By the Sea Apartment
Lanikai is the loveliest place on earth! People are friendly, beach is FANTASTIC! Can't wait to go again!!
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Pacific Paradise Estate
Great place - next time would like a pool instead of hot-tub as never used it.
Barbara N., Rossland, BC, 1.4.12
Hale O'Lihi Kai
Beautiful house, would stay there again
Bruce M., Walnut Creek, Ca, 1.4.12
Happy Kailua Beach House
We loved our week at the Happy Kailua Beach House. It has a great location -- half a block walk from Kalama Beach, close to town, and a short drive/walk from beautiful Lanikai Beach. Our family of five was very comfortable in the house, and we were grateful that it was stocked with everything we might need. We enjoyed hanging out on the beach, boogie boarding and body surfing, ocean kayaking (booked with Vacation Rental Agent), snorkeling at Lanikai and Hanauma Bay, exploring the rest of the island, visiting Pearl Harbor, and eating shave ice at Island Snow and Matsumoto's. I can't think of a better place to take a vacation!
Hilary M., Denver, CO, 1.4.12
Turtle House 5 bedroom
The home was very clean and definatley accomodated our family of 12. We just needed a few more towels, but with having a washer and dryer we made do, if we had a vaccum or dustbuster we could have kept the sand picked up
Toni P., St. clair shores, MI, 1.4.12
Emmalani 525
My family and I loved staying at this condo. It was spacious, well furnished, had fun art and well stocked kitchen. We loved all of the books on Kauai and restaurant recommendations. It was great to have the use of the 2 beach chairs, boogie boards and snorkle masks. We rented fins for a small fee in the nearby town. We had an amazing meal at The Tavern at the Princeville Golf Course and highly recommend it to everyone that visits. The calamari appetizer was the best I've ever had and their Tavern Pie was incredible.
We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub at the condo. It was nice that it isn't a large complex so we had the pool and hot tub to ourselves a couple of times. We visited the week after Christmas and had beautiful weather. We loved being just a short drive from Hanalei with its charming shops, restaurants, and huge beach. We rented kayaks and stand-up paddle boards from Kayak Kauai in Hanalei and their staff were very helpful. My husband and 2 kids loved paddling up the gentle river.
Kate N., Sherwood, OR, 1.3.12
Garden Aloha 50 East
All in all it was a great experience. The unit was clean, spacious, and best of all for a family of four, it had four TVs! It was also very quiet andrelaxing. My only quibble was ir rir not have the amenities that almost always are present in a rental of this character. There was no hair shampoo, paper towels, clothe3s washing detergent, dish washing detergent, etc. This is really a minor expense and if present I would have rated our experience as excellent. One otherr minor thing, I couldn;t find the outside number of the unit. Since we did not arrive until 3 AM this was a bit of a problem, But my wife found the lock box so maybe it was there afet all. All in all it was a great experience, we had never beeen to Oahu before and really enjoyed ourselves.
Mahalo
Bob Cotton
Bob C., Westlake Village, CA, 1.3.12
Ava's Place
On the positive side, the property manager was very nice, as was the cleaning crew. Hawaiian folks are extremely hospitable. That said, the rental was a flag lot duplex unit in a sketchy neighborhood. The unit was very cluttered, yard was cluttered. The closet space was taken up with huge unused speakers. No dresser in Master bedroom. The one shelf space was filled with old bathmats and pillow covers. There were no instructions for the unit or even a simple map. The cost of the unit was high for the very low value. We've paid less for a 3 bedroom condo in Turtle Bay. I will not wait until Sept. to rent again.....
Alice W., Portland, OR, 1.3.12
Wailea Ekahi Village 1 bedroom Ocean View
Two bathrooms, modern, great view, quiet, close to beach, easy to find. Would stay here again. Our maid came in daily... 'Fely'?... was very pleasant, wouldn't touch anything on the bed and left notes to let us know why... kept us well stocked up and very polite.
Judy H., Vancouver, BC, 1.3.12
Bella Mare Estate
The Bella Mare was fabulous--incredible sunsets, a lovely house and garden, well equipped kitchen. We went with our closest freinds to celebrate a 50th birthday and it was the perfect setting. The concierge service (Thank you, Karen!) pre-arranged a wonderful snorkeling trip to Lanai, as well as a zip line adventure in Makawao--both were wonderful and just the right amount of scheduled activities for us since we did not want to over-plan. The house has 3 queen beds/bedrooms and the beds were very comfortable. This arrangement does make things a little more complicated for non-couples and for full-sized adults or teenagers! The kitchen is very well equipped, as we ate most meals at home and enjoyed cooking together. One suggestion would be to have twice as many mugs since we are big coffee and tea fans but never seemed to have enough mugs. The BEST restaurant was Star Noodle in Lahaina, which a friend from home recommended. The food was unbelievably tasty and original, an Asian fusion cuisine. We ate family style in order to taste as many dishes as possible. We had lunch there one day and were so impressed we made reservations for dinner the next night. It rivals the best restaurants we've eaten in in San Francisco, where we live. All-in-all, one of the best vacations ever!
Melissa L., San Francisco, CA, 1.3.12
Lahaina Dreams 7 Bedroom Estate As Seen On HGTV -House Hunters On Vacation
what i liked best: plenty of space, and the amazing views customer service: fine best part of my trip: being with me family, snorkeling best restaurant: lahaina grill next trip i want to: go to hana ---- lahaina dreams is the perfect place for a big family get together, and the owner made us feel welcome and comfortable. it's also well situated in terms of getting to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. we loved our visit to maui
Mr. Jeff L., Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 1.3.12
Polo Beach Club 208
I felt that the kitchen was very low on necessities, which is not an expensive to fix. We did not have a large salad bowl, mixing spoons, only one spatula, the tongs were too small to actually use the main bbq's. Other than that the service was exceptional, the location and other conditions were great. Thanks Debbie
Debbie N., Bellevue, WA, 1.3.12
Keiki Kai
The accessibility to Baby Beach and walking to Lahaina was wonderful!
Kim P., Saratoga, CA, 1.3.12
Puu Poa 403
The unit was clean, spacious, and the entry instructions easy to follow. We had a terrific view of the north shore deep water that enabled us to do whale watching over coffee in the morning. While we enjoyed the north shore immensely, getting to the western part of the island is time consuming--but that's what you get with Kauai. All the more reason to go back and stay in another section of the island to explore some more! Restaurants not to miss: Kiluea Fish Market, The Eastside in Kapaa, Lighthouse Bistro in Kiluea. Piece of advice I wish I had had before the trip: the red dirt stains EVERYTHING, so if you're going hiking, bring dark colored clothing that you don't mind soiling.
My only complaint had to do with the internet service--not easy. There were two similarly named accesses and the other one kept coming up on all of our devices. It took a couple of calls to resolve--and then only our computers would link, not our iPhones. Being that we arrived on a holiday Friday afternoon, we didn't get this resolved until Tuesday. A nuisance that could be avoided with either a better router or better instructions.
