The condo was a great fit for my husband and I and our two teenagers. Although it is an open concept space, it is spacious enough that each could feel they were in their own space and have privacy if needed. Having spent the first half of our vacation in Honolulu, we enjoyed the change of location and the less busy feel of the leeward shore. There are many beautiful beaches along this coast, and they are far less busy than those in Waikiki and the North Shore. We used the provided boogie boards a few times, they were perfect for a day at the local beaches.
The Waianae small boat harbour, just a 10 minute drive from the condo, has various tours that leave from that location. My son had a great scuba experience with one of the companies located there. There are also daytime rentals of equipment available in Waianae, at reasonable prices.
A rental car is a must in this location, and when we ventured to the North Shore of other areas on the other side of the island we planned it around rush hour so we were not driving at the busiest time.
The condo had everything we needed, I was even able to bake some cookies for my son's birthday, and use a blender for my morning smoothies. We used the pool a couple of times, and the boys used the tennis court as well. A great selection of games was available as well.
The grounds are lovely, and filled with many birds. It felt like we were sleeping in a rain forest. Expect to be woken up by the roosters in the morning. They are very tame, and will happily move away from your window if you go outside and encourage them to relocate! The peacocks are gentle and like to communicate with each other throughout the day. As soon as the sun goes down, all is silent.
The decor is very beautiful and the beds and linens were so comfortable. Perfect for a sound sleep after a day of exploring the island.
Thank-you, Penny and Cannon, for a beautiful stay in Waianae! We hope to come again one day.