Very Nice, Would Return
Review Submitted: February 19, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
We stayed for four nights in mid-February and were very pleased. The photos and descriptions don't lie. It's right on the beach, which is beautiful. My wife and I took a couple of walks per day up and down the beach. There is no outside curb appeal to the house, but it's very nice inside. It's in a row of houses that are right next to each other.
Here are some issues you might consider:
- The location is far from just about anywhere, especially restaurants. If that's what you want, then this is the place for you. When you do want to go anywhere, you have to take a two-lane road, usually behind a long line of very very slow drivers.
- The comment in another review about coral in the water right in front of the house is correct. Going into the water is for the kayak only. I didn't even like it for snorkeling, which I tried. Swimming beaches are close by.
- The DVD player did not work and, if you're taking kids, they won't be too thrilled with the available cable TV channels. On the other hand, it's Hawaii so who wants to stay inside watching the tube?
- One family member felt a bed was too hard, I didn't test it myself so it might only be a matter of taste. One of the couches is all but worthless. The other is extremely comfortable, as is one outside on a deck.
- There's no dishwasher or disposal, in case you plan to cook in the house. On the other hand, there's a large pantry, plenty of cookware and a smoker grill.
The issues above are generally minor. I recommend the house to those who want to get away from the touristy spots (I despise Beverly Hills, uh, I mean Waikiki) and avoid the islands rather inconsistent hotels.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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