Susan G., Wynnewood, PA, 1.3.12
Hale Makai
What I Liked best: the beach Customer Services great I didn't like the fact that there was nothing close such as grocery stores I didn' like he ants and roaches.
Susan V., Phoenix, AZ, 1.2.12
Ocean Cliffs
The location of the Ocean Cliffs home was wonderful - close to a secluded beach, and one of the best hotels in the area. It was close to great activities - and to the Hanalei beach action as well. The ocean waves crash close to the home and provide a wonderful soundtrack to the vacation. We had a group of young people and kids - so the decor, although sparse - was good for that kind of group. There was little worry that young kids could do any damage. We had plenty of space for our group - and while we had plenty of time together - also enjoyed our privacy.
There should have been better instructions provided at the house, so that phone calls to the caretakers were not necessary. More than one house key would also have been helpful. The basics, like salt/pepper/etc. should also be provided. Wireless access should also be made available.
Charles R., Laguna Hills, Ca, 1.2.12
Island Country
The best aspect of this rental was the location, one block from the beach. Gorgeous beach, like a postcard! I was disappointed to find ants crawling out of a cabinet and into the coffee machine. No home brewed Kona coffee for us. Suprisingly, in this quiet little hamlet, there is a a McDonalds. The house has a second bathroom with shower outside which was handy for washing off sand. Plenty of windows meant the place stayed cool without any A.C. Balmy breezes and quiet broken only by birds chirping. Nice little back yard with hot tub and a covered area. The house was mostly clean but grease and hairs in the silver ware drawer were a turn off. Back bedroom smelled and rewashing sheets and blanket could not get rid of the smell. Don't know if it was just from the previous renter or a constant smell.
Marita G., Fountain valley, CA, 1.2.12
Maui Sunset 215A
The grounds for the property were great.
The condo could have used some attention and maintenance.
The kids loved Mekena beach.
Cindy P., Katy, TX, 1.2.12
MAUKA MAKAI
This fantastic rental home was perfect for our family of five adults. The house itself is beautiful example of casual yet sophisticated Hawaiian charm. It has great Feng Sh way. The quiet location was great for vacation sleeping and the walk to the beach was just right for our exercise oriented family. We give it an A+. Thanks!
Maureen D., Milton, MA, 1.2.12
The Bamboo Hale II
The Bamboo Hale II is superb. Ray was super friendly and helpful! This was our second trip to the TikiMoonVillas, and it was better than the first. Highly recommended.
Stephen S., Lakewood, OH, 1.2.12
Plantations 121
Staying at Plantations 121 was wonderful. Previous reviews noted that this unit overlooks the road. While this is true, we realized that we preferred an 'outward' facing unit that had beautiful views rather than a unit that looks over other condos or the pool. Living on the road meant shutting the windows at night to cut the noise, but awaking to great views of the sunrise over the mountains. The home is well equipped and we used the beach towels, cooler, and chairs every day. We would gladly choose this unit again.
Kurt T., Santa Rosa, CA, 1.2.12
Paradisio Ho'o Kumu
This property provided a very comfortable home for our family's two week vacation over the Christmas and New Years 2011 holiday season. It's only been two weeks and I still miss waking up and falling asleep to the sounds of the waves crashing. This home is right on the water and in such a fantastic location. We have visited Poipu many times but have never ventured to this end of the community. The property is within short walking distance to the Spouting Horn (which you can see spouting in full view from the home's lanai. the botanical gardens and a great shopping center with many restaurant choices. It's a short drive to the Hyatt and the great hikes around that area. It's in proximity to many terrific spots. Enough about the location. The house itself offers plenty of room and a fully equipped kitchen, magnificent bathrooms (the master bathroom's shower is as big as my walk-in closet at home!), a cabinet full of every game you can think of, an underground rec-room which contains a ping-pong table, croquet set, boogie boards and lots of snorkle gear. There are three bicycles in the garage that we didn't use (unfortunately, they were all mens' bikes). All in all, we loved the house and the lanais offered many hours of sunbathing, whale-watching, sunsets and star-gazing (we did see whales spouting out there and the stars were amazing). There are also great spots behind the house for tide pool exploration and nearby snorkeling. The BBQ grill worked great and we had fun grilling fresh fish a couple of nights. There is a great wine store in Koloa and I suggest purchasing fresh fish from the Living Foods market. Unfortunately, the produce in Poipu isn't that great, but the Living Foods, and Kukui Ula markets and the Farmer's Markets are probably your best bet. We loved the Casablanca restaurant, but we tried most of the local restaurants during our two-week visit and there are some other great ones nearby. Now for the negatives, and there are just a few that I think are worth mentioning - only because I'm hoping the owners will take note and remedy. Although the jacuzzi was great, the pool was unfortunately much too cold to use. It would be nice to have a heated pool. We noticed that there was a heater for the pool, but no directions and we couldn't figure out how to make it work. Also, one of the better located prime view bedrooms upstairs is outfitted with twin beds. That room definitely warrants at least a queen bed (we had 4 couples in our group and no one could use that room). The TV in the master bedroom did not work and, for the amount we paid to stay there, we would have appreciated access to movie and on-demand TV channels, at least on the main TV. The ping-pong table would be much more pleasant in a brighter, airier location - either outside, on one of the lanais, or in one of the upstairs rooms perhaps - or if it were more portable. Two last issues that can't really be fixed: the narrow driveway to the house and the noisy public park next door. The park isn't too bad, but it can be pretty noisy on weekend or holiday weekend nights and the clientelle of that park can be a bit riff-raffy. The photos on all the property management websites make it look like there is a lot of land around the home, but there really isn't. The home is very close to the house next door and has a very small backyard and front yard. Regardless, the positives definitely outweigh any of the negatives and we do recommend the house if you have a party of 6-8 people.
Penelope L., La Jolla, CA, 1.2.12
Ilikai 809
Thanks for the opportunity to comment. I would like to thank Jody Lyon for being so helpful and attentive with coordinating my visit back home to Hawaii. Although spending time with friends and family was so spiritually refreshing and recharging. The accommodations and the management team while at the IIikai were disappointing. No answer on any of the management contact numbers when we arrived at the airport Could not gain access to the condo without access code Family waited in the IIikai lobby for over an hour waiting for rental management to return voice massage requesting help. No pool access, passes not issued and waiting at the room No instruction sheet highlighting amenities available at the complex (how to get pool passes, do laundry, etc). TV remotes worn out Kitchen extremely dated Noise from the traffic was deafening! Smell of car exhaust was also unpleasant. By Wednesday..I was ready to pack up. It was my family that insisted that I let it go and focus on friends and family.. So I did, however over all, I was not pleased.
