BEST HIDDEN GEM ON THE ISLAND! This was mine and my husband’s first time to Hawaii and we knew we wanted to stay on the west coast with an ocean view and Janell’s place far exceeded our expectations!
First of all, THE VIEW 😍😍 you really can’t beat it. We spent most evenings just sitting out on the lanai watching the sun set over the ocean. At night, we left the screen doors open and had the most amazing breeze come through the apartment while we fell asleep and woke up to the sound of crashing waves - Heaven. In the mornings, we drank coffee on the lanai and listened to the waves crash and the roosters.
The apartment is also nicely updated enough to feel modern but still has that beachy, Hawaiian charm. There’s also everything you need there! We cooked a lot and had everything we needed there. Previous guests had also left a lot of snacks, food and condiments.
The building is very secure and security is always on watch so you always feel safe too.
The local town is so cute, quiet and laid back. We spent several days exploring different areas of the island and we were SO GLAD we stayed on the west coast. The other areas are fun to explore but they are very busy and touristy, which, again, is fun for a day but we loved coming back to the west coast, away from the craziness.
The people are also so nice over there! We went down the street to the local grocery store a couple times as well as Mountain Magic Shave Ice (literally walking distance from the condo and THE BEST shave ice!) and everyone was super nice and helpful! We also met a local on the beach named Danny (and his dog, Reef ❤️) who talked with us and told us about a little beach that was walking distance where the sea turtles lay out and sunbathe 😍
Janell was also a rockstar host! She was super helpful, check in and out was a breeze, and she offered awesome recommendations and was very responsive if we ever needed her.
Our only regret was not staying longer! We will for sure being booking Janell’s place when we come back to Oahu!
Mahalo, Janell, for an amazing and memorable Hawaii experience!!