PERFECT FOR FAMILIES
Our group of 6 (elderly grandparents + 2 small children) had an absolutely lovely stay at this home. The view is stunning. One can truly spend the entire vacation without leaving this neighborhood and have a wonderful Hawaii experience. If you like a calm, relaxing, quiet vacation (NOT the hustle and bustle of Waikiki), this property is a great choice.
The house is equipped with everything that a family needs. There are tons of beach toys available for use, as well as beach mats and chairs, snorkeling equipment and even some water shoes. I saw a pack n play and a baby gate upstairs in a closet (there are three bedrooms upstairs, and a baby gate might be necessary with some toddlers). There are children's books on the shelves, as well as a few random toys that my kids loved. The kitchen was stocked with a few basic spices, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent- not sure if this is standard, but I certainly appreciated it. Overall, as a mom with young kids, this stay was so easy.
No air conditioning but we didn't miss it at all. The place was nice and cool when the windows were open.
The beach is located about a 5 minute walk away (close enough to lug the beach stuff), and is also perfect for kids, with calm, shallow water. The sand is perfect for kids to play in, but the water is a little rocky so water shoes would be helpful (the house has a few sizes mixed in with their beach toys). La'ie Point State Wayside is also a 5 minute walk away, and is a great way to spend an evening. We could see the sunrise from the balcony. We were up early each morning with jet lag, and morning coffee on the lanai was a perfect way to start the day.
We were in Waikiki for the second part of our trip, and everyone kept commenting on how they wanted to go back to this house.
Mahalo Geoff for a wonderful stay!