Kevin’s place felt like such a hidden gem, and gave us the authentic Hawaiian experience that we were after. Situated just minutes from Diamond Head, and near quite a few tasty local restaurants, we had the chance to try so many things ‘off the beaten path’ that we never would’ve seen had we stayed off Waikiki in the touristy area. *if you’re up for a good hike, Moana Falls was AMAZING and so worth the short drive*. Kevin had lots of recommendations for nearby dining that we loved, and was super quick to respond. There were thoughtful touches in the place such as spices, cookware, sunscreen, beach towels etc. Check in and out were a breeze- would definitely recommend Kevin’s place, and would be happy to visit again!
*Whole Foods was just minutes away and of course, was amazing for getting fresh groceries and delicious food (Times grocery store next to Kahala Mall was a good option too and we found to be much cleaner than the other Times location)
*There’s a fantastic little gelato stand inside Kahala Mall that we frequented
*Ichikiri was a 5 min drive away and had delicious Japanese hot pot
*12 ave grill was one of Kevin’s recommendations - worth making a reservation for