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Loved it!

Guest: Mandy (Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

Loved the condo. Great location and well stocked with everything you might need. We stayed for 2 months and are returning again next year. Thanks Kama for a wonderful Hawaii retreat!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Priceless...

Guest: EF (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

This condo is exactly how it looks in the pictures. The view from the balcony is just spectacular. My son couldn't stop taking pictures of the beautiful sunsets/sunrises. The condo has everything you need and is quite comfortable for a family of 4. It is in a great location, close to the beach and in walking distance to a lot of places. We also rented a car and having the available parking space was a plus. The internet connection was great since we brought our computer, it helped out when we wanted to book excursion around the island. Like I mentioned before, it has everything you possible need for a beach getaway. I would highly recommend this condo and would definitely go back if we get another opportunity. The owner,Kama, is very helpful, when we had an issue with the keys,he was right there to helps us out. He was also very responsive when asked questions about the condo before we even got there. So all around we had a great experience.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

IT WAS . . . JUST BEAUTIFUL

Guest: First Timer (Calgary, AB)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

Had a wonderful time - unit is exactly as shown. Parking included in rental was just great and necessary if you have a car. Having the Hilton so close was useful for booking tours if needed plus having access to their lagoon was convenient. Friends recommended a condo instead of hotel and this unit was perfect and worth every penny. Had no problems with anything from the booking right on thru to the checking out. It was nice being at the quieter end of Waikiki beach and was still accessible to the other end (with a car) . Supplied all the beach equipment needed and fireworks on Friday night was great from both window & patio views. Would definitely recommend this unit to everyone/friends and hope to come back again.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing views!

Guest: redbug1226 (San Mateo, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

This place is on the 15th floor and really does look right out over the water! It's right at the end of the line of hotels and is just a very short 5 minute walk to the start of the Waikiki beach. It's all the views of a high end hotel without any of the high prices or noise. We greatly enjoyed our stay here!

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

Awesome stay!!

Guest: Robert (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

This was a great condo with awesome views and the location is perfect! We loved our stay and Kama is wonderful. All the beach equipment, chairs, matts, boogie boards towels are great. Just want to say that we will be back!! Mahalo

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Outstanding!

Guest: Melani (Bellevue, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/14/10 Review Submitted: 12/20/10

This condo fully meets the expecations set up by the pictures. The condo is both beautiful and comfortable. My husband and I stayed with our two kids (6 and 9) -- and it fit us perferctly! The kitchen is well equipped for eating in and well situated for eating out. We enjoyed the close proximity to Waikiki beach and the Lagoon, as well as to the beach at Magic Island. These are perfect for young kids. (And thanks for stocking with condo with beach towels, beach mats and boogie boards.) And there isn't a better view of the Friday evening fire works from anywhere! (The same can be said for the sunsets...) We could also hear the Hawaiian music from the Ilikai before and after the fire works making for a perfect evening. The view from the condo is captivating -- (even from the kitchen and the comfy king bed) -- it was so hard to leave! Thank you, Kama, for creating such a wonderful environment for enjoying Hawaii.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

My review is so late.

Guest: laberna (Portland Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/30/10 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

We arrived on November 30 & left on December 6. The condo was great. Good location and most importantly very clean. It was my first time in a condo in Waikiki & I would do it again. The owner was a great guy & very willing to provide suggestions & answer questions. Go to the little bar on the corner. It's fun to sit & listen to all the 'regulars' chatting.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Wonderful condo - perfect for our vacation

Guest: San Diego Sun Lover (Solana Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/21/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We spent a wonderful week here. The condo is exactly as pictured with all of the ammenities that you might need for a great stay. The complex is peaceful and quiet but just a short walk to the beach and Waikiki nightlife. Beautiful sunsets and amazing ocean view. Close to grocery store. It was perfect! Kama was a pleasure to deal with and made it easy. We will certainly be back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great Place to Vacation

Guest: Robert & Katherine (Washington)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

We stayed in listing 77336 in the Ilikai Marina in May 2010. We were very satisfied with the accommodations. The condo is clean, well maintained, and nicely furnished. The bed is king size and very comfortable. The owner’s were kind, helpful, and answered our questions promptly. The condo location is conveniently located near Waikiki beach, Ala Moana park, the Ala Moana shopping mall, and the YMCA (coed) gym. We plan to stay in this condo again, and rate it five stars.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice eh !!

