Our stay at John and Ratana's place could not have been better. We miss Ratana already, and we just left yesterday. I fully recommend booking your stay here, then patting yourself on the back for making a great decision. My companion, Chloé, will tell you more about why this was a great experience:
"Our time in Kailua and the surrounding areas was nothing short of amazing, and at the center of that was this rental and its host, Ratana. Upon our 11 pm arrival, Ratana greeted us with a warm smile, quick tour of the studio, and delicious tom kha gai soup. A bowl of fresh fruit, coffee, snacks, bottle of wine, and cold waters in the fridge also awaited our arrival in the studio's fully functioning kitchenette. The studio was clean, comfortable, and modern -- including a private entrance, ceiling fan, air conditioning unit, and very comfortable bed. Chairs, towels, a cooler, etc. were all ready for a trip to the beach, which was easy to reach considering the studio's convenient location (about a 5 minute drive to Kailua Town and Kailua and Lanikai beaches). While the studio's amenities made our stay that much more comfortable, Ratana's hospitality really put it over the top. She was gracious, generous, friendly, available and reliable. Ratana provided us with great recommendations for the area and guided us through a hike of the first peak of the Olomana trail. Needless to say (and much in line with the other reviewers), we will be back to either this studio or one of Ratana's other properties on Oahu. Mahalo, Ratana, for a trip to Kailua we will never forget!"