Vacation Rentals by Owner

So Appreciate the Fruit, Coffee...

Guest: Joan & Ellen (Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/10/12 Review Submitted: 05/10/12

Hi Teresa, We had such a wonderful time here and so appreciate the fruit, coffee, linens and how immaculate you keep this place. BBQing on the lanai and breakfast on the lanai ~ so relaxing and beautiful. We recommend snorkeling at Pupukea, the Bishop Museum, sunset walk on Waikiki Beach of course, and a trip to Kokohead. There's much more to do so we'd love to come back. Mahalo Nui Loa.

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Studio Perfect For Our Little Family

Guest: Song, Becky, Katie & Mo (Ventura, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

Thank you so much for hosting our family. We had a wonderful time! Your studio was perfect for our little family (3 & 6 yrs. old). Lanikai is stunning. This was our first "real" vacation with our girls and overall they were delighted with Oahu. Our favorites - Meals: Cinnamon's was delish, Kalapauai Cafe, Farmer's Market - best meals of the trip by far! - and Island Snow - yum. Adventures: Pill Box Hike, Maunawili Falls, Sharks Cove, Lagoon at Ko'olina, North Shore Beaches. Thank you.

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Nicknamed Your Lovely Studio "The Grotto"

Guest: Giselle, Dean & James (Hermosa Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/01/12

Dear Teresa, We have nicknamed your lovely studio "The Grotto." We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful and lush lanai and felt so relaxed listening to the lovely little birds. All your personal touches made our stay so enjoyable, from the lovely fruits & coffee to the all natural cleaning products - something important to us as well. This well equipped studio was perfect for the boys and I. They loved the grotto pool as well. We look forward to another stay!

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It Was Great to Have a Cozy "Home Base"

Guest: Guy, Erin and Vivian (Medford, OR )
Date of Stay: 03/20/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

We've had a lovely 5 days exploring Kailua! The beach (Lanikai) is absolutely gorgeous. The reef is beautiful and full of colorful fish - great for snorkeling. We had fun hiking on the trail above Lanikai, kayaking to Flat Island, and going for morning runs through the neighborhood - stopping to watch the sun rise over the beach. It was great to have a cozy "home base" to come back to. Enjoyed eating papayas with lime on the patio, and our daughter Vivian enjoyed the lizards. Mahalo

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A Delightful Slice of Paradise!

Guest: Jack & Linda (Beaufort, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/12/12 Review Submitted: 03/13/12

Teresa, (and Summer) Thank you so much for such a delightful slice of Paradise! Lanikai brings back memories. Jack & I so enjoyed our 2 weeks as we revisited the places we called home many years ago. I know you've got the vacation package "down pat" - never did we feel like strangers but as guests in a hide-a-way. MAHALO!

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Tenant Above Garage Rental-NOISE!

Guest: Mel (Eugene OR)
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/18/12

While Teresa is a lovely person, and she is gracious and welcoming, her rental is a converted garage shop with extremely poor insulation. The ventilation is quite poor. You can hear the tenant who lives above your island getaway blow her nose, hear the beeps of the microwave, the blasting tv... and the sounds go past 11 pm and can start as early as 5 am. The inside of the rental is wonderful but this is only a good choice if you don't mind a third party (upstairs tenant) as party of your stay., and you don't mind not having a view, and very little natural lighting inside. Teresa will not give you a refund based if you are dissatisfied. I wish I could be more encouraging but this was our experience.

Owner response:We do our best to make our vacation studio a “home away from home” for our guests, addressing any problems that might arise as quickly as possible, but sometimes things can snowball out of control. After their first night Diane & Lou mentioned that they were experiencing a lot of noise from upstairs. The studio is on the ground floor of a two story building at the back of our property, and we had just rented the upstairs on a long term basis. That day I talked to our upstairs tenant, mentioning that the rental contract defines a quiet period between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am. A very nice lady, she agreed to be more sensitive during that time. Unfortunately, Diane & Lou still felt uncomfortable and left the next day. When a few of our guests have arrived and found that the studio did not suit their needs, we refunded the nights they decided to cancel. Diane & Lou have received a check for the three nights they chose to find other accommodations. We have also insulated the ceiling between the two levels with one to two feet of figerglass foam which cancels out most of the upstairs noise. Hawaii usually has trade winds that keep us relatively cool, even on hot summer days. But when the winds stop, we can experience what is known as Kona Weather and the air can be still, heavy and moist. We do provide two fans and the option of air conditioning for the comfort of our guests while visiting our tropical climate. The studio looks out onto a private porch (with barbecue) that surrounds a 50-year old mango tree. Some of our guests enjoy taking their complimentary Kona coffee, local fruit and chocolate out onto the porch to enjoy the morning sunrise and bird song. Many of our guests have mentioned that it is nice to come back to our cozy, Lanikai studio after exploring O’ahu for fun in the sun. We hope you do too! Much Aloha, Teresa Johnston

