Wow. Our stay far exceeded our expectations in numerous ways. We'd stay here again without hesitation (and likely will).
We rented this space for a month with our two young kids (1.5 & 3 yrs old). We worked remotely for a few weeks, then vacationed. The internet was strong and reliable for work and while there were a few desks and tables to work from, we found ourselves working from the adirondack chairs out front as long as our battery charge allowed.
The neighborhood was beautiful, relaxed, and safe. We took nightly walks after dinner with the kids and got to know a few friendly neighbors and dogs. We truly fell in love with Manoa while there -- a great centralized location, away from the traffic and crowds of Waikiki, tucked up near the jungle (the Lyons Arboretum nearby was a fast favorite, especially for our kids), with plenty of nearby amenities (grocery, poke, coffee) for our home base on the island. Close enough to Waikiki to pop down for dinner after work and catch a sunset or to jump on the Pali Hwy to arrive in Kailua in 25 min for our favorite beaches, hikes, and shave ice.
The house had everything we needed, included a pack n play and high chair for our youngest. The rooms were spacious, the beds comfortable, and the kitchen well-stocked with cooking tools. Their landscaping is beautiful as well we spent a good amount of time admiring the plants and flowers in their yard.
Our favorite part, however, was getting to know Eric and Karen and their dogs. They surprised us upon arrival with a lightly stocked fridge and countertop (eggs, milk, coffee, cereal, fruit and more) and were available to answer questions, make recommendations, or re-stock any amenities we needed. They are warm, funny, and welcoming and make our stay extra special. Our kids loved them and still ask about them daily since our departure. We couldn't have hoped for a better stay.