Robert H., Chandler AZ, AZ, 1.2.12
Papakea G103
Well appointed, great location, lots of space - would definately stay in this unit again. Papakea is a very well maintained property, we were very impressed! A couple of suggestions... the bedroom location against the main hallway is noisy - you can hear every conversation of people walking by when you are trying to sleep. Perhaps having additional floor fans or a/c in the bedrooms would allow you to keep windows closed to reduce this noise. Also didn't like the carpet in the livingroom, tile would be a better choice given the main level accessibility (grass, sand, etc). All in all though we loved the room and resort - wonderful stay - Mahalo!
Jennifer B., Edmonton, Alberta, 1.2.12
Palm Paradise
PROS: We had a wonderful time. Palm Paradise is clean, very comfortable with all the amenities. The location on the North Shore is perfect -- close to everything. There is a great paved bike/walking trail that meanders through the community and takes you passed the beaches. Sunset and Velzyland Beach are both within walking distance. There are many great places to eat within a short drive. We didn't have a favorite but enjoyed trying a new place each day. We took our kids to the Dole Pineapple Plantation -- highly recommned for families and also rented paddleboards in Haleiwa -- also highly recommend for families with older children. CONS: Ants in the kitchen -- relentless little ants that would reappear no matter how well we cleaned up after each meal. As a result we had to store most of our non-perishable food in the refridgerator or on top the dining table. We found the neighbors to be quite hostile toward tourists (us). We got a lot of attitude and two neighbors approached my husband to complain. One neighbor complained because we left the porch light on at night. We are a quiet family and didn't spend much time at the house except at night, so we were quite taken back with that part of our stay. I did not give the property 5 stars because this is not a prime rental. Although the house is very nice, it is not new and does look "lived in". It could use a new coat of paint and a deep scrub. The patio area was dingy so we didn't use it. Also the blinds were falling apart downstairs and given the amount of money we paid to stay over the holiday I found it odd that the owners wouldn't replace such an inexpensive item in the home. **With all that said I'd like to make an extra mention about the property management. The management was greaT! Mark was both professional and personable. He gave us a lot great information on the area and things to see and do. He was right on with all of his local recommendations. He was very prompt in responding to correspondence during the planning process. Great service and much appreciated!
Sonya S., Pismo Beach, CA, 1.1.12
Waipouli Luxury Condo G306
The condo and facility was great. The kitchen was fully equipped so easy to cook. The view was spectacular. The restaurant at the resort needs some work but there are several choices nearby. We were all happy with the condo and would say it was a wonderful experience.
Deb D., Bainbridge Island, WA, 1.1.12
Bali Hale Cottage
My husband and I spent a week at the cottage, celebrating our wedding anniversary. We cannot say enough about how private, relaxing and enjoyable our stay was. Our "home away from home" was beautiful, well furnished and provided everything we required. With the stunning view overlooking the ocean, balanced against a backdrop of the West Mountains, one never grew tired of being outdoors. The private pool was the icing on the cake to a glorious vacation... we are already planning our return. Wendell our Property Manager was exceptional, greeting us at the home when we arrived and available if required. This is a magnificant property for 2 that are looking for quiet downtime on their own!
The Hortons
Jean H., Whitby, Ontario, 1.1.12
Pali Ke Kua 241
We spent 11 days in this rental with two teenage sons. The condo was spacious enough and comfortable. The location is great and we even spotted whales off the lanai. The rental had everything we needed supplied including beach chairs, towels and boogieboards. We cooked in most nights and the kitchen is well supplied. The only suggestions I would make is that the rental needs a little TLC. We had problems with the master toilet and the refrigerator. The rental company was quick to remedy both problems though. And it would be nice if the condo complex had a shared BBQ area. It was hard to walk down the path to the common BBQ in the rain. We would definitely stay again!
Nancy F., Ventura, CA, 1.1.12
Lanikai Loft
Lanikai Loft was very good location near to beach though the nearest beach walking to has a little less space of the beach when high tide but also very quiet and we really enjoyed nice ocean view and muntain view from terrace. I liked the house was clean, too. I really would like to say thank you to the honer families' warm hospitality.
Jun M., Mitaka, , 12.30.11
Honu Hale
We would wake up and be on the beach with in 5 minutes. The onsite property manager, Kimberely, was very friendly and helpful. The kitchen was plenty big that three or four people could easily move around. Only downside is third bedroom is size of large closet with no room for suitcases. Luckily the other two bedrooms and plenty of storage. I would definitely rent the property again.
Lisa N., Fresno, CA, 12.29.11
Lanikai Beach Bungalow
My family of 7 had a wonderful time in our beach house. The location was fabulous, and it was so homey that you felt it truly was your home. We had wonderful meals in town (Kailua) . . . Best was Baci Bistro -- wonderful Italian!! And best breakfast was at Cinnamons. The only "minuses" were the constant wind, which I guess you need to expect on the "windward side", and also we never seemed to have enough hot water. But they were inconveniences we worked around and overall have only great things to say about the location, the house, and the people. Thanks Lori for checking in on us --- MAHALO!!!!
Peggy C., Pacific Palisades, CA, 12.28.11
Star of Hawaii Kailua
The house was amazing! We had 10 family members stay here, there was plenty of room. The kitchen had everything you could possibly want. The kayaks were so much fun. The customer service was excellent, Lori was so friendly and was available immediately when we called her. The house was a perfect vacation home for all of us. I highly recommend this house.
Nancy V., Orlando, FL, 12.27.11
Bella Mare Estate
Staying as Bella Mare was wonderful! The view from the back yard and pool area was amazing. The location was great; only about 10 minutes to Lahaina for groceries and beaches. The house was equipped with everything needed for cooking, going to the beach, and just relaxing by the pool.
I would highly recommend a fishing trip. We went out for half a day and caught enough fish to grill for dinner and lunch the next day.
We ate out a few times, and our favorite dinner was at Mala Grill in Lahaina; unusual but exceptional food and service. Also, Cool Cats (in Lahaina) was a great place for lunch.
Karen W., Mendham, NJ, 12.27.11
Kipuka Hale
The unit is perfect for families with children and two couples travelling together. There are two master bedrooms each with a bathroom. The unit is clean, well appointed, and has a lovely garden and small patio for dining or relaxing. The unit is not beachside, which we understood in advance and is represented by the rate. However, the unit is located within walking distance to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
We would stay here again.
Mary D. H., Walnut Creek, CA, 12.27.11
Ko Olina Beach Villas 3BR3BA - Ocean Views
The unit was clean, beautiful and very convenient. The location on the island was excellent in that it wasn't extremely busy in that area. The only disappointment is that the wireless didn't work. Thanks so much
Lisa R., Avon, IN, 12.26.11
Papaya Hale II
What I liked best about the unit I rented was the privacy our family enjoyed. We loved the North Shore area, it's laid back and casual. We were able to drive to many spots on the island and return to peacefulness every night. The beach equipment provided (snorkel gear, beach towels, and beach chairs) was really great to have at our disposal. Thanks Papaya Hale II !
