Vacation Rentals by Owner

Loved it all.

Guest: Kay S.
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/03/12

The description of this property and photos truly describe this home on the beach. Lorin and Marci were great to work with. We enjoyed hiking up Diamond Head, visiting Pearl Harbor, snorkeling, watching the surfers on the North Shore and going to Germaine's Luau. Would recommend this property to anyone interested in having a home to live in.

Owner response:Kay and Brian Thank you very much for the recommendation and glad you enjoyed the home. We truely enjoyed meeting you and please come back to see us again. Mahalo Marci and Lorin

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Terrific Place on the Beach!

Guest: J, LuAnn, Steve and Kim
Date of Stay: 02/15/12 Review Submitted: 02/20/12

We arrived here from Kona, Hawaii- spent a week in Kona before coming to Oahu. What a terrific place on the beach! Loved every minute of it! Saw Diamond Head and hiked it. Walked Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Germaines Luau- awesome! This house is close to everything. We even headed up north to the beach and watched the surf competition! Thanks so very much Marci and Lorin. Mahalo the Smarts and Larsons

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Great time Beautiful Home

Guest: Steve, Angie, Kieran, Larry ,Susan from Canada
Date of Stay: 02/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

We had a great time here! The house was great and the location is beautiful! Awesome to have the ocean and beach right in our backyard! We went to see Waikiki, Aquarium, International Market Place, Honolulu Zoo, trip to North Shore for surf lessons, Dole Plantation, Germaine's Luau, flea market, Pearl Harbour-Uss Missouri Battleship tour etc. Wish we had more time as there is still alot of things we'd like to see and do on Oahu but, to Maui for the next week. thanks for everything! Angie

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Beautiful Home

Guest: Jerry, Betty and Lyndsey
Date of Stay: 01/31/12 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

Your home is just beautiful. Completely furnished with anything you might need. So quite expect for the sound of the waves-LOVED IT! Sunrises are beautiful!! Visited 3 or 4 beaches, Dole Planation, North Shore (awesome a must)Waikiki beach, Ala Moana shopping, Sea Life Whole watching cruise ( great) Swimming with the dolphins and so much more. This was an experience we will treasure always. Thank you for your generous hospitality!! Jerry, Betty and Lyndsey Crader

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A Big Thank you from Washington State

Guest: Brett, Shannon, Ronnie and Kerry
Date of Stay: 01/15/12 Review Submitted: 01/22/12

A big thank you from Washington State 19 degress w/a foot of snow. The Buzz is a Big Thank You Lorin, the best salad bar and dinner. Your home is amazing.... The whole beach to ourselves....1st time swimming, boogie boarding in warm ocean water... everyone was respectful when entering from the path; thank you again for your hospitality... my dreams came true: warm weather, sand in between the toes, warm wind blowing my hair and little drinks w. umbrellas - serenity. from Wenachee, WA

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McFarlane Family from Edmonton Alberta Canada

Guest: Rick, Gloria, Drew, Melinda, Reed and Nicola
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

Thank you for letting us stay at your warm comfortable home. Favorite thing about Oahu, Makaha Beach! Awesome waves, beautiful sand, no rocks!! Diamond Head is a must. But get up early and watch the sunrise. If you want to do Hanamua Bay-wake up early and be there by 6-7am, missed it unfortunately because it is first come first serve. Kailua beach walk great shopping and Hwy 3 great scenic drive. Loved Germaines Luau-close by- cheap use your AAA or AMA card if you have one-saved $20 bucks. Dukes is great food but come hungry! and make reservations in advance. Ewa Mart great place to get missed items, but go to Costo to load up - cheap alcohol/wine/ beer and if you need cash- use the bank machine there- No Service Charges!! Ice machine *** Awesome ... was a beauty eh! Must make Bulldogs - its Canadian - recipe follows - Mahalo Canadian Bulldogs Take advantage of the blender and make the strongest lime margarita you know how. Costco has a good mix if needed. Make sure it is good and icy. Pour into a large bowl and flip 2 corona's upside down inside. Add 2-3-4-5-6 straws!! P.S. to to Leonards Bakery - so good hope you have GSP 933 kapahulu Ave Costco 4589 Kapolei Parkway Germaines Luau 91-119 Lai Street Kapolei 808-949-6626 Mele Kailikamaka the McFarlanes

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Thanks from Japan !!!

Guest: Tadayuki N.
Date of Stay: 09/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

We live in Sapporo, Japan. We stayed 10 nights in this vacation home. This house is very large and very beautiful. Pleasant sound of the waves just off the sea, was a happy time to take some time each day to breakfast on the terrace with sea view. Two sons (1 year and 3 years) also seems really liked this house. Admire the stars at night while listening to the sound of the waves in the garden, cool off and looking at the lights of downtown and Waikiki were very comfortable. It is very convenient around here. There are Foodland and Longs Drags 10minites drive. Marci and Lorin are very friendly. We are very grateful to them. It is near more than we thought from Ewa beach to Waikiki and near Ala Moana. Of?course there was little traffic, you could go about 40 minutes. We have visited Hawaii several times, I think it was the most comfortable we have ever stayed in this house. We hope that next time we visit Hawaii, we will definitely stay this house again. Thank you.

