simbam

Is anyone familiar with this property (Anini Lani Kai) on Anini Beach -

http://www.vrbo.com/77508

Beachfront and affordable - looks good but would like first hand references if possible.

auntiemaria

I used google to find more info on this place -- more photos here:
http://www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com/...iniLaniKai.htm
http://www.aninialoha.com/aninilanikai/index.htm
http://www.serenity-rentals.com/kaua...i-lani-kai.htm

The cottage is indeed beachfront, next to the beach park and across the street from the polo field.

simbam

Thanks auntiemaria! Is being next to the beach park and across the street from the polo field a good thing?

Since you are familiar with the area - let me ask about another place --

Daystar property - anini beach -- of course more money but it looks wonderful. Possibly it is up for sale since the web site links to a real estate agency -- but curious what you think of this one too.

Your insights are really helpful. Thanks.

http://www.daystarproperties.com/

auntiemaria

Anini Lani Kai is beach-shack-funky -- and yes, you might have more beach traffic and noise because of its proximity to the popular beach park...especially on a weekend.

The daystarproperties.com site would be my personal choice, primarily because it's further down from the park. I haven't been inside, but I've driven past it often...great location.

As for it being handled by a real estate company, that's pretty normal in Hawai`i. Many real estate companies here handle both sales and vacation rentals. Additionally, all vacation rental companies in the state are _required_ to have a licensed real estate broker on staff. Keeps 'em honest! 8-)

joan

Four years ago, my husband and I rented the daystar property on Anini Beach. It was wonderful - first class, with a great location, unique furnishings, even a neighbor dog who took up residence on our porch -now how's that for making you feel at home?
I posted a trip report here, and many people rented that house as a result, so it does book up fast. Check for availability before you get your hopes up. The name on that website, Lee C, is actually the owner I believe.

simbam

Daystar property it is -- thanks for the recommendation! We're planning for next Sept. so fortunately availability is not a problem. Yes, it is more money than we had originally planned to spend but I think it is better to stay someplace special for 9 or 10 nights than stay someplace less appealing for 14 nights. At least that is how I rationalize it - also by planning this far in advance we can use our ff miles so we won't have that expense. Somehow I can always rationalize spending more money!

Thanks again.