Patricia G., Longview, TX, 12.24.11
Happy Haole Hale
Happy Haole Hale provides a tranquil hideaway - A perfect contrast to the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. Whether sipping a blender drink on the porch, sunning and reading in the lawn chairs, or just relaxing in the hammock, the view cannot be beat! I enjoyed the sliding doors that can be pushed completely aside, merging the outdoor living space with the living room. This does welcome the geckos in, but I found them charming. The well-maintained grounds are beautiful with many flowers and palm trees. The beds are comfortable and the nights are very quiet. Oh, except for the sound of the palms rustling in the breeze. Ahhhh. Check-in is easy, and the owner is next door for anything you might need. Happy Haole Hale is a perfect launching point if you want to explore the entire island. If I has to find something negative it would be the trash on the shoreline the tide leaves behind.
Dawn B., Manchester, NH, 12.24.11
Honu Hale
Excellent location, close to the beach, quiet and clean, good for our 2-year-old grandson, and good for everyone else, too. We would definitely recommend.
David V., Sunnyvale, CA, 12.22.11
My Waii Beach Cottage
You'll be happy here. You are right on the beach in the center of Kihei and south of where the beach at times gets an influx of seaweed. The kitchen has the most fully equiped rental I've ever stayed; also newly remodeled with all new appliances. The knifes are even sharp, something unusual in a rental in my experience. You could actually get along without a rental car here if not planning to travel outside of South Maui or West Maui. Grocery and resturants, bike rental, etc. are all within walking distance and the Maui Bus ($2.00 for all day) will take you to West Maui, the Marine Center, etc. albeit somewhat slowly.
Charles G., Lopez Island, WA, 12.22.11
The Kona View House
Beautiful view.... Very good customer service... Discovering the different beaches...zip lining up north.... We enjoyed Sam Choy's, Merriman's, The Broadway or something in Hilo... Our family in the empty pool behind the house....expected more from that pool.... We were warm in the sunshine and wet in the fabulous beaches.... Request that the unit have a few more cooking utensils, bring WD-40 for all the doors that need derusting.... Do the zip lining at the eco zip line that just started in Sept....very good! Can't think of an insider tip that we received.... Walking down to the bottom of the valley up north....only had time to go down half way.... Was really nice to have the washer and dryer....
Shelley A., Kirkland, WA, 12.21.11
Prince of Polynesia
The unit was the perfect size for our family, and very child-friendly which we needed with a 4 year old and 2 1 year olds.. Craig and Fran were great. Craig gave us go info about restaurants and beaches. The best part was spending time with my family. Our daughter and son-in-law went to Merrimans and said it was great. Otherwise we ate at the house. Our son-in-laws are quite good cooks. Best picture was of grandkids playing on the beach. Can't wait to tell friends about how beautiful Maui is. Advice about staying at unit is take advantage of leaving the sliding doors open. We would definitely recommend the Flyin Hawaiian Zipline. Insider tip-eating at Merrimans and going to the "Baby Beach" by Lahaina. We would like to do Highway to Hana and to go horse back riding. Our entire family enjoyed our time on Maui. It is truly an amazing creation of God.
Linda K., Glendale Heights, IL, 12.20.11
Lanikai Escape
Lanikai Escape was PERFECT for my husband and I. It was comfortable, nicely furnished/decorated and the location is absolutely SENSATIONAL! It's not just the proximity to the ocean, but the neighborhood itself - there is a sense of ease, security and safety, and a feel of 'locals' just going about their business, so you do feel completely at home away from home.
Mike and Dena are ultra friendly/supportive hosts, but at the same time, there is a sense of respecting each other's privacy. Hanging out with Leroy, their chocolate lab was fun, too :)
The points that we liked the very best about being at Lanikai Escape:
Pillbox Trail - it's a 3mile/5km trail along the ridge with absolutely STUNNING views of the area - the trail head is about 2 blocks from the place - Do it on the first day,because once you see the views - you will want to do it every day!
Having access to Mike & Dena's collection of water and land toys (stand up paddle board, boogie boards, kayaks, bikes, lawn chairs, beach mats etc)
Having a massive stash of beach towels on hand (and our own private washer and dryer to keep all our stuff dry and clean)
The drawer full of 'recycled' past visitors' Hawaii guide books and maps - if Oahu is the only place you are coming, the borrow-able books are here already!
the nearby shops are all easy to get to and reasonably priced. Dena and Mike have even left a hand-made information book for your use, Including maps to each local shop (Safeway, Foodland etc - INCLUDING the membership/club cards!) maps and menus to local restaurants, and general info about sight seeing, attractions/destinations (THANKS GUYS!)
the fact that Mike and Dena do not necessarily throw out what other visitors have left behind at their place - for the continued use of future visitors. There is a big basket of various sun screens. There is laundry soap and dryer sheets next to the washer/dryer. The bathroom cupboards are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, Q-Tips, body wash - a hair dryer WITH a diffuser, for all you curly haired folks! etc. The kitchen has an assortment of condiments in the fridge, and spices etc in the cupboards. There are also other bits and pieces of non-perishable food stuffs in the cupboards, as well as things like plastic wrap, zip lock bags, plastic cutlery etc etc. Having these essentials left for us was an especially nice touch - to make us feel even more at home! (We also donated to the stash by leaving a few things of our own :o)) These are always the things that every visitor needs to buy or bring on their holiday when staying in a self contained unit - I only wish ALL self contained units/houses would follow this example!!!
We live in Australia, so getting back to Hawaii is not an easily recurring destination, but just a few days after our leaving, we already inquired with Vacation Rental Agent to see whether this place was available for an additional week on the way back!
Mahalo!
:o) Kara and Lach
Kara K., Beldon, WA, 12.20.11
Nihilani - Paradise in Princeville
Our stay at the Nihilani was truly relaxing and met every expectation we had for a stay in Princeville. Close to Hanalei and the Na Pali Coast hike as well as kayaking, ziplining and surfing. After each day's adventures we looked forward to the peace and quiet provided our unit.
Richard L., Columbia, MD, 12.20.11
Blue Hawaii
The rental unit was not as nice as I expected. There were some problems that need repair. The view of the ocean was beautiful. It made for some very nice pictures. The unit had ants and roaches which I think are common in tropical areas but the ants were so bad I bought ant traps to kill them. The unit was stocked very well with beach towels and snorkeling equipment and surf and boogie boards too. There was a kitchen chair that was broken. The screen to the lanai was off the track. The mattress was not good and we woke up every day with back aches. One of the towel bars fell down when I was hanging up a towel on it. The kitchen faucet was broken. The refrigerator had some problem where it was leaking water on the first shelf and the meat holder. The television had some problem when it warmed up it turned black around the edges. One day it was so bad you couldn't see anything except for the very middle of the screen. There were movies to choose from, books to read and it was nicely decorated. However I think a little bit of money needs to be spend to replace the mattresses, screen door, faucet, and refrigerator. With a little bit of money put into the unit it could be much better. I would not recommend this unit to a friend in its current condition.