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Guest: Hector, Marcie, Bethany, Nathan and Ryan
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

Fabuloso and tranquilo! Mahalo, Marci and Lorin for opening your home to us. Our stay was as we'd hoped it would be, fun and relaxing. We had a lovely time driving around the island and taking in the beauty and sounds. There is nothing more therapeutic than falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing - ahhh! We visited USS MIssouri, USS Bowfin submarine, North Shore beaches, Germaine's Luau, Makapuu beach, Sandy beach, Waikiki beach, the Blowhole, KoOlina lagoon #4 and a few other beaches, sorry I cannot recall names. All were enjoyed! We also met some good people at Calvary Chapel West Oahu Sunday, Service was great! Thanks again Marci and Lorin, you rock! Lorin, Giovannis shrimp truck was fantastic!- east side Aloha and blessings The Castillos from da heights ( Hacienda , CA) P.S. muchos gracias for the welcome gift.

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Guest: Dennica and Al
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

We've had a wonderful time here in Paradize. The house was awesome, the scenery and sound of the waves, mesmerizing and the people of Hawaii outstanding. Thanks Marci for your help in making all this possible. Hope to be back soon!! Aloha and Mahalo Dennica and Al ( 30th Anniversary yay!)

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A beautiful stay in a beautiful home.

Guest: DeeBee (Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

Everything they say about Hawaii is true; it is gorgeous and the people really are beautiful and friendly and the scenery and countryside really is amazingly lush and awe inspiring.... and you can see it all from this beautiful home in Ewa beach. My husband and I stayed in Paradize III and it is as comfortable and gorgeous as the photos depict it to be. This rental property was well maintained and stocked with essentials. You need a car to get to the typical tourist destinations from here and thats perfectly o.k. because you can drive around Hawaii in a day, easily, and thats what we did one day. The owners of this property, Marci and Lauri were gracious and accommodating and we didn't want to bother them but we knew that if we needed to call for any reason, they were just a short phone call away. Marci was especially patient with all our phone conversations and questions prior to our departure. This property was truly like a piece of heaven on earth because of its location right on the beach, privacy, property cleanliness, turquoise water, ocean breeze, close proximity to the city and luxurious accommodations. I would highly recommend staying at Paradise III, you will not be disappointed.

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

Guest: Gerry and Lucille, Chuck and Mary from MO and IA
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/17/11

We enjoyed our Oahu stay, wonderful beaches, Polynesian Cultural Center show was outstanding. All the sights of Honolulu Ionala(sp?) Palace, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki nd Diamond Head. We really enjoyed cooking here and eating on the screened porch and watching the ocean. North Shore Beach was fun and visitng the Dole Plantation was a surprise and beautiful, even though the fieldss were empty, ready for Aug planting. Dole made sure there were plenty of pineapples planted so visitors came away with a clear picture of their work. Hawaii was definitely a wonderful vacation Aloha Marci. Thank you for the restful, oasis from our fun-filled days.

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Luke-Missouri

Guest: Gerry (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

Our bedroom was less than 50 ft. from the water. We could see the ocean and hear the waves. Pretty cool. The home is reasonably priced and spacious. Tall fence and locking gates for security. This home is a great value and we loved being so close to the ocean.

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

Guest: John, Kristine, Brandon and Kianna from Vancouver
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

Whata gem of a find! Marci, thank you for allowing the wonderful experience of enjoying your beaurtiful home. You have a pearl oyster amounst a rugged coral! We thouroughly enjoyed coming "home" to a peaceful and safe place after spending long fun fulled days of adventure in and aound this beautiful island of Oahu. No need to comment on all the gorgeous scenic spots - but the North Shore is a " Must Visit" - sure takes you back to the island of maui! Cholo's on the north shore market next to Petagonia and Romy's shrmp shack along the hwy. Both offer sumptious feasts, good bang for your buck! Make sure to wear good runners climbing shores on Diamond Head. Beware of the rip tide in Wailea beach. Aloha stadium, swap meet and flea market, good place to buy souv's. But you might wear out you plastic when you shop around Waikiki. And after a long exhausting day puttering around the island, it's good to know that we're comming back to a restful place where the kids both big and small can unwind, playing catch football in the perfectly manicured backyard lawn, while watching the sun go to bed as the waves sing it a lullaby! As the say" There is no place like home" but sharing your made us feel at home ! With the Lord's blessing, we will come and visit another day. Mahalo Marci and aloha for now! John and family

