This was a truly peaceful and tranquil getaway The large, serene and beautifully maintained garden was lovely to hang-out in; definitely a highlight. We especially loved the pool and hot-tub and the mountain and sea views. There were multiple outdoor and indoor eating areas, and we made use of their fabulous kitchen to make a few meals. Tiare is an interior decorator and the spacious home reflects her amazing talents. The bedroom was decorated in Hawaiian vintage, the bed was very comfortable, the TV, air-conditioning, and WiFi were great to have, and the newly updated ensuite bathroom was a pleasure to use.
Tiare and her family are very welcoming and made us feel right at home. Privacy is well maintained and we felt as though we were the only people living in the house most of the day aside from two beautifully friendly cats.
Well located, the house is at the end of a very quite, attractive street and is only a 5 minute drive to an area with shopping, restaurants, and supermarket. The drive time to Honolulu from Kaneohe is around 25 minutes. I'd definitely recommend staying away from Honolulu's skyscrapers and crowds for a relaxing vacation. It is a short 15 minute drive to Kailua Beach (a great safe family beach) and Buzz's Steakhouse (a great place for burgers; they even had a vegetarian burger at lunch time). The Hawaiian Vintage Get-Away at Kaneohe is the perfect place.