Vacation Rentals by Owner

Family from NH

Guest: Case (NH)
Date of Stay: 04/27/12 Review Submitted: 05/01/12

Darrel and Donna, Mahalo for providing us and our family such a wonderful place. We created lasting family memories. Perfectly located on the North Shore it gave us a true feeling of what N Shore living is all about. The amenities, bikes, boards etc were perfect. It felt like home as soon as we arrived. I would strongly recommend this place to families. The bike path was a bonus!!!! Close to Pipeline and Sunset surf as well. We appreciate the Aloha and will be back. The Caisey Family

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Best trip we ever had!

Guest: Denise N.
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 04/26/12

Darryl and Donna really thought of everything! This Kottage was absolutely perfect! We had everything we needed and location was the perfect spot! We plan to return to this very house every time we visit Hawaii. Thank you Darryl and Donna!

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Perfect couples retreat

Guest: Samantha C.
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

We went with two other couples and the Kottage was perfect! Donna and Darryl made sure the place was well stocked with all the appliances and extras we could need. The bikes were great for exploring the bike trail and the boogie boards were a nice extra consider the beach was so close and not crowded at all, felt like our own private beach at times. Shark's Cove was within walking distance and it was nice to relax on the front porch at the end of the day and visit with each other. We will definitely stay here again and bring the kids next time. Mahalo! The Clayburns, The Kelleys, and the Greens

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

A Million Times Better Than A Resort

Guest: April J. (Anchorage, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

We spent a week in April at Donna and Darryl's Ke Iki Kottage. (4 adults and two kiddos) This was our third trip to Oahu and our first time renting a private home versus staying in one of the resorts. Suffice it to say, we'll stay at Donna and Darryl's house the next time we're on Oahu. We're all done with the resorts.. Give me the quiet neighborhood anytime. The house is lovely: clean, well-appointed and family friendly. Our kids had a ball playing in the yard, riding bikes and taking the boogie boards out back to Sunset Beach. Shark's Cove is a 5 minute walk down the bike path.. Starbuck's is about a 7 minute walk. We LOVED everything about the house. Donna was a dream to work with. I can't say enough good things about our time on Oahu. Many thanks to Donna (and Darryl)... We hope to see you again someday very soon.

Owner response:Aloha April, Thank you for taking the time to go online and write a review. I am so glad you and your family were able to reunite and enjoyed your stay here on the North Shore at the Ke Iki Kottage making lasting memories. You make me want to go on vacation and stay at my cottage! Hope all is well in Alaska and look forward to hearing from you again for a return visit! Aloha & Mahalo Donna & Darryl

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

The Knapps

Guest: Steve & Mary Jo Knapp North Plate NE
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

We really enjoyed our stay. Great place and location. Found awsome snorkeling at Turtle Bay. Really enjoyed polynesian center. Really enjoyed having the beach supplies. Thanks & mahalo

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1st trip to Hawaii

Guest: Pat M. (Yucaipa, California)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

My wife, daughter, son-in-law,9 month old granddaughter and I stayed at Ke Iki Kountry Kottage from May 9th to May 17th last month. This was my wife and my first trip to Hawaii so we were not sure of what we were in for. The owners Darryl & Donna were great to deal with. Everything was as described. Had all the gear and toys described and more, which made for great beach fun. Baby friendly, location central to great beaches (3 Tables is a wonderful mama's beach w/snorkeling for everyone). Met Darryl, who gave us great local tips.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Mead Family

Guest: Patrick Mead
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

What a great trip! This place is perfect for a baby. Thanks for all the great info.We had a world class meal at Joe's amd ate breakfast more tahn once at Ted's. Our favorite beach was 3 tables. What a great mommas beach. Hopefully we can come back someday. Location Location Location... store beaches snorkling bike path and very comfortable cottage. Had a great time. Aloha & mahalo Pat

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Austin Texas Gang

Guest: Cindi Carracano
Date of Stay: 05/07/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

Hey Ya'll, All the way form Austin Texas and let me tell ya all- we had a blast! The house was awesome and just perfect for what we needed. The next time we come back we'll definitley look ya'll up again and hopefully ther will be openings to rent again. Thank so much Nathan, Alain Cindi RJ

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Austin Texas

Guest: AUSTIN TEXAS HOOKEN HORNS
Date of Stay: 05/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

Donna & Darryl, We had such a blast @ this house. Ted's was amazing and the water is so beautiful! We can't wait to come back next year. The wedding we went to was so perfect. Thanks for giving us a wonderful house to stay at. Sincerely RJ Cindi Nathan Alain

