Our stay at Chandler’s place was overall an amazing experience. Chandler was super helpful and a wonderful host. The place is located on Wilhelmina Rise, just above the cute little neighborhood of Kaimuki. It is located within Honolulu, only about 10 minutes from Waikiki and Diamondhead. What I love about the location is even though you are in Honolulu and close to it all, up on Wilhelmina Rise you feel like you’re separated from all the chaos of the city. They had a carport we could park in, but there was also easy parking in the cul de sac outside their house. I would recommend having a car so you can explore the island, and venture out of Honolulu. If you drive East about 20 minutes, you will be at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Makapu’u and Waimanalo are 2 of my favorites. Makapu’u is really only for strong swimmers if you plan on getting in the water.
The house itself was beautiful and spacious. It truly felt like we had our own house up in the hills above Honolulu. We enjoyed returning to the house after long days at the beach to relax and clean up. The space is decorated well and really feels like a Hawaii type of place. Like other people mentioned, the balcony is amazing. Each morning we made coffee (that Chandler provided) and day on the balcony and listened to all the birds. My gf absolutely loved it. They have air conditioning and a nice couch set up to watch movies and unwind.
Within the house, Chandler provided 3 sets of snorkeling gear, fins, a boogie board, sand castle stuff, 2 beach chairs and a beach umbrella! We didn’t have to rent a thing. Also, he is a surf instructor and offered surf lessons if you are interested.
We had an amazing time at Chandlers place and hope to stay there again the next time we are in Oahu. We even would love to live up on Wilhelmina one day as well. Mahalo Chandler for the amazing hospitality and space you provided us!