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Enjoyed Our Home Away From Home

Guest: Judy & Bob ( Bethel, Alaska)
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 02/22/12

Teresa, We really enjoyed our home away from home. It was a great place to venture from and return to as we explored the island. We made full use of the grill. Thank you for your hospitality. We highly recommend Lanikai and your place. Loved the breeze coming through the windows.

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Lanikai Beach on a Full Moon Night

Guest: Cindi (Rosemount, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/07/12 Review Submitted: 02/08/12

Teresa, I thoroughly enjoyed staying in your studio, Cousin! You made me feel at home upon my arrival Friday and throughout the week. Thank you for introducing me to the nearby Koolau Range and the 6-mile trek we did on Super Bowl Sunday. We deserved the Heisman Trophy for doing the full loop! Thank you for introducing me to the Lanikai Beach on a full moon night and low tide. A beautiful walk under the moonlight! Buzz's Steak House is so yummy! Until we see each other again...

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Our Kids Loved Your Beautiful Pool

Guest: Lance, Julie, Conner & Tomiko (Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/01/12 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

Teresa, Thank you so much for such a beautiful place to stay! We loved every minute we were here! Our kids especially loved your beautiful pool. Your place is nice and centrally located. Of all the places we visited we loved Lanikai the most! All the little things you have added to your already awesome suite, were perfect! For example: the boogie boards, cooler, life jacket, towels, etc. were greatly appreciated. Thanks again for a truly awesome place to stay!

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Some of the Best Beaches That We Have Seen!

Guest: Doug & Gail (British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

Teresa: Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. We managed to see much of Oahu in the week that sped by. You are blessed to live so close to some of the best beaches that we have seen! The weather cooperated for the most part and we did not mind the very tropical rains that arrived in the past two days. All the best, Doug & Gail.

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We had a fantastic week!

Guest: Charla & Marty (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Aloha! Thank you for your gracious and warm hospitality. We had a fantastic week and built many new memories with the help of good coffee, chocolate & fruit! Waking to the sound of birds each morning helped set the agenda for the day - and what days we had. The week was full and rich and made possible by having a great place to stay. Thanks again, Charla & Marty.

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The Perfect Place to Call Home!

Guest: Steve, Shelly & Max (Monterey, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

Teresa & The Johnston Family, This was the perfect place to call "home" for our 1st "family" vacation - thank you for your wonderful, warm hospitality! We felt at home right away. We enjoyed many sunrises, family jogs and walks to the playground!! We were able to relax and enjoy the surroundings...well relax as much as you can with a 9-month old baby! Thanks again! *Cinnamon's for Breakfast *B&J Nails for a nice Pedi ($25) *Bob's Pizza, so yummy!!

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We Loved It!

Guest: Dana, Adam & Kids (Alaska)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

Thank you for sharing your wonderful studio with us! It was extremely perfect for our family. We wanted a place to cook and call our home while here and that is what we found here! The pool, although not used as much as desired was great to play in and around. We were able to easily travel around the island. We enjoyed: North Shore, H1-83 Drive, Waikiki, Kailua Beach and Downtown, Lanikai Beach, many more beaches we do not know the names of, and Pearl Harbor (last day). Kids loved it, we loved it! Thank you!!!

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Peaceful House Next to Most Beautiful Beach

Guest: Rebecca & Family (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

Thank you for sharing your house with us! We did so much during our stay in O'ahu and it was wonderful to come back to the peaceful little house next to the most beautiful beach every evening. We saw/played: Lanikai, Kailua, kayaking, Kualoa, Pounders/Laie, boogie boarding, PCC, USS Arizona, Punchbowl, Waikiki, Honolulu, Waimanalo, Makapu'u, North Shore, Sunset Beach, Sharks Cove, Haleiwa, Sandy Beach, snorkeling, sand castles, sunbathing, playing in the pool, H-3 drive, relaxed, & had some great Hawaiian Food!

