House with everything!

Guest: Minnesota Grandma (Minneapolis)
Date of Stay: 02/06/10 Review Submitted: 02/19/10

It is appropriate to call this a Kailua Beach house because it is closer to the popular but uncrowded, gorgeous beach than most people are able to park. It comes with boogie boards, kayaks, pool toys and bicycles. You don;t even need to pack beach towels which helps eliminate more than one suitcase per person, It is well furnished and maintained and very roomy. We were a party of 9, including two 2-years and a baby. We brought toddler blow-up beds so the twos could sleep in the room with their parents. The accommodating owner supplied a crib for the baby. With older children, you'd use the daybed and trundle In the games room and give them their own space. Great kitchen too. This is the best of several we have rented to bring together a family from three different states!

Owner response:The home is perfect for multi-generation families like Susan's. Mahalo Susan.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fabulous Kailua rental

Guest: Kim (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

This beautiful home was exactly as we hoped! The quality of the furnishings, accessories and kitchen ware are all outstanding and are accurately described in the listing. The house is light and airy with a Hawaiian feel and the layout allows guests to visit together or have their privacy. The covered outdoor sitting area is in the center. It is located just off of the living/great room, connects to the game room, and leads to either the driveway or the yard, and was my favorite area. There is additional seating by the pool with lounges, table and chairs, which was great when grilling out. The plantings offer privacy from neighbors who we never saw or heard. The house seems quite large. Two bedrooms and baths are located in one wing, the other at the opposite end, with the kitchen, dining and living area in between. We loved having the use of a washer and dryer (nicer than ours at home) and really had all of the conveniences of home. Julie has thought of everything to help make your stay comfortable. The location of the house is close to the beach and convenient to shops and restaurants in Kailua town. Will we stay here again? I'm checking on flights already! We highly recommend this house.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Guest: caryn B.
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

This was our first family vacation to Hawaii together. I did a lot of research planning our trip. With three teenage girls I thought they would prefer the fast pace of Waikiki Beach. But when I saw the listing for Kwai Sim’s Place I knew this was where we were staying. We arrived to a basket of Kona coffee, pineapple and more. The house was clean and stocked with everything that you would ever need. It was so inviting that we ate dinner in every night by the pool. (be sure to check out the Safeway Grocery in town to enjoy the raw tuna selection, delicious)! The beautiful, uncrowded beach is a short walk away and our afternoons included happy hour on the cozy lanai. It seemed like miles away from all the action but it's so close to the highways that can get you to all your sightseeing activities in a short amount of time. You get the best of everything, the feel of the small town of Kaiua but so close to all the action. We hated to leave but our next adventure was taking us to Maui. When we arrived at the airport we realized that our daughter had left her wallet back at Kwai Sim’s Place. We called Ken and he shipped it to our hotel in Maui. He even tracked it to make sure we received it. I would recommend this house to anyone who is planning a trip to Oahu. Our stay was filled with cherished memories and happy times. The Bussey Family Greensboro, NC

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Thank you Kailua!

Guest: yoona i.
Date of Stay: 12/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

We had a wonderful stay in Kailua. Thank you so much for your great hospitality! We'd like to come back soon and see you again. My 14months daughter enjoyed many things at your wonderful house. =) Aloha, Jun, Yoona & Sora

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A home away from home...

Guest: sanmansgrl (Manassas Park, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/11/11

This home was amazing! It was elegant and peaceful and every detail was taken care of. From the beautiful foliage in the back yard to the decor of the interior and available supplies (both necessities and luxuries), everything was considered. This was truly like a home away from home and working with Julie was like borrowing the keys from a family friend vs. renting from a landlord. We'll definitely stay here again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.

Wonderful piece of paradise in Kailua!

