Luxury Ko Olina Beach Villa with direct beach view. Sleeps 6.

We really enjoyed our stay at this unit. The kitchenwares and linens are of a high quality, beds and pull-out couch are very comfortable, and it is very handy to have a washing machine/dryer to use. There are a few beach loungers and other beach items provided. The view from the lanai is very nice, it is private and we enjoyed every morning and every evening relaxing out on it. The lagoon and beach are a quick walk down the path and are ideal for familiies.. and you don't have to worry about parking. Check-in was very handy as we were able to stay in contact with the property manager over text. Grocery stores, Costco, Target, etc. are all about a 10 minute drive away. We really recommend this unit if you're looking for a vacation on Oahu.

We knew Ko Olina beach resort from our previous stay. Everything was as expected. The only thing that could have been better is informing us on time that there was a crib for our grandchild so we would not bring ours. Also minor thing was no enough dish and washing detergent. Other than that be beach equipment. condo cleanliness and staff working there was exceptional. Beach is clean and not crowded. We were not that lucky with the weather during our stay, since three from 8 days was rainy. Location is exceptional since Costco and Safeway are 10min drive from there. One advice for people going there rent a car is extremely expensive. Better use taxi/uber since it will cost you less. Canadians should know that car insurance we pay here (ICBC) or from credit cards is transferable and you do not need it for rented car. Accommodation, flights, food and rent a car for 4 adults and a toddler cost approximately $1350 per day for 9 nights stay.

The condo is beautiful, and we loved the view. We were there for New Year's Eve, and had a perfect view of the fireworks from our lanai. The pool was great, and my daughter loved the hot tub. It's an easy walk down a short path to the beach, and the water was delightful. We would absolutely come again. I brought my parents, who enjoyed the comfortable chairs on the lanai and the view of the ocean. An absolutely perfect vacation.

The villa itself was outstanding. We were very impressed with the high end kitchen, bathrooms and amazing lanai. We were also very pleased that boogie boards and snokels were included. The décor was beautiful and we felt right as home. The property was spectacular including the pools, hot tubs and lounge area. We couldn't get enough of the private lagoon. Each day we snorkeled and saw amazing fish and a turtle in the private lagoon without having to leave the property. We would highly recommend this rental.

Reserving this condo was the best vacation decision I have made in years. The view from our private balcony was amazing. To be fully informative, I will list all the pros and cons I can remember.

Pros:

1) location. I feel this is the best area to stay on the Island. It gets 3 inches of rain a year ( as opposed to 200 inches in the central island). It is away from the touristy crowds of Waikiki and yet has access to stores such as Target/Walmart within 5 miles. It is also next door to Aulani, so you can walk over and see how much better you have it! Aulani is way overcrowded and way overpriced for a family.

2) free secure parking. If you really want to see Oahu, you need a rental car. All the hotels charge an arm and a leg for parking every day. Since rental cars are cheap there, it was very useful to have our own private gated underground parking spot.

3) Security. The building is super protected with security cards required for all entry points with camera surveillance 24 hours a day. There is a security booth even to enter the general resort area.

4) Lagoon number 2! There are only 18 public parking spots, so the lagoon is essentially private to those who stay at the Villas. There were at most five to six families there at any given time during our stay. There are permanent umbrellas on the beach ready for you and this lagoon has the BEST snorkeling along the sides out of all the lagoons. If you go out at 7 am, you get to see turtles feeding off the rocks as well! Most people aren't aware of that and end up swimming/snorkeling at the inferior but larger Aulani lagoon 1.

5) the master bedroom is lovely with complete privacy. The large stand up shower is also great.

6) Can't beat having your own private chef designed kitchen. Easy to cook your own meals.

7) Beach chairs and snorkel equipment provided by owners. We brought our own snorkels but it was nice of them to have beach supplies there.

8) Flat screen TVs with cable and separate wifi.

9) view! I mentioned it already but it was one of the best views of the sunset anywhere on the Island and to be able to walk out to that view every morning was awesome.

Cons:

1) No cleaning service. That's the one thing we missed compared to staying at a hotel. Small price to pay for the benefits but a minus nonetheless.

2) Very small supply of kitchen paper towels. Probably more on management than owners. Stores nearby though.

3) Laundry. Small and took long. Easily adjusted.