Oahu reviews

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We were happy. Loved the North Shore. Loved the Polyinisian Cultural Center, HIGHLY recommended! Loved the people, everyone is so nice and friendly!

Linda T., Hermiston, OR, 10.31.07

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My family and I loved this unit! There was plenty of room for the kids and the adults to spread out. The location, close to the pool and the beach, was perfect! We loved the sunsets and hearing the waves at night! We had great food at Ola's. It was an added bonus to have the snorkel equipment in the unit. The North Shore is the best! Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing vacation!

Lynn J., Kirkland, Washington, 10.30.07

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Karen is the best!!!!!! Fantastic person. Helpful, friendly. Really knows how to make people happy. Somebody please tell the owner what a gem she is..... Thanks Karen!!! Kids loved all the little gifts for the flight home. I think I saw Bob in the chocolates this morning. :)

Robert/Linda W., Vancouver, Washington, 10.30.07

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I loved the fact that I could walk out every morning and watch the sun rise. Raymond was great even though I didnt see him too much cause we were so busy. The best part of my trip was the whole thing. The best pictures we got were at the Paradise Cove at the luau. It was amazing. The best advise I can give is to plan all your activites you want to do ahead of time so you dont miss a thing. Thanks guys!!

Veronica V., Las Vegas, Nevada, 10.30.07

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The Serenity Cottage was a great place to stay. We will defiantly return!! Thank you.

Rhonda O., Auburn, WA, 10.30.07

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We really enjoyed all aspects of the Garden Lanai; from the location & ammentities to the privacy. It truly promotes relaxation. Having lived on & vacationed many times on Oahu, it really made us feel as though we never left & still lived there. The best part of our trip was catching up w/friends & locals. To enjoy the local atmosphere treat yourself to a wonderful meal at Buzz's (across from Kailua Beach). But make sure to bring cash or traveler's checks as they DO NOT accept credit cards! Also, go to "The Shack" (outside of Kailua town proper) to catch your favorite sporting events away from home;and make sure to remember the time difference from the mainland & east coast. Depending on the season & sports, games start as early as 7am local time! Also, make sure to buy plenty of snacks & drinks at the Longs, Safeway, or Foodland stores for your stay. Take advantage of the ammentities at the Garden Lanai & save some $$$ by eating some meals from there! And don't forget to sign up at Foodland or Safeway for their price saver cards; it's Free & will save you $$$ too! Lastly, buy the local daily newspaper to keep you informed of all of the local events taking place throughout the island of Oahu & outer islands; you will find many free things to do & see; And you'll be glad you did.

Jeff A., Corona, CA.., 10.29.07

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The best thing about the unit was its location and privacy, the beach was great.
The Customer Service was excelent, they were there for check in and check out.
The best part of the trip was family time spent together in a comfortable environment.
Funny as it may seen the best food was at the Hilton Hawiian village, there price and service was better than any of the local places we tried, that did not make sense to me.
The coast line lead to tons of spactural photos.
My advise to someone else staying in the unit, is plan on playing on the beach as much as possiable.
The thing I liked about this trip was we got out and visited all the Island, there is plenty to see and do.
We did pay a deposit and left the place in great shap, so 60 days to return the deposit seems unproporational

John H., Tucson, AZ, 10.29.07

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Dave and Lori were wonderful. The house was perfect for our family. We renewed our wedding vows on our 40th anniversary on Sunset Beach at Sunset and the day was more than we could have hoped for. We dined at Ola which was the most perfect restaurant.....open to the beach with food that is out of this world.

Having the whole family together for this week was a first and hopefully it won't be the last. We were all very sad to leave but we will definately be back.

I would recommend Dave and Lori's house to anyone. We lacked nothing while we stayed there and it made the perfect gathering place when we were all together.

Thank you so much for one of the most memorable weeks of our lives.

Barbara V., North Ridgeville, OH, 10.28.07

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Suggestions for your stay in Kailua:

Best restaurants: Lucy's and Buzz's.

Best beach: Lanikai (Kaliua is nice, but Lanikai is much better).

Local Snorkeling: Lanikai Beach. The reef is easily accessible and you will see turtles.

Best entertainment: Watching the dogs play in the ocean.

Must do: Rent a kayak and go to out to the island.

Things not to do: Go to Waikiki, Polynesian Cultural Center unless you like to do tourist things.

Comments on the unit:

The room and kitchen are large and comfortable. Don't get your expectations set too high - it's nice but it's not luxury. However, the easy access to the beach is well worth it. In the morning and evening we would take our chairs (supplied) and go sit right on the beach and watch the waves, the people and amazing Kailua dogs. You won't need towels, beach mat, umbrella or boogie board; Herb has it all for you - even a small cooler.

Enjoy!

Russ G., Draper, UT, 10.25.07

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The Ochi family has given the home a very homely touch with their eclectic collection of furniture. It is very beautiful. The property manager was very informative about the history of the home and the area. My favorite spot was in the hammock with the beach view, but watchout for them coconuts. I will miss my stay.

-MSG oner

Alfred P., Pacifica, California, 10.24.07