Betty C., Beavercreek, OH, 12.18.11
Kailua Beach House and Tradewinds Cottage
Sitting out on the lanie was sooo relaxing. The master suite was perfect, we loved the house!
Piper T., Baldwinsville, NY, 12.18.11
Kai Nani
I liked the cleanliness and convenient location-great rental
Piper T., Baldwinsville, NY, 12.18.11
Hale Kea
cosy, comfortable setting; great pool; exceptional hospitality
Wolfgang P., Kailua, HI, 12.16.11
Kihei Treehouse Cottage
I ha a wonderful experience at the Kihei tree house and I plan to return to rent it next year. Thank you Pam and Juan, you are the "ono" best! Aloha, Edgar Goldston, Salt Lake City
Edgar G., Heber City, UT, 12.16.11
Hale Pulelehua
Best - the yard!
Customer service was excellent
Best part of the trip - having a house
Restaurants that we liked were Maui Tacos and Lanikai juice
My hubby and I on Waikiki Beach at the end of the trip
Advice for future vacationers - the yard is WAY BETTER in person, the photos are very poor
Tobe L., Surrey, BC, 12.16.11
Kaaawa Hale
The location of this property was great as it was very quiet and close to the water, however it was also close to the road. Traffic noise was not too bad though considering how busy it was during the day.
Loved the outdoor shower! Lots of balcony space was great too.
Internet access was a little spotty, which wasn't a concern for me, but one of our party was working on a school assignment and had a little trouble at times.
Our main reason for being there was for the Xterra World Trail Championship - and this was a perfect location as it was only a couple of K from the start finish and so we had no worries about getting to the race. Also a good location to set off from to see the rest of the Island.
Susan R., Vancouver, British Columbia, 12.14.11
Sample Property
WHAT A GREAT SAMPLE STAY ON A SAMPLE ISLAND AT THE SAMPLE PROPERTY. I SAMPLED MANY SAMPLE ITEMS.
TestJeff 9., , , 12.13.11
Penthouse Paradise
What We liked best about the unit was the view. Beautiful!
Mary B., Apple Valley, MN, 12.12.11
Garden Aloha 50 East
A great space with good furnishings and overall quite comfortable - wish we'd had more time there and a couple friends with us to share it with. Some things we noticed if you want to make it even better: - Bathroom fans seem like they're daisy'd off the lights, makes for a loud bath and disturbing when going to the bathroom in the middle of the night. - Thanks to the bug traps we didn't notice any small cockroaches, but there was a planet-sized one in the kitchen. I chased it to a corner on the floor by the stove where a large piece of the cabinet baseboard trim is missing - might keep him out by blocking that up. - The latch on the sliding doors to the lanai seemed broken off, took me a lil bit to figure out how to pull the "stub" of the latch up to open the doors. - The drapes are nice looking but not very functional - hard to open and close. - Might want to make a lil "how to" for the TV, took me a while to figure it out :)
Ryan S., Juneau, AK, 12.12.11
Hekeka Hale at Sunset Beach
We loved the location, peaceful atmosphere and all the amentities that came with the place. It was just like it was described and was a great place to see the surf. The only problem was the TV didn't work with DVD players. We would love to come back and stay again next year!!!
Katherine H., Honolulu, HI, 12.11.11
Serenity Cottage
Nice rental...Great location !!
John S., Lake Geneva, WI, 12.11.11
Kailua Beach House
We loved this house - it's very spacious, has a huge veranda and was in great shape. The room with the queen in it only had transparent curtains so that lacked some privacy and made it very bright - while the yard was private the veranda was right outside the window so I think this should be fixed. The master is huge with a spacious closet (sliding doors with lots of cutouts but solid enough to block some light) where we fit the playpen for our toddler to sleep.There were a few spices etc in the kitchen but not as much as many condos we've stayed in - we had to buy our own sugar, syrup, soy sauce, ketchup etc (it would have been nice to at least have sugar around). It was incredibly clean with great outdoor spaces, was well-maintained and had great beach supplies (chairs, umbrella, sand toys, some snorkel equipment, boogie board). The bike mentioned in one review isn't there anymore.
I'd say our only significant issue with the place was that the road was very loud. From reviews we were prepared for some road noise but hoped since it was only a two-lane road outside that it wouldn't be that loud. As it is, it's a very busy road with motorbikes, buses and loud stereos going by literally shaking the house fairly often. It had only a wooden fence unlike a lot of properties on the road that had concrete to dampen the noise. We did get used to it to some degree but I think would still look for a different place next time just to get at least a house or two away from the road. Otherwise great location close to Lanikai, the beautiful pillbox hike (gorgeous sweeping views), VERY close to Kailua beach (2 minutes walk) and close to the town center and amenities. The town had everything we needed except a good gym that didn't require longer commitment (the YMCA for example wanted minimum of a 1 month pass). Beautiful spot all round though!
Laura L., Calgary, AB, 12.10.11
Ocean Sun at Tiki Moon Villas
What I liked best was the beach was right out the back door! The owners were great, kind and helpful I chose this location because I thought it was a single house, however the owners live upstairs and my husband does not like to hear people walking and making noise over his head. Also didnt realize there were roosters next door that would wake us up at 5 am Enjoyed Pearl Harbor, Waimia botanical garden, Turtle Bay was very nice. The North Shore is the place to be if you don't like the hustle and bustle of the city Overall had a good week
Diane B., Chatsworth, GA, 12.9.11
Ocean Vista Villa
Our stay at Ocean Vista Villa was outstanding. They provided everything needed for our stay. The decor, kitchen accessories, linens, and funiture were all what you would expect to find in a nice resort. The best part of the unit was absolutely the amazing panoramic view not only of the ocean but also of the mountains. The neighborhood felt very safe and private and everyone was very friendly. The customer service was also top notch. We forgot to let the agent know we had arrived until we were actually at the house. She hurried over at the drop of a hat to show us around. The location is perfect for privacy but close enough to drive to the Lahaina tourist areas within 5-10 minutes. MaLa was one of our favorite restaraunts nearby. My husband hates fish but enjoyed the seared sashimi at this restaraunt. I would HIGHLY recommend this house for anyone that likes to relax. We will definately be back!
Stephanie H., Shawnee, KS, 12.8.11
Kuilima Estates 56 East
My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to realize that this is not a hotel room and therefore you need to supply your own shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and toilet paper. If your not expecting these things to be supplied then you won't be disappointed when you arrive like we were. Otherwise the location is excellent, the swimming pool is nice, and it's nice to have a kitchen. Once we got over the fact that the items listed above were our responsibility we really enjoyed staying here.
LaMar H., Washington, UT, 12.7.11
Kahle Ohana
The house was very clean The customer service was good they answered the question that I had Celebrating my mothers birthday at the luau We only went to one restaurant while we were there The luau with my family and the dancers The black sand beach and waterfalls Bring your spices that you use at your house If your going to cook buy your food at walmart Visit more waterfalls and other beaches The house was great, but I would like to have a curtain in the master bedroom for more privacy.
