Piece of Paradise in Ko Olina; Golf, Pool, Wifi, Beach, Amenities

• Great place and great location!

  Great place and great location!

  • Guest danib-pdx
  • Date of stay 12/24/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  If you are looking for a place to stay during your trip to Honolulu this is the place. The layout of the condo is great. We traveled with 3 families and felt everyone had their own space. They provided the basics, such as laundry and dish soap. Plenty of towels and blankets. Had beach and pool toys for your use. It is located right by the pool and an easy walk to the store/resturants and Disney resort. Plus 4 different beach lagoons that are walking distant. Highly recommend this place and will definitely return.

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

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• Beautiful location

  Beautiful location

  • Guest Sarah F.
  • Date of stay 12/05/12
  • Review Submitted 12/19/12
  This condo was beautiful and in a great location. Very quiet and safe community. Fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer were huge in making our trip successful. Short walk to the Ko'Olina lagoon which we actually never had an issue parking at despite limited parking spots. We will definitely stay here again if we get the opportunity to come back to Oahu. Mahalo!!

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

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• Great Family Vacation Home

  Great Family Vacation Home

  • Guest Pauline
  • Date of stay 09/12/12
  • Review Submitted 09/19/12
  This is a great vacation house to rent for a large family. We were looking for a place in the Ko Olina area because we had a wedding to attend at the Aulani. There were 10 of us and we were so glad we found this house. The house is stocked with almost everything you would want in a vacation home. The pictures of the the house on VRBO is exactly how the house looks but only more impressive when you actually see it. Munroe Murdock was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu, this is the place to be. The drive to Kapolei for shopping (Costco, Target, restaurants, etc) is not far at all. We would definitely come here again and recommend this property to anyone with a large family.

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

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• Ko Olina Wedding

  Ko Olina Wedding

  • Guest Janet
  • Date of stay 08/29/12
  • Review Submitted 09/06/12
  When my family and I arrived at our Ko Olina "home" we were so pleased. Everything was just as described in the rental listing. We had plenty of room and enjoyed such beautiful surroundings. The kitchen was stocked with what we needed, unlike many condos we have rented previously. Munro was also very accommodating to the bride of whose wedding we were attending, much to her satisfaction. Thank you for providing such a great place for our family to create lasting memories.

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

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• FABULOUS!

  FABULOUS!

  • Guest Katie
  • Date of stay 06/13/12
  • Review Submitted 06/29/12
  We had an amazing time in Ko Olina thanks to your wonderful condo. It had everything and was so clean, comfortable, well stocked and a delight to stay in. The master suite is a wonderful retreat. We could really spread out (we have 3 small kids) and enjoy ourselves. We ate almost all of our dinners outside on the wonderful lanai and our kids ran around on the green open space and caught lizards. It is a great location, easy to find and very quiet and so pretty. The pool was fantastic and we grilled many meals on the bbq's while the kids swam. Thanks for everything! We will be back!

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

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• Ko Olina Condo Vacation Home Perfect for Large Family

  Ko Olina Condo Vacation Home Perfect for Large Family

  • Guest Kansas Family
  • Date of stay 06/05/12
  • Review Submitted 06/14/12
  What a beautiful place to spend a week on Oahu in Hawaii! The Murdocks have thought of everything in this condo. We loved the spacious rooms and so many lovely little extras that were included. It was so nice to have ice water waiting in the 'frig and snacks in the basket on the counter! The community is quiet and secure and the walk to the beach (about 15 minutes) was pleasant. The walk to the pool (about 1 minute) was a real plus. Our young grandchildren loved both the pool and the beach, so many days it was one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The condo was clean as could be and would work for other large, extended families like ours. Grandma and Papa in the master bedroom, one son and wife with child in the other upstairs bedroom, and one son with wife and infant in the downstairs bedroom made it possible for everyone to have their own "space" and still be together. The laundry room was a Blessing with so many people! The kitchen was a dream come true. I would highly recommend this condo to those wanting a quieter beach vacation away from the crush of Waikiki. Some of our family drove to that area several days, but were happy to return to Ko Olina for the evenings. We would highly recommend Paradise Cove for a fun Luau experience! Just 5 minutes from the condo. Our daughter was married on the beach, close to the condo, during the week we were there. It was wonderful to be so close to the wedding location. Thank you Murdocks! You were helpful throughout the process and couldn't have been more helpful! We would stay here again and recommend this location to others!