Guest: Ah Hua (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

Kama is a true professional! The condo's descriptions are all very accurate, and it is well maintain and kept very clean. Exellent blind for those who would like to sleep in. Parking is safe and convenient. Plus 5 rating over all ! Mahalo Kama :) Until next time, Aloha!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Rita Wilson (Ogden, Utah)
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

Aloha Kama! Thank you so much for the help you gave us in booking our trip to beautiful Oahu. Your condo met and exceeded our expectations; having the extra vanity area off the bathroom was a bonus when there are 2 women getting ready for dinner or a day at the many beaches surrounding the condo. It was very clean, had everything we needed to make our 10 day vacation stress free and fun. The views are spectacular....better than the pictures on the website. All of our families are coming with us when we come back in 3 years....hubbies and kids/grandkids...we'll use this condo and the one next door too! The full time residents that live there in the bldg are very helpful and so friendly too. The only sad thing was that our trip had to end on Jan 13th. We also had the pleasure of meeting a shuttle driver named John from Tri-star shuttle service; he became a friend to us. We recommend that anyone use him for transportation needs when it's too far to walk; 808-291-7724. This was my 4th trip to the islands and my daughter-in-law's second trip; this was by far the best trip ever and one that we'll never forget. Mahalo, Kama....if you ever get to northern Utah to ski, please look us up! You are welcome in our home anytime. Til next time...hang loose! Rita Wilson/Molly Baumgartner

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Guest: Don S. (-)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/10

We stayed at this condo for 9 glorious nights in November 2009. The condo is nothing less than spectacular. It is well equipped, in a great location near the mall and restaurants, and the views cannot be beat. The condo is clean and modern, with everything you need at your fingertips. We would not hesitate for a minute to return to this place or recommend it to others. We have travelled to a lot of places, but this one ranks high on our list.

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Perfect for the three of us

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

My two children (ages 16 and 13) and I recently stayed at this oceanfront Waikiki condo and it was perfect for the three of us. We felt very comfortable during our entire stay at the "quieter side" of Waikiki Beach. This lovely and cozy condo had everything we needed. Having a parking space in the building was a bonus! It's in a perfect location and well within walking distance of the beach, shopping and several attractions. We will never forget the awesome panoramic view of the marina, the Pacific Ocean and gorgeous sunsets. Having a parking space in the building was a bonus! I would definately stay here again. Thank you Kama and Stephi!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Don Huggins (-)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/07/09

Kama, My wife and I loved your condo,immaculate furnishings,amazing views,close to everything and a gracious host. Mahalo Don

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/26/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

This condo is a wonderful place to stay. It's a corner unit with incredible ocean views from Kaiser Lagoon, across the marina, and all the way down to Ewa Beach. Friday night we opened the plantation shutters and were treated to front row seats for the fireworks. The interior is super clean and nicely furnished with tasteful tropical decor. The king size bed was really comfortable and offered little motivation for rolling out in the morning. The full kitchen was well equipped, giving us the flexibilty to enjoy several meals (especially breakfasts) with out having to go out. The laundry room made it easy to do all of our wash at one time, making more time available for enjoying the beach. Parking was very convienient and close to the elevators. If your starting to get the impression we liked this place, you're right. Lastly, our host Kama was just terrific to deal with. We travel to Hawaii once or twice a year but this was the first time we rented a condo instead of staying in a hotel. Kama spoiled us so bad, we never want to stay in a hotel again. Everything was as advertised and better. To top it all off, our cleaning deposit was returned promptly. Mahalo Kama for a great stay. We look forward to returning again soon. The Campbells

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Guest: The Viratas (Surf City USA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/08 Review Submitted: 09/05/08

We stayed for about 8 days and everything was perfect, except for the waves! Well actually the first three days were great but then it became flat. The condo is excellent, perfectly located for any surfer coming to town to surf Bowls, (just walk across the parking lot and Bowls is right there) and for those who want to just cruise (or shop) Waiks, Kalakaua Ave. is just a short skip down the street. I highly recommend Kama and Steffie's place at the Ilikai Marina. They are great people and went out of there way for us, literally! Thanks again Kama and hope to stay next time. The Viratas, Surf City USA

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Guest: Gina and Tony M. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/07/07 Review Submitted: 08/07/07

My husband had to come to Ohau for work so my son and I tagged along. I found this wonderful condo at the beginning of Waikiki. It felt like home there. Great views, convenient, and a quiet building. The hosts were kind and easy to work with. Loved our stay and should we return, we will look this home up again.