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Koch's from Iowa

Guest: Koch's Van Meter IA
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

Donna & Darryl, This last week has been "paradise" for our family. We have enjoyed staying at your cozy little house- Totally relaxing! Mike espeially liked the outside shower. I don't think he ever showered inside. We also enjoyed all the perks you provided- bikes for the bike path, boogie boards and snorkel gear for the beach. Having the beach so close was very nice. We spent several days walking on the beach, collecting shells and watching those huge crashing waves. The kids both said this was the best spring break ever!! It was so nice to meet you and we appreciate everything you did to make our trip so memeorable. We will definitley recommed your place and hope to be back soon. Mahalo Mike Cindy Sarah & Jake Koch Van Meter, IA

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The Baretta's

Guest: Santo Baretta
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

Mahalo Darryl & Donna for a fabulous paradie getaway! The phenomenal surroundings were matched only by your warmth and hospitality and it ws truly "Aloha all around" You both went over and above to make us feel welcome. We can't wait to return. Were already counting the days! Again, Mahalo Santo & Missy Point Pleasant

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felt like home

Guest: Mike, Cindy, Sarah, and Jake (Madison county Iowa, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/05/10

I was talking with some friends last night about our trip and got homesick. That's how much we enjoyed our stay. So much it became a part of us. I met Darryl and Donna and you couldn't ask for better people. They were very helpfull. This is how you get the real feeling of living in Hawaii. The house was great and the location was great. You can't experience Hawaii like this in a resort. Plus our kids, ages 11 and 13 turned out to be totally wonderful to be with. It has to be the magic of this place. What ever type of vaction you are looking for, from restfull quiet to extreme activity, it's all here for you to pick from. Thanks again form the tall grass prairies of the midwest.

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

Just great!

Guest: lol---Johnny Tsunami and Steph (Eugene, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 03/29/10

My husband and I stayed here for 5 days and really felt at home. This cute and cozy cottage has all the indoor ammenities you need and an added bonus of an outdoor shower, washer, dryer and cruiser bikes! The bike path, literally right outside the front door, transports you to any number of beach access entries, surfing competitions (without the hassle of car parking), a GREAT grocery store, a Mom and Pop local resturant/bakery and all the beautiful scenery that the North Shore has to offer. As I write this, I am STILL missing walking on the wonderful Ke Iki beach, as it is so outstandingly beautiful, just steps from the cottage. We had the pleasure of talking with Donna and Darryl who are enjoyable, outgoing and attentive people that strive to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Mahalo nui loa Darryl and Donna!!! Steph and John Eugene, Oregon

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

Hawai'i Dream

Guest: NicBeaMarcCriFedo (Italy, Viareggio)
Date of Stay: 12/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/30/10

We stayed in this cottage during december 2009. The swell was so high that we felt the massive wave bracking on the beach during the night. The cottage was perfect and we want to come back surely. Unfortunately we didn't met Darryl and Donna personally, but we have appreciate their help the same. It will be for the next time....

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

Guest: Jennifer D. (Haymarket, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

My husband and I had a wonderful time at your cottage with our 2 children. It sounds cliche to say that is was so cozy and comfotable, but it REALLY was...We loved it. I want you to know that the cottage actually exceeded my expectations. I was pleasantly surprised to see a remodeled bathroom, granite countertops in the kitchen and an awesome outdoor shower with hot water. You might think about adding photos of them on VRBO...they are great selling points. Mahalo!

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Comfortable for our family

Guest: Oreo's (North Platte, NE)
Date of Stay: 05/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

We enjoyed our stay. Was a perfect place for our family of 4. The outdoor shower was fun. Nice to have the bikes available esp with bike trail. Would stay there again. Good snorkeling nearby at Shark's Cove. Cozy!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Guest: Drew and Kelly Dowden (Texan in Japan)
Date of Stay: 05/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/11/09

Just what we were looking for!! We are temporarily living in Tokyo Japan and wanted to meet friends from the states half way for a relaxing vacation. This was the perfect house and location!! Clean and cozy!! Donna was easy to work with and helped us enjoy our stay. We loved the quaint house and area. Our friends, who live in the country, loved the close Starbucks for breakfast each morning and we, living in a mega-city, loved the quite and small town feel. Teds was amazing! Don't miss it- we ate there many times. Matsumoto's had great shaved ice (get the condensed milk). We loved that we could go into Waikiki in the evenings for a nice meal and walk around- parking was free if validated at the restaurants. This was such a great adult get-away but also would be ideal for a family with children. Loved having laundry, all you needed for the beach, outside shower and bbq grill! We didn't want to leave and we will recommend it to everyone we know!

