I lived on Oahu while attending HPU and Kailua was my always my favorite beach town. My stay at Holiday Palms was exactly how I expected staying in Kailua to be. I didn’t rent a car because I’m used to the bus system (and it’s cheaper!), but I ended up walking between the beaches and town. Kailua Beach is just a short walk away, and my favorite beach, Lanikai, is about a 25 minute walk. Kailua Town is only a 15 minute walk and has a lot of great places to eat and a wonderful Target and Whole Foods. The neighborhood is quiet.
The apartment itself was great— maybe even better than my apartment at home! There’s air conditioning, but I never had to use it because the breeze from the windows and and the ceiling fan were enough! The kitchen had everything I needed and there was a whole closet of beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, etc. The outdoor seating area was also great! This was my favorite place I’ve stayed on any of the islands so far.
In summary, quiet neighborhood, wonderful location, great communication from the host! 5/5 would recommend!