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Guest: Jason, Renee, Nicholas and Mitchell
Date of Stay: 04/11/11 Review Submitted: 04/20/11

We had a awesome time here! The house was perfect for us and our boys. Thanks so much Marci! The weather was great for our entire 10 days. Her are some of the things we did: Monday 11th-just settled in didn't get here until 7pm Tuesday 12th-grocery shopped and played in the ocean in front of the house, walked on beach. Wednesday 13th-Went to the Dole Plantation ( bad time of year, as all their fields have been picked, so nothing to see) then we toured on to the Northshore- saw sea turtles at Halaiwa Beach. Had shrimp at Giovanni's Shrimp Shack. Also stoped and watched the surfers. Thursday 14th- Went swimming at Kailua Beach Park ( free) water was calm and beautiful bule/green. Kids really enjoyed it here. Friday 15th-Went swimming a KoOlina Beach ( free) we went to Lagoon #1 and #2. The boys loved it here. Highly recommend to go and see and it is free. Sat 16th- went to Hanauma Bay, snorkeling. Recommend taking own snorkel set- failrly expensive to rent. Saw lots of tropical fish. Very beautiful here. Highly recommend, but go real early in morning- leave house by 730am in order to get in the park. ( $5 adult, kids free) Sun 17th-Went to Aloha stadium market to get trinkets( $1 adults- free parking). Also went to Waikiki Beach Very busy there. A lot of cool stores in the area. Monday 18th- went deep sea fishing @Kuuloa Kai with Captain Rusty located at Halaiwa Boat Harbour. Had an awesome time-caught 30 tuna of all kinds and 1 mahi mahi. Highly recommend. Also seen sharks and whales while out on the boat. The boys loved it! Tuesday 19th- swam in ocean in front of the house. Wed 20th-Pearl Harbour and went home to snow Ahh! Thanks Marci for everything. It was truly our home away from home. Hope you enjoy the fish! Thanks for a fantastic vacation! Jason, Renee, Nicholas and Mitchell from Choiceland SK, Canada

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Second Visit

Guest: John Berg
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

Just missed the tsunami evacuation! Glad it missed Ewa Beach. Had a great time. Loved the house and amenities and beach. Had great weather. Our whale watching cruise w/ lunch was a lot of fun. Saw many humpbacks. Flew to Maui for a day and drove the curvy!! Hana Hwy. Scenery was great and the wave action greater than usual for this time of year. Lunch and ambiance at Roy's was wonderful. Missed seeing the Otters on the beach this year. Thanks for everything, Marci. Hope to see you again soon ! John and Donna

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Lovely Place

Guest: the Basacker's
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

Lovely place! Perfect for this great stay. Weather was great for the most part, minus the last few days. Last day here, our power is out after a bad storm during the night hours. But who cares! We are in Hawaii!! Mostly around 80 degrees, better than 0 degrees in WI! Friday- grocery shopping Sat - Drove, Dole Plantation !(super fun) Sun - Drove some more, swap meet(pretty cool) Mon- Waikiki, Waikiki Aquarium, shopping Tues- Hawaii Pacific University visit for Andrea Wed- spent whole day at Sea Life Park, Andrea did the Dolphin royal swim! Super amazing place! Definitely recommend going! Thur- Drove to North Shore to get away from rain, huge waves. Hoku Nai'a dolphin watch was AMAZING! We didn't snorkel. Saw tons of whales and spinner dolphins.Highlight of this trip!!! Saw a monk seal right on our beach! Andrea named him Jaxon. Haha! So Cool! Andrea named everything around the house! The geckos were cool to see. All in all, great trip! Can't wait to come back again and possibly Andrea be in college here! Thank you very much Marci for sharing this beautiful place! Great wishes to all those staying here! This is certainly PARADISE!

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Paradize III Feb 12-21, 2011

Guest: Amy and Larry Carrier
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

We had a great time. Wild side out of Wai'anae saw many humpbacks, tons of spinner dolphins from boat and water. Great snorkeling in the reef and a huge sea turtle. We made a couple trips to Ko'Olina with the boys, 7 and 8 year olds, nice place. Haunauma Bay was nice and a beautiful place. North Shore was great. we watched surfers, ate shave ices @ Matsumoto's and had lunch at Giovannes shrimp shack. The shave ice @ Ewa Seed Company is better and a lot closer! We made a trip to Leonard's Bakery for some Malasadas, yummy! Ewa Beach Park is close, not crowded and great for kids. Kailua beach is beautiful and great for kids too. No issues with the house, convenient, cozy, well equipped and private. Looking out on the waves everyday is wonderful. Dinners on the lanai were very relaxing. Have a great stay!! the Carriers.

