Blue Ginger Cottage/Mele Hale
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Blue Ginger Cottage/Mele Hale - 'Happy Home' is situated in the wonderful town of Kailua on the windward side of Oahu. This is the ideal Bed and Breakfast home for a family with 2 – 3 children, or couples celebrating a special event. It is three blocks to the center of town, and two blocks to glorious Kailua Beach. The property is very private; like a park on almost one half an acre. Feed the birds in the morning. Laze in the hammock; sit on one of two lanais - one off the bedroom in the garden, the other overlooking the pool and Jacuzzi. Recreation opportunities abound. Swim in the lap pool, or work out in the outdoor fitness center. In addition, the adjacent family lanai is available to guests for private parties. there have been weddings, family reunions and rehersal dinners just to name a few of the events. Some Sundays, we like to entertain those guests who are interested in what we call Bubbly Sunday.' That means a small gathering of family and friends for a light, potluck dinner and some champagne.
The inside is bright and very comfortable with 18 foot ceilings and ceiling fans. Fresh flowers, fruit, juice, breads, cereal and coffee are all part of the welcome package. The refrigerator and cupboards have condiments often needed for home cooking; spices, vinegar/oil, peanut butter, etc. The amenities include everything needed for cooking – full size refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, electric skillet, toaster, coffee maker, etc. The outdoor 4 burner grill is often used. The only thing missing is an oven.
Sleeping arrangements are the queen bed in the bedroom, a double bed in the loft which overlooks the bedroom, and two twin beds in the sitting area.
Access to the property is through 3 exclusive exterior entrances – the sitting area, the bedroom and the bathroom. We are the owners living on the property, next to the attached cottage. We are available at your request to answer your questions and share what we know about the islands. Our goal is to provide you with a home-like atmosphere. Your comfort is our top priority.
Keywords: Park like grounds, tropical spacious cottage for 2 to five people; ideal for family with 3 children.
Property Type
- Cottage
- 900 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Bed And Breakfast
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 4-5
- Bedroom 1
- Loft + Den
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Microwave
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Parking Off Street
- Linens Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Towels Provided
- Fitness Room / Equipment
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Toys
Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Access
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
Activities
- Cinemas
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- ATM/Bank
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
- Groceries
- Cycling
- Sailing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Paragliding
- Surfing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Fitness Center
- Sight Seeing
- Restaurants
- Library
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Museums
- Paddle Boating
- Walking
- Beachcombing
- Luaus
- Miniature Golf
- Scenic Drives
- Whale Watching
- Synagogues
- Snorkeling
Other Activities
Reviews
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Perfect for families with children
Perfect for families with children
- Guest Amanda
- Date of stay 07/01/12
- Review Submitted 04/17/13
This place was perfect for our family of 4. We stay at a lot of rental properties while holidaying and it's places that have owners as managers that really are a cut above the rest. Sussan was fabulous. She borrowed cribs and strollers from her friends for my children and even put a child gate at the back door. There were plenty of condiments etc in the fridge and towels were changed whenever we wanted. We were even able to use her washer and dryer and she supplied all the powder. Probably the most amazingly generous thing she did was buy us a 2nd hand booster seat and deliver it to our car rental company (at the aiport) the day before we arrived. I'm sure my own brother wouldn't even do that for me! The photos do not do this light, airy place justice. My husband was worried when I said it had no a/c but it really didn't need it as the ceilings are very high and the fans worked so well that some nights we had to turn them off because we were cold! The master bedroom is enormous we had the baby crib and a single mattress (as my son didn't want to sleep by himself!) in there and there was still plenty of room. THE POOL! Ahhh it was divine. Every time we left my 3 yr old would ask if we could go back to our 'little house' to go in the pool. It is literally 3 paces from your back door. While there is no oven there were plenty of gizmos and gadgets to prepare a meal for us almost every evening (it's often hard eating