2b/2b Home on Hill, Pool/Hot Tub W/ Optional 3rd Bedroom, Sleeps 2-8

• Perfect in every way...

  Perfect in every way...

  • Guest OCmom
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/08/13
  The condo was wonderful. Clean, spacious, and with all the ameneties you need. We had ample beach chairs, toys and a cooler. The rooms are bright and clean, plenty of towels and wi-fi. The view was wonderful and the dogs are so sweet. We would definitely stay there again. And, it's on the quite side of the Island which is a huge bonus! One thing - I would not recommend if you have trouble walking up stairs because there are quite a few (not an issue for us).

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

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• Idaho Travelers

  Idaho Travelers

  • Guest Idaho Travelers
  • Date of stay 03/06/13
  • Review Submitted 03/22/13
  We liked the house very much. It was nice to come back to such a quiet place to wind down from all the attractions in Oahu. The rental was clean and better yet, we did not see one bug in the house. The view was pretty and the pool was great. The owners were nice and we hardly ever saw them so it was like they weren't there. It was good to know they were though and did help us out when we needed propane. The one thing I would have liked is a more cozy couch. So when your only complaint is that, it is a great vacation home.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• east oahu feb-march

  east oahu feb-march

  • Guest seth
  • Date of stay 02/27/13
  • Review Submitted 03/15/13
  I agree with the previous posting. The facilites are not as new as they appear in the picture. We had issue finding where to enter the residence as we arrived at night. We also had issue navigating the stairs at night. Both me and my 60 year old mother in law fell on the stairs . The lighting is not adequate. We did enjoy having full use of beach items. Which came in very handy. Our kids enjoyed the pool and meeting the owners son.

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

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• Fairly accurate description, some concerns.

  Fairly accurate description, some concerns.

  • Guest Annathome
  • Date of stay 01/05/13
  • Review Submitted 01/14/13
  While the description provided on this site was fairly accurate and the price was right, we had some concerns. First the positive aspects: well- stocked kitchen and lots of linens (though we had to fold the laundry that was left in the dryer prior to our arrival). Lots of beach items (snorkels, boogie boards, chairs, coolers, etc.) were available for our use. The rooms are open, airy, and bright. Appliances were in good working order. Our concerns were the noise in the master bedroom from the neighbours, some areas were not so clean (some dishes were dirty as were the inside of drawers), and there was poor lighting up the stairs when returning at night. The unit could really be enhanced with more comfortable seating on the lanai (currently 2 semi-circle high tables neither of which comfortably seat 4) and a more suitable dining room table instead of the woven bamboo table currently available which was hard to clean. We all 4 loved our stay in Kailua and would like to return to the area. The beach truly is magnificent!

  Recommended for: Pet owners.

  Owner response: Mahalo for your review. We appreciate all feedback as we believe we can make our rental better only if our guests let us know what they think about the cottage. First, we apologize that towels were left in the dryer, that only happens when we have a same day check-out/check-in, so the cleaners basically run out of time to do all the laundry by the 4pm check in time. We appreciate your help in folding the last load of towels. The noise the next door neighbors make has been a recent concern for us, as there has been rotating renters every 6 months. Admittedly this last set has been noisy late at night, and we shall be more vigilant in calling the police to get them to follow the noise laws. The motion lights broke down recently after a good 8 years of use and have been replaced with new solar powered motion lights to better light the stairs to the cottage. As for the lanai furniture, most of our guests enjoy the higher seating to see the view over the lanai rails, so at this point we will keep the lanai furniture as is. We are hesitant in putting out even outdoor furniture on the lanai as it is quite wet in Kailua, and mold tends to build easily on everything. We apologize if you feel that the furniture wasn't so comfortable. The dining room table had a glass overlay once, but a former renter broke it using a baby seat on it, and it costs $800 to replace. Unfortunately, we felt bad about charging the new family, so we left the table as is without the glass overlay. We now charge new renters the Damage Protection insurance for such occurances. However, we plan to epoxy over the bamboo to make it a smooth surface and easy to wipe the next time the cottage has no renters. We hope the changes that we make will enhance the stay of future renters. Again, we appreciate the feedback.

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• Here's a great property

  Here's a great property

  • Guest Neil
  • Date of stay 09/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/05/12
  We really enjoyed our stay at this property - it offered us a real peaceful stay with access to all the island had to offer without needing to endure the "disneyland" aspects of Honolulu. Kailua provides all the qualities of the island paradise and the owner provided all the water toys we could image. Easy access to the highways to get around the island. The property is well maintained, clean and everything worked - they must have an excellent handyman! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had all the desired appliances and utensils. We used the BBQ most every night and the pool was very nice after spending the day in salt water. I highly recommend this property!

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

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• Feels like home! Can I just move in?!

  Feels like home! Can I just move in?!