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Paradize III Feb 5-11, 2011

Guest: Keith Savouy
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

What a great time we had! Have to admit we did not spend much time at the house, mostly to eat and sleep. went to Diamond Head, nice but very crowded. Hanuma Bay, great snorkeling. Stay away from the buoy warnings of dangerous current- they mean it! Ordered a custom made bikini from North Shore swimwear! Can't wait to get it! spend some time with friends on Kailua Beach, very beautiful, great views. Spent a day on Waikiki. If you spend $100 at ABC Stores, you can get free stuff. I got a really nice calendar. Went horseback riding @ Kuoloa Ranch. Took the 2 hour ride. Lots of history. Very cool. but no galloping! If you want to gallop go to Gunstock. Also did a bike, sail, snorkel arranged through Waikiki.com and swam by a sea turtle. Well, back to NY 23 degree and sunny today. Have fun! Trish and Keith

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Paradize III Jan 9-17, 2011

Guest: Stephanie Koenig
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

Wonderful trip to bring our family together. Rain was forecasted for the entire week but ended up having more sunny days than rain. We loved the location of the home and enjoyed reading by the beach and listening to waves at night. Loved the sunrise and sunset and even a lighting storm. One day we spend on Ewa Beach Park and had fantastic boogie boarding waves. Our highlight was our trip to Kailua where we had 80 degree weather and spent the day on the beach and paddle boarding. North shore was a bust for us. The water was brown and waves were too big to swim or boogie board in. We tried to go to Ko'Olina but west beaches were closed due to landfill contamination. Luckily Ewa Beach was Clear! Marci and Lorin were a phone call away and we truly enjoyed our stay. Dave, Stephanie, Chevonne, Kevin, Sierra, Jaden Koenig and Anana Bailey Sacramento CA and Gold River, CA

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Guest: Snyder Family
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/20/10

We all had a wonderful time here. It was so nice having a 2nd home for our whole family to come to after a full day of touring. The location was ideal for us being near our on-base family. The yard and view was awesome. Being able to have the children play out in the yard without having to worry about danger. Some great places we visited were 1) Polynesian Cultural Center, 2)Hanauma Bay 3) Waimea Bay and Waimea Falls/ Reserve 4) Kailua Beach 5) Kualoa Ranch ( Atv and horse ride ) and 6) Pearl Harbor. We had nearly 10 days here. Hope everyone that stays here had as much fun as we did. Aloha the Snyder family from Whitehouse, OH Roger, Staci, Andy, Amanda, Gracie and Jen, James, Matthew, Phi, Eric , Gloria, Dylan and Johah

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Nice House, interesting? neighborhood with a couple of surprises

Guest: Outstanding view / interesting neighborhood (Roseburg, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 09/05/10 Review Submitted: 09/25/10

Once you are through the front gate the house is very nice. The view out the backyard was absolutely stunning. However, the surrounding neighborhood was not what we expected for a Hawaiian vacation home: chain link fences around most front yards, broken down cars in a couple of front yards, and graffiti on some homes. Our kids joked that the neighborhood should be called Paradive III. My wife and I like to walk around the neighborhood when we are on vacations and neither she nor our children felt comfortable walking in this neighborhood. I would suggest doing plenty of research once the owners give you the address. If you are looking for a house away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and don't mind being in a less than modest neighborhood, this is the place. Walks along the beach or lounging on the beach can only be done at low tide, since high tide brings the waves to the sea wall (which is nice at night since you can listen to the waves....that was very relaxing). While we did appreciate Marci's house tour and all of the toys at the house, there were a few issues that were not covered in the contract or home description: 1) She asked us not to run the a/c during the day while we were gone. When we got back in the afternoon the house was very hot. We did open the lanai doors and this helped a bit, but the little window airconditions don't really cut it. 2) She asked us to keep the gate closed since there was a dog that runs loose in the neighborhood. I believe her because the 3 nights we were there we heard the dog barking during the night. 3) We could not find a "sound system" as mentioned in the description. The only thing close to a stereo we could find was a small clock radio in the master bedrooom. 4) The listing states it has a full kitchen. There is no dishwasher. Marci was very friendly and accomodating, house was nice....just wish it was in a different neighborhood. It was a little more secluded than what we were looking for. We enjoy the night life of Waikiki and we didn't realize how long it would take us to get to Waikiki in the evenings....that was our fault, but we learned from it.

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Guest: Tony, Maile, Jasmine Nunez
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

Mahalo Nui Loa! The Paradize III was a peaceful rental. We definitely enjoyed our stay here. Our daughter thouroughly had a blast running around the yard! She is an outdoorsy baby! Everything we needed was placed in the hale. The beds were comfortable and the tub was awesome, the double showers were great! Our whole point was to be away from the city life and just "relax" and that we definitely achieved. We will refer our Ohana(family) and Aikane(friends) to stay here. We have plenty pictures to send you. Mahalo again for giving us all the opportunity to enjoy your home,it was everything we expected and more. We are going to miss this place. Maile and Tony.