Cheryl S., BRIDGETON, NJ - New Jersey, 12.6.11
Kuilima Estates 48W
It was very clean and has been taken care of. It is in a great location on the north shore and at Turtle Bay. We received great service as we arrived and lights were on and apprecited the kindness of those we spoke with. The owners of the condo downstairs were gracious and were very helpful. The condo was the right size for us. It had everything that you would want - location and was on the north shore. The bed was very comfortable. The ceiling was too low and and had to bend over to walk around. The bed did make up any disadvantage of the low ceiling. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a comfortable and affordable quality place to stay.
Bob B., West bountiful, UT, 12.5.11
Maui Sunset 220B
This unit was terrible! It was dirty. There were no trash bags, dish soap or laundry soap, toilet paper, etc. The cupboards were velcroed to stay shut. The cupboards were old & they stunk! The furniture was so discusting & it stunk! The guy downstairs was using the unit before we arrived & was comming in when we arrived to use the fax machine! Never will we stay here again! The washer broke the evening before we left!
Lisa L., Monroe, WA, 12.4.11
Kona Lava Beach House
Excellent view, customer service and location from town.
Phil T., San Clemente, CA, 12.3.11
Nihilani 9C
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Nihilani 9C. The space was very well appointed and was the perfect size for four adults and two young children. Unfortunately, the complex is very restrictive towards any noise, as demonstrated by the numerous signs around property that restrict children from being children. While the rules say "no screaming or yelling" at the pool, the property "police" seemed to interpret the rules to mean "no children". Our kids were very well behaved and we were the only people using the pool one morning when an elderly couple came down to the pool and treated our family like we were in the wrong place. The woman stood at the edge of the pool and scowled at us for 5 minutes without saying anything. She then spouted off to her husband about our group at a volume we could hear, but would not address us directly. Fortunately, she then stormed out of the pool area. All six of the people in our party, including the toddlers are very well traveled. As a group, we could not come up with another experience in our travels where we were treated so poorly. I would recommend this property to someone without children, but there are plenty of other places to go on Kauai that welcome children with open arms.
Michael S., Dallas, TX, 12.3.11
Kahala Estate Cottage
There were many positives about this rental property. It was clean and well kept. When we had a wi-fi problem the owner was quick to rectify it. The property was in a quiet, lovely, safe location. It was away from the hustle and bustle (and noise) of Waikiki, but just a short drive away from Waikiki and Kahala Mall (which has a Whole Foods that we like to shop at). The short walk to the beach was very pleasant and easy and it was an easy walk to the Kahala Resort for a dinner or drinks out. The kitchen was well supplied with enough cookware for us to make our Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. We had a wonderful time.
Beverly H., Austin, TX, 12.3.11
Menehune Shores 320
The unit was perfect. A great location, great view, great beach, wonderfully clean and well outfitted with even more than we could use. We loved out Maui vacation and hope to come back soon.
Susan D., Anchorage, AK, 12.2.11
Papaya Hale II
THANK YOU AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN! JERI PARKINSON
Jeri P., Herriman, UT, 12.1.11
Apartment by Kailua Beach
We enjoyed this rental very much. It was perfect for our trip. Customer service was excellent. I highly recommend this rental for anyone looking to "go native" in Hawaii and get away from the tourist traps. Kailua was great. We appreciated the Internet acess and the welcome gift basket. Mahalo!
George D., Pinckney, MI, 11.30.11
Kualoa Beach House Retreat
Best thing about the unit was the set up of rooms and location relative to beach.
Very good customer service by the owners. They were very attentive.
Best part was being with my family ocean activities and cooking thanksgiving dinner together.
Best restaurant was Fumis, north of house.
Advise: enjoy the private mornings on the balcony.
Lezlee J., Salt Lake Cit, UT, 11.28.11
Kai Lani
Everything was perfect but here are some suggestions for improvements: 1.More lights outside in the garden 2.The outside was not very clean when we got the house (a lot of spiders etc...). When we pay fees for the cleaning we expect the house to be perfect 3. Someone should come every 2 days for the trash....when we are 8 in a house it's normal Or indicate more clearly where to put them if a person can not come Otherwise the house was very nice Thank you
Julie A., Chicago, IL, 11.28.11
Hale Mana Kauai
1. Loved the view. 2. Customer service was good. 3. Taking a jacuzzi and taking in the great views of the ocean. 4. The Beach House in Poipu The only suggestions that I have on the house is the following: New towels and washclothes. The ones provided were old and had bleach stains all over. That is unacceptable Some of the sliding glass door locks don't close easily. We had to work with several of them for quite a while before locking. That is a serious safety issue. TV didn't work because of the service, so we had no TV service for 4 days. Dishwasher was not working on Thanksgiving week. Not a good thing.....we had to wash all the dishes by hand and there were lots of them. We had 2 days of broken dishwasher. House near by had a lot of workers and a lot of noise coming from the machines used. Hard to relax outside when you hear all the machinery noise. We were not aware of this (construction )situation until the last few days prior to our arrival. Other than that, we had a nice time.
Kathleen & Garry W., Latrobe, CA, 11.28.11
The Kona View House
What I liked best about the unit I rented was the view. The customer service I received was excellent. The best part of my trip was hiking the volcano trail. The best restaurant I found was the Big Island Grill which was near the rental. The best picture I took of us was in the volcano trail. I can't wait to tell all my friends about the volcano hike. My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to make good use of the spa at sunset. The part of my trip I would definitely recommend to others is the rental and the volcano hike. The best insider tip I received on my trip was to be prepared for the long drives and have ample water and food in case of any car mishaps because there's a lot of empty roads. I didn't have time this trip, but the next trip I'm looking forward to visiting a poniolo ranch and the norther part of Hawaii to have steak and burgers.
Tina T., Los Angeles, CA, 11.27.11
Hibiscus Hale
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Hawaii and the home - Hibiscus Hale. The house was in a very convenient location and very pleasant. Very well equiped and comfortable. We ventured out daily covering most of the island and were so pleased with the week.
Scott C., Boise, ID, 11.27.11
Kaulana Naue with Ohana
The house was wonderful for a large group. Spacious rooms, well natural breeze ventilation with the overhead fans. Exceptional well furnished and cooking serving amenities were abundant. The location to the beach, the 180 degree view, the deck, hot tub, beach chairs, was great! It was the best vacation rental I have had. My only advise would be to use bug spray. Several of us had numerous small itchy bites that we really did not see any bugs, but must have been around and it was too late to use the spray. Other than this it was an exceptional stay and extremely well furnished. Lyle
Lyle J., Post Falls, Idaho, 11.27.11
By The Sea View
The unit worked perfect for two couples, with ample room. It was very clean and comfortable, and we enjoyed all the windows overlooking lush tropical foliage. The customer service we received was excellent. Tony, the property manager, was very friendly and made us feel at home. The best part about the rental is the location to Lanikai beach, just houses away. Thank you for a great vacation!