Guest: Susie W. (Overland Park, KS)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

I can't say enough wonderful things about this house! We stayed here for 5 nights for our wedding/honeymoon. My husband and I got married on 11-11-11 at nearby Lanikai Beach, and it was heavenly! We had 10 family members in town and invited everyone over after the ceremony to eat and be merry! There was plenty of room for everyone to sit and eat, as well as "talk story" afterwards. The kitchen was super equipped with every kind of small appliance you could need, as well as dishes, utensils and serving bowls/dishes/platters. All of the major kitchen appliances & the washer & dryer were new and very nice to have on hand. Everything in the house was clean and comfortable, and we loved having the hot tub and pool to ourselves. The game room was a plus, and the beach equipment was very nice and great to use as well - chairs, coolers, boogie boards, towels. You don't have to want for anything when you stay here! Ken and Julie were a delight to work with and had lots of great advice for places around Oahu to see and eat, as well as the Kailua area. They made our wedding extra special, and I can't thank them both enough! We can't wait to come back and stay again soon!! Mahalo!

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A Dream Home and More!

Guest: LaKira (Hermiston, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

This home was a dream come true for my family and I. We stayed here for our wedding and it was a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The home was far better in person then the pictures showed and the amenities were amazing. It was immaculate, warm and welcoming, and stocked with everything we needed. We had 7 people here and it was never crowded- so many nooks to keep us all entertained and not on top of each other. I was nervous renting a house as this was my first time, but Ken and Julie were always happy to put my mind at ease and help in any way they could.The beach was a hop, skip, and jump away and the toys they stock at the house were a blast! The pool, the hot tub, and all the tropical landscaping were hard to get away from! You may never want to leave this house! Even though your in a residential area, you feel like your miles away from everything. The hosts were so warm and welcoming but respected our privacy. We were met at the home by Julie's daughter, Misha, who was great and showed us around. Julie even came to say goodbye and congrats in true Hawaiian sendoff. (thank you again!) If there is one place in the world I would recommend to anyone it would be this place! It was a very sad day when we left the house! We ate at Pinkies and the food was amazing...so much so that we decided to have our reception dinner there. I would say this is a must stop! A car is definitely needed here to get around in a timely fashion but there were bus stops close to the house. Thank you again to the hosts, you helped to make my wedding/honeymoon a dream come true! We will be back! Mahalo, Misty and Ron

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Home Away From Home

Guest: Michael H.
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/28/11

We found Coco's to be excellent for what we wanted - a quiet home from home in a warm climate with its own pool. As a retired, somewhat elderly, couple we found Coco's to offer just the right pace for our vacation. Our daily swims and visits to the beach made for a very relaxing holiday. Mahalo Julie and Ken, and we look forward to our next visit in March 0f 2012. Valerie and Michael HOW Sechelt, BC Canada

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

Luxury in Paradise

Guest: sue (Lone Tree)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

We spent a week at Kwai Sim’s Place with our family and absolutely loved it. The neighborhood is absolutely wonderful, quiet and located with convenient access to everything: Kalama Beach, Kailua Beach Park , wonderful walking, running and bike routes, and all that Kailua has to offer. We have rented many homes throughout the Hawaiian Islands and this one is truly unmatched in the quality of the furnishings and extras. The home reflects true pride of ownership and Ken has not left any stone unturned for those who want the best in a vacation rental home: The bikes, the kayak and surfboard, the Snorkel Gear, the awesome beach chairs - luxury and amenities you would find in a 5-star resort! We highly recommend Kwai Sim’s Place and absolutely plan on returning again. Mahalo Ken!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Everything and More!

Guest: Deanne (Osage, Saskatchewan Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/06/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

We have just returned from our vacation in Kailua and we couldn't be happier with our stay at KwaiSims as our home base. Our party consisted of 3 couples and no children. Ken has thought out every detail to make not only his home but Kailua a welcoming place to stay. Coffee, chocolates, tourist information, local books and local art in Ken's home provides for a unique stay in this private neighborhood. We enjoyed the short walk to the local beach in the mornings and we even ventured to the beach to enjoy the moonlit waves a couple of times. Very relaxing! This is the second time I have rented property in Kailua. The first time at KwaiSims. While I am booking I am always a little nervous as to what the property is REALLY like. I had commented to a friend, who had accompanied us last year to Kailua, that I was expecting that the property probably wasn't as good as the pictures and reviews seemed. While I was okay with taking that chance, I was reserving my judgement until I arrived. This is why I felt compelled to write this review. It is ALL that it seems and more! If my travels bring me back to Kailua, Ken will be the first call that I make to book his property again and again!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.