Paradise in Kaaawa!

Guest: Reet (Halfmoon Bay B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/16/12 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

Our trip to "tropical haven" was more than we expected! We were so pleased with Karin's beautiful home. We went to Oahu to attend my sister's wedding and I searched VBRO for many weeks looking for the perfect place for my family of four and my cousins family of four. This house was perfect for us all. We especially liked how the yard was fully gated so we could keep an eye on our little ones. Beach was perfect! We met many local fisherman on the beach. Park right beside was handy and 7 eleven across the street we used more than once! We cannot say enough about our first trip to Hawaii, we will definitely be back! And we would stay at the "tropical haven " again! Thank you Karin !

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

Kaaawa Paradise

Guest: beachbum (Citrus Heights, Ca)
Date of Stay: 09/26/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

We stayed for a month at this delightful place. The pictures do not do it justice for the beauty that you are living in. The house is roomy, comfortable, well decorated, very clean, and even the beds are comfortable. The owner was easily accessable and quickly answered any questions or concerns. The property is very nicely landscaped and even the neighbors were friendly. Our children and grandchildren were there for a week and we all had plenty of room. They all loved the house, grounds and beach. There is a sandy entrance through the reef, right in front of the house, that makes entering and exiting the water very easy. All loved the snorkeling and kayaking. Over all this was one of our best experiences renting a beach house.

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

Perfect place for family with young children

Guest: Annie (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/29/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

This is one amazing house on the beach. It has something for all ages to enjoy! From the moment we drove into the property, we immediately fell in love with the open space, beautiful landscape and ocean view. My kids just loved the outside. There is plenty of space for them to run and things to explore. The house is cozy and clean. The outdoor is the best. We enjoyed our meals outside. Nothing beats a home cooked meal on the beach!! There were a few rainy days while we were there, so we got to see the waterfall from the mountain. It was awesome! The owner is very pleasant to deal with. She was responsive to our inquiries. This truly was my family’s best vacation. We will definitely rent this house again the next time we visit Oahu!

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

Too good for words!

Guest: Joe, Rhonda and Jo-Dee (Kamloops, British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/02/11

It’s hard to find words to describe this perfect Hawaiian beach side getaway but I’ll try. The location is perfect…. private, a lovely large yard with lush tropical greenery disguising the fence around the property. There is an area under the palms that would be perfect for nuptials. The house is welcoming and beautifully decorated. The tile floors, four sets of French doors and garden shower give it a tropical flair. The beds are so comfortable with attractive, clean bedding…the bedding even smelled good. Karin has every amenity and detail covered right down to candles in hurricane lamps on the lanai. She is an attentive homeowner and has anticipated every need…lovely scented hand soaps and shower gels and extra conveniences including a blender and coffee grinder. Beach towels are provided along with kayaks and a variety of water toys; swimming and snorkeling from the beach right in front of the house…doesn’t get much better than that. The outdoor beach shower is a bonus. We were in Oahu for a family wedding and though only three of stayed at Tropical Haven we loved that the house allowed us to entertain. There is tons of outside seating, lots of dishes, a huge fridge and generous parking. We loved every moment and look forward to returning. Sitting beach side with a cup of Kona Macadamia coffee…priceless.

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

Stunningly excellent!

Guest: Orthmanns (Alaska)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/11

From the minute we arrived, we knew we didn't want to leave. And, well...we didn't for two whole days! We just lazed around in the sun, played on our own beach, and did some snorkeling. Beach combing was great for sea glass and coral bits. When it got too hot, we meandered across the street to Uncle Bobos for ice cream. Once we worked that off by lying in the sun some more, we strolled over again, got take out barbecue, and ate it on the lanai. Bobos is highly recommended. For the rest of our supplies, we hit Safeway in Kaneohe (great selection of Hawaiian products). Next time, we will make sure to enjoy the local farm stands that are north up the highway. Among other highlights of our stay was bodyboarding at Sunset Beach (awesome) and helping National Marine Fisheries rescue a honu from OUR beach! In general, we just really enjoyed the peace and solitude at Tropical Haven and highly recommend it to ANYONE!!! Karin is most helpful and friendly and the house is well supplied with everything you need for a great, relaxing vacation.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Our Private Paradise

Guest: Susie (United States)
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

We hated to leave this perfect beach house in the countryside of Oahu. It was everything we hoped for and more. Morning coffee on the back veranda watching the waves crest over the reef, the palm trees swaying in the trade winds and the lovely smell of tropical flowers was a great way to start the day. The house is well appointed with very comfortable beds, large bath rooms, and an efficient kitchen. Room to socialize and also to have privacy. It was a great location to explore the island, and then come back to this peaceful retreat. We used the kayaks and snorkeled right off the beach. Just a few yards out sea turtles swam under our kayak! At night the sound of waves lulled us to sleep.The owners are a wealth of of information and eager to help make our stay wonderful. Everything was spot on clean with high quality bedding and towels, tasteful decor, and beautiful landscaping. We highly recommend this property!

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

HAWAII BEACH HOUSE

Guest: Sandra (Braintree, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

This Beach House is AWESOME! I can not say enough to give it proper justice....(comfy, clean,cozy- wonderful!). The property is set back off the main street in your own little piece of Paradise... Five high school classmates (Braintree, MA, USA) had a "Girl's Week" & what a special adventure it was! Our classmate and owner (how lucky are we??) - was such a gracious hostess and fabulous tour guide (we were so spoiled..) - Our visit was the best... filled with so much fun, "lots" of laughter, excitment & relaxation... We had our own back yard & patio area with breath taking views (where there was plenty of conversation, eating and drinking (responsible of course..) going on as well as our own free entertainment-HA! ) The private beach area: we swam, snorkeled and did some kayaking in the crystal clear waters- just such a treat.. A slice of Heaven with all of us taking treasured life time memories back with us. ALOHA!!!

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

Simply Amazing!!!

Guest: Elinor (Braintree, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

This was the most beautiful spot I have ever seen! It truly was amazing. We spent 6 fabulous days here. When I saw this house on the website I was certainly impressed but to actually be there and see it in person – well it was everything you would dream about and then some. The place was immaculate and the rooms beautiful. The front bedroom with the garden shower was my favorite. You’d wake up in the morning and see this spectacular view of the ocean with the palm trees right in front. (I now have that picture saved onto my cell phone as my wallpaper so every day I get to see this view again). It was the best vacation I’ve ever had. I have highly recommended this place to my friends and family!

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

Paradise...simply paradise!

Guest: Very pleased! (4)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

This property is everything we could have dreamed of and more. The pictures do not do it justice. The views are spectacular, better than described. The location is perfect. away from the crowds but just a 15-20 minute drive to Sunset beach, Polynesian cultural center, turtle bay and groceries. Only 30-45 minutes away from Honolulu, Costco. and bigger shopping if needed. Nearby hiking and waterfall, kayaks and boogie boards on the property and a very tastefully furnished CLEAN home. It was so perfect. We had such a wonderful time, it was like we had our own little paradise. The view from the master bedroom in the mornings is so peaceful and you have your own private beach! Karin was timely in returning calls and our deposit was returned within a few days from departure. The only very minor issue (not even an issue) was the kitchen was small, if you have more than one person cooking it can be a bit of challenge so we recommend grilling instead. Oh and the park next door gets a bit crowed/noisy but really not a big deal. We would HIGHLY recommend this property and we plan on going back for sure.

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

Christmas in Hawaii

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

The house was as described with plenty of room or our party of 7. We spent our Christmas 2010 here and enjoyed everything. The owner was easy to deal with and the pictures are accurate. We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu and Waikiki. I would recommend.

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