Enjoyable stay! The home is huge and was a great retreat from nearby busy Honolulu city center and waikiki. We traveled with 4 adults, 2 teens, a preteen and an infant, and all of us were happy with the experience.
The pool was obviously a big hit, and the large yard was great for hanging our hammock, relaxing, and coffee or drinks outside. The grill was a plus too. Inside, we appreciated the big kitchen, fridge, and dining room and saved some money cooking some meals at home. The bathrooms and bedrooms were well stocked, and we really appreciated how many bath and beach towels were included to help us cut down on laundry loads.
The place was pretty clean overall, but in some spots could’ve been more thorough. We had an infant crawling around and while crawling after him we found lots of dust and dirt under some furniture. The bathrooms could’ve used some tlc as well—downstairs, the shower had some grime, the shower curtain was starting to mold at the bottom, and there were a few small cobwebs in some corners that had clearly been there for a little while. Not a huge deal, but given covid cleaning standards, could’ve been given a little extra attention.
We didn’t mind the birds much, but as his review states, there are A LOT of them and they can be very loud. Also consider that it means bird poop will be on the pool furniture outside. Not a big deal for us, but could be for some.
All in all, I’d recommend it to others as an alternative to overpriced resorts. We were able to comfortably house two families with kids, cook meals, run laundry, and pretty easily visit Honolulu area attractions. Very close to Diamond head, short drive to pear harbor and Waikiki, and just down the street from sandy beach and hawaii kai shops and restaurants. A lovely experience overall.