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Guest: Hanson and Johnson Party
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

We had an incredible time in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. We LOVED staying at the house. It was wonderful going to sleep listening to the sound of the waves as well as waking up to that sound. We had our 11 month old grandson with and it was very nice having the space for him to move around. He took his first steps out in the yard Yeah!! We also loved the beautifully landscaped yard and spent lots of time in the lanai. We took the North Shore Drive, visited the Dole Plantation, saw awesome beaches, went to Pearl Harbor, Hunauma Bay, Ko Olina Lagoons, Honolulu, Waikiki.Dan and I did the Star on Honolulu sunset cruise and it was fun and relaxing. The food was delicious. It was a great way to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Our final night here we went to Germaines Luau. It was a wonderful way to end our stay here. It was well worth the cost. We did find a 10% off coupon in the sales magazine. We had a fabulous family vacation with lots of incredible memories. I can now take this off my "bucket" list. Thanks MarciDan and Sandy Hanson Ham Lake MNJason Hanson St Francis MNDerek and Stacey Johnson and Devin Otsego MN

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Guest: McConaghy
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/20/10

We loved staying in the house right on the beach! It was fun to get up in the morning and look out at the ocean. We collected lots of small shells and sea glass. We also saw 2 seals on the beach 2 different days. For those who have not been here before:everything is fun- most cost quite a lot especially for a family of 6. But here is how we spent our money: KoOlina Lagoons are perfect to relax and swim-even for the youngest ones. Only 20 min away and FREE. Lagoon 1 is really nice and the biggest, has bathrooms and a small store at the hotel. Also has large permanent beach umbrellas. Go early (8:30-9am) to get one! Ewa Community Beach - 2 miles away, some rough waves we had - big beach-playground - bathrooms-FREE. Dole Plantation, we visited here on our way to the north shore about 25 -30 minutes away. Took the train rid - $40 for 6 of us, but fun. Has small gardens to walk thru for free. Dole "whip" YUMMY! Honolulu Zoo $30 family. Really big, bathrooms, playground, restaurants. Waikiki Aquarium $26 family, nice size, lots of things to see. Aviation Museum go on Sat or Sun and get 1 free child with paying adult-but you have to ask for the deal!! It is on the web site. $46 for us, quite a dissappointment. You take their bus over to the island to the museum and you can only go in 1 largest room with about 5 planes-nothing interesting for under 10 years. If you want to see more, like the real bullets holes on other planes it's $10 more per person. So either pay the extra or don't go! Aloha Stadium Market - $1 per adult, free parking, No shade- bring hats-bathrooms- a long walk if you go around all of it. Really fun to look and shop. Kailua Beach Park east side, really nice, best sandcastle sand.Some waves but less in the summer. Free movie Theater by Walmart - Regal Theaters quite nice. Dollar Store type store just down fromhere. Well those are our ideas and we had a great time here. Even with the wind we had during our stay ,it was great and I'm sure we will be back again, Scott and Laura

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Guest: Calli Glockner and Brian Lynn
Date of Stay: 03/09/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/10

The house was amazing to stay at. We had the best weather here at Ewa Beach then anywhere else on the island this week! If this is your first time on the island you must check out Hanuana Bay. The beach is great and there are TONS of beautiful fish to see! If possible try going on the maitai morning boat ride. Calli and Brian

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Guest: Mollee Bobusch
Date of Stay: 02/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

1st time on Oahu. Very lovely time, beautiful home and scenery here is awesome. Diamond Head is incredible. Go out on the Royal Hawaiian catamaran w/ Captain Kelly. Lanai is perfect. Deep sea fishing w/ "the magic" Pearl Harbor is a must and Northshore was beautiful. Ate at Shrimp Shack on Northshore and South Shore Grill by Diamond Head. If tatoos are your thing, go to Tattoolicious and go w/ Kristof ( waikiki) thanks Mollee, Meggan, Kristen and Gigi

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Guest: Denis Family
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/07/10

We have an amazing time here. Everything was perfect. The house, the beach and most of all the atmosphere of the place is really special. Hope to be back in the near future. Next time we will be longer. 6 days wasn't enough. Denis, Daniele, Hector, Helena, Selma and Victor

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Guest: Denis and Family
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/07/10

We had an amazing time here. Everything was perfect. The house, the beach and most of all the atmosphere of the place is really special. Hope to be back in the near future. Next time we will be longer, 6 days is not enough Denis, Daniele, Hector, Helena, Selma and Victor

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Guest: Kristin & Henrik Bergqvist
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/10/09

This was a wonderful place to stay. Breakfast on the lanai every morning, followed by a walk along the beach and then...off to explore! Our favorite beach by far, was Yukohama Bay-great for snorkling, bodyboarding ( if you have some experience)& just hanging out! Never crowded & the weather & water were beautiful every time we went. Haleiwa on the North Shore is a funky & fun town! Get a custom bikini from Miss Hawaii herself, just allow a week for it to be made if you'd like to wear it on the island. KoOlina's lagoons are a must! 20 minute drive there & the water is beautiful, wasn't crowded, very safe to swim here! Kailua is also a spectacular beach w/ amazing turquoise water! Fun beach town for shopping too. International Marketplace is a one stop shopping for gifts, located in Waikiki.

