Your Island Home Away from Home!

11/03/2009

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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After visiting the Kalama Beach House, I decided that hibernation is for the birds. Why sleep away the winter when you can experience a healthy dose of sunny paradise on Oahu? The property was steps away (less than a block) from beautiful Kailua beach and minutes away from delicious local dining. This bear did sleep, but only after days filled with Polynesian culture, sightseeing, boogie boarding, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and island cuisine. Speaking of food, I feasted on the delicious island treats of exotic fruits, meats, and sweets during my visit. This bear just so happens to love Spam, a local favorite.

Although the Kalama Beach House was totally comfortable and featured a refreshing salt water pool, my favorite thing about the property was the outdoor master bath. Resembling a tiki hut and hosting a rain forest shower, the master bath was a relaxing getaway that made me feel as if I were living in the jungle (without those pesky lions and tigers, of course).

I was genuinely sad to leave Oahu’s tropical setting and return to my wintery home. I will most definitely return to Hawaii and may even consider trading in my snow skis for a surf board.

The VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Adrienne
  • Date of stay 11/01/05
  • Review Submitted 11/14/05
  We had a wonderful time. This house is perfect and in a great location. Madeline and Joe were great hosts who have thought of everything, they even found a sewing box for my mother. We hope to be back soon.

  Owner response: Such nice people! Mom is a little firecracker!

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• Paradise

  Paradise

  • Guest Samman Newsam
  • Date of stay 04/16/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  My stay here couldn't be beat. Amazing location, wonderful owners, and the place was immaculate and very well-appointed. The house was spacious and the bed was so comfy; only beat by my own bed at home. Only minutes walk to the most beautiful beach. Never wanted this vacation to end.

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

  Owner response: Thank you for the kind words Samantha we so look forward to your next visit see you very soon. Aloha! Joe

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• A gem in paradise!

  A gem in paradise!

  • Guest Jim C
  • Date of stay 04/25/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  This property was everything I had hoped for... and More! The house is spotless, with great privacy, a pool patio with lots of space to get sun, BBQ, eat breakfast, etc. The outdoor "tiki bathroom" was a great touch. I had the master bedroom, and could walk out my balcony door to get to it. The living area(s) are great, with a living room, dining nook, and a porch with more couches and 2 indoor lounges. Epic landscaping, parking for 3 vehicles inside the gate, and a lawn like a putting green top off the facility. Location? Wads of it. Right across the street from the beach, with an excellent stretch of sand and kid-friendly waves/water, but not too far from the North Shore, for the big boarders. It's a refreshing walk to downtown Kailua, (about half-mile, but they provide a bike for you to use, too). Downtown has great shopping, excellent food, and I happened to be there during their town "block party", where they set up booths of food and shopping stuff in the street. Overall, an outstanding time, a great place, super-nice people. Everything is provided (towels, laundry, full kitchen utensils). Just bring your food, beach clothes, and happy hour supplies and you will NOT want to leave. We're already talking about our trip back next year.

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

  Owner response: Thank you Jim it was so great having you here in house. Please come back soon.

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• Loved the Location

  Loved the Location

  • Guest From one islander to another
  • Date of stay 04/26/13
  • Review Submitted 04/30/13
  My daughter and I loved how close we were to the beach and the center of Kailua. The backyard feels like a small oasis with tables, chairs, and a large pool. We particularly enjoyed all of the small touches on the property ~ snorkel gear for the beach, a blow dryer under the sink, shampoo and conditioner in the shower, or detergent for the washer. In addition, everything was very well maintained and very clean. Would gladly stay again!

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

  Owner response: Thank you it was great having you here.

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• Peaceful Home to Relax, White Sand Beach within a few minutes walk

