )
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

This rental was just what we were looking for. Living local. It was clean and spacious for the four of us. We were a little concerned about only having one bathroom, but it worked out fine. It was a great location for wandering the Island and then coming back to have quiet time in the backyard visiting and barbequing. It was very close to the beach, great for a morning walk or run. Kailua is a great little town and we would recommend this to anyone who doesn't really care for the hustle and bustle that Honolulu has. Thank you Judy for sharing a little bit of Island paradise with us!

Owner response:Mahalo Kim, Hunter, Jo & Kevin, You wer the bestguests, always wanting me to partake with your outdoor activities. I look foward to you folks coming back for more fun and laughter. Aloha. Judy

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Hawaiian Vacation

Guest: Doug (Des Moines, IA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

We found this rental to be just as advertised. Very clean, spacious and a great location. I would recommend this rental to anyone.

Owner response:Aloha Doug....Mahalo for your kind remarks. I welcome you and your family back anytime. Aloha. Judy

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

Wonderful place & great unit A+ stay

Guest: Mary B (Sugar Land TX)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/11

Judy- I cannot thank you enough for how wonderful our stay was. The unit is quiet spotless with amenities, also the location was great The Wi-Fi, flat screen and all the information we needed were included in the unit. Judy is truly professional and very gracious..and very informative. Thank you again

Owner response:Aloha Mary B....Again it was great getting to know you and I hope you and your family return to Hawaii soon.Aloha. Judy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Very helpful and friendly host

Guest: Petros (Ottawa ON Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10 Review Submitted: 12/24/10

udy personally welcomed us to her vacation rental despite our late arrival. Beautiful flowers and container planting adorn the driveway area. The rental unit is ideally situated in Kailua, within walking distance of the beach. The famous Pinky's Bar and Grill is a short trip down the street. This area of Kailua also has a certain amount of cachet owing to the fact that the vacation rental currently used by the President and his family is nearby. We could not detect any traffic issues arising from this even though the family was in town while we were staying in Judy's Beachside. The unit is spotless, the wireless worked well, the large screen TV in the common area was a nice touch. . We (four adults) spent a Sunday morning lounging in the kitchen. dining /living room area and we found this space was ideal. The two bedrooms are on separate floors but the single bathroom is conveniently located on the main (upstairs) floor. The laundry area is handy because it is near the entrance. The kitchen was more than adequate - the lack of a dishwasher absolutely not a problem. It was joy to deal with Judy who responded quickly to email messages. We can recommend this unit to active families who will take advantage of the location as it is so close to many amenities and of course the world-famous Kailua beach that is clearly one of the best in Hawaii. We travellled to Maui and the Big Island as well during our trip and would have to say that Kailua Beach ranks at the top of the list.

Owner response:Mahalo Nui Loa for the Petros and Buist family. I enjoyed having you as my guests and do hope you come back to neautiful Kialua Beach. Aloha. Judy

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

The previous reviewer....

Guest: Writer (Huntington Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/23/10

...."cb" is someone you don't want to have stay over at your house. Yikes. I was there for two weeks, a working vacation to get some writing done. The weather is phenomenal--turned the A/C off and just let the fresh air blow through the house. Met all my deadlines. Needed a ton of privacy and I got it. The owner, who lives in the next building, is super helpful and attentive. The kitchen has every little thing you could imagine. One of the top ten beaches on earth is a short walk away. I will certainly, good Lord willing, be back. There's nowhere else I'd stay on Oahu. Why would you to anywhere else?

Owner response:Mahalo Nui Loa ...HuntingtonBeach guest. it was a pleasure having you, and I do hope you return...Aloha..

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.