Danielle H., Seattle, WA, 11.26.11
Pu'u Poa 413
413 was excellent. The furniture is new and the appliances are state of the art. The view is incredible. We spent most of our time in Hannalei. Great little town with good beaches. The Tropical Taco is good. They don't sale alcohol but you can walk next door to a store and buy it and bring it to the restaurant with you. Kayak Wailua is a great kayak/hike company and we love Captain Andys Dinner cruise.
Jennifer Y., Mansfield, TX, 11.26.11
Waipouli Luxury Condo E406 Penthouse Suite
We loved the condo, the view, the quietness, and the location near a grocery store. We would recommend this unit to everyone we know.
Terry T., Dunwoody, GA, 11.22.11
Prince of Polynesia
The house and location was great. Our main reason for not rating this property higher was that the hot tub/ pool heater was not working. We did inform the owner and he said he would have some one fix the problem. We never heard back again from him with an update. I emailed and called our rental agent but received no response. When you pay that much for a property, you expect everything to be well maintained and working. Not being able to use the pool or hot tub was a major issue for our group. Due to the lack of follow up to our problem, it would be hard to recommend the property or our rental agent to any friends.
David D., Kelowna, BC, 11.21.11
Blue Hawaii
Too windy and rainy fo us. We went and stayed in Makaha area with friends. Left two days early. had friends come over from the Big Island and the hide-a-bed was terrible. We actually liked the unit itself for 2people. Gail and Mark.
Gail R., Tualatin, OR, 11.21.11
Hale Napili
The location was perfect, loved the private pool & cove full of turtles. The best part of this house is the slider door in the living room that opens the whole space to the outside. Definitely, my favorite feature. We all enjoyed the living space to hang out and cook together. The Market was just 2 minute walk, everything we needed was so close. We travelled the whole island, climbed Haleakala on our bikes, did the West Maui loop, drove the road to Hana, checked out the South Maui, Big Beach, Lahaina & Whalers Village and we feel Hale Napili was a little piece of heaven. Loved the residential feel not a big resort, not a lot of people, the beachs were all great , Napili, Kapula, Oneloa, Honoloa Bay, and the Intra Coastal Trail.
Our favorite dining experience was Sansei in Kapula fabulous food. I will forward the link to all my friends and would stay again it was truly a fabulous place to stay. Mahalo, for sharing such a special place.
Maryann H., LAKEWOOD, WA, 11.21.11
Waipouli Luxury Condo B301
There was a little snafu at the beginning. The instructions omitted both the name and address of the resort, and the key-code was missing. All this caused annoying delay to a group of guests just looking to unload their bags and relax. However, once in, the fustration ended and we were happy. The amenities were spacious and comfortble, not to mention luxurious. This last part was surprising. These rooms are nearly twice as comprobably suits at the Hilton, far better appointed, and at a much more reasonable price.
Last, there was no view from this particular unit, but we were on business and weren't looking for that.
Tim T., Walnut Creek, CA, 11.21.11
Beachcomber Cottage
Our stay at the Beachcomber Cottage exceeded our expectations! The newly remodeled cottage is beautiful. Our favorite room was the covered lanai where we enjoyed ocean breezes, comfy seating and the sound of tropical birds from the lush landscape. The staff was friendly, helpful and responsive to all our needs. Paia is cool little surf town with delicious restaurants and plenty of shopping.
Jean M., Purcellville, VA, 11.20.11
Pali Ke Kua 237
We love to be here and we try to clean this home before we left. We will tell my friends about #237. Thank you very much we had a great trip at Kauai.
Lily K., , , 11.18.11
Kuilima Estates 56 East
We would highly recommend this rental to our friends who want to bring their children along. The location and ammenities were excellent and the pools very, very nice.
Axel and Annie F., Lummi Island, WA, 11.18.11
Kuilima Estates 48W
We did like the unit, and our stay, but didn't fully understand why we HAD to do the dishwasher and start the cleaning of the towels, if we also have a cleaning FEE that we paid when we booked our stay.
Tina B., Ewa Beach, HI, 11.16.11
Hauula Ocean Front Villa
The Hauula Ocean Front Villa was amazing! What a great getway to experience life on the northeast shore of Oahu. The villa had everything we needed, the kitchen was well supplied with appliances and gadgets to make us feel at home. The 3 bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The best part was the ocean views and experiencing walking on the beach anytime we wanted! It was enjoyable to sit outside and experience the sunrise while sipping morning coffee. The best part was being able to snorkel to see the fish and coral right off the beach, outside the door. The convience of Hauula and the grocery store there plus the local restaurant made it easy if we didn't want to cook. With Kam highway right outside the door, it was easy to see the sights further up the north shore. Those are a must see! Tish was always helpful and went the extra mile to make sure our stay was safe and happy. Thanks for a memorable beautiful island experience! I definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the island!
Holly D., Lincoln, NB, 11.15.11
Kihei Treehouse Cottage
An absolutely wonderful place to tour Maui. The host was great and it was in a nice neighborhood within walking distance of Starbucks. What I liked was the small view of the ocean and mountains on their deck which was perfect to read a few books. Definately worth a return trip and well within our budget.
Erik M., Yakima, WA, 11.14.11
By The Sea View
The location is phenominal - walking distance from the nicest beach in Oahu. The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice, as is the living space. The pool is not very nice, but you are not going to want to spend time here anyway...
Travis K., Menlo Park, CA, 11.14.11
Kuilima Studio 133 East
Clean, attractive, and fairly priced.
The kitchen is really nice with lots of equipment provided and a spacious fridge. It's a bit of a walk to the beach, but it's pretty.
The location is great: there's a few local restaurants a short 10 minute drive on the east side of the island.
The pool is good, but I stayed here in November and the sun had basically set on it by 4.30pm, which was a shame since I was working on this trip and got back around 4pm.
The note on the fridge says otherwise, but you have to provide your own toilet paper and laundry detergent.
The screens are a bit rickety and required a few minutes of jostling to get set up, but once they're in, there's no reason to use the A/C unit, which is noisy and at an odd angle.
I never really saw anyone else other than other guests in the property, but the people I spoke with on the phone were friendly and helpful, even when my flight got delayed so badly I got in at 1am on a Sunday night.
Overall, clean and recommended.
Jubal S., Portland, OR, 11.13.11
Wahinani Makai
The location was ideal - the house was clean and had a fantastic set up. The kitchen was well stocked with gadgets, pots pans etc. There were plenty of towels and linens, beach accessories like chairs, boogie boards, etc. and a number of lawn activities like croquet. The directions that were left for us were very clear and the tips were really appreciated. We spent most of our trip just hanging out with a few adventures around the island. We enjoyed the Saturday Farmer's Market and exploring nearby towns. Looking forward to our next trip back!
Helen M., Seattle, WA, 11.12.11
Waikiki Grand SunDeck Penthouse 1006
Location was great and so was the sundeck even though we thought that it was a private deck which we quickly found that it was not!
