Cute place in peaceful neighborhood
Review Submitted: December 2, 2008
Date of Stay: November 2008
My husband and I stayed in the Island Hale for a week while visiting my family who live a short ways away. Kailua in general is a beautiful, quiet town and this neighborhood was no exception. The room is attached to the house of the owners but everything was very private. It was also very clean, very cute and just the right size for a married couple who were planning to spend much of the day out but who wanted a quiet place to relax and take a break from family. It is a few blocks to a small local shopping center with coffee shop, groceries, plate lunch, etc., and a short drive (10-15 min) to Kailua town and Kaneohe where there are additional stores and restaurants. We found it easy to get to the highway, but a map would be a good investment for any visitor. While it would be possible to stay here without a car, I think it would be inconvenient and time-consuming to rely solely on the bus to get around, and as there is driveway parking provided with the rental there is no reason not to get a car. Of the two nearby beaches, one is very beautiful but too rocky to be at all swimmable, and the other is quite small but potentially swimmable. However, we elected to drive to nearby Lanikai for the majority of our swimming, as this is one of my favorite beaches. I would recommend this rental to any couple looking for a peaceful home base as they explore Oahu.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
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