Kurt was extremely helpful, cheerful, and always available -- even when it was just for dumb things like me forgetting combinations.

On that note, I could start there. That everything -- the front door, the laundry room, and the pool -- had a rotating number combination instead of a key made the handoff pretty smooth. There was no day-of coordination necessary to meet to exchange keys; all I had to do was check the email Kurt sent which included these numbers. I can imagine this would be especially helpful for international visitors who might have trouble getting reception in Hawaii.

As for the actual space, I loved it. I had to "work from home" for a two of my seven days on the island and didn't feel cooped up at all spending eight-hour stretches using the table as a desk :)

It was clean, cool, and the full set of dishes and cleaning implements were a nice touch that meant I didn't have to spend much time seeking these things out at a grocery store. Even the big, flat TV ended up being used for news as background news while I worked. Those things, plus the fact that it was half a block from the beach and on a main road into the city, made it everything I could ask for.

One thing: if you're the sort who needs a lot of space or you're two or more people, I would pay attention to the size in the pictures. It was more than enough space for me, but I've never considered myself a normal person.

That said, if fortune smiles upon me and allows me to head back to Honolulu, Kurt's will be the first place I'll look to and I have zero problem recommending it to any friend or relative on vacation.

Aloha :)