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What a beautiful place you have here.

Guest: Mark, Laura, Ethan, Beckham, & Eloise
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

Teresa, Thank you for sharing your home, your neighborhood, your pool, & yourself with us. Your studio was perfect for our family. So much bigger and more beautiful than the already great pictures. It was such a peaceful stay and so bonding for our family. We loved playing go fish on the lanai with Hawaiian fishcards from the market, doing tricks for eachother in the pool, chasing geckos, walking the Loop, and expecially loved waking up to Kona coffee and watching the Lanikai sunrise. What a beautiful place you have here. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. We were so blessed by you and your amazing home in such an ideal location. Thank you! Aloha & Mahalo Nui. Hele me kahau 'oli! "Go with joy!"

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We enjoyed our stay so much!

Guest: Gwynn & Roger
Date of Stay: 08/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

We enjoyed our stay so much! Thank you for all the supplies, especially the coffee & fruit. Being able to walk to the beach and to our son's house was great!

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A Wonderful Stay!

Guest: Ashiang & Hanna
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

Dear Teresa, Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! We really appreciated the care package of fruit and chocolates, as well as the many other amenities your beautiful place has to offer. Thank you again and take care! ~Ashiang and Hanna (Taiwan)

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A Wonderful Getaway!

Guest: Sam, Gina & Family (Pearland, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

Dear Teresa, Thank you for providing such a wonderful home/getaway! What a wonderful way to spend my 40th B-Day. Its such a short walk to the beach. I'm going to miss sipping my Kona Coffee and watching the sunrise from your lanai! You're a wonderful soul with so much wisdom. Thank you for all your advice! My family and I had a great time in O'ahu. Keep up the great work! Nicki is so sweet! Hope you all enjoyed the fish! We hope to be back soon! I will keep in touch.

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Guest: Geri, Nicole & Family
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

Teresa & Johnston Family, Thank you for a wonderful stay. Nicole said your studio was "the most beautiful room ever!" We really appreciate all the little amenities & household necessities that you provide. They're extremely helpful. We'll be back! Mahalo Nui Loa - The B. Family (Santa Barbara, California)

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Guest: Tonya, Matthew & Harper
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

Teresa, Thank you so much for your hospitality! The studio was perfect for our little family. Loved the pool, the lanai, birds chirping in the morning, watching the sunrise over Lanikai Beach. Thanks for the restaurant recommendations. Buzz's and Cinnamon's were wonderful. Very convenient location for visiting popular island spots (Polonesian Cultural Center and Hanauma Bay.) Mahalo! Tony, Matthew & Harper (San Francisco Bay Area)

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Guest: Maribel & Lee
Date of Stay: 06/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

Teresa - Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful place we had a wonderful time in Lanikai. Our girls really enjoyed the pool and the nice and beautiful beaches. Eight nights here was definitely not enough - ready to soak in more. Buzz's was a must & Kalapawai Deli & Cafe in Kailua too. Can't thank you enough for your wonderful hospitality. It was nice to go out all day and know we were coming home to a nice and quite relaxing home. Thank you again, and see you again very soon. Mahalo! Maribel & Lee (Houston, Texas)

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Guest: A.J. and Anna
Date of Stay: 05/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

Thank you so much for the lovely hospitality. My husband and I really appreciated the beautiful beaches and scenic areas of Lanikai and Kailua. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon. --Thank you again, A.J. and Anna.

