Wonderful Home with Great Charm & Spirit!

Dear Ken,
I can't tell you how much our family enjoyed our vacation in your beautiful Kailua home. It was perfect for all of us-- so comfortable and relaxing! I really appreciated the kitchen stocked with great pots and pans, spices and oils, all the dishes and silverware we could ask for. And we munched on your welcome basket all week! My grandsons enjoyed hot chocolate in the mornings, and we loved the delicious coffee. And special thanks for that delicious pie and wine! What a treat that was after a long day touring the North Shore.

All the snorkel gear, boogie boards, bikes, helmets etc were a real bonus! And to top it off, you even had a friend deliver my daughter's drivers license to Waikiki.

You demonstrate the true Aloha spirit that makes us all love our visits to Hawaii. I have rented many places through Homeaway / vrbo and have always been happy-- but your hospitality was beyond anything we ever expected

This home was once luxurious but needs some up keep. The photos were taken when this home was in peak condition and maintenance has not been kept up. As a homeowner myself, when something starts to look worn or breaks you fix it or replace it. This home is in need of maintenance and replacements.

Wi-Fi did not work, caulking in bathrooms needs replacing (mildew stained), broken or poorly maintained bikes, worn, faded and torn sheets, exterior of hot tub has broken boards (falling off) and peeling stain, lots of mold growing on the walkways and pool deck (smelly & slippery and which could easily be dealt with by pressure washing), BBQ needs new gas burners which are easily replaced by purchasing a housing kit and inside lid paint peeling off and falls on food, pool table (including cues) is junk and dart board is broken, central air in main home area works but in bedrooms had to turn down to 60 to get it to cool to 77 (needs maintenance).

Owner was attentive to plumbing and pool issues we had but it didn't make up for a vacation filled with maintenance problems.

I had high such hopes for this home but unfortunately it fell short for such an expensive vacation. I have rented in HI from private owners 7 times prior to this trip and this is the first time I have run into so many issues with one property.

Aloha Ken!

Your house worked out great! My family had a great vacation. The kids walked to the beach and boogie boarded everyday. Just what they wanted! When not at the beach, we loved lounging around your living room and shaded patio. Relaxing in your pool and swimming pool was a nice way to end the day. We appreciated your well-appointed home and ate in at least two meals a day. That sure helped offset the cost of your rental. It was nice to not have to pack beach towels, snorkeling gear, and other beach toys in our luggage!

Kailua is a great and convenient town. Excellent stores and local food. The produce at the local Farmers Market was excellent. Kwai Sims is close to beaches and an easy drive to Honolulu. The temperatures were about 5 degrees cooler than Honolulu which made the stay really nice!

Thanks for the fresh fruit, snacks and Kona coffee ... a very nice welcome! K&K was a great suggestion, too. The food was terrific!

I've forwarded your website info to some of our friends.

Wishing you the best!

There is no way to say enough good things about this vacation rental. From the Mai Tai's greeting us on our arrival to the wonderful thoughtful touches from Ken, the owner, everything was perfect. Everything is high end and there to make your stay as memorable and enjoyable as it could possibly be. We had 4 adults and 2 children, with daily visits from our son and his family who are locals, and there was never a time that we didn't have everything we needed at our disposal. Although we planned to do many things while in Oahu, the fact was that we were so comfortable in this house that we did only one side trip to the Honolulu zoo, and other than that stayed at the house with the pool and the hot tub, or walked a short stroll to the beach, and never felt the need to venture further. We hope that on our next trip to Hawaii, Kwai Sims will again be available. Can't think of any place we'd rather go. Mahalo Ken

We stayed in this gorgeous home in December 2008. It is spacious and beautifully decorated with Hawaiian Koa wood. The tropical gardens are private and very relaxing. We used the pool and hot tub every evening after a busy day of activities. It is a quick walk to a lovely and uncrowded beach perfect for swimming or boogie boarding. However, the best part about staying here is owner Ken's thoughtfulness and attention to detail to make your stay absolutely perfect!

I stayed at this lovely home for one week while visiting my Mom and Dad who rented this home for 6 weeks. First let me say how hospitible Ken and his family are. This home was ultra clean and completely stocked. Delicious Kona coffee daily, the kitchen had it all. The beds were just so comfortable with high end mattresses. Outside was beautifully landscaped with a relaxing hot tub and private pool. Home is completely handicap accessible. I loved my little lizard friends that scampered about on the grass. The beach was an easy 2 minute walk or easy drive with plenty of parking. Others who were there with us and had been to Hawaii before said the beach was the most breathtaking they ever had seen. I have been to the Caribbean, and Hawaii (especially this beach) beats the others hands down. Home is close to churches, town is only moments away and has it all! Hawaii is now in my soul, and I can't wait to hopefully someday return. Thanks Ken for the best experience ever.

An Ode to Kwai Sim's, Kailua, Hawaii

Kwai Sims made my stay so pleasant
I barbequed many meats, but no pheasant
Kailua beach is such a wonder of nature
I kicked off my shoes and turned off my pager.

This trip was a first for the clan
I found that they relly like to plan for a good time and this did not detract
Although a few moments would have been nice to subtract

We chilled in the hot tub
under the sky
It's moments like this
when you cease to ask why

We surfed and sunned
and checked out the sights
Drank fruit smoothies, ate
shaved ice when the hot hit the heights

t was great to hang with the niece and nephew
for they shared my obsession of smoked, crispy bacon
It's this time together that builds strong bonds which can never be forsaken

So off I am
Hope to see you again
It's not a matter of "if"
Just a matter of "when"

Payce, I'm out! SKM '08

Ken, there aren't enough words to say thank you for a wonderful, beautiful stay at Kwai Sim's. It was most special for us to celbrate our 51st anniversary. Thank you for the champagne and lei. This trip was all about Ohana for us - our children and grandchildren.

Kwai Sim's was the perfect setting! Thank you so much for your warth and hospitality. We are so grateful for all you did to make our stay special! We will always remember our stay and hope we'll be able to return again someday. Much Aloha,
Carol, Tim, Maddi, Jack, Isabella, Briana & Pati