Very Happy w/Our Choice

Guest: Barbara C. (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/29/08 Review Submitted: 04/11/08

We had three families stay at this house in Spring 2008, incl. six children ages 5 and under and one person in a wheelchair. We all had a great time! The house is very comfortable and convenient with plenty of space both inside and outside, and very close to shopping and restaurants. The owners are very hospitable and provided special items such as a booster chair and a shower chair, as well as fresh mangoes from their tree. The only down side was that the interior doors are rather narrow, so the guest in the wheelchair could only get to the main downstairs bathroom, bedroom and living room by going outside to the pool deck. Nonetheless, a very nice vacation, and we would recommend renting this house!

Recommended for:Families with young children.

This house has everything!!!

Guest: Judy (Prince George, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

Perfect!!! The house and Melanie were absolutely perfect!!! It was really nice having Melanie so close (lives in a house on the property) she had great advice for sight seeing and if we needed anything (which honestly we didn't because she has taken care of everything) she was right there. We stayed for 9 nights and there was 7 adults and 4 children under the age of 5. The house is a great size for large groups. We had such a great time. The location was perfect, only 3 minutes to Hanauma Bay and 30 minutes to Waikiki Beach. Costco and Safeway were 5 minutes away which made stocking up very easy. I would definitely recommend a car rental. Each bedroom had ample privacy from the other bedrooms and all but the single bedroom had air conditioning. The house is fully stocked!! From beach towels, beach umbrellas, coolers, snorkels, sun screen, laundry soap and shampoo/conditioner. She has thought of everything. The kitchen has everything from a crock pot to a massive coffee/tea thermos. Spices, tin foil, plastic bags....I could go on and on!!! The pool and outdoor area was wonderful and great with the kids. The house is located in a great neighborhood on a quiet street. The house, grounds and pool were very clean and well maintained. I would recommend this house to my family and friends. Such a wonderful place to stay and I know we made some wonderful memories there...thank you Melanie!!

Owner response:Dear Judy, Your family is so wonderful and it was a joy for me to have you all here this year. Please keep in touch and bring your darling family back again. Aloha, Melanie

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Excellent property and amenities, great hostess

Guest: therose (Austin, Tx)
Date of Stay: 10/30/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

Great Location! This property is well furnished and had all the comforts of home. The grounds and pool are very well kept. The house is stocked with full size toiletries and the kitchen is completely stocked with all the utensils to prepare big meals. There was literally nothing we needed after purchasing our groceries. All the beach supplies were neatly stored, clean and ready to use, including the nice beach towels. The covered porch made it easy for the 14 of us to leave our shoes at the door. The owner takes pride in establishing a comfortable relationship to make your stay more relaxing. Staying here was a great experience for all of us. We would definately recommend this house to families that enjoy staying together.

Owner response:Thank you. I enjoyed your whole your whole family too.

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

Best Week Ever!

Guest: RAB (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

I had the opportunity to visit this property for over a week with great friends for a relaxing vacation - it was so much more. The property itself was perfect for our group, but would also be great for families, etc. We cooked meals daily, sat poolside for breakfast and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and comfortable setting. The location is exactly where you'd want to be to experience Honolulu -close to great dining and amenities like grocery stores, etc, action packed beaches or quiet/untouched havens are moments from your doorstep and the neighborhood is where I would live if given the chance. I would return in a minute were it not for having to return to the real world which after more than 10 minutes, you'll never want to do again! AMAZING. MUST RENT!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect!

Guest: Colin (Nashville)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/11

I just spent nine days in this house with eight friends, and it was absolutely perfect for our needs. The house itself is beautiful, spacious, and clean, not to mention fully stocked with enough towels, dishes, and linens for a large group. The pool is located directly on the side of the house and is easily accessible through the living room. The outdoor patio next to the pool has a large table and a grill, which offered a perfect location for relaxing over drinks or dinner. The house is on a quaint, dead-end side street that doesn’t get a lot of traffic, but is still only a short drive to supermarkets, gas stations, and a number of scenic views. The owner of the house lives in a separate home behind the rental house and was a huge help with navigating the area and finding things to do. She has been in Hawaii for over a decade and is familiar with all the local hikes, beaches, and dining spots. During our stay, the earthquake in Japan triggered a tsunami warning for Hawaii, and the owner of the rental home was extraordinarily helpful with getting us evacuated and finding a safe place for us to go for the night. I would highly recommend this house for a single family or even multiple families looking for a relaxing and fun vacation.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great property for multiple families

Guest: Kirby and Katie (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

Stayed for a week with 2 grandparents, 8 children and in-laws, and two grandchildren. It's a perfect property for this kind of adventure. The pool is wonderful, coupled with the outdoor lanai right outside the living room door. We ate several evening meals on the lanai; barbequed our meats on their nice gas grill; it was perfect. They also supply equipment for the beach activities; beach towels, coolers, chairs, unbrellas, and kiddies pails and shovels. They have a washer and dryer too, which is great for big families like ours. Highly recommend this property.