out healthily with a 3yr old and 11 month old so we chose to eat in most meals). I know I was a little nervous about being so close to someone else's house (there is a common wall) but those jitters were quickly extinguished. In our 2 week stay we 'shared' the outside area with Sussan's family once, and she even asked if it was ok prior. I have very noisy children and with the time difference they were up at 5am every morning, often in the pool shortly after and Sussan never complained, she actually mentioned that they hardly heard us at all. It really is a perfect place to stay at an excellent price. We hardly went to the beach because we couldn't tear the 3 yr old away from the pool and spa. We chose Kailua so we could feel a bit more like locals and it was a great choice. I can not recommend this place highly enough. We hope to be back one day and our son would really like to sleep in the loft bedroom this time ;) Thank you for a fabulous stay, sorry it took me so long to write a review!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Paradise Found
Paradise Found
- Guest Tracey
- Date of stay 06/20/12
- Review Submitted 01/07/13
We've been to Hawaii 6 times and found this property two years ago. We've stayed here twice and are going back again July 2013. First, Kailua is the gem of Oahu. It's quiet, peaceful, and the most beautiful area of the Island. Second, Susan's place, Blue Ginger, is absolutely wonderful. It's a large property with a front yard and back yard full of shady palms and tropical plants with several places to just hide away and sit and read and relax. The breeze off the ocean ruffles the palms as you are only a block and a half from the water. The pool and hot tub are great and you have your own grill to cook out. Susan is a wonderful host and checks in occasionally to see if you need anything. My grandson (9) loves the loft with his own TV and bed. We just love this place and the hosts and highly recommend it to all!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
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An Awesome time!
An Awesome time!
- Guest The Kailua Couple
- Date of stay 09/14/12
- Review Submitted 10/17/12
My wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary here at Blue Ginger. Initially I chose this place for its location. Close to town and the beach. A quick walk either way! Needless to say my expectations here were exceeded. The house was awesome. The lanai, front and back, were a great place to spend the morning coffee and evening dinner. The grounds are lush and wonderful. A great hide-away feel. I have been to Hawaii several times and have always favored Kailua. Its a great little town. This was by far the best place that I have stayed. Susan and Claude are fantastic hosts! It was the best 2 weeks that my wife and I have had together. In fact we made reservations dates to return before we had even left! Mahalo Susan and Claude.....(and our feline friends too!)Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.
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Fantastic cottage
Fantastic cottage
- Guest Big mama
- Date of stay 08/21/12
- Review Submitted 09/01/12
My family of five stayed at this wonderful location equipped with everything we needed and more. We arrived to find a lovely, very clean cottage with complimentary fruit, Kona coffee, fruit drinks in the fridge, even popsicles! We had beach mats, boogie boards, coolers, towels, masks, snorkels made available to us daily. We enjoyed the refreshing pool and hot tub and outside BBQ and patio area where we prepared a lot of our meals. I did use the skillet for breakfast. There's nothing they could add, we were pampered. We were blessed with gracious hosts.Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
Owner response: We enjoy having guests at our home. It is always a pleasure. These guests were delightful, including the 3 children. Mahalo
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Perfect home base for the kids!
Perfect home base for the kids!
- Guest Anjal P.
- Date of stay 05/21/12
- Review Submitted 06/01/12
Sharon and Claude were perfect hosts. Their place had every amenity you could imaging; from aloe vera ge. snorkel masksl to limes. The kids (ages 5 & 6) never wanted to leave, because you open the back door to the pool and it's everything they needed. It is the perfect size for our toddlers; small enough and only 4 feet. The jacuzzi was also great in the evenings. For those looking for a lot of privacy and seclusion, this is probably not your best bet being that it is attatched directly to the owner's main house. The kids slept in the trundle bed and that worked out just fine. The loft was a little steep; especially for those night wakers. Overall, it was a great stay. The pool was so fabulous that it worked to our disadvantage; we probably missed a few days at the beach or sightseeing because our kids preferred the pool . C'est la vie!Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Paradise found!
Paradise found!