  Peaceful Home to Relax, White Sand Beach within a few minutes walk

  • Guest Kathy S.
  • Date of stay 02/23/12
  • Review Submitted 09/09/12
  This is a wonderful home, well equipped, with lots of room for sleeping. We went for a holiday from Calgary and met a family member from Vancouver to have some quality time with her. It was wonderful. We like to take transit where ever we go so it was great that the bus went to Kailua. Joe was great calling us to see if we had arrived and picked us up from one of the bus stops. Good thing he did as my GPS was very low on battery time. Thanks Joe. He even took us to pick up some groceries. We are not used to such amazing treatment upon arrival. Joe introduced us to Madeline and showed us around. The home is done in of course a Hawaiian theme. The pool area was great, especially with all the beautiful plants. It was nice to go someplace and not have to share a pool with anyone and be able to sit pool side and enjoy our meals, talk to our family member and take a swim without other people sharing our oasis. The kitchen was well stocked with all we needed and then some. The barbecue was also very well used and welcome site. We spent most of our time outside either at the beach .... just a few minutes walk away or at the pool. Upon leaving Joe insisted he drive us to the airport, although we do not mind taking transit. It was even his birthday that evening and he took time to do this for us. We would recommend this home to anyone interested in going to Hawaii where the beach has white sand, and some peace and tranquillity. Thank you Joe and Madeline Doug and Kathy from Calgary and Carol from Vancouver

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful Home away from Home

  Wonderful Home away from Home

  • Guest NY Polynesians
  • Date of stay 03/18/12
  • Review Submitted 07/19/12
  Back in Oahu to celebrate Mom's 85th birthday and had a GREAT, relaxing stay. All the comforts of home with everything we needed and much more. Joe and Madeline were Ohana from the minute we talked on the phone and very gracious hosts! Loved the well stocked kitchen, pool, Hawaiian decor and comfortable beds. Everything looked as promised, we had a wonderful stay! Fa'afetaitele lava and mahalo! Hope to see you again soon!

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

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• We couldn't have asked for better accomodations!

  We couldn't have asked for better accomodations!

  • Guest KailuaKamaaina
  • Date of stay 03/28/12
  • Review Submitted 04/11/12
  If you are looking for a beautiful home, comfortable accomodations, and feeling like you are part of a larger Ohana, then this is the place for you! Not only is the home gorgeous, the island details and aloha throughout the home are spectacular! We enjoyed everything about this hale, perfectly located not only for the beach, but to the town as well. Having lived in Kailua previously, we knew what we were looking for and this house delivered! Our hosts were gracious, kind, and caring! I can't recommend this place enough, and will definitely be returning hopefully sooner rather than later!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: I am humbled and all I can say is Thank you. Aloha!

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• We'll Be Back!

  We'll Be Back!

  • Guest Doreen
  • Date of stay 02/16/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  What wonderful accommodations this house offers too all who stay. The living area is great for kicking back before retiring for bed. The outdoor bathroom is worth its weight in gold in cooling down, enjoying the awesome shower, and feeling refresh after a day of touring the island. The location is great for shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, and accessing the main highways. The close proximity to the beach ( 2 blocks) was an added blessing especially with the grandchildren. If we didn't go to the beach the pool is right outside the back patio door allowing young and old to enjoy the water. Joe is an excellent host welcoming you as if you knew him all your life and how nice he stopped by to ensure all our needs were being met; it was hard to say good-bye. We plan on visiting Oahu again prior to our son being transferred and Joe will be the first VRBO property we will contact for availability.

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

  Owner response: Aloha and Mahalo! You know you and family are always welcome here. Joe

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• Kailua Oasis

  Kailua Oasis

  • Guest Deano
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 01/13/12
  Location is everything and Joe's house has it all, and most importantly it is perfectly located within a three-minute walk from Kailua Beach. Going into town is just a short drive away. Kailua has some awesome places to shop and dine. Great size kitchen and living space, and the pool & patio to top it off.

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

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• m&z in colorado

  m&z in colorado

  • Guest MINDY
  • Date of stay 06/15/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/11
  WOW! What a place, truly paradise! I felt so free and part of Hawaii's as I showered in the outdoor cabana bathroom! Awesome, well kept property & location! I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience Hawaii's natural treasures. Close to many hikes, the beach; and short walk to the market for a.m. coffee. Could not have asked for a better experience on this vacation. Truly AMAZING! Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo!

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

  Owner response: Thank you Mindy and Zack you are a wonderful friend to Steve and it really shows what a good guy he is by what kind of friends he has. Aloha! Joe

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Not just any rental this is a life style!
90 day notice of cancellation required!
security deposit
cleaning fee 395.00
Regular rate 4 people -    Day 495.00
The VRBO bear stayed here and loved it!
Thank you for considering our home.
This is available monthly rental!

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