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Guest: Dahl Family
Date of Stay: 11/04/09 Review Submitted: 11/03/09

The older folks enjoyed having our first cups of coffee each AM watching the sunrise over Diamond Head sitting in the little lawn chairs listening and watching the waves roll in. We took H2 to the Nshore, Dole Planation, Waimea Bay and Garden, stopped at more beaches than I will ever remember the names to walk, take pix, get wet. Drove the whole Nshore, did Kualoa Ranch, saw Nuuanpali Lookout, shopped at AlaMoana Shopping Center (Hilo Hatties is the best)Also did the Int'l Market-some good deals there-parked for free at AlaMoana Center and road the pink bus for $2 to the Int'l Market. We did the Arizona Memorial and it was as I remembered it 35 years ago, but I missed the painting that use to hang in the memorial. The ranger told me it's being restores. We hiked up to Diamond Head-breath taking views and I wasn't even sore the next day! Saw the blow holes and a munk seal on the beach near there. We loved to come home to the beach at the house each evening, fix dinner, wade/swim for a while, take a walk and look for treasures. Thank you Marci for opening your home to us! Until next time! We were comfortable here. Mahalo Ron Pam Cami Dan Mitchell Bri

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Guest: Berg Party
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

This house was simply perfect. Away from the hustle and bustle or the city, yet close to everything. The mornings here are so peaceful. Our joy of coffee in the morning was supplemened by coffee and beautiful sunrises and the sounds of the pacific. Absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed the folding chairs by the shore and watching, feeling the waves at our feet. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty with us. We loved our vacation.

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Guest: Joe and Mary Ann Lanza
Date of Stay: 09/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

Marci, We truly enjoyed your wonderful beach house. While traffic on Ft Weaver Rd was very heavy (at times), Ewa Beach is very convenient for travel to most locations on the island. While we saw many attractions on this vacation, our visit to the USS Arizona Menorial, The Missouri battleship and Pearl Harbor Naval Base will be our most memorable. Thanks again Marci and enjoy the wine. Joe and MaryAnn

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Guest: Gail and Carl Cloud
Date of Stay: 08/21/09 Review Submitted: 08/20/09

The house is awesome! It had everything we needed. It is quiet ( except for the waves!) Back home we're having all time record setting temperatures so we were used to the heat here. It is a lot less humid than Florida and your cloths/towels actually dry on the line. We had no bug or ant problems which you can encounter regularly in other areas. Day trips around the island are easy to do if you don't go during rush hour. We went to Pearl Harbor at 8am and had no problems with traffic. Beautiful State, Beautiful flowers. BTW-this was our honeymoon and will never forget it. Mahalo Gail and Carl

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Guest: Sisters and Friends
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/10/09

We had a wonderful stay! Marci thought of everything and is a very hands on hostess. You are in good hands with her! The house is perfect and the location is first rate. We found the traffic to be improved. There weren't long delays, even during rush hours. If you are heading into Waikiki leave early to maximize your day. There is so much to see and do. Don't forget to set aside some time to relax. Spend time on the beach in front of the house. Go swimming - the water doesn't get too deep for a while. Mahalo, Marci, for the fruit basket and for sharing your home with us. We appreciated your willingness to work with us and accomodate our late arrival. Fondly, The Touring Commandos.

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Guest: Farmer Family
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/09

Farmer Family - Mark, Brenda, Layne, Jake and Luke. We really enjoyed this beach house. The beds are soft and the yard is great. We did the following: when we got here we went into the backyard beach. On Wednesday we went to Yokahoma Beach were there were huge waves. On Thurs. we went to Pearl Harbor. On Friday, we went to Sunset Beach on the North Shore. On Saturday, we went to the eastern Pounder Park Beach. On Sunday, we went to church and Duke's and went to the swap meet to buy souveniers. On Monday we hiked Diamond Head and went to Waikiki Beach the most popular on earth. And on Tuesday, today, we are packing to leave. We had so much fun and we hope to come again! Love Luke We totally enjoyed our stay. This was the perfect home base for all our activities. Don't miss the swap meet at Aloha Stadium, incredible souvenior bargains. We plan to return, hopefully soon. Mark

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Guest: Joo Family
Date of Stay: 06/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/24/09

We really enjoyed the house. We spent plenty of time at the beach in front of the house. The lanai was so great. We had dinner outside on the lanai and it was so cool and beautiful. We drove up to the North Shore and East Side of the island and really enjoyed it. Everything was perfect. Marci was perfect. She supported everything we needed. Thank you Marci. Joo Family

