We loved staying at Shantel & Glen's guesthouse.
We were traveling with our 11-month-old, and they had everything we needed (high chair, pack n play, baby gate, nightlights, outlet covers, cabinet door latches, a few baby books and toys), and more! Our baby even enjoyed playing in his "play kitchen" (the cabinet with Tupperware inside), and we really couldn't have asked for a more perfect spot for our week in Kaneohe.
Highlights
- Impeccably clean, modern, and bright; seemed to be recently renovated
- Very easy check-in (door/garage is accessed using a code, no keys needed)
- A/C is very strong (we did not notice the summer heat at all!)
- Washer/Dryer in garage is free and exclusively yours to use
- Full kitchen with rice cooker, blender, toaster; the oatmeal packets and fruit were a nice touch
- Beach towels, mats, chairs, umbrella, coolers, and even baby floaties and boogie boards are all readily available to borrow in the entry closet downstairs. We definitely had the cushiest setup at the beaches we visited!
- Neighborhood felt very safe, great location, and I actually would choose to stay here again rather than Kailua or Haleiwa (other places we considered); everything was an easy drive away but it was so nice to come home to something so quiet and peaceful.
- Recommended Food Nearby: Adele's Country Kitchen (some of the best food we had during our entire trip), Ono2Guys Korean Bakery, Fresh Catch
The place also felt much bigger than the pictures show. There was more than enough space for our baby to crawl, play, and practice standing and climbing down "the safe way." We even had the sofa bed open for the latter half of our stay and it was still enough room for him to chase after toys and generally have a grand ole time. We were also able to fit the pack n play in front of the bedroom closet so our baby could sleep early while we relaxed outside in the living area.
There's much more I could say, but in general, the value, location, kindness and responsiveness of the hosts, and all the amenities provided make this an awesome place to stay. We would definitely come back here again for a future visit!