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Guest: Bobby & jamie
Date of Stay: 04/20/09 Review Submitted: 04/19/09

Mahalo! We had a wonderful time. Loved the location. Owners were acccommodating. The beach was super nice. Living on the island our whole life and this is a place we would like to keep a secret. Much Mahalo PS we saw whales and a Hawaiian Monk seal so sweet We had a splendid time staying at your cottage, Mahalo.

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Guest: Lisa114 (Cardiff, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/26/09 Review Submitted: 01/26/09

We are difinitely coming back to this house. Perfect family get away! Perfect couple get away! It is right on the bike path and equipped with everything you need. The house is very cozy and comfortable. If you surf, this house is the house you want to stay in. It is right in the middle of all the great surf spots on the North Shore. Grocery store right down the street and restaurants very close by. The house is awesome and the owners are very pleasant. We can't thank them enough for their generousity.

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Guest: Brook & Erin
Date of Stay: 01/22/09 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

Darryl & Donna, We thouroughly enjoyed our stay at your palce on the north SHore. We loved riding the bikes to all nearby beaches. We're big fans of LOST and loved searching out the nearby filming locations and loved the LOSY hummer tour at Koaloa Ranch. (absolutley beautiful)! It was great watching the premiere if the5th season in your liing room. Eating breakfast on the porch and bbqingat night were highlights. Mahalo Brook & Erin

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Guest: Melissa B (New York City)
Date of Stay: 12/10/08 Review Submitted: 12/10/08

Many, many thanks to Donna and Darryl for being such flexible, thoughtful hosts! I appreciate the last minute accommodations very much. The cottage was perfect and being a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and secure. I love the traditional style cottage, which really lent to my wonderful experience. Also, the use of the bike(s) was a big plus - what fun riding the bike path for coffee and then stopping and watching the surf. Thanks also for the wonderful recommendations. And wow - the beach just right down the path! I certainly recommend this property - and you as hosts - without reservation! But make a reservation ;-)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/04/08 Review Submitted: 11/04/08

My family of four enjoyed a perfect week at the Ke Iki Kottage. It is spotless and perfectly set-up for a family. We have already recommended it to friends and definitely will plan staying there again on our next trip to the North Shore. Thank you so much!

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Guest: Garlock
Date of Stay: 10/23/08 Review Submitted: 10/22/08

Mahalo for this wonderful cottage. Everything was lovely. We so enjoyed the backyard hammock and definitley the outside shower! We loved riding the bikes to Ted's. Such a beautiful ride. Then digging into a few chocolate haupia pies. We had a blast snorkling at Sharks cove. The sunset were amazing as always on Sunset Beach. We enjoyed seeing the sunsets on Ke iki Beach also. The lava rocks and small tide pools made the colors amazing. Well back to snow for us. Well try to enjoy our tanned arms and legs before we have to cover them up in jeans and sweaters. Mahalo again, we loved staying here. Rayn Amber JAy & Joann Garlock

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Guest: Brett Jenny Tripp Jirsa
Date of Stay: 08/30/08 Review Submitted: 08/29/08

Darryl & Donna We had an awesome time! Thank you so uch for everything. The beach was beautiful & he walks were great. We will definiteyl be back soon. ps Thanks for the baby gear!

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Guest: Jennie & Justin Marble
Date of Stay: 08/04/08 Review Submitted: 08/03/08

We spent our honeymoon here and it was perfect. Quiet, private,best strip of beach- a real north shore experience. A lovely house comfortable containing exactly what we needed. We left the beach very few times. went to:\Ted's for breakfast L&L for saimin cholos for margaritias and Kua aina for burgers. Otherwise it awas coldcuts & japanease party mix from foodland. Thak you for showing my new husband that I wasn't exaggerating when I tild him I was born in paradise.

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Guest: Rasimas
Date of Stay: 07/14/08 Review Submitted: 07/13/08

Thank you for an incredible trip. Your cottae is fantastic. You thought of everything to make our stay comfortabl. The decor is very hoimey and cozy. We loved all the extras. boggie boards bikes washer dryer,front porch and utside shower( a must). It is located right near everything we wanted to see. Everyone had a ball and no one wants to go home to san diego. Ted's backery is wonderful. We ate so many pies. We are definately coming again. We cant thank you enoughforyour hospitality. See you soon. Mahalo Susan Bob Megan Rasimas

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Guest: The Gabons
Date of Stay: 06/28/08 Review Submitted: 06/27/08

Darryl & Donna Yur cottage is great! Just like home... We really enjyed the slower pace of the North Shoreand the proximity of the beaches. The outdor shower is a hit! We alsoloved picking Plumeria on the other side. The smell will always remind me of sitting on the porch. Hope to be back again. The Gabons ps the shrimp shacks are a must.

