Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We are big fans of Ko olina and this was our fourth family vacation to this exclusive area. It's a lovely, high-quality, not-too-busy or congested, walkable community, with safe, beautiful and clean lagoons for families with children, all within 30 minutes drive of the HNL airport and 5 minutes drive to Costco and other shopping. This was our first time staying at the Ko olina Beach Villa Resort. We stayed for 2-1/2 weeks over Christmas break, so the price was 3 times what it normally is during the slower seasons. With that, I'll add the caveat that I think our expectations were extremely high. The resort itself was beautiful and well-appointed with clean and well-maintained pools and hot tubs. There is a small bar with hot dogs/pizza between the pools and beach. (There is no restaurant or shopping on-site.) The condo itself had adequate furniture, bedding and amenities, and it was all very clean. The large patio doors open all the way for an indoor-outdoor living experience. The unit is on the northwest side of the building, so did not get any direct sun (which we were fine with). For the money (again, it was over Christmas, so very expensive), there was not the "luxuriousness" one would expect for the cost. Examples: There were just enough towels for exactly 4 people, including 5 "meh" beach towels. The beach supplies were old and half broken. The cooking and other kitchen supplies were abysmal (at best), which confirmed that this is not a "vacation rental by owner," but instead one owned by a corporate entity with no one who actually ever lives there and knows that many supplies and necessities were broken or lacking altogether. With that, it did not ruin or lessen our vacation. Yes, it took some MacGyver moves to make some meals, but we were still in paradise at a lovely resort with nothing but time on our hands. Stay here - you'll love it; but if you are persnickety, I recommend you lower your expectations and/or bring/buy your "must have" supplies.