Won't Stay Anywhere Else!

Guest: Da 2 Aunties (NorCal)
Date of Stay: 12/06/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

One word to describe our stay in the Paradise Suite. WOW! While the views at the rental are without parallel in Honolulu, the owner takes the whole experience of a vacation rental to another level. We've never had another vacation rental supply us with so many incidental amenities, e.g. toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoos, lotions, sunblock, soaps, body washes, laundry detergent, Kleenex, etc. (too many to list here) The complete kitchen helped reduce our overall expenses. The unit and property were impeccably clean and well-maintained. Everything listed in the photos and descriptions is accurate; but in person, everything is so much more impressive! The owner takes personal pride in the quality of his renters' experiences and in his property. He lives on site, so any possible problems can be very quickly addressed personally by him. The best internet connection in the rental is hardwired broadband. The owner now provides wifi access, but we found the signal weak and opted for the cabled ethernet connection. I'm a Hawai'i local returning for visits with 'ohana. Trips home are often difficult because we miss Hawai'i so much, but don't want to inconvenience our families in their small homes. This rental took away all of our problems and allowed us to spend 2 wonderful weeks focused on family, friends and the holidays. From now on, as long as it is available, we will always stay here! A very big "Mahalo!" to the owner for such an exceptional and incredible experience.

Owner response:Many thanks

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

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

Guest: Gloria (Hood River, Oregon USA)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

My daughter and I spent one month in the Paradise Suite and we were not disappointed. The unit is everything it says it is and more. It is comfortable, clean and very well stocked. The listing photos do no do this property justice. The views are spectacular. The owner was always available and extremely helpful. The area is centrally located with spectacular views and a great deal of privacy. I always enjoyed the drive up the hill. It was the perfect end of each day. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to family and friends.

Owner response:Thank You - the lovely lady & lovely daughter.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Really is a Paradise suite

Guest: Gus and Terry (Cochrane, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 04/06/11

We had the privilege of staying 4 of our 5 weeks on Oahu in the Paradise Suite. It was more than we could have wished for. The easy access to hiking trails was an added bonus. Often we hiked from the suite to Puu Ualakaa State Park look out and never tired of the view. The view from our lanai was equally as breathtaking - sunsets, rainbows, fireworks etc etc. It's also easy to spend hours, day or night, sitting under the gazebo at the unit watching Oahu go by. The view is easy on the eyes and therapeutic for the soul. This is as comfortable as being at home. It is a more private experience - a slice of paradise that you don't have to share with hundreds of people but close enough to be able to access activities when you choose. Be sure to bring your binoculars. The owner was an extremely helpful host. He explained the nuances of the Paradise Suite and helped us orientate to the area. The website clearly shows everything that you get. No surprises. Where else can you find 900 square feet and a lanai of equal size? The suite was well stocked with amenities and although you need a car to access the unit you'll find getting around easy and fast. We will definitely return.

Owner response:Many thanks

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Guest: Gary6 (-)
Date of Stay: 07/18/07 Review Submitted: 07/18/07

Magnificent view and great place for vacation!!! It was much more than we expected. The marvelous view, very neat and well furnished house, beautiful bath set, ........were really impressive. Also many thanks for the warm hospitality of Mr. & Mrs. CHEN who had made our trip the most pleasurable. We would say it was the most enjoyable trip we have ever had. Our kids and friends who traveled with us all agreed. We cannot wait to plan for our next trip to Honolulu and stay in the beautiful house again. From Gary & Rosemary Lau

Owner response:The stay was great, the location amazing, and Mr. Shang was very nice! He let us borrow snorkel gear and boogie boards which would have been $$$ to rent. Oahu is a great place to stay in Hawaii, it has so much to do that you'll never get bored. We were staying for our Honeymoon and it was very private and romantic. The East wing had an amazing view, we must have took about 500 pictures from there. Tony was very nice and escorted us to the location because we had to take the back road since they were doing construction on the normal road, and although it was a long drive it was beautiful! The next time we're in Oahu we will definitely stay at the Best of Honolulu! Shea 7/17/07 An absolutely gorgeous location with a breath-taking view of the coastline and Honolulu. The apartment was beautifully decorated with every modern convenience. We were treated like 'family' and had a very restful, relaxing vacation. Can't wait to return to this paradise 'getaway.' Annette Shapiro, California 6/8/07 This was our first vcation and our first time to Hawaii. It could of not been more perfect. Mr. Shang was so very hospitable. They had an aromatic bath powder that was heavenly and made your skin very soft. The East wing was beautiful with its decor and especially the view. The drive was the best. It went through the Tantulus. It was a picture every minute. Mr.Shang made opur stay there very relaxing and enjoyable. With provided beach gear; cooler, boogie boards snorkel gear and even sun tan lotion due to the flight restrictions. He had everything you needed to get your vacsation started off right. We are already thinking of when to go back !!!!! Ian Thomas & Alisa Cruz, Seattle,Washington 10/6/07

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Guest: Blair Lister (Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/08/07 Review Submitted: 01/08/07

The place is amazing, and does feel a bit like a home away from home. The Pictures don't do this wonderful getaway justice. The view is phenomanal and the ammenities far better than we hoped. My wife and I can't wait to return. The best thing about our stay was the owners who were helpful and hospitable but not intrusive, we asked them questions about the island and they gave us great advice where to go and what to see. Super people and an incredible vacation place on and an incredible island paradise.

Owner response:Guest Comment(03/21/07): Our month-long stay in the East Wing greatly exceeded our expectations. We, of course, were totally enamored with the view. It is even more dramatic at night and the early morning hours give the city a different look with the sun in the east. We were able to cook all of our meals with just the rice cooker, roaster oven, microwave and barbeque, which has a side burner for stir-frying or cooking beans, etc. There was a full-size refrigerator. You can see the entire city of Honolulu from Diamond Head to the airport and even the ocean out 20 miles or so. You can even see the city from the very comfortable king-sized bed, which is up three steps from the living room. The quality of the linen and towels is premium, to match the facility. The rooms are spacious, with comfortable sitting areas, even a desk for our computer. The shower is wonderful and there is a jacuzzi tub to further relas. We were able to wash all our clothes in the outside washer/dryer. There was even beach equipment supplied including snorkel gear, boogie boards, an air mattress and even a cooler to take a lunch, filled with ice from the ice machine in the refrigerator. The owner Mr. Chen, was very attentive to us and always anxious to please us and make certain we were comfortable. He gave us an orientation on how to get around Honolulu (complete with map) and could not have been more hospitable. The place is quiet and restful. We felt very private and yet not isolated. We enjoyed taking our meals in the gazebo, while looking down at the city and ocean. On a scale of 1-10 (and we've stayed in many different condos over the years in Honolulu), this was a 10. The landslide in 2006 which closed the road forced us to drive an extra 6 miles up and down the mountain, but that was a small sacrifice to stay in such a wonderful place. When the slide is repaired, be certain to take the long way around to get a feel of the mountain jungle. The one and only negative was having to leave; we couldn't find anything we didn't like. Hopefully, when we return to Honolulu, Mr. Chen will have space available for us to stay at the "compound." If not, we'll still drive up to renew our acquaintence with this gracious and hospitable man. Gene & Eliana Vosberg, Olympia, WA

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