  • Guest Sam / Leneé
  • Date of stay 08/24/12
  • Review Submitted 09/01/12
  I can't even begin to describe what a great place this cottage turned out to be! As soon as we walked in the door, we felt like we were home. The place is super clean and has everything we needed. The location is centrally located on Oahu in a quiet "local" neighborhood. There were six of us, yet we never felt crowded. Loved hanging out on the spacious lanai with the magnificent view of Kailua; using the huge grill to cook; Foodland is close by for our daily "poke" snack; all the beach accessories (chairs, cooler, towels, etc.) provided were an awesome convenience, although we bought some snorkels at WalMart, but donated them to the house since we had no room in our luggage to take home; love your dogs, who are very quiet and friendly, always greeting us as we walked up the stairs; loved waking up to the sunrise shining into the second bedroom ... Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet you, but Mahalo for perhaps our best trip to Hawaii ever!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Aloha!

  Aloha!

  • Guest Don and Kathie
  • Date of stay 03/26/12
  • Review Submitted 04/09/12
  What a lovely location to rent. The views were exceptional. The house was wonderful. We did not get the opportunity to meet Arlene, but did meet Josh and Adam. Although my husband has walking disabilities, he was still able to manage the stairs. The dogs are very well behaved and to our knowledge never barked while we were there. We just can't say enough about how great this rental was.

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

  Owner response: Mahalo Kathie! Sorry I didn't get to meet you while you were here, I must've been working a lot! I think I saw you reading your books with the dogs once, they love having the company. We generally try to give our guests as much privacy as possible, at the same time we try to make ourselves available should you need anything. Thank you so much for the great review, we really appreciate it, and we hope to see your family again in the future!

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• Better than expected! Super clean!! Excellent location! Well appointed!

  Better than expected! Super clean!! Excellent location! Well appointed!

  • Guest WARREN FAMILY
  • Date of stay 01/09/12
  • Review Submitted 01/24/12
  Wow, what a wonderful home! We have rented 6 houses in the Kailua area ( within my family ) and all thru VRBO. This house was by far the cleanest and most accommodating for children. Aside from the 100% accurate description on VRBO I can tell you this; the owners are lovely people to deal with, the dogs are silent and lovable, the pool and hot tub are wonderful, the kitchen is very well equipped, there are tons of towels, beach toys, etc...and the BBQ (grill to you Americans) and all appliances are terrific. The house was the cleanest we've had yet! We are mom, dad, and 2 little girls ages 3 and 6. The location is great (feels like you're in a treehouse), the stairs were only an issue when we were hauling the suitcases in on arrival. Otherwise, not an issue. Great neighborhood, nice neighbors, and a veery sunny yard by the pool! (a bonus as no pools are heated in Hawaii (that we've found) so you need the sun. The house pool was warmer than any Waikiki hotel pool hands down! We honestly can't say anything bad about hale ona honu! Great hous, great price, well equipped, I also found a high chair, stroller, exersaucer, baby bath and baby toys in the house. I would recommend this house to anyone! Couples, families, everyone! Mahalo for a wonderful stay! We hope to see you again!

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

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• "Place was great."

  Guest comment entered by owner

  "Place was great."

  • Guest Fred & Claudia
  • Date of stay 06/24/11
  • Review Submitted 09/12/11
  Josh/Arlene: Thanks for everything. Place was great. Everyone had a good time. Thanks again. Mahalo.

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• Wonderful Place To Stay

  Wonderful Place To Stay

  • Guest Connie
  • Date of stay 10/29/10
  • Review Submitted 11/12/10
  House was exactly as stated. Beds were extremely comfortable, plenty of towels, kitchen supplies well stocked. Neighborhood was quiet, property grounds were clean. Swimming in the pool was a great way to end the day. Dogs friendly, and quiet. We loved our stay there and wished we could have spent more time. If picking between the two local beaches, Kailua or Lanikai, go with Lanikai it was much less crowded and perfect for young children. Thank you Arlene and Josh, we plan to come back again!

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

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Additional information about rental rates

Additional Studio please add $100/night when booking in conjunction with the Cottage.

Studio only for $129/night.

All taxes and fees apply to Studio.

Fees:

• Property Damage Protection: $49
• Clean Out Fee: $175 + tax
• Tax Rate 13.95%

Cancellation policy:

Rates & Terms Rates are quoted on a per night basis. $175.00 out-clean fee and 13.95% taxes (4.712% GE/Use Tax & 9.238% Transient Accommodation Tax) added to all rentals. Check-in after 4pm and check-out by 11 am. Additional Charges (not included in rates) Rates do not include daily maid service, telephone charges, car rental, food, liquor, laundry, personal items, or excessive cleaning upon departure, e.g. upholstery/rug shampooing, etc. Reservations & Payments Payment and completed Rental Agreement must be received and approved by Hale O Na Honu before a confirmation will be issued. Final payment for all charges must be received by Hale O Na Honu at least 60 days prior to scheduled Guest arrival (or immediately if reservation is booked less than 60 days in advance of Guest arrival.) Cancellation & Refunds There is a 60 day cancellation and no show policy in which if the Guests do not cancel reservations at least 60 days in advance or simply do not show, then the Guests will pay in full for all booked reservations and there are no refunds. However, if Guests cancel and the property can be re-booked for the same dates at the same rate of the initial booking, your payments, minus a 10% handling fee, will be refunded. To protect against cancellations caused by unforeseen events, such as illness or natural disaster, it is recommended that Guests purchase trip cancellation insurance. Due to the nature of vacation rentals for the City and County of Honolulu, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation at any time for which you will be credited back the unused portion of your rental payment. Conditions of Rental • The property shall be left in the same condition upon departure as at check-in. • No large gatherings or events are permitted on the property, including but not limited to parties, weddings, classes, and seminars without prior written consent by the owners. • The Owners and Agents may enter property at reasonable times to make repairs or inspections. • Guests may cook only in areas specifically designed for cooking. • Guests must immediately notify the Owners or its Agent of fire or other damage to property. • Guests shall be liable for all acts of Guests, Guests’ family, invitees, employees, or other persons invited onto the property during Guest’s stay. • Guests not listed on the contract are not permitted to stay at the property without prior written consent by the Owners and will result in an additional charge per person, per night. • Guests may not sublet or assign this rental agreement. • Guests shall be responsible for returning all keys upon departure. • Guests shall abide by the House Rules of the Owner as provided to Guest. Damage – Security Deposit Guests will be charged for the following caused by the Guest and his/her party: • The extra cost of cleaning the property if left excessively dirty and trashed. • The cost of replacing all lost or stolen items. • All costs of repairs for intentional and accidental damages. Guests authorize Hale O Na Honu to charge Guest’s credit card for such expenses. Liability Guests agree that prior to lodging, Guests will inspect the property to be used, and if Guests believe anything is unsafe, Guests will immediately advise Management of such condition(s) and refuse to lodge at Hale O Na Honu. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Owners and leasors of the premises, their affiliated organizations, their respective administrators, directors, agents, and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, and advertisers, hereafter referred to as “releasees,” from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death, damage to property, theft or burglary, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or part by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise. HOUSE RULES & GUIDELINES: • Absolutely no smoking inside the house or out on the lanai. • Respect quiet time after 10 pm Sunday to Thursday, after 11 pm Friday and Saturday, and before 8 am everyday. • Conserve energy by turning off all indoor & outdoor lights and electrical appliances, including fans and air conditioners, when leaving the house or when not needed. • Keep all gates on the property closed & locked, unless instructed otherwise. By law, the pool gates must be closed at all times. • You will be provided two keys for the unit, please leave one key in the lock box at all times. • The property has motion-detector lights for your convenience and safety for early or late outings. • Bugs are big and plentiful in Hawaii. Don’t give them a reason to enter the house; keep the screen doors closed, place trash in outside bin often, keep the kitchen and sink clean by throwing food away or packing them into air-tight containers and into the refrigerator as much as possible. • Take out your trash and throw into the large grey garbage bins in the front of the house as needed. Trash is collected by the City on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Please use trash bag liners provided. • Put only appropriate food down the garbage disposal. Inappropriate use of sinks & garbage disposal resulting in service/maintenance will result in an additional charge. • Do not dispose of items down the toilets, e.g. sanitary napkins, paper towels. Inappropriate use of toilets & baths resulting in service/maintenance will result in an additional charge. • We appreciate Recycling glass, plastic bottles and newspapers by separating them from your garbage. • Use cutting board and not the countertops for cutting. • No metal in the microwave; only glass, ceramic, or paper. • Wash sand off your feet before entering the house or the pool. The hose is at the front of the main house or you can use the pool’s outdoor shower. • Leave your shoes and slippers off while in the house (local Hawaiian custom). • Keep the floors dry, e.g. pick up wet towels and wipe up spilled water/liquids, as liquids will warp the wood. • Do a full load of laundry when using the washer/dryer, but please do not overfill the washer. Please shake off excessive sand from clothes before placing them in the washer/dryer. Overfilling or excess sand resulting in service/maintenance of the washer/dryer will result in an additional charge. • Beach/pool towels have been provided for your use and more towels are available poolside. Please do not take the regular bathroom towels to the beach. • An initial amount of basic supplies, e.g. kitchen soaps, trash bags, toilet paper, etc., are provided for your convenience. Any additional supplies you may need are your responsibility. • Ample street parking is available. Try to park directly in front of the property as much as possible and please do not block the mailbox. • No pets allowed. • Wireless internet connection is available for your use. The network and password is provided in the unit’s welcome book. Computer is not provided. • Pool services occur every Wednesday. • Yard services occur twice a month on Saturdays, starting at 8am. • Responsibility: You are responsible for all items inside and outside of the house. If there are damaged or missing items when you depart, the cost of repair or replacement will be deducted from your security deposit. Do not move major furniture around as we may have to hire someone to move the furniture back to its original location, the cost of which will be charged to your credit card deposit. Please report any damages as soon as possible so that they can be professionally repaired. • Burglary/Robbery: The property is located in a very safe neighborhood and city. However, please use caution and common sense wherever you travel. Keep valuable items with you at all times. Lock up when you leave the house, and do not leave any valuables unattended on the beach, in your rental car (including the trunk of your car), or in publicly accessible areas. The most known areas for theft are at Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, and the West Side, although theft can occur anywhere on the island. The owners are not responsible for lost valuables due to negligence or theft.

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.