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

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• Ko Olina 3br

  Ko Olina 3br

  • Guest none
  • Date of stay 05/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/25/12
  the house was large and comfortable for six adults. It was great to have three bedrooms and three baths! the house was well stocked with linens including beach towls, paper products and kitchen equipment. It was quiet, even though we were near the pool and it was busy in afternoon, quiet after closing 9p and in fact pool locked until 8a when opened. Plenty of TVs for entertainment although not great TV watcher. The one car garage was very narrow and had to maneuver mid size SUV carefully in. resort was very nice although not at resort alot---out and about-- but neighboring Kapolei with food stores, other shoppping, restarurants and gas stations very convenient. Lagoons very pleasant and not too crowded maybe because parking is very limited. I drove speed 25mph through resort but seemed to have plenty of drivers going faster. All in all a great vacation and I would definitely go back to Ko Olina and to Murdock property. thanks so much.

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

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• Spring Break

  Spring Break

  • Guest Larry C.
  • Date of stay 03/31/12
  • Review Submitted 04/11/12
  We thought this rental home was very nice and included everything we needed for a wonderful stay! The only issue was when the sink in the upstairs main bath was turned on there seemed to be some pipes vibrating which would make a loud noise. Otherwise, the accomodations were perfect.

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

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• Beautiful Ko'Olina Villa!

  Beautiful Ko'Olina Villa!

  • Guest Kristen
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/22/12
  We loved our stay in Ko'Olina, and we absolutely loved staying here! The property was exactly what we expected given the description and pictures, so we were thrilled! The neighborhood is gated and feels very safe and secure. The condo itself is incredibly clean and well taken care of, and there are so many little "extras"... small appliances, shampoo and soap, a sweet welcome basket (which was perfect, we were very hungry when we got there!). Munro and Rachel definitely make the place welcoming and comfortable! The Ko'Olina area is different from Honolulu and Waikiki, which is exactly what we were looking for... If you're looking for crazy night life, this will not be the place for you. If you're looking for somewhere beautiful and peaceful and completely serene, you will love this area!! The actual location of the condo is quite a walk from the Ko'Olina lagoons, but my parents did the walk multiple times each day and loved it. (The lagoons are so beautiful and definitely my very favorite thing about this area.) There is also a pool right behind the property, although you do have to walk around a few condos to get there and can't get through right behind the villa. Most of us went to the pool at least once per day, and the walk was not a big deal at all... a minute or so... No problem! The pool area is beautiful and reminds me of an expensive resort. Loved it! You could spend a lot of relaxing pool/lagoon/sun time in the Ko'Olina area. The Paradise Cove Luau (right in the Ko'Olina community) is wonderful! I've done it twice now and we absolutely love it! If you're wanting to see a little more, Pearl Harbor was about 25 mins away, and Waikiki was about 45 (give or take a little depending on traffic, which can be a big issue or no issue at all, depending on the time/day). If it's your first time to Oahu, I absolutely love the drive up the H3 to Kaneohe and Kailua, it's so pretty! And not like any roads we have in the midwest, lol.... From the beginning, Munro and Rachel were incredibly helpful and gracious to work with, and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience here. I absolutely recommend this property to someone who is looking for a beautiful, safe, comfortable and peaceful place to stay in the Ko'Olina area.If we're ever lucky enough to head back to Oahu, we would absolutely not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks, Munro & Rachel!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Ko Olina heaven on earth as close as it can be!

  Ko Olina heaven on earth as close as it can be!

  • Guest Fessiambre
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 02/18/12
  Many thanks to the Murdoch family. From the moment I booked this condo and asked questions about it Munro was exceptionally helpful and very kind. Upon arriving at the condo everything and more than what was said. The villa is fully stocked with all appliances and amenities that you would require a family or two. very comfortable furniture was like new well appointed. proximity to the pool was the best you can get in the complex right next door. the use of the phone for incoming calls, Cablevision, Internet worked excellent. The welcome gift basket was a nice touch as we were hungry for some quick snacks upon arriving. the garage housed everything for going to the beach for the day's chairs beach mats snorkeling gear. what can I say this place has everything and is beautiful. my family and I will definitely stay here again next year

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

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Additional information about rental rates

* 50% deposit is due to secure a reservation

* Remaining 50% balance is due 60-days prior to arrival date

Additional Fees and Taxes:

* $275 non-refundable cleaning fee for post check-out cleaning

* $35 Security Deposit insurance ($1500 in coverage)

* 13.96% Hawaii Accommodations Tax (Hawaii Tax I.D. W98058338-01)