Jim M.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed our stay. The home was in a great location, was well furnished and accommodated our large group (14 people) well. All appliances were in good working order and we really appreciated the 2 refrigerators. The outdoor space is also well designed and allowed us all to gather outside. We really appreciated the mirror at the entrance to the driveway as the street the house is located on is very busy. The home description does describe the beach as having coral and this is accurate. The beach is beautiful for a walk or sitting but not conducive for just playing in the sand or at the shoreline.
Noemi A.
May 2023
Perfect home for a large group of family. Stocked up with shampoo and cleaning supplies. Hot tub was a plus. We loved our stay in this home.
Jim M.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed our stay. The home was in a great location, was well furnished and accommodated our large group (14 people) well. All appliances were in good working order and we really appreciated the 2 refrigerators. The outdoor space is also well designed and allowed us all to gather outside. We really appreciated the mirror at the entrance to the driveway as the street the house is located on is very busy. The home description does describe the beach as having coral and this is accurate. The beach is beautiful for a walk or sitting but not conducive for just playing in the sand or at the shoreline.
Lee N.
April 2023
The beach house was well located, in very good condition with good access to the bay and local beach. Had everything needed for our stay, including all the necessary kitchen accessories. Only problems were the TVs were out of sync and it was difficult controlling the ceiling fans. Would suggest some detailed instructions for both. Well worth the costs and everyone enjoyed our vacation.
LORI R.
March 2023
House was great. Reviews said
Not stocked well but we disagree completely. It was more stocked than we have had b4. I had Walmart deliver lots of things that were already there to use. Cleaning supplies, laundry pods, toilet paper … that would really have lasted our entire stay. Dish washing liquid , hand soap etc. yes it is busy road but big mirror to help you pull out. Could use some deeper cleanings in bathrooms etc, however it wasn’t a deterrent as it was beautiful and worked well for our family.
Marsha G.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is lively, beautifully located and a pleasure to enjoy.
Marsha G.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is lively, beautifully located and a pleasure to enjoy.
Julie B.
February 2023
We had a great experience staying at this property. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom. Plenty of room for all of us to relax indoors or outdoors and we used the hot tub as it was colder and rainy during our stay. It’s a beautiful view but there are a lot of shells on the beach so you need footwear. We didn’t swim in the ocean as the water wasn’t as clear or pretty as other parts of the island. We opted to go to the north shore for snorkeling and beach time. The kitchen was fairly well stocked. We opted to purchase plastic cups and plates as we just didn’t want to continue to do dishes but we ate a lot of meals “in.” Plenty of paper towel, TP, detergent, etc. which we didn’t expect but was a nice surprise. Other rentals we’ve stayed don’t have these items stocked. The location is nice that it’s outside the really busy city areas. However it is on a busier highway than we expected and was a little tricky getting in and out of the driveway. The road noise was louder during peak hours but wasn’t too much of a bother as we got used to it. Again, all minor things. Overall it was a fantastic stay and absolutely no issues. Easy to check in and out.
Alyssa K.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location of the house was good. The fact you could walk out back door right on the beach was so convenient. Sunsets were 10/10. Backyard overall: chairs, hot tub, lawn- all awesome. You can hear the road traffic from inside the house, which didn’t bother me at all until nighttime when trying to sleep. The largest concern for our group was the cleanliness of the house. The pictures of this home are beautiful, but they must be old pictures because the house was dirty, so bad I wouldn’t stay here again. Some examples: theoff-white tile in one of the bathrooms you could only see in the corners, otherwise it was dark brown/black and dirty. One of the showers had black mold in the seams. There were two geckos in the sunroom (one green one brown). A HUGE June bug in the master bedroom so we had to pick up the bed to get it, under the bed has maybe never been cleaned before, disgusting. Dust piling up so bad you could visibly see it on the beams in sunroom. The vents in the house had dust build up as well. Sheets in one of the beds and a towel had a hole in them. Sock under two different beds from previous renters. Ants in the back bed/bedroom. The couches as well as chairs in kitchen all were stained from previous renters. I can understand wear and tear but they were beyond what would be acceptable. House needs a deep clean for sure. Some other things to note: -One of the ceiling fans must have been uneven so noisy you couldn’t even use - one of the toilet seats was falling off - one of the pocket doors missing a handle - no rugs in any bathrooms or inside any doors - batteries were missing out of a remote - no soup in one of the bathrooms and in kitchen
Alyssa K.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location of the house was good. The fact you could walk out back door right on the beach was so convenient. Sunsets were 10/10. Backyard overall: chairs, hot tub, lawn- all awesome. You can hear the road traffic from inside the house, which didn’t bother me at all until nighttime when trying to sleep. The largest concern for our group was the cleanliness of the house. The pictures of this home are beautiful, but they must be old pictures because the house was dirty, so bad I wouldn’t stay here again. Some examples: theoff-white tile in one of the bathrooms you could only see in the corners, otherwise it was dark brown/black and dirty. One of the showers had black mold in the seams. There were two geckos in the sunroom (one green one brown). A HUGE June bug in the master bedroom so we had to pick up the bed to get it, under the bed has maybe never been cleaned before, disgusting. Dust piling up so bad you could visibly see it on the beams in sunroom. The vents in the house had dust build up as well. Sheets in one of the beds and a towel had a hole in them. Sock under two different beds from previous renters. Ants in the back bed/bedroom. The couches as well as chairs in kitchen all were stained from previous renters. I can understand wear and tear but they were beyond what would be acceptable. House needs a deep clean for sure. Some other things to note: -One of the ceiling fans must have been uneven so noisy you couldn’t even use - one of the toilet seats was falling off - one of the pocket doors missing a handle - no rugs in any bathrooms or inside any doors - batteries were missing out of a remote - no soup in one of the bathrooms and in kitchen
Kathy M.