George S., Burnaby, BC, 11.12.11
Baby Honu
Excellent location, situated very close to the beach. Apartment nice and clean. Will return as soon as possible!!
Maja Z., Bern, , 11.11.11
Hale Mana Kauai
It would have been nice for my meditation group to have been warned that there was an active construction site located directly next door !!! Up to a dozen trucks and vans arriving often as early as 6:30am was really not conducive to the peaceful atmosphere that we had expected and required.
Nohlan M., Carmel, CA, 11.10.11
Paradise Shores 401
We enjoyed our stay at Paradise Shores but we thought that it really needed AC, especially if one if not used to the heat/humidity in Hawaii. The best part was the view which was amazing, and of course the turtles. :) We were bummed that the coffee maker was broken the first morning we tried to make coffee. :( A new one was brought over which we appreciated but we found out that it needed to be cleaned first with white vinegar, but since we didn't have any on hand we never used it. (Husband went out to get coffee each day) All in all it was a lovely time, thank you!
Tana R., Aptos, CA, 11.10.11
Hula Cove
Hula Cove was a phenomenal place to stay! The full kitchen was wonderful, considering the higher cost of food in Hawaii, and was exceptionally well stocked. The house was very clean when we arrived and everything was ready for us. The location felt very private most of the time and it was just awesome to have your own snorkeling right off the back deck. The only think I would recommend would be bringing some earplugs for overnight. We didn't have trouble with the frogs like some people, but it did rain overnight every night we were there! And when it rains, it really, really, really rains! All in all, I would highly recommend this place to anyone coming to the Big Island.
Rachel K., Tacoma, WA, 11.8.11
Blue Hawaii
The thing I liked best about this rental was Mark's attentiveness, and customer service. He was great. Especially where we made our decision to come at the last minute, Mark's help was very much appreciated. (Just one recommendation regarding communicating the location of Pat's place. As we came in at night, and addresses were not easily seen by car light, it would have been very helpful to have a more detailed description of the complex and what to look for. I seem to recall that I had to ask several times for directions as to where Pat's place was located. For example, in your communication you could have just said, that it was 4 miles south of the Polynesian Cultural Center and that it is the only 8 story condo complex at this location on the east shore. Just that simple added input, would have made it so much simpler to find.) The unit itself, was just okay. I had problems with the DVD player and the TV as well, which was frustrating. I couldn't really get the DVD player to work properly. The drapes in the living room were dangling from the rod, missing some rod hooks, which made it look tacky. The screen door on the same window would regularly come off the track and I had to reposition it often. You were right that when we opened the slider and side windows and then left the front door ajar, we got a regular breeze through the unit at night, which was great. It would have been helpful to know that the unit had snorkeling equipment there for use, as I went out and bought my own, and it would have been so much easier to have just been able to know that some was there, and available. The window in the bedroom looks out on the landing where there is a light burning 24 hours a day, and so it made that bedroom very light at night, which was disturbing. We had to rig up some sort of black out shade there to be able to sleep. Having a black out sheet(just a piece of black cloth, that could be hung up at night would be helpful, or installing a mini blind that could be closed at night, even better.) would have been very much appreciated. I had problems with the fan speed in the living room. It seemed to only have one speed(slow) and off. We loved being on the beach, and I used that access almost every day. The snorkeling was okay, not spectacular. With the rainy weather that we had last week, I'm sure that contributed to the quality of the water experience, as the ocean was choppy and a little murky. I found the need to use the keyfob to access the unit and elevator at every turn somewhat frustrating, but I know that is something you have no control over. We enjoyed our stay, and would consider returning again, if the price was right. Thanks for helping us enjoy our vacation.
Lynn A. Z., Arvada, CO, 11.7.11
Menehune Shores 320
It was great having all the convenience of home and beach equipment was a plus. Condo was very neat and clean and a great view. The grill by the pool were great. Can't think of anything bad about the condo, only exception was the business hours of the Menehune shores, 9 to 1 pm made impossible for us to register, but that worked out ok since we could put a note on car dash. Island of Maui was wonderful, best of all was the trip to Molikini. Lahina was great shopping area. Our favorite restaurant was Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. We would definitely recommend Maui and the Menehune Shores for Condo accommodations. Thanks for making our trip a geat experience.
Janice P., Fort Worth, TX, 11.5.11
Beachside Villa
I spent many hours trying to pick the perfect place for a long overdue family vacation. I succeeded beyond my wildest expectations!! (No, I'm not really that conceited...it is just a compliment and tribute to this wonderful place in Kailua, on Ohahu's windward shore.).
There are so many things to write about, but I will start with the people, because they are the ones who made this so perfect. Lori and Peter, the immediate property managers, were fantastic...every request was met with an immediate response (and there weren't many requests because virtually everything you could possibly want was already "in place" and waiting for us.) We were also lucky enough to meet Kia'aina who is the manager of a number of great properties. He, too, was wonderful to deal with, and the whole management team of Lori, Peter and Kia'aina are the kind of people who you consider to be really good friends, even though you just met them a few days ago.
And then there was the house...WOW! Just look at the pictures on the website. These will give you a clue, but you won't really know how wonderful it is until you get there and actually see the place! The kitchen is truly "to die for" with all top line Viking appliances, and everything you need in the way of dishes, utensils, cook ware, dish towels, dishwasher soap, an outdoor propane grill, and even basic condiments (salt, pepper, spices, vinegar, oil, you name it) are provided for you. We did most of our meals in the kitchen and on the grill...7 of us, and we loved it.
The rest of the house is equally wonderful. Master bedroom and bath are total luxury, and the bed sleeps like something out of your best ever dream! But wait...then there are the fabulous hot tub and swimming pool. All electronically controlled (you do it with a TV-style remote control) like nothing you--or I--have ever seen before!
Oh, and just a few other things...the absolutely beautiful and lush landscaping surrounding the house (which also provides total privacy), and the fact that it is truly only 100 steps from the house to one of the most beautiful and perfect beaches in Hawai'i...think of it---in less than one minute, you've gone from the indoor corner of paradise to the outdoor corner!!
We'll be going back again soon! Thanks Lori, Peter and Kia'aina.
Theron B., Spotsylvania, VA, 11.4.11
Dolphin House-Hanalei Bay
This was a wonderfull house. It could have been better with just a few things done right.
1. Whirpool tub in master did not work and Cola did not know it.
2. Nice pool table only one pool cue had a tip on it.
3. No hot pads in the kitchen
4. No cookie sheet in the kitchen
5. Ice maker could not keep up with 10 people.
6. Poor instructions on oporating ovens.
7. No hair driers in baths
8. Maid service not metioned before we arrived
9. No stocking service offered
Randy B., Pantego, Texas, 11.4.11
The Bamboo Hale II
Location was great, shower handle was broken, from blinds were broken, no barbeque that was suppose to be there and not one comfortable place to sit in the entire house.
Kimberly J., Corona, CA, 11.3.11
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