A month-long stay in Hawaii is a fantasy dream for many, but it became a reality for my family when I found this house at 3826 Poka Street in Honolulu offered for rent at Air B&B. Sydney, the rental agent representing the owners, was outstanding, answering all my questions in a courteous and professional way before I committed to renting the house. That helped me feel comfortable about renting a residence sight unseen.
Twelve adults occupied the house at some point within the month's timeframe. We found that the house measured up to its description on the Air B&B website. The residence was well built and had some very nice amenities, such as a well-equipped spacious kitchen where we either made our meals or had meals together, depending on the scheduled activities of each participant. The large-tiered living area accommodated both large and small groupings with ease. Viewing the ocean from that area was a plus. Sliding doors opened a wall to the large patio/pool area. Workers maintained the pool and landscape every week without intrusion on our schedules. We used the provided barbecue set for a few meals. My family members also enjoyed the lovely built-in hot- tub. All the beds were comfortable for sleeping. The linen and towel supply was more than adequate, and the laundry facilities were a blessing. Our trips to the beach included the beach towels, beach umbrella, boogie board, and cooler, all part of the house's provisions. At night we could watch television or gather around the spacious dining table and play the board games that were available.
The house felt like our home away from home and was a more relaxed way to enjoy a vacation than the typical hotel room stay. Part of that relaxed feeling came for us because the house had a lived-in feel. The furniture was clean but had the look of being used before. The kitchen countertops were like granite but showed signs of wear. One of the five bedrooms did not have an air-conditioner or a ceiling fan, and that should be changed. We also felt that the seating outdoors was not adequate and could use a few more lounge chairs. The pool was lovely but is not as large as it appears on the Air B&B website. The water stays pretty cool because of the surrounding foliage. The only way to get into the dwelling is to walk up about a dozen or so steps, which might be a problem for some. In spite of these minor negatives, we enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
I can't say enough about Sydney's assistance. We found her very easy to communicate with and took comfort in knowing that she was there when we needed any information. If you rent this house from her, you will be in good hands!