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Guest: Sean & Rizzalyn
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

Thanks for everything. The location and home were great - we really enjoyed the coffee and chocolate too! Aloha, Sean & Rizz (New Jersey)

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Guest: Nicole & Jim
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

Teresa - Thank you for your warm hospitality. We had a wonderful time in your corner of paradise. I'm really going to miss watching the Lanikai sunrise as I sip my morning coffee. Next time we'll bring our kids :) . They'll love it here. Thanks again - Nicole & Jim (Fremont, California)

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Little corner of paradise

Guest: Nicole and Jim (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

You want to go to Oahu but hate the bustle and crush of tourists of Waikiki? Well, this is the place for you. It took a few short hours before we felt like locals in this charming town. The studio was very comfortable, clean, and furnished with anything one would need on a beach getaway. The owner was very helpful, friendly but not obtrusive. We had a problem with the tv our first day and the owner had a new tv installed the same day! (Not that you need it much, but it was nice to snuggle in and watch a movie after a long day exploring).The pool was lovely but we never used it as the perfect (I mean PERFECT) beach was just a short walk away. This Lanikai location is just right for a quiet getaway or as a home base to explore the entire island. Kailua/Lanikai are great beach towns with restaurants, pubs and the best shrimp truck around. Everything was just a short drive. If you are a walker or jogger the quiet lanes of this neighborhood will be perfect for you. It was just the two of us, but I plan on bringing my kids the next time and stay again in this lovely studio. My only complaint is the lack of window treatments to keep the sun out in the morning- but too not terrible as I was able to make it to the beach to watch the incredible sunrise on a quiet beach access several mornings and greet the myriad of walkers, joggers, and their dogs! If you see a beagle named Tuba on our stroll, tell him we said hi!

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

Guest: Lori & Steve
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 04/24/11

Dear Terry & family - We so enjoyed our stay at your home in Lanikai - thanks so much for your truly wonderful, sensitive, hospitality! Lori & Steve (Cardiff, California)

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Nice but needs improvements

Guest: funinthesun (Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

This property is in a wonderful location, easy walking distance from amazing beaches. The owners are very nice and a beautiful fruit basket, coffee, and chocolate awaited our arrival with a friendly greeting. We enjoyed our stay here for the most part but did have quite a lot of issues with cockroaches. Cockroaches are very common in Hawaii but with proper extermination regularly they can be minimized. The bedding towels and pillows definitely need some upgrading as they were very old and worn. The queen size bed was good but the daybed needs to be replaced as it was extremely squeaky and uncomfortable. The kitchen was nice but a few more cooking utensils, bowls, and upgraded knives for cutting and chopping are needed. The lanai was gorgeous and the pools was very well maintained. With a visit from an exterminator, a few improvement,s and furniture upgrades this little hideaway could be amazing.

Owner response:Sometimes it takes a youthful, discerning eye to jolt a perhaps more complacent one out of its rut. We do upgrade our linens and towels from time to time, and this is a good reminder to resupply. There are now new sheets on all the beds, four new sets of towels in the bathroom, six new pillows, a set of new bowls, and we have placed a new mattress topper on the day bed to make it more comfy. We are in the process of fixing the squeaky springs, sharpening the knives, and upgrading the cooking utensils. Unfortunately, Bonnie, Becky, & her friend were here for the birthing time of the new spring crop of cockroaches, which caught all of us unaware. Tropical Hawaii is buggy, and we do our best to live in harmony with nature while keeping the bugs out of our home. There are ant & roach traps hidden inside and out of the studio. We supply natural bug spray and punk coils, as well as a more chemical mosquito spray so that our guests can decide which they would like to use. We have now replaced all the cockroach traps and plan to do this more often than recommended. And we have two very excellent housekeepers who thoroughly clean the studio after every visit. Our intention is to create a wonderful home away from home while our guests enjoy their stay with us. Much Aloha, Teresa Johnston

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Guest: Jenny & Jason
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/15/11

Thanks for everything, we had a great time! Jenny & Jason (Washington)

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Guest: Luke, Joy, Kyla & Austin
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 02/28/11

Thank you so much for an enjoyable stay. We appreciate the delicious fruit, coffee & chocolates you left for us to enjoy. We loved the location & the kids had a great time in your pool. Thanks again, Luke, Joy, Kyla & Austin. (Crested Butte, Colorado)

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Guest: Neil, Heidi & Baby Grace
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/13/11

Teresa. We are so happy we found the Lanikai Beach Home online. It truly was like home. We had every comfort we could need with the added bonus of Kailua & Lanikai Beaches. Thank you for your warm hospitality, our little family had a fantastic vacation! Mahalo! Neil, Heidi & Baby Grace.