December 2022
This was a family of 10 vacation and this home and this management company made the process so simple and the house was perfect!!!! We enjoyed the amazing sunrises and sunsets, we could not keep the teens out of the hot tub!! Simply wonderful!!!! Thank you!!! A special shout out to Anna who was wonderful!!! Aloha and Merry Christmas 🎄
Erik C.
December 2022
House location was awesome. House had plenty of space for entire family with separate bathrooms for everyone. House had everything we needed and was in good condition. Looking forward to staying again on our next trip.
Bob A.
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
5535 Kalanianaole is a great vacation rental - for the area the price is right - you are right on the ocean - great snorkeling - we went all over the island and it was only topped by Hanauma Bay. We had everything we needed in the house to support a group of 10.The turn into the property is on a very busy street and can be difficult, but it is not too bad once you get used to it.Communications with the property managers was very difficult.
Kimberly S.
November 2022
We loved everything about this house. A great place to celebrate my 60th Birthday. Pulling in and out of the driveway was tough at times but the mirror definitely helped. The house was spacious, beautiful and perfect for our family! We had a wonderful stay!!!!
Patti W.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was perfect for my family...I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a house on the beach..loved it❤️❤️
Tate R.
September 2022
Our family really enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for the 12 of us and was very comfortable. The only thing that is a bit of a pain is parking since it is off a main road but still worth the stay.
Scott H.
September 2022
Our week included sight seeing all over the Island of Oahu which included beaching, hiking, visiting cultural sites and attending a wedding at weeks end. This location put us within a 1-11/2 drive to all these sites and provided a tranquil setting to start and end our days.
STEVE M.
September 2022
It was easy to rent and meet all expectation
Jennifer P.
August 2022
The house is big and can accommodate over 10 people for sure comfortably. It was clean and really had everything we needed in the kitchen to make meals and coffee. Love the washer and dryer, dishwasher, the 2 refrigerators, the grill and the many bathrooms. Downfalls: this part of the beach washes up a lot of dead coral and it is just piled up on what little beach there is for the property. The back yard is beautiful and the hot tub works great and was clean, but if you are having more then 4 people it would be nice to have a bigger table and more chairs out side to sit and have meals. It is located on major high traffic road and was kind of noisy at times. Overall it was great for us as we did a lot of exploring and really only was there a few hours in the morning and at night.
Foyid M.
August 2022
The house, the views, and our family time here, will be a memory we all will cherish for the rest of our lives! God has certainly blessed us with the opportunity to enjoy his beauty for 2 weeks in paradise. The entire process from start to finish (renting) could not have been more simple or more enjoyable. Thank you & God bless!
David A.
July 2022
The property is just as advertised "fantastic". The house is well equipped and the property managers are right on top of things if there is an issue. The ocean view from the deck is peaceful and relaxing. We found the house ideally located - 20 minutes from everything except the north shore. Definitely a great place to enjoy paradise from.
Pam S.
July 2022
View was spectacular. Noise from road was horrible. If you are a light sleeper this place is not for you. Plenty of room for the 12 of us, close to most things. Parking was tight!
Manny n Helen B.
June 2022
We really enjoyed our stay. The location of the property has its up & down. Meaning the house is located on a busy main Hwy so you need to be very careful when you slow down to enter the property for the following traffic and the same applies for exiting the property there is not a good visual of oncoming traffic as you exit. However, they do have a very large mirror there to assist with this. The UP in this location is it is beautifully located with the beach access in the back yard. The soothing sound of the beach as you relax is definitely plus! Price? WORTH IT!!!