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Guest: Wakefield Family
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

We enjoyed every minute from sun up to sun down! The kids thought the house was awesome. We would definitely come back again and again... The only complaints - traffic and there was too little time to do all the things we wanted to do. The Polynesian Cultural Center was the best-especially for the kids. The small shows were great. Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Dole Plantation, Hanauma Bay, Pearl Harbor. It was great. Just the drive around the island was a great scenic tour. Marci was a great host. Very helpful. Wakefield Family

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Guest: Lindberg and Imsande Family
Date of Stay: 05/27/09 Review Submitted: 05/26/09

We totally enjoyed the house, it is so gorgeous. Thanks for letting us use everything. Luau at Paradise Cove - wonderful. Honolulu Star Dinner Cruise- beautiful scenery. Dole Plantation - train ride and shop, Polynesian Cultural Center - Interesting Buddha Temple. Also Pearl Harbor and Stadium Flea Market - GREAT! Waikiki Beach and North Shore Drive, so many beaches, so Beautiful!! The view here is so beautiful. We cooked a lot of meals here and was great! Lots of souvenirs to take back to MN. June 3rd today, must head home to Minnesota. Arrive there 5pm Jun 4th - 4 hour layover in Phonix - Aloha Bernice and Leroy. Also thanks for the fruit basket, it was delicious!!

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Guest: Wirth Family
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/09

We loved out stay at the "boob house". The beach was a blast cause we were the only ones on it. We played out their for hours. One of the most memorable moments was when a 500 lb seal come up to this very beach and decided to take a nap. The house was perfect and I loved every minute of staying in it. Thank you, Michael, Spencer, Damon, Trisha and Savannah Wirth.

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Guest: Kasberg Family
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

We came for Kirk Banks Soccer and the house was perfect for our family. My favorite part was the loft, which I stayed in most of the time. But, the only thing bad, was the traffic, it was terrible. But, once the construction is done, the next stay will be great! The beach was very entertaining. Me and my brother found part of a shark fin(or we think so) and we collected a bunch of sea glass. Hopefully, we will come back again soon. Erika Kasberg

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Guest: Dale, Tammy, Terry and Betty
Date of Stay: 03/18/09 Review Submitted: 03/17/09

Enjoyed the house and the beach. We enjoyed the Northside and Eastside. Westside is hotter and dryer. Must see, the Polynesian Cultural Center, Pearl Harbor and USS MIssouri. To late in March for much whale watching. We used our GPS to get around. Outside of Waikiki or Honolulu we really did not need it. We took a few afternoons and hit a beach on the northside, southwest and westside. The waves let you know who is boss. Some good rides with the boogie boards. All was good! Traffic is what it is. Your on Holiday. Mahalo Marci

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Guest: Judy Ackerman Party
Date of Stay: 03/05/09 Review Submitted: 03/04/09

Second time here - Fantastic - Weather was cool and cloudy most of the time, but still warmer than home. Paradise Cove Laua is fantastic, great entertainment. Diamond Head is a must! Made it to the top this time. What a view! Toured the island on 2 days, tried to avoid the traffic as much as possible- The Atlantis submarine was well worth the time. Sunset Cruise had spectacular views- Enjoyed our stay- hope to come back again!

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Guest: Gayle Wood/ Sondra&Denny
Date of Stay: 02/23/09 Review Submitted: 02/22/09

Stayed 1st 3 days in Timeshare on Waikiki Beach. It was great but also very commercial. House was a nice change. Marci- you have a lovely home, your hospitality was appreciated and I will definitely recommend you to others. Now- to future guests, especially if you're a first timer. Swap Meet - Aloha Stadium - Sat and Wed, the place for sourvneirrs. But don't rule out Hilo Hatties at 700 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu. Great deals, lots of variety and it has it's own parking. My GPS only showed the one on Ala Moana Blvd, but being here before I know this was still the best one. Now the fun stuff. Parasailing with Hawaiian Parasail. Incredible! Don't be afraid. Go For It ! Diamond Head - I am not going to tell you the trek is easy, but I had knee replacement in Aug. My sister has had 2 replacements in the same knee and needs another one in the other knee. It may of taken us twice as long as anyone else, but the view was worth every Ibuprofen taken. Hanauma Bay - a must do. If you are afraid of the water, rent a safety vest at snorkel Bob's. Go Early. We left here at 6:45am and got there about 8:15am. The parking lot was full by 9-9:30am. Aloha and Mahalo to Marci. P.S. Paradize Cove Luau, unless you're going to the Polynesian Cultural Center

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Guest: Boyle Family
Date of Stay: 02/17/09 Review Submitted: 02/16/09

