If you are looking for a stylish, well situated home that can accommodate a large group, look no further than this home. With 4 bedrooms (each with its' own ensuite) plus another 1/2 bath on the main floor, space will not be an issue. The home itself is an architectural gem built into a hillside. The layout is both bright and functional with numerous windows to bring in natural light and cool breezes. Be aware that the home is on a fairly busy street with noticeable road noise. The kitchen is anchored by a huge center island that has two beverage fridges. Right off the kitchen is a large family room with comfortable seating. Also next to the kitchen is a spacious pantry that has a full size washer and dryer to help you keep on top of your laundry. To get to the bedrooms, you travel down a long corridor that has a feel of an art gallery. At the end of the hallway is a staircase that leads to the second level, as well as another hallway that leads to two separate bedrooms on the main floor. Upstairs are two other bedrooms. The master bedroom is truly gorgeous with high ceilings, a balcony and several windows. In this room, you will wake with a gorgeous sunrise every day. The master ensuite is incredibly luxurious with double sinks, a giant, stone-tiled shower and a generous walk-in closet. Being so large, the home has three different thermostats to ensure you can have the desired temperature. However, the highlightsof the layout was the interior courtyard that boasts a covered outdoor eating area, an incredible water feature and a well maintained hot tub. Another great area for a large group to have a meal or to just hang out in.
The location of the home is in Hawaii Kai and is about 25 minutes from Honolulu. Within 10 minutes of the home are great amenities (i.e. Costco, Safeway, restaurants, bakeries, drug stores, etc.). In terms of outdoor activities, the home is a five minute drive from Sandy Beach and 20 - 30 minutes from other beaches (Waimanalo, Lanikai, etc.). As for hikes, there are numerous hikes within a 20 minute drive. If you want to go the North Shore, it is about a 75 minute drive depending on traffic. This home was a great starting point for all our adventures in Oahu.
In summary, "Walter's place" was an ideal location for our large group, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. As a cherry on top, Dr. U and his team want to ensure that every need is taken care of. They provided a personalized check in and a thoughtful welcome basket upon our arrival. They also provided regular housekeeping and near the end of our stay, provided us with a delicious treat from "Bubbies". Thank you to Dr. U and his team (especially David) for making our Oahu trip extra special. Mahalo!