Mahalo
Arnin C.
May 2022
This is our first time renting a house. We usually stayed in condo downtown. We love this house! There was plenty of room for 12 of us! Kahala mall, Longs, WholeFood and Food Land are just 8- 10 mins drive. We love how open concept feeling of the whole house..
The beach is shallow but early morning the water is cleared, calmed and you can see small fishes. We bought water shoes and floaters to enjoy the beach.
Because the house is located right on the beach and has its own private beach, you need to accept that the house is also right on the HwY. Getting in and out of the property can be a Challenge for non experience drivers. During the work week, HWY can get noisy early morning and evening commute hours.
All and all we definitely will come back and rent this house again! Its much more relaxing and just far away enough from downtown!
Elizabeth B.
May 2022
I very much enjoyed our stay, location is very convenient to Waikiki beach, shopping etc. kitchen had everything we need for a party of six. The only drawback for us was the very rocky beach. I had read all the reviews so I was prepared. ( or thought so) the rocks continue out into the water for many feet. Not ideal for snorkeling in my opinion. However, the beautiful house and views made up for the rocks. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location is excellent - close to major attractions, shopping (Costco, Foodland etc) and restaurants, although some traffic due to road construction. Some noise from the highway, but it was not too bad. Good food at Le Bistro and the Chinese restaurant next door.
Scott W.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay in South Shore 35! 4 bed and 4 bath homes aren’t easy to find in such a convenient location to Honolulu. The house worked out well for our multi couples family!Great views, many conversation areas, plenty of parking, and a nice outside space made it an excellent overall choice for us. The beach itself and the 500 yards of very shallow (2-3’) not so clear water weren’t as usable as they were nice to look at. The location was easy to get back and forth to Honolulu, and to get elsewhere on the island. The kitchen was benefitted by 2 full size refrigerators, and plenty of space for multiple people to do their thing. Very solid overall.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved everything about the house. Great open space indoors and out. Very nice decor. CLEAN! STAFF very responsive and accommodating. Perfect location. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Mathew B.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was (by far) one of the best rentals I have ever experienced! The house is just as pictured and there is ample room and utilities for the essentials. It has a peaceful fenced in backyard perfect for privacy while sunbathing and/or grabbing a book and enjoying the ocean breeze. The air conditioning. Is first of its kind and access to the beach(s) is just a step from the back of the house. (The house and area is very secure.) I look forward to staying here again and could not be happier.
Mathew B.
April 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was (by far) one of the best rentals I have ever experienced! The house is just as pictured and there is ample room and utilities for the essentials. It has a peaceful fenced in backyard perfect for privacy while sunbathing and/or grabbing a book and enjoying the ocean breeze. The air conditioning. Is first of its kind and access to the beach(s) is just a step from the back of the house. (The house and area is very secure.) I look forward to staying here again and could not be happier.
Dennis W.
April 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed with our 3 children and their spouses. Each couple had their own bed/bath, plenty of room in common areas. The hot tub, proximity to our beach, as well was Waikiki, hiking opportunities, and shopping was great. The only negatives would be traffic noise and lots of coral pieces in our beach area. We would definitely stay again if the opportunity arose.
Meiko W.
February 2022
Our family of 6 had a beautiful weeklong stay at this spacious home. It was perfect for our entire family, with ample space to spread out. The backyard area was so relaxing, with lounge chairs, hot tub, and the ocean. We waited for high tide to go snorkeling in the backyard, seeing so many fish, sea turtles, and even rays!!! Seeing the spotted eagle ray swimming gracefully was one of my favorite moments. We grilled delicious dinners and ate out on the lanai. The only drawback to this house was the location on the highway… traffic noise overpowered the noise of the ocean waves at times. However, the sound of air conditioners and fans helped mask the noise. Our entire family of 3 generations absolutely loved this home. Maybe we’ll have the opportunity to stay again?!?
Kiyo E.
February 2022
Wonderful place to stay for a group or family!
Jenny W.
February 2022
The house was wonderful and exactly as pictured. Great location if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki but still want to be relatively close to activities, places to eat, and grocery stores. We comfortably fit two vehicles in the driveway. It was nice to have two fridges, but unlike many VRBOs the kitchen is not stocked with much cookware or staples like oil, salt, etc. Regardless it was a terrific place to stay.
Mary Lu G.