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

Absoutly Wonderful!

Guest: LouD (West Jordan, UT)
Date of Stay: 04/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

We stayed with Mark & Melanie in April/May 2010 and had a wonderful time. There was 10 adults & 2 small kids (4,7) and there was plenty of room for everyone. There was actually a queen bed and king bed that was not used. The kids love going to the beach during the day and coming back to our Hawaii home and swimming in the pool. The house was very clean, plenty of towels, laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner etc. Also coolers, body boards, beach chairs, tons of beach towels, beach bags to use, stroller - which came in handy when we went to the international flee market as well as the swap meet & pool toys. Right around the corner from Hanauma Bay. Like other guests have said in their comments Mark & Melanie were there when you needed them to be and gone when you did not need them. I would stay with them again in a heart beat. Excellent hosts and answered any questions that you had. Alot of times you rent a house and then if there is a problem there is no one to contact to fix the problem. We did not have any problems but if we would have, it would have been fixed quickly. Close to lots of stores & to Costco. We loved Waimanalo Beach which is just 12 minutes away. Great beaches & great place to body board. Hawaii Kai is a very nice area and not busy like Waikiki but close enough to visit and then come back home. Mahalo!

Owner response:Thank you, we enjoyed having your family too.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect location for multi family vacation

Guest: Haroldski (Kamloops BC)
Date of Stay: 11/23/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/09

Everything is as promised, the owners where wonderful and very helpful. The location is so convenient to get anywhere on the island. very nice, safe neighborhood. We loved the pool. We had our friends come and the house was big enough for two families, I could go on and on, evrything was perfect. We will be back to this house again.

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

Family Wedding and Vacation

Guest: K&C Family (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

Our group stayed at this home for one week in July, 2009 with a party numbering up to 11 people as we prepared for and celebrated a family wedding held nearby. The group consisted of family members and some of our son's wedding guests. The house has five bedrooms and additional beds in the family and living room areas that provided sleeping flexibility for everyone. The home is in good condition, well landscaped, and consistent with the listing detail. The owners of the home live in a cottage at the back of the property and were extremely helpful throughout our stay. They made us feel like family without being intrusive, and we quickly felt like the house was really our home away from home. They offered help with shopping, directions, transportation, and several other personal items that made life easier and expedited our wedding preparation and related events. We found this home to be well equipped, including extra cutlery and dishes, which was well used for our group meals. Many beach items such as coolers, toys, towels, umbrellas, mats, etc. are available. Our diverse group used many of these as they engaged in a variety of recreational activities during our stay. The pool is nice for quiet recreation and relaxation on the property. We accessed the home with a rented car. The home is well located for shopping, access to beaches, and golfing. Waikiki about 15 minutes away, and Hanauma Bay 5 minutes. We recommend this home for families looking for a friendly, relaxed, and comfortable vacation.

Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fun for all ages in Hawaii

Guest: nancygirl (Salem, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/22/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

This was a great property. There were 12 of us in our group ranging in ages from 11 years old to 75 years old. This house was big enough that we never felt under each other's feet. The property was clean and well cared for and just as described in the advertisement. The location of the house is central to everything on the island, nothing seemed too far away. Safeway, Costco and other amenities were literally a few blocks away. The owners Melanie and Mark were great! They were attentive when needed and invisible when not. Some our family members visited Pearl Harbor, golfed, went to the Swap Meet, learned to surf at Waikiki, snorkeled at Hanauma Bay and toured the Dole Pineapple plantation, but most of the time we checked out a new beach everyday. The swimming pool was great to come back to in the afternoons. We ate all our meals at the house and that cut down on costs a lot. We barbequed almost every night. The house had everything we needed for the beach. They had 5 or 6 boogie boards, 6 beach chairs, beach mats and an endless number of beach towels. The washer and dryer made it easy to bring less clothes along now that the airlines are charging for the second checked bag. Each family had their own rental car and we had now problem parking three cars at the property. In the evenings we played games or watched TV. I would definitely return to this property the next time we visit Oahu. Everyone had a wonderful time and went back to the Mainland with great memories.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.