Lanikai reviews

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As always, we enjoyed Lanikai! Our little house was nice and conveinient to Kailua, all the restaurant like Buzz's great, the beaches great. Not really an apartment for more than two people though, we found it cramped.

Mary E M., New Boston, NH, 12.28.07

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Karen is the best!!!!!! Fantastic person. Helpful, friendly. Really knows how to make people happy. Somebody please tell the owner what a gem she is..... Thanks Karen!!! Kids loved all the little gifts for the flight home. I think I saw Bob in the chocolates this morning. :)

Robert/Linda R., Vancouver, Washington, 10.30.07

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We really enjoyed all aspects of the Garden Lanai; from the location & ammentities to the privacy. It truly promotes relaxation. Having lived on & vacationed many times on Oahu, it really made us feel as though we never left & still lived there. The best part of our trip was catching up w/friends & locals. To enjoy the local atmosphere treat yourself to a wonderful meal at Buzz's (across from Kailua Beach). But make sure to bring cash or traveler's checks as they DO NOT accept credit cards! Also, go to "The Shack" (outside of Kailua town proper) to catch your favorite sporting events away from home;and make sure to remember the time difference from the mainland & east coast. Depending on the season & sports, games start as early as 7am local time! Also, make sure to buy plenty of snacks & drinks at the Longs, Safeway, or Foodland stores for your stay. Take advantage of the ammentities at the Garden Lanai & save some $$$ by eating some meals from there! And don't forget to sign up at Foodland or Safeway for their price saver cards; it's Free & will save you $$$ too! Lastly, buy the local daily newspaper to keep you informed of all of the local events taking place throughout the island of Oahu & outer islands; you will find many free things to do & see; And you'll be glad you did.

Jeff J., Corona, CA.., 10.29.07

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Very nice accomodations. Our only complaint was the construction noise next door that was a bit disruptive. Otherwise we had a pleasant stay.

Bruce B., Gainesville,, Florida, 10.22.07

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We loved the facilites. Customer service was great. The best restaurant was the BUZZ. Thanks Carolyn and Don Eslick

Carolyn C., Sultan, WA, 10.15.07

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It took me back to the days when I was growing up in Lanikai. It hasn't changed that much, which is the best part. There still is a paradise in Hawaii. We had a wonderful e.xcperioence, and plan to return again.

Bob B., Guerneville, California, 10.12.07

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Lanikai Tradewinds was a great house to rent for a family. The location is fantastic -- two blocks from one of the nicest beaches I have ever seen, with kayaking opportunities to the offshore islands. The town of Kailua is only a mile away -- just close enough to be convenient, and far enough that we felt like we were in an exotic locale. The owner is on the property and is incredibly helpful and friendly. The house itself is very nice (not super fancy, but that's what we like best) and has AC in the two main bedrooms. In the small bedroom off the main bedroom, there is a fan that we used for the kids (twin two year olds). Nice garden to sit in and for kids to play in, as well as front porch and front yard.

Again, GREAT location. We are heading back next year!

Liz L., Seattle, WA, 9.6.07

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It was great! The family - from ages 14 mos to 72 yrs old enjoyed it thoroughly! To find the house completely 'furnished' was a very pleasant surprise - The views - from the Mokuluas to Kaneohe was awesome - the 'honus' added a very special touch! Watching for them and seeing them was very special... Kia'aina was extremely gracious! He is very good at his job! Needless to say, I will recommend the Ocean House to everyone with large families! It was perfect! Mahalo1

Shirley S., San Jose, CA, 8.30.07

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This was a wonderful vacation home. We went with a group of eight others and had a blast. The house is spacious and allows for privacy and alone time. The pool was great and relaxing, the yard could use a liitle cleaning of the shrubbery but very nice. The beach is very close by and the spend as much time there as possible, look out for the Honu that like to pop out of the water as well as the Portugese man of war (jellyfish) that tend to be in the water, don't touch them, swim away. Can't wait to go back! Sandy was a big help and very sweet. The Neighbor thought we were too loud one night but never mentioned anything beyond the second night. All was good. Mahalo Kuuipo

Raymond R., Hawthorne, CA, 8.27.07

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As you can see from the photos, the house is right up against beautiful Lanikai beach. We saw sea turtles swimming along the beach almost everyday - right from the back yard of the house! A little night fishing from the back yard rewarded us with a nice size snapper which ended up on the barbeque grill the next evening. The house is very well equipped. All you need to bring is your clothes and groceries. Kia'aina, the owner of the property, lives just across the street and was very helpful. When we called him to make a few small repairs (change light bulb, etc.) he was right on it. The Welcome Basket filled with local treats like Macademia Nut Chocolate and Kona Coffee was also a nice addition. A few reminders about the natural environment. The house faces the eastern side of the island - the windward side. Wind from the ocean is fairly strong and very consistent (it never stopped, day or night, while we were there - excellent for windsurfers.) Noise from the wind, waves (only a few yards away from the master bedroom), and the sun light from the rising sun makes for very early mornings everyday. If you're planning on sleeping in during your vacation, choose a bedroom away from the ocean. The beach is beautiful (voted best beach in the Nation!). However, always remember you are dealing with nature. Our son got stung by a Protuguese Man-of-War (a type of jelly-fish). This is VERY painfull! (I've been stung before.) The pain will go away after an hour or two, but the scare all along his arm will take a little longer to go away. (Something to show-off to his friends when he goes back to school!)

Hiroki H., Pleasanton, California, 8.22.07