Great House. Lots of room to spread out. Lanai is wonderful! Traffic is not wonderful, better on the weekends. Highlights of our visit-Kailua Beach Park best beach by far on the island. We visited it 3 times. KoOlina resort second on our list for snorkeling and swimming (calm waters) The cultural Center was a great experience, but once would be enough. The first 5 days we stayed in Waikiki, it's crazy with people, yet lots of fun and shopping, shopping, shopping!!! The beach house is quiet and maybe a little far away from most attractions. We put on lots of miles getting around. Although it was nice to have a full kitchen to cook some meals in and enjoy them on the lanai. Thanks Marci for your great house! The Boyles

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Guest: Rob and Sharon McNutt
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/31/08

We had a wonderful stay here. We celebrated a 40th birthday celebration and traveled all over the island. A seal showed up on the shore Jan 4th - we got great photos. Weather was almost perfect everyday. I think we'll all be back at some point in the future. Rob and Sharon McNutt and friends.

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Guest: Chris and Chrissy Armstrong
Date of Stay: 11/07/08 Review Submitted: 11/06/08

What a gorgeous place. The island is breathtaking and this beachhouse caps off, with a perfect place to stay. The traffic is heavy, but equal to our hometown. My advise is to explore the entire island, don't miss anything, from keava point on the northwest tip, to surfing on the northshore, there is just so much to see. Don't miss Hanuama Bay for snorkeling or sea life park, for a swim with the dolphins. We enjoyed our stay at Paradize III. We will definitely suggest it to our friends. Chris and Chrissy Armstrong and Fred

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Paradize III is Fantastic

Guest: Nani Mahalo (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/28/08 Review Submitted: 11/11/08

This home has it all. Beautiful landscaping; right on the beach; watch sunrises over Diamond Head and sunsets over the west shore every day. You can swin, snorkel, fish, boogie board, walk the beach, sunbathe, etc. Fanastic view of Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, and Diamond head. Absolutely unbelievalbe sunrises every morning!!!Previous vacation tenants leave "toys" (snorkeling stuff; fishing poles; beach chairs; etc.). The fun is adding to the collection for the next visitors. Far enough away from the hub bub of Waikiki and Honolulu to relax and unwind. Close enough to get wherever you want. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days here and would definitely come back. We had 5 adults in our party (including an 80 year old) and would not hesitate to bring children. It is very family friendly. All ammenities (from kitchen, to bath, to bedroom to living areas) is included. You cannot go wrong in renting this property!!!! It is absolutely perfect!!! Owner is wonderful!! Everything was as described; we will definitely recommend this to friends. Only drawback we can think of is the traffic in the mornings and afternoons and lack of good restaurants in the area. But who cares? Its Hawaii...just "Mahalo out". The house is great!! Thank you to the owner again for providing such a wonderful property and vacation for us!!

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

Guest: Pearce, Denbigh. Olson
Date of Stay: 10/28/08 Review Submitted: 10/27/08

This is definitely the way to stay on Oahu. Marci, we are so glad we found this house. Came for my son's wedding (he is based here in the Navy at Pearl Harbor) and also made a vacation out of it. It is so nice to relax here away from the awful traffic and the crowds on Waikiki. Things to do: 1. drive the windward side of the island, Hanauma Bay, Kailua, Pali Point, 2. Go deep sea fishing on the SeaHawk or Maggie Jo 3. Dole Plantation 4. North Shore, Haliewa, Jameson's 5. Pearl Harbor. Things not to do: 1. drive anywhere further on the leeward side than KoOlina. 2.try and drive in and our of Ewa Beach from 5-9am and 3-7pm ( construction on the main road from 8-2). O'don't miss the swap meet. Great way to get all your souveniers. Fishing is great right from the beach. The locals gave us great tips, wade out 100 yards, cast your line and walk back. Thanks for a wonderful place, Marci. We hope to get back here next year! Mahalo! Linda, Wayne, Gary, Belinda and Edythe.

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Guest: Fred and Bonnie Daku
Date of Stay: 10/15/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

Had a great time! Nice to be away from Waikiki and enjoy the peace. Very central to all locations. Must do-1. swap meet - bargain your price. 2. dole plantation - ice cream. 3. Giovanni's shrimp shack. 4. boogie boarding, fun but not that easy. 5. Koko Crater, really nice easy hike. All in all great time, good barbaque. Mahalo!

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Guest: conquip inc. (sacramento,ca)
Date of Stay: 09/27/08 Review Submitted: 09/27/08

The house was awesome. frist trip to hawaii and i couldnt believe the view. Made it a whole lot easier to enjoy the evenings after we got off work. We could stay in and cook dinner ,eat on the patio with the waves crashing in the background, and not have to deal with all the traffic and ridiculous prices. all in all i would have to say we could not have picked a more perfect location to stay and would recommend the house to anyone looking for an authentic hawaiian vacation.TWO THUMBS WAY UP!!!!!!!!!

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