Great Stay

Guest: Rachel (Bothell, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

Stayed 8 days at the property with two children and two adults. We had a great time. Owners respond prompt to questions. Great books in room to understand Hawaiian culture. Located 2 blocks from beach. Easy access to bus line and trolley line. Nice having beach gear provided. Good variety of restaurants within walking distance. Would rent again. Thanks for the great time.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Best rental we've ever had!

Guest: Lisa & Jerry (Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

My fiance and I had the pleasure of renting from Gerard from April 15 - 29, 2011. We stayed our first week in the Uli Hale studio and the second week in the Polu Hale studio. Gerard was so easy to deal with and we feel he went above and beyond to provide the best service possible. When we arrived, he met us at the building to show us in and was even able to have the studio ready early for us so we didn't have to wait around before checking in, the move to the second studio mid-vacation was seamless. The studios are EXACTLY as shown in the pictures, no surprises! Very clean and very nice decor. You are about a three minute walk from your room to one of the best places on the beach - the Duke statue! My fiance forgot his brand new shorts in the room, Gerard found them, emailed us and even shipped them to us (in Eastern Canada) If we have the chance to return to Hawaii, we would contact Gerard and rent from him again in a second! Thanks so much for helping make our vacation that much more enjoyable!

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

Wonderful location!

Guest: Bing (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

We stay for 4 wonderful nights at this neat unit which is only 2 blocks away from Waikiki beach! With its central location, it is perfect as a base to explore Waikiki and its nearby surrounding. Parking slots isn't as small and tight as I expected but driving up/down the parking slots is pretty much one lane (so got to be careful and drive slower) The photos on the site are 100% accurate and that is exactly how the unit looks like. For such a unit and at its price point, is an absolute bargain. I left my phone charger in the unit and the owners were kind enough to send them back to me out of good will. :) Highly recommend this to everyone who is looking for accommodations near Waikiki beach.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Guest: K&K (-)
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 05/01/10

Thank you so much for everything. Our stay was definitely heightened by the ability to stay at your condo. It was perfect for our wedding and honeymoon. We will without a doubt stay with you again!

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Out Standing Service, Without Peer

Guest: psat1008 (Taylor Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

I rented this room for my wife and two children (10 and 2) and while it wasn't huge it was just right for us and our needs. The bed was so wonderful and comfortable, and even the sofa bed was very comfortable for my oldest child. We were able to cook breakfast using the provided cookware and cooktop and keep plenty of cold drinks in the fridge. Would have loved an ice maker, but that being the only thing I missed it was definitely not an issue considering how pleased I was with everything else. The TV and free cable kept my kids enterained late at night and early in the morning, and honestly we never had time to try the Wii that was included in the room. The snorkeling gear was great to have an use, what an experience. Beautiful. The Ameneties and beach gear provided with this room made life so much easier because I didn't have to worry about renting. The beach towels were thick and soft and very absorbent, the shower was very comfortable, everything about this room was just great!!!! To top it off because of mechanical issues with our airline we arrived a day late, and though we reserved the room from 3/16 - 3/21 and paid upfront Gerard refunded us for that 1 day though he was under no obligation to do so. You simply can not beat this type of service. I would recommend Blue Rentals any time, any day. Also the location is very well located so you are just a short walk from the beach, the international market, or a short drive to any of the beaches or Dole plantation, etc... Bravo for making our first Hawaiian vacation simply the BEST!!!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Loves (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 10/19/09

LOVED IT! From the moment we walked into the room, we knew we chose the perfect place to stay. The view was georgous (during the daytime and at night). The owner thought of everything. There was a goody basket waiting for us when we arrived with some drinks. The room was beautifully decorated with careful thought on how to optimize the space. Many amenities were at our disposal - beach towels, boogie boards, soap, shampoo, Wii, guidebooks and games (which we didn't get a chance to play). We all enjoyed sitting at the table eating breakfast or our Cheesecake over looking Waikiki. The kitchen was just right for us (all we did was eat breakfast in the room), though I don't think we could have cooked a full blown dinner for all four of us. Getting to the beach and shopping was a short walk. It was nice to be able to walk to what we wanted to do. I definitely want to come back again sans kids and enjoy this place again.

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Guest: Ed V. (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/31/09

A beautiful room with a gorgeous view at a bargain price.We stayed 4 nights with kids in this just-remodeled unit. The owners did a fantastic job of remodeling, filling the unit with amenities and unique Hawaiian extras.The king-size bed is a big plus; even luxury hotels on Waikiki only have double beds in 2-bed rooms. Our kids slept on the pull-out sofa, which made things a bit cramped - after all, this is only an efficiency - but this was a minor issue, compared to the great view and price.We were two short blocks (3-minute walk) to the beach, and within easy walking distance of many Waikiki destinations. We loved the free high-speed internet, with a wireless router right in the room.The owners put much thought into decorating, with many local touches. A huge flat-screen TV, DVD player and Nintendo Wii, with a library of video games and movies (incl. Blue Hawaii, Lilo & Stitch, & Hawaii Five-O's 1st season), and board games incl. Monopoly’s Waikiki Surf Edition. We found an excellent selection of local books: well-chosen guide books, Hawaiian fiction anthologies, kids' travel books and guides to learning Hawaiian. Even the dinnerware and glassware featured surfer and hula themes. In the closet were beach chairs, an umbrella, top-grade snorkel gear, boogie boards, sand toys, a collapsible cooler, and more. The owners even left a basket with a dozen or more Hawaiian treats for us to taste.Garage parking ($12/day with in-out privileges) was very convenient. The building's small (but never crowded) rooftop pool has spectacular 360-degree views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, Honolulu, & the mountains. The top floor is a large, open common area with large windows, lounge chairs, card & game tables and even a library of books donated by condo users. The small efficiency kitchen is not big enough for full-blown meals (no stove, just a portable cooktop), but it served us well for our needs. Like everything else in the condo, the small appliances were brand new and top of the line.The owners were a pleasure to deal with –welcoming and helpful to a fault. A bargain anywhere else, on Waikiki, this unit is a steal.

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