Oahu reviews

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What I liked best about the house was the layout, that it was well equipped for living, easy access to the beach and decorated in a pleasing family way. The customer service we received felt very personal and was sooo timely. We never had to wait..negotiate or manoeuver about anything...so refreshing.This exceeded my expectations...you people have so much to do and you make it look easy! The best part of my trip was being with my family and not havin to worry about living arrangements. The best restaurant...in terms of easy access and good food was Buzz's...The best pictures (other than wedding photos) were on the beach or playing games in the house. I can't wait to tell my friends what a magic time we had. There were NO hitches. My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to trust the Wahinis implicitly and relax and stay at least 2 days longer than you planned to. I would definitely recommend to others is to be in nature...hike and explore around Lanikai and stay at the house too because it's so easy to be present there. The best insider tip was take pictures of sunset and sunrise..kayak to the Mokulua Islands...shop at Ala Moana Mall and in Kailua too. Next time I come i'll do more hiking and exploring the neighbourhood. I CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK.THANK YOU!!!

Nancy N., Toronto, Ontario, 1.13.08

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The unit was as advertised, Clean and well appointed. The only downside was the busy street but we were all grown enough to avoid cars when crossing the street.

If I am ever on Oahu again I would definitely try to stay at the same property.

Also, electric beach is a well hidden snorkel place that was the best.

Joyce M., Shawnee, Kansas, 1.12.08

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I really enjoyed our unit 404 at Royal Hale. However, with two bedrooms you would assume that atleast 4 people will be staying there. In fact, the description says sleeps up to 8. Why would there be so little seating for 4 people. The couch and chair fit 3 comfortably and the bar area has 3 barstools. We were never able to sit together to dine unless we went outside to the patio tables. One of the main reasons we choose this type of accomodation is because we cook alot. Other than that, it was a beautifully appointed flat. thanks P.s. I loved the quaint and quiet town!

Tisha H., San Francisco, Ca, 1.11.08

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Loved the proximity to the beach and the town, very convenient. A very nice place to have a beach vacation. The place is nice and clean and well kept. The yard is very private and quiet at night. I would recommend the place.

Todd G., Seattle, WA, 1.10.08

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Unit 111W at Kuiilima was beautiful. Accomodated our family very well with an easy 7 minute walk to the beach. Our 4 kids ages 16 thru 21 enjoyed the surf lessons arranged through the Turtle Bay Resort (instructor Bobby was great!) LeiLeis restaurant at the Golf Club House was fantastic. Busy as a result so get there early. The shrimp scampi pasta dish fabulous. Also recommend Jamiesons Sea Food Restaraunt in nearby Hali'ewa. Best meal we experienced as a family, Take time to explore the quaint beaches and surf towns of the North Shore. The surfing is well worth watching at Sunset and Pipeline. The renos in 111 are outstanding and we felt very indulged. Kudos to the owners!!!! Insider tip- Costco worth a quick run and easy to find. Also enjoyed the swap meet at Aloha Stadium( Wed. Sat. Sun) Great for souvenirs and quaint buys. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the lack of sun. Gives us a reason to return as sun or not the weather was warm and you don't need to shovel rain! We ran out of time but would have loved a day at Waimea Beach with a walk to see the falls!! Next time! When staying at the Turtle Bay condos please allot time to return keys and parking passes to the Sugar Mill up island upon check out. It's a bit of a nuisance when having to double back to get to Honolulu for the airport. My only recommendation would be to have a kiosk a little more comvenient for check out purposes but that's minor. Again, we enjoyed a wonderful family holiday and look forward to visiting again. Mahalo and Aloha

Carol C., Edmonton, AB Canada, 1.9.08

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the sliding door was stuck and very hard to open, along with the front screen door, and the blinds were off track. Other than that, it was nice, except the balcony wall cutting off the view since it is all concrete. We did lots of driving and exploring the island.

Jake K., Huntington Beach, CA, 1.8.08

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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