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Guest: Hsy Family (Menlo Park, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/07 Review Submitted: 06/21/07

We just returned from a week in Oahu and we had a great time staying in this condo. The view was fantastic as the others have said and we saw rainbows almost everyday from the huge windows. The furnishings were very nice, the king bed was great and even the pull-out sofa was very comfortable. Central AC worked very well and was quiet-it was nice coming back into a cool apartment. Location was very convenient and parking was a breeze with very large spaces (our car rental somehow got upgraded to an Escalade and we really needed large spaces to park!). We walked over to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday night to watch the fireworks since we also wanted to catch a bit of the free Polynesian show beforehand, our girls really enjoyed that. As others have recommended, we tried the Wailana Coffee House across from Hilton for breakfast and the food was very good, and prices outstanding, and service very friendly. Our server's name was Noni and she was just really sweet. We also drove to the Makai Market food court at the Ala Moana a few times to eat (my wife is 7 months pregnant so it was easier to drive and park there). The Curry House CoCo Ichibanya is very tasty and also we liked the Korean placed called Yummy! Also if you like mochi, there is a place there that had really good mochi. Most of all, the owner was wonderful to work with and extremely accommodating with all our questions and special requests. Our flights were such that we arrived late in the evening and our departure was also late in the evening, and the owner allowed us to check-out very late. He also had a small but nice collection of Hawaiian CD music that we listen to all the time. We loved IZ (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) and the Ka'au Crater Boys. One day when driving back from Dole Pineapple Plantation, IZ's version of Over the Rainbow came on the radio just as this huge rainbow appeared - it was one of those "wow" moments. We would definitely recommend this condo to anyone looking for a place to stay in Oahu. Joe and Doreen Hsy

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/19/07 Review Submitted: 05/19/07

We enjoyed staying here very much. There are excellent views of the surf, sunsets, and harbor. The place is beautifully furnished and is very clean. The kitchen was well equipped. Perfect for cooking our meals. The owners are very helpful and friendly. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful condo. We hope to return very soon. Mahalo, Kevin and Sabrina R

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Guest: O'Briens (Kapaa, HI)
Date of Stay: 04/04/07 Review Submitted: 04/04/07

We rented this condo for our grandparents for 3 nights and it was wonderful. Being a corner unit, all the windows made it so light, and the furnishings are very nice ~ the sleeper sofa was even comfortable (very rare!) The best aspects are the views of the marina and sunsets which make you never want to leave, but if you do venture out, the mall, park, and restaurants are all an easy walk. Will definetely return, mahalo!

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Guest: Ray and Kathy Wilson (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/11/06 Review Submitted: 08/11/06

We stayed here July 2006 for 8 nights and had a wonderful time. The accomodations were comfortable for a family of four and the location was great. It was a pleasure doing business with the owners. We would definitely consider renting this unit on our next visit. Mahalo~~~~~~The Wilson's

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Guest: JoshE (Chicago,IL)
Date of Stay: 07/14/06 Review Submitted: 07/14/06

I spent a week there last March and it is a great condo at a very reasonable price. The owners couldn't have been nicer. I will definitely stay there again.

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Guest: Debbie and Jim 1 (BSG, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 06/03/06 Review Submitted: 06/03/06

This was a beautiful place to stay. The condo was beautifully decorated and was complete with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. From the condo we could easily walk to the mall, park, beach, and restaurants. Everyone knew where the Ilikai was located so arranging tour or taxi pick-ups was a breeze. The views from the room were breath-taking. We sat on the lanai and had a perfect view of the Friday night fireworks display and the ocean. We purchased groceries at the convenience store which is within a block of the building and were able to save a lot of money by eating some of our meals in the condo. The kitchen was complete with everything we needed. All our calls and emails were responded to immediately by the owners who were very nice and helpful. We suggest eating at the “Casual Coffee Shop and Lounge” located one block up on the left corner of Ala Mona. The service and food were fantastic and very, very reasonably priced. We could walk from the condo to the bus and shuttle stop in less than three minutes so getting around in Waikiki was no problem once we learned the bus numbers and routes. We will definitely be staying at the Ilikai Marina when we return and would recommend it to anyone planning on staying at Waikkiki.

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Guest: J & M
Date of Stay: 03/16/06 Review Submitted: 03/15/06

We love this condo - the view of the ocean and the harbor is wonderful. Every morning we spent a good amount of time just enjoying the view from the balcony before we headed out for more fun. The kitchen is really well equipped and the place feels very spacious and comfortable. There were only two of us, but the place can easily fit in two more people nicely. Parking is easy too - never a problem. The owners are very efficient and hospitable - all the transactions went smoothly. We are very happy about finding such a jewel - we definitely would like to come back next time we're visting Oahu. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place with us! Mahalo, J & M

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