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Guest: Arshads
Date of Stay: 04/30/08 Review Submitted: 04/29/08

Thanks for a great vacation! The home was perfect, clean and inviting- we'll be back! The Arshads

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Guest: Arshads
Date of Stay: 04/30/08 Review Submitted: 04/29/08

Thanks for a great vacation! The home was perfect, clean and inviting- we'll be back! The Arshads

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Guest: OLKS
Date of Stay: 04/14/08 Review Submitted: 04/13/08

Always Aloha DOnna & Darryl, We love staying w/ you in your rentals.Mahalo! 14, April 2008 Hi There! Rob Madeline Oliver(10) & Mill(6) had a week and a half here. It is very laid back on this side of the island. Our favorite things to do: Waimaea Bay ( best time before 11 or after 4 for sunset) Wiamea Valley across the road for a nice walk to the waterdfall and swim Hambergers in Haleiwa Shave ice in Haleiwa Hummer tours at Kualoa Rabch ask for Ed if you are a LOST fan Thai rest in Haleiwa OLA rest at Turtle Bay ask for a sand table. Thanks for your laid back life style. We love Hawaii and we be back again one day ps the outside shower is tops pss we loved Lei Leis Mahalo for a tope stay!

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Guest: Bryan Barnes& Megan
Date of Stay: 03/28/08 Review Submitted: 03/27/08

Thank you very much for the wondeful ideas you gave us during our stay. It was definatley the best trip we ever had. We can't wait to come back, maybe in the winter after my deployment. Can't begin to explain what good R&R this was for both of us. PROS omelets at Teds with lots of leftovers Ted made us happy anytime of day(box of pasteries to go!) The monk seal that came up to the beach for some sun...right behind the house scuba diving certified while we were here riding the bikes the outdoor shower ( very good) looking at the stars from the hammocks on the beach Lei Lei's Calamari, checken and filet mignon swimming with sea turtles cooking on the stove washing laundry pretty much everything CONS We have to leave way too soon we ate too much of everything (Ted's HA HA) Thank you so much for everything. You have been the best "guest pleasers" and we would come back to stay again in a heartbeat! Bryan & Megan

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Guest: Tiago Oliveira (Ericeira-Portugal)
Date of Stay: 03/25/08 Review Submitted: 03/25/08

Thanks Darryl & Donna Our stay at your cottage was really nice. Hope we can come back next year, if not we'll surely recommend the place to some friends. Please find some time to visit us here in Ericeira someday. Tiago & Polina from Portugal & Russia

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Guest: THE RHOADS FAMILY
Date of Stay: 03/21/08 Review Submitted: 03/20/08

Thanks Darryl & Donna HIGHLIGHTS: Ted's Bakery omelets(they're amazing) Snorleling at sharks cove and Waimea bay we saw 4 sea turtles at sharks cove Beach walking the outdoor shower taking a bike ride to ted's hiking to the western most pointof the island relaxing on the beach taking the city bus to Haleiwa to go shopping and eat The Thai foodin Haleiwa Eats was amazing The house is cozy and relaxing!Can't wait to come back soon! Thanks The Rhoads Family Clark Mary Matt & Anna

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Guest: Val & Neal Roland
Date of Stay: 03/14/08 Review Submitted: 03/13/08

We loved your place and the garden as well. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: waking up to the sounds of birds BBQing out back Outside shower snorkling at sharks cove walking along sunset beach early in the am buying papyas & coconuts at the roadside stand on way to Turle Bay We love the feeling we get from bing here and we might just make this a yearly tradition Thanks so much, Val Neal Juliette and Ava

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Guest: Mark & Lisa Jewkes
Date of Stay: 01/11/08 Review Submitted: 01/10/08

Thanks Darryl & Donna We very much enjoyed our stay at your cottage. Things we really enjoyed about our stay on Oahu: Ted's Bakery-Yum Watching surfing at Pipeline & Waimea Bay Lei leis's restaurant at Turtle Bay Barg's rootbeer from the supermarket doing the jigsaw puzzle-very relaxing Thanks for your freindly and professional service. We would be happy to recommend you to our freinds. See you in Ragtan New Zealand sometime. Mark & Lisa Jewkes

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