Sunset Beach reviews

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When we arrived at the property there was no parking.

We were told we could park on the right side of the driveway but it was occupied as was the entrance to the driveway with a van parked there. The "shared" patio table was in the garage with about a dozen people around it.

The house was open and no key was there as it was supposed to be in the lock box. The occupants downstairs brought the key up to us later.

Our phone message to you was never returned to us.

I would have appreciated "toilet paper" since we were driving from the airport and wanted to check out the place before going shopping! Anyplace we have ever rented has that!

We like the area and would consider renting again but through the owners next time. Tammi Hedtke, San Diego

Paul H., San Diego, CA, 1.5.10

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What I liked best about Hale Kai Nani III was the easy access to all of the attractions our family enjoys.
The customer service was great. The best part of my trip was the comfortable atmosphere and easy access to the beach.
We shopped for food at Costco and did 99% of our own cooking. Since there were twelve of us, it was easier and more cost effective.
The best picture I took was of the whole family standing under the tree in the back yard of one of the houses and the ocean scene behind.
What I would tell my friends is that the houses are wonderful, the beach is good there, but not great. The waves and rocks made "playing and swimming" a bit of a challange. But just a short walk in either direction and you had calmer water. So it was not that big of a deal.
My advice to someone else staying in this unit would be be ready to share bathrooms as there are none that are private in the bedrooms, be ready to walk a short distance for calmer entrance to the ocean. The weather is awesome, the houses are decorated very nice and are fun to hang out at with a group.
The best part of my trip I would definitley recommend to others is go to all of the attractions. But do it every other day, allowing for rest and sun & fun at the houses. We went to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Pearl Harbor, The Dole Plantation, Chartered Scuba Diving and a private dive, The botanical Gardens, and rock diving at Waimea Bay.
The best insider tip we received was buying fresh fish from the fisherman at the dock. Fresh Ahi Tuna at BARGAIN prices!!
We stayed from Monday to the following Tuesday. We had seven full days of paying with a day to travel at the beginning and one at the end.
We have been to almost all of the islands over the last 25 years and this was one of the best trips ever.

Annie F., Yuma, Az, 7.1.09

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We just finished a wonderful stay at the Hale Plumeria. We practically had the beach all to ourselves during the week. We'd head down in the morning and be the only ones there. The weekends were definitely more crowded. We felt very welcomed by Raynel and right at home. There were neighbor dogs that came by to visit that helped us get through missing our own canine crew at home. They were very friendly and one of them seemed to smell each of our meals and timed her visits perfectly every time in order to get a tidbit! We ate most of our meals at the house. We headed to Costco as soon a we left the airport and that proved to be our best move of the trip. Saved us tons of money on eating out. We did head down the coast to Giovanni's Shrimp truck and it was the best meal of the trip, that and The Big City Grill in Honolulu....YUM!! The kids loved snorkeling all week. We rented from a shop right next door to the market across from the fire station. We had some equipment issues, but they were close and it was easy to get it fixed. The best part of our trip was to be able to relax. We didn't overplan our days, were often didn't have a plan. : ) When you stay here be prepared for long days on Sunset Beach and relaxing evenings on the lanai listening to the birds. It truly was paradise... I'm already looking forward to a return trip.

Margaret A., Estacada, OR, 6.29.09

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The house is in a beautiful location and has stunning views. Everything was tastful . A few minor things were:
Some of the lights/fans were not working and the pulls had rusted off. There was no AC in the 2nd Bedroom off the porch and it was HOT! The kajak was in full view but we were not allowed to use it - might be better not display things you don't want renters to use.
Suggest a printed sheet with important information/phone numbers for the house. It was nice having Bonnie there to greet us but it is less efficient and can be more complete to have some information on Beaches, restaurants and what to do and what not to. The neighbor's outdoor shower was noisy and was almost "in our living room". There were no blinds to have the option of darkining the living room (which had the big TV)
overall a very pleasant experience

Sabina O., JACKSONVILLE, FL, 7.22.08

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Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely beach house. It was ideal for the eight of us with my husband and I in the downstairs' studio separate from the rest of the family who were in three bedrooms upstairs that had a huge kitchen and living room area that led to a huge lanai (balcony in Hawaiian) where we all barbequed frequently. Under the house next to the stairs, it was nice having warm water also (some places only have cold water) where you can rinse off the salt and sand after being on the beach. We had a picnic table and lounge chairs to use at our convenience.

I especially liked the location as it was next to Shark's Cove - a scuba diving, snorkling, tide-pooling, and swimming mecca. The sunsets (of which we took many pictures) were magnificent (hence called - Sunset Beach). The children liked watching the sea turtles swim by. At night from the balcony, it was exciting to see the scuba divers with their blue flashlights in the water either exploring or fishing. Foodland Supermarket is right up the street with the famous Ted's Bakery about a mile the other way. My daughters jogged to Waimea Bay (about 1 mile away) and jumped off the famous rock. Haleiwa is about three miles away with many local shops and restaurants.

Customer Service was very warm and accommodating -excellent Aloha spirit. When we arrived late (9:00 PM), we called Peg who helped us promptly with the mishap. Kudos to her! Thank you Greg and Chris for all your help also.

It was the ultimate living-on-the-beach dream with the surfers even if it was just for ten days. It was very relaxing and stress-free. Standing from the beach, this house "stands up" to the rest of the homes beside it. You've got to see and vacation in it for yourselves! Yes, I would definitely recommend this home to anyone visiting Oahu.

Joyce B., Bakersfield, CA, 7.2.08

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We really enjoyed the house. The area is perfect. The only thing that would have been better is if there were real cleaning supplies available. I bought some clorox cleaner to clean the bathroom and kitchen. The neighbors were all very friendly and having a view of the ocean from the balcony was great. We would definitely consider renting this space again.

Eve M., Glendale, CA, 5.29.08

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Being close to the beach was just great. The house was nicely furnished and decorated - lots of surfing pictures!

Plenty to see and do on the North Shore - we loved it. Sunset Beach was just beautiful and quiet.

Dennis B., Auckland 0630, New Zealand, 5.1.08

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We really enjoyed our stay in your rental it was convenient and comfortable.

Jeanine L., Mapleton, Utah, 4.20.08

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The house was under renovation when we arrived and uninhabitable. We stayed elswhere. Unfortunatley we were not warned in advance and had to spent the first day of our holiday searching for alternative accomodation.

Paul H., Sydney, Australia, 3.27.08

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If your visiting Oahu and dont want the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the place for you. The beach is across the street and the off street parking is a bonus.

We are so lucky to have found this beach house. It's much better than staying in a hotel. It's clean and beautiful and has all the amenities you could ask for. We are especially grateful to the owners who were friendly and hospitible.
It's close to Schofield Barracks and perfect for military families who are visiting loved ones.

My son and his wife are returning in a couple of weeks and would have rented this unit if it were available. It's so nice, I recommend reserving it months in advance. Anyone who has stayed here wont want to go anywhere else.

Last but not least, I highly recommend going through Hawaiian Beach Rentals. Jody is awesome to work with. She took excellent care of us by listening to our needs and finding the perfect beach house close to our sons' military base. We will definitely use the service again before returning to Hawaii.

Deborah B., Riverton, Ut, 3.7.08