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Guest: Thomas & Silvia
Date of Stay: 01/20/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/11

Thank you so much for staying at your wonderful location. Thomas & Silvia (Germany)

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Guest: Joel & Tsumugi
Date of Stay: 01/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

You are a wonderful host and our stay here was Fantastic. Thanks so much for everything. Especially the little things. Joel & Tsumugi

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Guest: James, Liz & Sarah
Date of Stay: 12/26/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

Fantastic location & lovely place to come back to. Enjoyed our stay - thanks! James, Liz & Sarah: wandering Americans on a stopover from NZ to Australia.

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Guest: Takeshi & Mizuho
Date of Stay: 12/12/10 Review Submitted: 12/23/10

Thank you so much, Teresa! We have enjoyed staying at your place. We love your lovely house! Walking distance to Lanikai beaches was precious. Strolling around Kailua town was fun! We hope we can come back here again soon. Again, thank you for everything. Takeshi & Mizuho from Boston.

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Guest: Sue & Steve
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 11/28/10

Aloha Teresa! Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. We loved the studio, even though we weren't really there all that much this time! We had a great time in Lanikai, always do, just sorry we didn't get to try out your pool this time! We loved having breakfast at Lanikai Juice and Elvin's Bakery, and a delicious dinner at Formaggio's. Of course we did too much shopping in town, and found many beautiful things to take home to remind us of our time here in Lanikai. It was a pleasure meeting you, your mom Mary, Nikki and Carmen - and especially Summer! Thanks again, Sue & Steve (Las Vegas)

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Guest: Lori Moran & Mary
Date of Stay: 10/29/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Dearest Teresa, Mary & Summer, Thank you so very much for your warm hospitality and for allowing us to experience Oahu's paradise! We spent our first 4 days in the fun, but hectic Waikiki area. Coming over to Lanikai enabled us to get a feel of what it would be like to be a "local". Lanikai is absolutely gorgeous, and your home is a picture perfect example of life in paradise! Thank you for the welcoming fruit and chcolate bowl and organic coffee. Your home was our little home away from home with all the amenities that we could need. Your yard, garden, patio and pool are gorgeous! We look forward to coming back some day. Mahalo, Lori Moran (Rocklin, CA) & Mary (So. CA)

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Guest: Daisuke, Yuka & Kaho
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Dear Teresa, Thank you so much for your kindness. We have enjoyed the time in Lanikai, which was amazing. Also, we love to stay at your pool, and love to eat your welcome fruits and chocolates. That was great! We'll come back one day. Thank you again and see you. Mahalo, Daisuke, Yuka & Kaho (Japan)

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Guest: Todd & Tori
Date of Stay: 09/25/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

Teresa, Thank you so much for sharing your house with us. It was perfect for our getaway to celebrate 25 years of marriage. The fruit and coffee were great and the fresh mahi mahi was amazing. It was cozy and quiet - just what we needed We hope to come back and will recommend your place to others. Todd & Tori (Springtown, Texas)

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Guest: Kim & Shane
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

Aloha! We had such a wonderful stay in your home - thank you. We appreciate all the personal touches and set up you provided - especially since you were on vacation! We will be sure to recommend your place to friends visiting Lanikai. Mahalo, Kim & Shane

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Guest: JoAnn & Rod Burger
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

Teresa, Just a note to let you know how very much we have enjoyed our stay here at Lanikai. The studio has everything we have needed and of course the close proximity to Lanikai Beach has been fabulous. It is one of the most beautiful we have had the privilege to visit and enjoy. Summer (your beautiful Golden Retriever) has added to the fun of this stay for me as well. She is very special. Thank you for your hospitality. Hopefully we will be able to spend time here again soon. JoAnn & Rod Burger

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Guest: Lisa, Henry & Georgia
Date of Stay: 08/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

Dear Teresa, Thank you for such a warm welcome. We are in love with Lanikai. What a beautiful beach. We also enjoyed Waimanalo where we swam with sea turtles :) . We'll definitely be back. Enjoyed your gorgeous home! Thanks, Lisa, Henry & Georgia (Davis, CA)

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Guest: Katherine, mother of Amalie, Josephine & Lucas
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Dear Teresa and Mary, We had a lovely time here in Lanikai Vacation Home. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the house. Great room, bathroom and terrace. We also enjoyed the beach so much, as well as the pool. So charming with all the beautiful flowers. Thank you so much for the wonderful fruit, coffee and sashimi. Your organic "mind" is much appreciated. Love, Kathrine.

