13 Reviews of Property 335965 in Punaluu, Hawaii

We rented this condo from Deborah on short notice and our rental experience was great. The condo was the most well stocked of any we have ever rented and we would definately return to this area again.
Mahalo

We have strongly relied on previous reviews in selecting Debora's unit for our recent month long stay; now I feel that others would also benefit form our experience. We had a fabulous stay! The description and the photos are absolutely accurate. While the property is small, it was very comfortable for both of us. Debora's attention to so many details makes her guests feel more like family than renters. Just as previous reviewers mentioned there is everything in the unit, from exotic spices to umbrellas, shampoos, etc. Debora called before our departure to make sure that we had all our questions fully answered, then followed up the next day to be sure that all was as expected. Also, Kathe, the Manager, was an absolute doll to work with. They were both very helpful in every way! The property is absolutely spotlessly clean, consequntly we saw no insects of any kind. We rented a car for only four days of our stay then we took advantage of the public transportation system. Taking "The Bus" #55 into Kaneohe and Honolulu very frequently worked out quite well. In the process we learned how to pronounce all those challenging local names, which are no longer as daunting. We wanted to avoid the craziness of Waikiki beach, and this property provided us with almost a private beach. The views are just as gorgeous as on the photos, and we have a multitude of wonderful pictures of sunrises - for sunset pictures we went to Sunset Beach.
We needed a kitchen due to our special dietary restrictions (Gluten Free and Low Sodium). We had no problem finding good quality fresh produce, more expensive that on the mainland, so we went to Chinatown and to the local Farmer's Market(in Kaneohe) as well as, to Costco in Honolulu and to Safeway, where I found frozen Gluten Free items. The building itself has an incredible location, with the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other, the views are stunning! Having said all of that, Pat's at Punaluu, is an older building, the gym is rusty and has only three lonely little machines , but what was more annoying, was the septic sewer system right at the front of the elevators, which sometimes emitted unpleasant aromas.
All in all, not only do we strongly recommend this lovely unit, but would return to Debora's unit and recommend it to all who would like a quiet and beautiful Oahu getaway! Mahalo Debra, M & S, Chicago,IL

The property was just as described and pictured, it had more than anything you could even think of needing! Deborah really went above and beyond to make this place perfect. There was so many items there that we wouldn't have even thought of to bring like ponchos, umbrellas and all of the kitchen items one could ever even think to use. The views from the lanai were just stunningly beautiful as well, nothing beats the sounds of the ocean waves and breeze flowing through the condo...The size was perfect for my husband and myself and the location we felt was perfect. We wanted to be away from all of the craziness of Waikiki and be in a more relaxed surroundings and Punaluu is definitely the way to go. All of Deborah's recommendations for places to eat and things to do were right on as well. You definitely can't go wrong with this condo!!

I have left a lenghty review which allows much more detail on another popular vacation review site. I "Advise" you to go there and read it if you want to know more than this brief summary. All I need to say is Deborah is someone you can trust. She gave me detailed information before any money ever exchanged hands and I can say now after having spent a wonderful week at her place she was honest about everything. You will lack nothing while staying at her property. Deborah provides everything you'll need for cooking, beach play and relaxing in your condo. The beach view is beautiful and Pat's is peaceful and quiet. Pat's was our hub for seeing Hawaii so I cannot provide a lot of details on the beach here but it is close to a lot of wonderful beaches with big pounding waves if you like that. Actually our favorite beach from two seperate trips to Hawaii is just 5 to 7 minutes away from Pat's to the north. It is called Pounders beach by the locals I believe but that is a whole different review. All the beaches including Pat's are beautiful. Anyway, thanks Deborah for all the wonderful detail you put in to your place from really nice lawn chairs to that space age washer and dryer. We loved everything and will be back next year.

I went to the North Shore on business and wanted a peaceful and functional place where I could throw together a nice little breakfast each morning, come back at the end of each day, make a simple meal, kick up my feet, and eat out on a lanai while enjoying the beauty of the ocean. This was the perfect place! I specifically chose this unit amongst others because of the beautiful design and because of the Murphy bed situated right by the sliding glass door where I could be lulled to sleep by the ocean waves each evening, and awake to a gorgeous sunrise each morning. The kitchen had all the amenities and spices one could hope for. I had brought a few mixes and readymade items, so all I needed to do was go to Foodland just 5-10 minutes north in Laie and purchase my perishables. A washer and dryer in the unit allowed me to catch up on my laundry the night before leaving. The wi-fi worked great. In addition, I decided to use Oahu's bus system this time instead of renting a car. I simply took bus 19 from the airport to Waikiki, and then transferred to bus 55, which dropped me off directly in front of Pat's at Punalu'u. This same bus also ran between Pat's and my work assignment.

Not only does Deborah have a keen eye for design, she is great to work with. Additionally, she has put together a binder that discusses every little detail you could possibly want to know about the area to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Thanks Deborah! I highly recommend your beautiful home!

Condo is exactly as described and pictured. Decorations throughout made it feel homey. A lot of work was put into the condo and it shows. Very clean and well stocked with supplies (coffee, tea, spices, dishes, towels, etc). Deborah replied quickly to all my questions and was very professional. Condo had more than expected with all kinds of beach equipment (snorkels, chairs, umbrellas, towels). Tons of movies and books too. Deborah provided a thorough booklet of info she personally put together on good places to eat, things to do, and other helpful hints. Ocean view right outside the condo :) Beautiful mountains on the other side. Area felt safe and surrounding condo area was well taken care of. Would not hesitate to book here again; great place to stay and easy trip to Waikiki or any other area of Oahu.

The images representing this lovely condo were very accurate. We had such a wonderful relaxing time in Punalu'u, and staying in such a luxurious and beautifully decorated place really made a difference. I don't think I have ever stayed at a place so well equipped. The kitchen was great, we mostly cooked at "home" --even a good selection of spices in the pantry. Snorkeling gear was a real plus and we had a fabulous morning of using it at Sharks Cove. Thank you Deborah for sharing your lovely home away from home with us!

My husband and I visited Pat's at Punalu'u during our honeymoon in June. We spent our first week in this condo and honestly wanted to go back immediately after we checked out. Although the other places we stayed were gorgeous as well, there was something so comforting about this unit. The unit is newly-redesigned, exactly as the pictures display, and was equipped with so many conveniences that other properties just don't have. We chose to sleep on the Murphy bed in the living room area solely to enjoy the sounds of the waves. We purposefully woke up to watch the sunrise and enjoy the Kona coffee each morning. Although the property (Pat's at Punalu'u) is older, this unit is very well designed and well worth the price. I'm already dreaming about coming back and CANNOT WAIT to stay here again! Thanks, Deborah!