January 2022
We had a relaxing week in your abode - spacious rooms to provide each of us with nighttime rest - wonderful to walk directly to the ocean - thank u for great written instructions-we highly recommend
Linda C.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is spacious and beautiful! The shared living space is the best we’ve ever seen. Our family stayed there before Christmas. We love to snorkel and saw sea turtles out in front of the house, although it was very shallow there. The traffic noise is strong since the house is on a busy highway. The hot tub was wonderful and the outside couch was a favorite reading spot. The grill was great, we used it almost every night. There were tiny ants in the kitchen, we put out ant traps and kept all our food in the two full sized refrigerators. The house was spotless and the views of the sunrise were gorgeous.
Elizabeth O.
December 2021
Lovely!
Linda C.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is spacious and beautiful! The shared living space is the best we’ve ever seen. Our family stayed there before Christmas. We love to snorkel and saw sea turtles out in front of the house, although it was very shallow there. The traffic noise is strong since the house is on a busy highway. The hot tub was wonderful and the outside couch was a favorite reading spot. The grill was great, we used it almost every night. There were tiny ants in the kitchen, we put out ant traps and kept all our food in the two full sized refrigerators. The house was spotless and the views of the sunrise were gorgeous.
Janet E.
November 2021
We had a wonderful time at this property. It is a perfect location for easy surfing and paddle boarding. Saw sea turtles in the morning sunrise. The house is spacious and clean. Thank you!
Nan R.
September 2021
Perfect from start to finish😍
Linda G.
August 2021
It’s a lovely home. There are a few things that make it not beach comfortable one the beach is not easy to sit on it’s rocky
Mike F.
August 2021
Incredible experience. House was immaculate. The views were to die for. Location was exactly what we were looking for. Just outside the city. Really made us feel like we were all by ourselves. Made the experience something special.
Ryan U.
August 2021
Pros: Beautiful property and very well cared for! There were multiple people that came by to either check/clean the hot tub, clean the exterior windows, and the management team was quick to respond/address our needs/concerns the entire time we were there.
Cons: For as much as we paid to rent the property for 10 days, we felt that there could be some minor details that could've been handled or done differently. 1) We used the gas grill the first night and then when we went to use it again there was no gas in the tank (mgmt was quick to replace it, would be a good idea to check the level before each guest). 2) We saw that there was a coffee machine that was broken in the closet and it was clearly a much better quality than the college dorm one that it was replaced with. 3) While teams came to check on the hot tub they didn't once add water to it, nor did they clean it.
Overall, this property is located in a great area of the island. As a former local, this is a very safe area of the island. The only concern is getting out of the driveway as its on the main hwy (there is a large mirror so you can see the oncoming traffic). We enjoyed our stay here and it more than accommodated our large party of 7. Its a beautiful home!
james p m.
August 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Never been let down by Oahu South shore
james p m.
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Never been let down by Oahu South shore
Rhonda Z.
July 2021
The home was accurate to description. The convenience of use of home amenities and the ocean made our vacation a great experience for the 10 of us! Shopping is close including Safeway, Longs (CVS), Costco and Ross for all your home and food needs. We left a couple beach chairs, snorkel sets and pool noodles ( duct tape 2 together for floating in the ocean) seeing that the home didn’t include beach items- we bought a couple pairs of swim shoes at Ross as needed walking over coral debris. Owners please invest in a kayak for use as reef is at least a quarter mile out so plenty of room to paddle. We found beach area with shore breakwater up the East coast not too far away so kids could body and boogie board surf. Only downsides: kitchen could use a large crockpot as many family dishes can be done that way and wish Hawaii recycled more (we are big recycling folks) as only 1 receptacle and mgt helped us with additional volume for the week. We would rent again- until then!
Valerie c.
June 2021
The house is so peaceful. In east Honolulu away from the crowds but 30 minutes to everything, 1 hour to north shore. Listen to the ocean lap softly at your door. Lounge on the hammock and look at the moon, lay on the daybed and read your book. The beach is most suited foe walking and wading as it is shallow w lots of coral though renting a delivered kayak would work as well. We swam and local beaches.
Belinda A.
June 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall our stay was great. House was in good condition. We did have issues with hot tub not working which was disappointing. Back yard was absolutely gorgeous and right on the beach. Great place to kayak and paddle board.
October 2013
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was more than helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Convenient to town yet a world away. A lovely home.
Manager responded on 3/21/2013:
We are so happy you liked the house and its location. Thank you for taking the time to review.
Mahalo,
Hawaii Beach Homes
October 2013
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amanda was very helpful. She set the house up and all instructions were very clear.
Manager responded on 3/21/2013:
Mahalo!
Amanada
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