"Hillside Hideaway" reviews

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What I liked best about the unit was the view!! It was a treat to see the sunrise behind the "mokes" from every room, especially from the two sets of big sliding glass windows in the front room. The setting is lovely...a peaceful, upscale neighborhood, ocean view, lovely breezes, and just minutes by car from the best beach on Oahu, Kailua beach. Kailua public beach was perfect for us with soft white sand and gentle waves.

The unit is comfortably furnished with nice personal things, like original oil paintings, and has a great reading and reference library. We relaxed the moment we stepped inside. The king-sized bed was comfy, the bathroom clean, and the walk-in closet had plenty of empty drawers, shelves, and hangars for our belongings. The stacked washer and dryer were especially handy. We appreciated: the beach basket complete with aqua socks and beach towels, the fresh tropical flowers, and the welcome basket filled with fresh fruit, coffee and Annies Hawaiian Sweetbread.

My only advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to bring your own hair dryer if you want adjustable speeds and heat levels.

Restaurant recommendations: Buzz's Steak House across from Kailua Beach Park couldn't be more convenient with good drinks and food; Keo's in Waikiki for Southeast Asian cuisine and they have valet parking (a plus in Waikiki); Wai'ole Tea Room in Manoa Valley (a beautiful setting); and the cafe at the Honolulu Art Academy (all need reservations).

Insider tip: The Honolulu Art Academy tour of the Doris Duke estate includes admission to all of the galleries. We loved the Japanese woodblock print collection and the Asian Art collections.

We are recommending this apartment to all of our friends.

Patti P., Berkeley, CA, 8.12.07

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CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN! Residence was exactly as described and photographed. We arrived to a beautiful welcome basket: fresh pineapple, hawaiian coffee and papaya. View from all windows, priceless.

Karen K., Duvall, Washington, 6.18.07

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The bookshelves had lots of interesting things to read, and included several dictionaries and a world atlas as well as little books describing local birds, flowers, and trees. We appreciated having nice dishes and mugs and flatware to use. It was great to have a washer-dryer in the apartment, with soap provided. Lovely artwork on the walls and shelves. The whole place was extremely clean and we didn't see a single cockroach. The hillside location with its lovely view was excellent; the sun came in through the windows in the early morning, but for the rest of the day there was no direct sun inside, so with the ceiling fans it was always a nice temperature. We had a great time.

Philip P., Berkeley, CA, 6.17.07

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The apartment was nice and we had a fun time.
It would be ideal if they had a proper ironing board and allowed for an extra car space for visitors and more fans. The hosue was hot and a little stuffy. The ceiling fan in the kitchen doesnt seem to work. We also couldnt figure out the DVD player, too confusing. A better stereo or CD player would of been nice too.
I have passed on your details to many people as I would recommend the Hillside Hideaway.
We'll be back.

Sherene S., Port Charlotte, Florida, 6.1.07

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My husband and I loved staying in this very nice oasis of peace and quiet up on the hill overlooking the Pacific. We would definitely recommend it, and would return again. Thanks for a lovely place to unwind.

Marilyn M., Oakland, California, 5.20.07

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Hillside Hideaway in Lanikai was a great place to stay. The views were incredible! The unit was clean and cozy with great kitchen facilities. There were also plenty of beach towels and maps and Island magazines of all the places to see and do. A great place to stay!

Linda L., St. George, Utah, 7.31.06

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We were able to spend very valuable time. I was pleased with landscape and wind. I wanna go again.

Daisuke D., Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 9.28.05

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It was beautiful and clean and the flowers and coffee, pineapple, sweetbread were really nice. The view is amazing. Thanks - it was perfect for us.

Caitln C., Santa Cruz, CA, 7.29.05

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this was an outstanding place...we would go back in a minute. loved the location above the heat and noise of lanikai, with a view to die for! we will ask for this place when we come back!

Patricia P., Bedford, Ma, 7.22.05

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Jill J., Port Hueneme, CA, 4.3.05

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Our host was so warm. She made our stay extra special. Her cottage was cozy and felt like home.

Michelle M., , , 8.7.04