Oahu reviews

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The best part was the view from the front lawn and the washer and dryer.

Customer service was fine. Herb was great and very helpful.

It was nice to have the beach chairs and mats handy.

The only bad parts was that there was no stove and no place to eat in the unit. We finally used one of the luggage racks and a shelf from the closet for a table for our evening meals. Breakfast and lunch we ate outside on the front lawn which was fine. Maybe we are the only ones whoc actually ate at the unit.

Assaggio was good food and service.

I would have to reconsider the windward side of the island in the future. Maybe March is the wrong time to go because the wind made it a little uncomfortable for us. We will do a little for research on the trade winds in the future.

Jim & Connie
Rockford, IL

James C., Rockford, IL, 3.22.08

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Our family reunion at the Ocean House was everything we had hoped for and more. The house was great, fit our needs exactly, a great family vacation home. I would definitely recommend the Ocean House to others, in fact several family members who live on Oahu that came to visit us, are considering the Ocean House for their out of town guests. Thankyou once again, we hope to be back home in the islands again very soon. Much mahalo - Iwalani Stover and Family

Iwalani S., San Marcos, CA, 3.17.08

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The unit was smaller than expected, but worked out good for our small size family. We enjoyed the location and peacefullness it had to offer.

Nick L., North Pole, Alaska, 3.17.08

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Our family enjoyed the beach house - it was a home away from home. Staying here was very relaxing. The close proximity to the fruit stands and shrimp trucks, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Centre was appreciated. The part of our trip that we would recommend to others is to enjoy the busy Waikiki area with all of its attractions and shopping, but to also take time to enjoy the quieter side of the island.
Vacationing in Hawaii is very exciting. Now that we've been there once, on our next trip we're looking forward to spending more time on the beaches.

Tricia P., Indian Head, Saskatchewan, 3.17.08

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Kailua Kai was perfect for 4 couples! It had individual bath rooms for each couple; dining facilities could accommodate all eight for meals, which it did every evening except for 2 nights when we went to restaurants: sitting areas were great for reading or basking in the sun; the beach was not overcrowded, enabling us to walk everyday and swim in virtual privacy; proximity to town made it easy to pick up groceries when needed and the shopping was great! The beauty of the house exceeded our expectations and the pictures we took will provide us with memories we will cherish the rest of our lives!!!
My wife and I never tour for 10 consecutive days, we like to have a day in between to rest and enjoy the beach. Consequently, the is so much we did not see, we will have to go back....with friends, of course! We loved everything about it!
We highly recommend Kailua Kai if you like peace and quiet. If you like night life and lots of people around, go to Waikiki Beach!
We wish to thank you for allowing us to share this wonderful piece of paradise.
Barb & Guy Cyr
Montreal, Qc. Canada

Guy C., Roxboro,, Quebec, 3.15.08

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Benjamin F., Las Vegas, NV, 3.14.08

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The Wahinani Makai is a beautiful property that was perfect for my family vacation. It's in a quiet residential neighborhood right on the beach and I must say that waimanalo beach is probably the most beautiful on the island. My family spent our first sunrise in Hawaii on the beach in front of this house and I will never forget how amazing it was to see the mountains all around appear in the morning sun. The mountains were lush green and towered so highed they literally touched the clouds above. We just stood there on the beach awe struck. To top things off, the house was only a 30 minute drive to Waikiki and the drive alone will provide great photo opportunities. Just stop along the scenic stops and snap away.

David S., Harrisburg, NC, 3.13.08

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This was an ideal place for our family. The location was wonderful. It is just a very short walk (through a small backyard) to a great beach. The owner was very helpful but not intrusive ( he lives in the house behind the unit- actually on the beach).

It was very comfortable, although I wouldn't classify it as luxurious due to some minor quibbles (no dishwasher or garbage disposal) and only one bathroom. It is also next to a road that is fairly busy but if it bothers you you can always turn on the AC and shut the windows. We chose not to as we love the Hawaiian air.

The beach was very nice (and huge). Many of the beaches on Oahu are crowded, but not this one. I suspect it is because public access is a bit difficult, which makes this location all the better. It has a huge reef that makes swimming and goofing in the water quite safe.

The PCC was also across the street, which is a great place. The nearby college campus and the Mormon temple are both beautiful and it is well worth spending some time at the visitors center at the temple. I am not a huge fan of Oahu in general (as opposed to the other Hawaiian islands), but I love the North Shore.

As far as other tips staying there- if you are trying to save some bucks you can always cook at this unit. There is a Foodland just down the street (make sure and get a Makai card- it will save you big bucks). McDonalds is across the street. For breakfast you have to go to the Hukilau cafe (the short stack of blueberry or banana pancakes is plenty to fill you up). The PCC has a good luau and the Ambassador restaurant is very good. The college also has a decent place for food called the Seasider- try the stir fry. There are also some places fairly close where you can get the veritable "plate lunch".

Mark G., Preston, ID, 3.12.08

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This house made our vacation awesome. It was a great location for my family and we couldn't have been happier. Very sad for us when we left

Gian C., North Begen, New Jersey, 3.12.08

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This location was excellent, right on the beach yet private. The morning walks on the beach were so beautiful.

Donna S., Ivesdale, IL, 3.11.08