We had 4 days at Elizabeth and Lee's wonderfully relaxing Waimanalo beach front home and are so glad we did. We arrived earlier than anticipated and were warmly welcomed by Elizabeth who told us to grab a water from the fridge and relax on the beach while she got our place ready. Lee met us and gave us the history of the turtle pool and other interesting local facts.
The cottage just feels right for a relaxing stay. If you want flash opulence read no further. The cottage has everything you need including an abundance of charm and a comprehensive library of both Hawaiian themed books and great fiction ( including some written by Lee ).
Elizabeth was so generous. We needed some bread so she gave us a wonderful loaf from the Whole Foods Market in Kailua, which is an eye opener for a family from rural Australia. She also gave us a lovely pineapple and bunch of home grown bananas.
Some random memories....snorkelling and kayaking in the beautiful water with the magnificent landscape as a back drop and a turtle as a companion...talking to Princess who keeps the grounds so beautiful, about local plants and customs.....Lola, the dog, who has a ton of character and loves a pat and scratch.....fish tacos from Ono's......going to Honolulu/Waikkiki on the number 57 bus and couldn't wait to get back to the windward side of the island.
If you want opulence go somewhere else but if you want a memorable experience come and visit Elizabeth and Lee.