- Guest Jim and Celia
- Date of stay 01/14/12
- Review Submitted 03/17/12
We discovered Blue Ginger Cottage three years ago and immediately fell in love with it. The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished with all the amenities. The location is perfect with both beach and downtown close by. The outdoor space is wonderfully tranquil. We cannot imagine a nicer spot or more attentive owners. As a result, we have become Blue Ginger regulars with our time already reserved for next year. We can't recommend this cottage highly enough ( but don't try to get our time slot!)Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Perfect in every way
Perfect in every way
- Guest Yvette
- Date of stay 09/23/11
- Review Submitted 02/22/12
We stayed in the Blue Ginger this past fall. We were two couples. The cottage was really great. It was plenty big enough for four adults. The property was great. We felt welcome and were able to relax there. We cooked most of our meals there which was very conveniant and cost effective. The location to Kailua Beach is excellent, and it was our favorite beach on the island! The owners are present and respectful of your privacy but are available to ask questions. Overall, our experience at theBlue Ginger was perfect. It was our Mele Hele away from home!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.
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Perfect in every way
Perfect in every way
- Guest Yvette
- Date of stay 09/23/11
- Review Submitted 02/22/12
We stayed in the Blue Ginger this past fall. We were two couples. The cottage was really great. It was plenty big enough for four adults. The property was great. We felt welcome and were able to relax there. We cooked most of our meals there which was very conveniant and cost effective. The location to Kailua Beach is excellent, and it was our favorite beach on the island! The owners are present and respectful of your privacy but are available to ask questions. Overall, our experience at theBlue Ginger was perfect. It was our Mele Hele away from home!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.
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This was our fist trip to Hawaii, and this was our gem!
This was our fist trip to Hawaii, and this was our gem!
- Guest The family of Yvette & Deo
- Date of stay 06/11/11
- Review Submitted 07/18/11
This was our 5th experience renting on VRBO, from Florida to Cape Cod to now Hawaii.. All were pleasant. This house however was probably our best and most enjoyable one, especially due to the fact that our hosts, Claude and Suzanne, lived in the house next door and were there everyday to ensure our stay was perfect. To both of you, we wish to hereby say how we appreciated our stay and how wonderful hosts you are. Our family of four arrived from Canada for our first trip in Hawaii and Oahu not exactly knowing what to expect. My god was this a pleasant surprise. The house is walking distance 5-8 minutes away from Kailua beach which is really, REALLY one of the nicest beach we have ever seen in the US ( Conde Nast also voted it one of the best beach in the US), although windy. As days went by, we could appreciate the quality of our positioning on the island. 20 minutes away by car from all the excitements and excellent restaurants of Waikiki, yet perfectly well served by all the commercial ecosystem in Kailua where you find everything from excellent restaurants to an organic supermarket! It is a super quiet and safe environment, rather high end residential neighborhood. With time, we quickly realized how of a perfect nest it became for our vacations. From the quiet environment needed for the daily naps of our young kids to the magnificient pool that was always there to please us, to the very quick wifi always available, free, very quick and stable! (this is not a given everywhere!) A pool may seem obvious when you come from far away, but as we found in Hawaii, it is not so common in a rental. All in all, this was a perfect location, very nicely decorated and renovated, very clean little house. We gave 5 stars and they are all deserved. Claude & Suzanne, thank you again for your excellent company and hospitality. Mahalo!!!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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- Guest Keith & Anita Davis
- Date of stay 11/08/09
- Review Submitted 11/08/09
We were just looking at our pictures from our summer vacation on this cold snowy Colorado day. We were reminded of the the Blue Ginger Cottage and that it was beyond our expectations. The cottage was classy yet quaint. This tropical and safe neighborhood location was perfect and the home like atmosphere was comforting and relaxing. The beach and everything you need is close by.Staying here was like staying with your favorite Aunt and Uncle. Susan and Claude's hospitality was like none we have ever encountered. We will definitely be coming back here!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$225 | $1400 | ||||
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Discounts: 15 nights or more $150 nightly |
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Photos
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Walkway to Cottage Lanai
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Back Lanai, Pool and Fountain
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Sitting room looking on to pool lanai
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Wet Bar from Living Area
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Sleeping loft with dolphin mobile, skylight and personal TV
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The Garden Gym fully equipped with lat pull, bench, cage, 500 lbs.
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High Above the Koolau Mountains
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Front Lanai with view into cottage master bedroom
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Looking back at Cottage and Lanais
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Living area from the pool lanai
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Master bedroom
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Bathroom with Door to outdoor shower
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Evening in the backyard is enchanting
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