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Guest: Amalie, Josephine, and Lucas
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Dear Mary and Teresa, We have enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for the tasty fruit and coffee. We also really like Summer. Lanikai Beach was so nice and maybe we will come back. We'll miss you.

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Guest: Robert, Bethany, Keri Lee and grandma Cindy
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Bethany was very thankful for the delicious coffee. The property is very well maintained and foliage is gorgeous. Hopefully in the future we will be able to return. If we know of anyone who will be coming your way, we would highly recommend you. Thanks so much.

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Guest: Julia, Emma & Gracie
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Aloha Teresa & Mary, Thank you for making our stay so comfortable. We enjoyed the studio, the location, and meeting you and feeling your warm hospitality. We would very much like to stay with you again. Mahalo Nui Loa! (Northern California)

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Guest: Ulrike, Annette and the girls from Hamburg Germany
Date of Stay: 07/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Thank you, Teresa! We had a wonderful first stay here on O'ahu in your studio, and enjoyed every minute. The beaches are gorgeous the water so beautifully turquoise and we loved the fireworks on July 4th! Maybe we can come back one day!

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Guest: Donna, Rhonda & Erin
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

Dear Teresa & Mary, Your place is wonderful, especially the patio with all the trees. It was so peaceful here and so nice to wake up to the "Shaman Thrush" singing every morning. This truly is paradise. Thank you so much for letting us share your home for our first visit to Hawaii, and thank you for the beach umbrella and letting us use your rocking chair for my mother. My favorite things were the fresh mangos, papayas and pineapple, and of course the beaches. The Georgia Girls, Donna, Rhonda & Erin

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Quiet, charming, walking distance to beautiful beaches.

Guest: Georgia girls - Rhonda, Erin & Donna (Clayton, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

This rental has everything needed for a quiet, restful stay at Kailua. Lanikai beaches are beautiful and only a walk away. Has a private patio to eat outside. Wake up to birds singing every morning. Also, has a beautiful swimming pool. Has washer and dryer, so you don't need to bring but a few changes of clothes. Lanikai subdivision is one of the safest areas. Walking around the beautiful neighborhood is fun. There's also a trail on top of the mountain (we hope to have time to walk it next time). It's close to stores and restaurants. The owners are very accommodating if you need anything extra. Overall, enjoyed the peace and quiet and the beaches. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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

Guest: Bob & Suzanne
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

Dear Teresa, Thanks for being so lovely. Your little unit is very clean and comfortable and it served our purpose well. Lanikai is very special for us as we spend time with our beautiful Australian daughter. Many Blessings, Bob & Suzanne

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Wonderful Ohahu Sanctuary

Guest: GabrielafromMichigan (Southeast Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

My son (age 9) and I spent 7 days at this rental on Oahu. We were very pleased. We are quite action packed so each day was a lot of activity (sight-seeing, snorkeling, etc.) and it was such a relief to come back to the peace and serenity of this rental at the end of each day and to start each day listening to the tropical breeze and birds. Lanikai is what I would describe a middle-class to upscale community, which is very pleasant to walk, bike, exercise. Kialua is the next nearby town that has all the necessities (groceries, book store, shopping). The beaches accessed directly from the home after a short walk are spectacular and the views are amazing. Very much the surfing/water sport area that one can imagine Hawaii brings. Teresa and her mother, Mary (the owners) are on site in their separate home and are available for questions but otherwise leave you alone. Very friendly people. It was fun to check the tides each day and to walk the beach. You definitely need a rental car from this location and the drive along Route 72 (Kalanaaole Hwy) is highly recommended for sightseeing and going to Waikiki/Honolulu area. Important: Your cell phone does not pick up a signal at the rental and throughout most of Lanikai. As you drive up the hill toward Kialua, it will pick up again. I would definitely stay here again on our next visit and would highly recommend it to others.

Owner response:We do live in an enclosed community with hills behind and ocean before us, so not all cell phones will work in this area, except Cingular. We have placed a phone (an extension to our line) within the studio, so that our visitors can call out locally for free anywhere on O'ahu. As Gabriela mentioned, as soon as you drive out of Lanikai, about a mile away, the signal picks up again. This can contribute to the peace and serenity of your stay, away from the demands of daily phone calls.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.