The Hale Manu is perfectly located on Kailua Beach. Our favorite part of each day was taking early morning walks along the beach to the Kalapawei Market for our morning coffee and returning to the home for a relaxing open-air breakfast. Also recommend the Kalapawei Cafe in downtown Kailua for well prepared dinners utilizing local ingredients.
Russ L., McKinney, TX, 7.31.11
The pictures don't really do this house justice. It's spacious and clean and very Hawaiian comfortable. Even though the house is set back from the beach, you can see the water, hear the waves and feel the breeze. Actually, being that it is the windward side of the island it's probably better that the house is set back a little. The beach is amazing! High or low tide was still fun to go in the waves, and the warm water meant we stayed in for literally hours. It was very windy at times, but if it's hot out that becomes a benefit. We loved travelling around the island to hike, snorkel, shop, and see some sights, but mostly loved "living" in Kailua and feeling like residents, not tourists. We actually ended up cooking at home most nights because we stayed at the beach so long and it was easy to go to the market for different kinds of poke to eat with rice, salad, noodles, or whatever in the covered lanai. We would recommend Muumuu Heaven for amazing dresses, gifts and art (right in Kailua), Leonards and the Rainbow Diner in Honolulu, shopping in Haleiwa on the north shore, as well as swimming with the sea turtles and diving off the rocks at Waimea. We hope to stay at Hale Manu again sometime soon!
Leslie K., Irvine, CA, 6.20.11
This property is amazing!! A group of 6 of us stayed here for a week and couldn't have been happier with the location or the accomodations. Everything we needed was readily available - beach towels, boogie boards, a cooler, fully stocked kitchen.... they thought of everything! The covered lanai was the perfect gathering spot and my bed was extra comfy. Literally steps from a beautiful beach and close to Kailua town for an ono breakfast to start the day (Boots & Kimo's or Cinnamon's were our faves). Everyone agreed that we'd stay here again in a heartbeat... you really cannot beat the location!!
Amy K., Seattle, WA, 6.5.11
the unit i rented was well orginized and equiped,with up to date amentities. the house was also very clean. great customer service. the beach was better than i thought it would be. it was definatly the highlight of our vaction . we mostly cooked our own meals so we found foodland to be the best bet for dinning needs. bring lots of sun screen several of us got sun burned. vacation rental agent was very easy to deal with and profesional. just a email or phone call away with quick response. i would use there listings again. my entire group had a blast. they even had all the amentities for my 19 month old grandson thanx. all in all it was one of my alltime favorite trips to date and i have had plenty. thanks again fom our friends and family joe.
Joe K., Port alberni, B.C., 5.2.11
Peter was very friendly and informative. Was not a nuisance at all as previously stated. The home is a perfect place for families with a great, safe, sandy beach. This home has good facilities and beach items. There was a lot of room for our family of 6, with 4 teenagers. Privacy could be easily maintained with the layout of the rooms. There are a lot of good restaurants in the area. We liked 'Willow' if you like local Korean food, and Island Snow which we think is the best Shave Ice on the island. Both are in Kailua and just down the street from this home. My best advice is don't bring very many clothes. Just do a wash every few days. It will save on any surprises with baggage fees. Hawaiian Airlines has a way of eeking out $$ from you this way. Watch your carry-on sizes so you don't run the risk of them not fitting in the overhead storage. We were able to do mostly carry on bags and 1 check in suitcase. Mahalo
Mary Beth C., Encinitas, CA, 4.22.11
Liked best - great location and wonderful beach. Best restaurant - Buzz's Rental unit - was spacious and comfortable.
Fredrick D., New Brighton, MN, 1.30.11
Spacious, well-lit, and quite close to the beach. Everything is set up perfectly for you when you arrive. Plenty of windows, showers to get rid of sand, etc. Perfect beach vacation spot if you like the windward side. Having a garage door opener rocks! Great kitchen with all the dishes/pans you could need. One bedroom is in its own cottage (kinda) so very private for two couples. Only downside was uncomfortable furniture in living/dining room. Wireless internet is "g" class as of Dec. 2010. 2 TVs are nice (but smallish) HD with hdmi inputs.
Erica and Zack T., Manhattan Beach, CA, 1.2.11
This property was amazing! The ocean breeze blowing through the house, the never crowded beach a step away, family dinners on the lanai, the amazing kitchen... I'd rather be there than writing this review. The property owner, Peter stopped buy to see if we were enjoying ourselves and gave us some amazing recommendations in Kailua. The town of Kailua was perfect. It was the complete opposite of Waikiki. Better food, cheaper prices, a quarter of the crowd, perfect. The only problem we had was after the trip... our whole family is depressed now that we are back on the main land. We miss you Hale Manu!
Caleb J., The Woodlands, Texas, 8.20.10
Place was first class - comfortable and readily accessible to beach and town. Service was great, everyone was very professional and easy to work with. Love Buzz's for lunch or dinner (just down the street). Make sure you drive up the East coast and take in H3, views are spectacular. And stay at least 10 days to 2 weeks.
Peter N., Branford, CT, 5.14.10
Fantastic property with very helpful owners / property managers. Perfect location on the best beach in Oahu, close enough to Kailua town center to walk. Property manager shared great information on local restaurants, attractions and provided a great deal of beach equipment on-site. Loved the property and will stay there again when we return to Hawaii!
Jon S., New York, NY, 3.10.10
We loved the location of the house on the beach at Kailua and its ammenities which were wonderful. The owners family is terrific and helpful. We would likely stay there again when we return to Hawaii. We are former residents of Hawaii and think this is one of the best places you can stay.
Philip R., Wilmington, Delaware, 12.10.09
Peter was very helpful and the location with great.
Tracy S., Napa, CA, 11.7.09
Hale Manu is the best rental on the island! Brilliant! The home has a perfect layout with lots of ocean breezes and privacy for everyone. Location is absolutely the best on beach. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Terry M., Corte Madera, California, 9.10.09