Ann's place is exceptional. The incredible garden surrounding the spacious lanai is a knock-out feature where great trees and vines combine with song birds and geckos for endless entertainment. At the end of each day our party gathered on the lanai to decompress and socialize in a perfect setting.
The living room contained excellent furnishings -- an incredibly comfortable couch and easy chair, with a beautiful glass table for meals surrounded by large windows to let in the forest scenery and the view of Honolulu, the ocean and the mountain. The size of the room was a big surprise. In fact, all the rooms and closets were generously sized.
The bedrooms had their own air conditioning systems, very fine furnishings and bathrooms -- comfort was guaranteed! The bathroom fixtures were a little dated, but clean and accommodating. Ann had installed in each shower/tub a dispenser with shampoo, body gel, and conditioner -- how wonderful at the end of the day.
The kitchen provided all the needs for our party that had among them two retired bakers who produced apple pies, cookies, and many meals while we were there -- quite a challenge for a rental. It also contained yet a third table area where we had breakfast.
The entry way was exceptional as well -- at the end of each day we used the garage door remote and entered via the garage. And there was the main entrance with a beautiful lei and welcome sign from Ann. We would go up the stairs and be enveloped in the bright and colorful living room.
Choosing Ann's place turned out to be just right for us because we were overwhelmed by the crowded conditions at the beaches, down-town areas, and on the freeways. This rental was not on the beach or in the city -- it was out of all that noise and congestion which we found to be the right combination for a good vacation on the island of Oahu. You might want an ocean-front accommodation on some of the other islands, but a quiet, relaxing place away from the congestion is the right ticket on Oahu in our opinion.
We will recommend Ann's place to our friends who plan to visit on Oahu. Oahu is still an important island to see if you want to know Hawaii. The congestion and over-building in Honolulu has caused that city and some of the major beaches and attractions to be degraded, but places like Hanauma Bay, the many trails, the Polynesian Culture Center, the Bishop Museum are still world-class places to see.