Rental house for family for Hawaii
Mar 11th, 2008, 07:55 PM
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Rental house for family for Hawaii
I having posted recently about planning a special trip for my family or four with two teen sons. Having researched resorts in Hawaii, I have come to the conclusion that a more economical plan may be to rent a house or condo in Hawaii. The island does not matter so much, my husband and and I have visited them all. But a really nice rental house in a wonderful location, near or on the beach, would be wonderful and may help us decide on where to go for our trip. Does anyone have a special place they have stayed? we would also be interested in resorts or hotels that are nice for under $300 a night.
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Leslie
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Leslie
Mar 11th, 2008, 10:06 PM
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we stayed at this house on North shore of O'ahu last summer http://www.vrbo.com/77614
It is about a 2 minute walk to the beach from the house. A short drive into Hale'iwa, and Foodland supermarket is a few minutes drive, also the produce and Kahuku shrimp stands are not far. there is a walking/bike path that is pretty much flat.
I remember on other thread you mentioned slight mobility dificulty...you actually have to go up 1 flight of stairs to get to main living level of the house, and bedrooms are then 1 more flight up.
I'll be happy to try to answer any questions about the house based on our stay.
It is about a 2 minute walk to the beach from the house. A short drive into Hale'iwa, and Foodland supermarket is a few minutes drive, also the produce and Kahuku shrimp stands are not far. there is a walking/bike path that is pretty much flat.
I remember on other thread you mentioned slight mobility dificulty...you actually have to go up 1 flight of stairs to get to main living level of the house, and bedrooms are then 1 more flight up.
I'll be happy to try to answer any questions about the house based on our stay.
Mar 12th, 2008, 04:37 AM
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Here are some suggestions-
We have stayed at the Lagoon House in Kapoho on the east side of the Big Island. The area has great snorkeling, warm tide pools and is only about 45 min from Volcano and 20 minutes from Hilo. The pictures on the websites are accurate. www.apoparadise.com
www.lagoonhouse.com
We have stayed at the Moon Beach Cottage on the north shore of Kauai--right on Hanalei Bay. The cottage would be too small for you probably but the owners have other rentals. http://www.beachkauai.com/
The cottage was clean, well-equipped and the location couldn't be beat and it is very close to the little town of Hanalei.
Though we have never stayed in these houses--these two websites will give you an idea of what is available in south Kona on the Big Island--on Kealakekua Bay.
http://www.vrbo.com/37479
http://www.haleuhu.com/
FYI--a good website for Big Island information including lodging and restuarants and beaches is
www.konaweb.com
We have stayed at the Lagoon House in Kapoho on the east side of the Big Island. The area has great snorkeling, warm tide pools and is only about 45 min from Volcano and 20 minutes from Hilo. The pictures on the websites are accurate. www.apoparadise.com
www.lagoonhouse.com
We have stayed at the Moon Beach Cottage on the north shore of Kauai--right on Hanalei Bay. The cottage would be too small for you probably but the owners have other rentals. http://www.beachkauai.com/
The cottage was clean, well-equipped and the location couldn't be beat and it is very close to the little town of Hanalei.
Though we have never stayed in these houses--these two websites will give you an idea of what is available in south Kona on the Big Island--on Kealakekua Bay.
http://www.vrbo.com/37479
http://www.haleuhu.com/
FYI--a good website for Big Island information including lodging and restuarants and beaches is
www.konaweb.com
Mar 12th, 2008, 06:05 AM
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FamilyTravlin: We have a reservation in early April to rent a house in Haleiwa on the North Shore. Got it through VRBO. Total cost is just under $1,300, which included lodging taxes and cleaning fees. Here is the web site for the house: http://www.vrbo.com/24273
I'll let you know how it was when we return.
I'll let you know how it was when we return.
Mar 12th, 2008, 12:40 PM
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Thanks for the great leads on houses. This site is invaluable to me! How wonderful to have first hand experience from fellow travelers! I can do two flights of stairs as long as the surrounding terrain isn't too much of a hike getting into it. I am now going to get busy researching houses.
Thanks,
Leslie
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Leslie
Mar 12th, 2008, 10:21 PM
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The house I posted about is on pretty flat ground. There is a slight uphill to the beach access path, then the wide beach slopes down to the water a bit. The sand on the beach is loose so your feet sink into it a little with each step....many beaches in HI are like that. Also, the washer and dryer are on the ground floor.
Mar 13th, 2008, 09:41 AM
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Does the island matter? We just returned from Kauai having stayed in a beach front, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo.
The sunrise was beautiful each morning off our lani. Not all condos on Kauai have air conditioning. This one did in the bedrooms.
It was the Kauai Beach Villas, just next to the Hilton. You can google earth it and see the ALOHA bushes just in front of our unit.
The sunrise was beautiful each morning off our lani. Not all condos on Kauai have air conditioning. This one did in the bedrooms.
It was the Kauai Beach Villas, just next to the Hilton. You can google earth it and see the ALOHA bushes just in front of our unit.
