Oahu reviews

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very peaceful and quiet...Home is very comfortable and a great location in Kailua...Neighbors were especially nice and quiet...Enjoyed pool and all the comforts...Thanks again......

Paul S., Oakland, CA, 1.7.08

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The house was comfortable, but too small (particularly with only one bathroom) for 6 people. Our first experience on arrival was a BLOCKED TOILET!! not very nice after a long haul flight. We would have loved a WOK, but overall the kitchen utensils were good. The BBQ was excellent and used very much. The electronic gates failed to activate late in the second week. We rang to inform the company and left a recorded message. We most certainly do not want ot be held responsible for this, and would very much appreciate confirmation of this please. A 'welciome pack' of basic food necessities would have been very much appreciated, particularly after a long haul flight and arrival at midnight. Best Restaurent was most certainly 'Haleiwa Eats Thai' an exceptionally authentic good quality restaurent. They did a carry out service and it was a BYO alcohol. Family at the magnificent Kualoa Ranch. We were desperately disappointed with the weather. It rained every day many many times a day. We got very little sun. THe surf was very disappointing for my sons. They surf big waves and were extremely disappointed with the conditions. I would have loved to have seen Pipeline working having read so much about it, and seen it so much on the TV / Videos etc. but this did not happen unfortunately. Hawaiian Beach Rentals have no control over the weather though, but we really did expect the weather to be better. I must say that none of us would return. The island is very 'Americanised' and totally lacked a 'polenisian 'culture. We generally find american food too 'altered' and unpalatable, ie too salted, too sugared, too flavoured, too breaded and too 'deep fat fried'. Sorry but thats the way we feel! It was good for us to enjoy cooking for ourselves even tough i would have liked a break from it!! I would appreciate very much a feed back on my comments, particularly in regards to the GATE. I am also quite shocked that a refund may take up to 60 days. I honestly cannot fathom a reason as to why it could be that long. I would like to say a big thank you for arranging this holiday home for us. Your instructions were very good and clear. I would recommend your company if I heard of anyone going to Hawaii and doing the same type of trip as ourselves. We realise that we were very unfortunate with our holiday but i would not deter anybody else experiencing Hawaii for themselves. I hope you consider this a positive and HONEST account. Many thanks to you all. Bridget.

Bridget O., Cork., Ireland, 1.7.08

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We enjoyed our stay very much.
I would recommend this place to any family.
Internet, laundry, kitchen all a plus.
Very close to the beach, great to also have a car.

Dana S., New York, NY, 1.6.08

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The rental unit was very beautifully updated. All the upgrades you have or want for at home. The views were magnificant from the unit. Location was good for all the surfing areas you need. Found a great place that rented boards that were in really good shape for only $10.00 a day. The weather could have been better but it is their winter at Christmas also. We found sun south on the island though. Only complaints we had about the Royal Hale 404 is it really need to be sprayed for bugs. I understand it comes with the climate but we have the same problems with bugs in Arizona and it could be controlled more with spraying or by the little vents by the windows being fixed so that they close. Also the place really could use some blinds to keep the light out in the morning. We used all the sleeping arrangements provided so those that were not in the bedroom really didn't get to sleep in much. Other than that the place was good. Really enjoyed it much more than Waikiki. No crowds to deal with.

Tannis L., Edmonton, Alberta, 1.6.08

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The roof was leaking, the TV was broken and there was a rip in the screen near our children's bedroom which caused us to worry about security. The customer service was excellent, however. That is, until the caretaker left for his own vacation 3 days after we arrived for our two week stay. I also didn't realize how rainy and cold the windward side of Oahu is in December and wish, when I'd discussed possible houses on the island, that somebody had informed me of that. Having said that, it is a beautiful beach (wish we could have used it -- the man o' wars on shore prevented it) and, had the pool and/or air temperature been warmer, our kids would have loved the pool.

Beth K., Winnetka, IL, 1.6.08

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The house was lovely and well appointed. The location was perfect. We would definitely rent this home again.

Diane W., New York, NY, 1.6.08

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House had ample room for our family which was great and the location was a short block from the beach. The property manager and owner were great about quickly resolving concerns. My family had a wonderful time and that is what mattered most. The best part of the trip was swimming with the dolphins at Sea Life Park, definitely worth the money. Best new spot we learned about is Chip and Cookie in Kailua.

Teresa E., Los Angeles, CA, 1.3.08

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this estate compound is a work of art

Brian S., PALM CITY, FL, 1.3.08

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The house was perfect for two people. We loved how shabby beach chic it was. You deffinetly need a rental car for this house, since it is on the Windward side. We would loved to take the house back home with us for a lake house. The only thing was that the driveway is really easy to pass up since it is between a couple of houses and on a corner and a lot of traffic goes by the house. We would still highly recommend this place to our friends and family. Thanks from Washington.

Christine S., Lake Stevens, Washington, 1.1.08

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Everything was great....except it rained every day we were there! The house was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay very much...thanks again! Kevin

Kevin S., Gilbert, Arizona, 1.1.08