My sister, nephew and his wife stayed with me at the property. We loved coming home to visit and were quite comfortable. My sis and I grew up in Manoa. I had not been back in almost 20 years and my sis 10. So much has changed! One thing that has remained the same is the people. So many people that we met were above and beyond the basic ‘nice’. We visited the graves of our father, mother, grandmother and grandfather in Nuuanu and Kaneohe. Ate at my favorite local food place Zippy’s and of course laid at the beaches. Amanda was very gracious and our stay will live in our memories forever.
Perfect location and great view
This home really has three private bedrooms plus a daybed in an alcove off the living room where a curtain can be drawn for privacy. There is plenty of room to unpack into closets, built-in cabinetry, and furniture drawers. The retro oven is a kick and functioned well for us. If I’m being nit-picky, the cabinets are quite old, and do take some effort to open and close. We also encountered a minor plumbing leak from the main bathroom. The street on which this house sits is very narrow. Finally, it’s a bit loud at night when the winds are blowing. However, the stained glass, wood flooring/trim, and views off the back deck are phenomenally beautiful. Between that and the spaciousness of this house, I would be happy to return.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We really enjoyed staying at this property. The location was great with easy access to the H1, and peacefully far from the chaos of Waikiki. The view off the back deck was great. The property is managed professionally and communication was good. We would definitely rent this property again. Mahalo nui loa !
Great property, excellent location and an awesome view. Definitely recommend it. We had a wonderful and worry free time.
This was our third visit to this property, and we look forward to more! Seriously, there is nowhere better to stay in the Manoa valley. The views are spectacular, the house is beautiful, and the location is excellent. The home is thoughtfully and tastefully decorated and well equipped. The management and owner were responsive and attentive.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We loved this home! The space was both gorgeous and comfortable, and it had everything we needed for our time in Manoa. Really appreciated the accommodations for our kids, plus amenities for beach excursions. And what a great view from the lanai! The staff we communicated with were super helpful and very welcoming. We hope to visit again and would definitely recommend to others!
This property is very special. I felt like I was staying in a mini 'Iolani Palace.
Visited with a group of 4 adults and we each had our own space which was lovely. House is very conveniently located to easily access everywhere we wanted to visit on the island. The house is charming and has a stunning view of the Waikiki shore. Would absolutely stay here again for a future visit!
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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This house grew on me. I hadn't realized it was an upstairs/downstairs duplex until receiving the check-in instructions (somehow had missed that). Parking is extremely tight as the street is really narrow. The house is nearly 100 years old, as are most houses in Manoa. Once we figured out its quirks - like oddly placed light switches and old-style toilets and door knobs - it really was a charming and lovely home. My wife walked the neighborhood every morning and even got on a first name basis with the locals, who were incredibly welcoming. The view from the lanai is spectacular. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, and/or have a reason to be in Manoa like we did to visit our daughter at UH, this is a great choice. My wife liked the area so much she attended three open houses in Manoa on our last day there. I think we'll just keep renting this one.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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This is my second stay in four years at this rental. The owners and their managers take great care of this lovely property and have made improvements that enhance the enjoyment of the space, but do not detract from the special historic nature of the dwelling. The house is spotless, the decor has a vintage Hawaiian feel, but the hands-down best feature of the property is the back deck with views of Woodlawn, Diamond Head and Waikiki. A small housekeeping concern came up during our stay and it was handled immediately with great consideration and aloha. Thank you Amanda and Candice for a wonderful welcome back home. We look forward to staying with you again.
This was a great find in Honolulu. Away from the busy downtown but still close enough to drive to if you wanted to explore the hustle and bustle. Lots of stores and restaurants nearby to check out away from Waikiki. You could take a short walk to a few (15min) or drive (2-5min). Very quiet and beautiful property. The only noise was from the windy days but not too disruptive. We would enjoy the wonderful balcony view on cooler days and especially at night. The host was very attentive. I would definitely stay here again.
We were looking for a house for four adults that was essentially located so we can get to the beach into North Shore easily. This house was so beautiful. I felt very comfortable staying here. Every morning, coffee the deck so I can enjoy the view!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this vacation house. The home is lovely, the view is stunning, and its in a nice quiet neighborhood. It's an older house, so the layout is a little odd upstairs with bedrooms and bathrooms (bedroom with bunks had an attached full bath, bedroom with king had no attached bath, bedroom with queen had a half bath with a door to the hallway full bath), but the bathrooms have all the modern amenities and the mini-splits kept the bedrooms cool overnight.
The kitchen was fairly well equipped, except for a shortage of plates. We appreciated the beach towels and beach gear. Unfortunately 3 of the 5 chairs were broken, but there were wicker mats, towels, an umbrella, all of which came in handy.
We spent 5 days here with our 2 daughters, ages 14 & 18 - who both appreciated having their own room. We would definitely return to this house again!
Wonderful house and neighborhood. Super clean and spacious. Beds were very confortable. Kitchen had everything needed. More than plenty of towels including beach towels, and other stuff like beach chairs, umbrella etc.
Loved being able to go to the farmers market next to Safeway. Fendu French Bakery and Off the Hook Poke are a must.
Cool house, had everything we needed, old/historic and clean. The lanai and view were the best part. Parking wasn't the best but as long as your car is not huge it was fine.
Nice, quiet neighborhood. Great location for what we needed to do while we were here. House was spacious, clean, well stocked with the necessities. Great character. Owner was easy to communicate with.
This property is simply remarkable in its design, amenities and location. It literally nurtured our souls with the beautiful stained glass, furnishings, views and location. Every necessary amenity is provided and are all high end. It is high and deep into the Manoa Valley so if you are fine driving to the beach, this is a great option. Nice place to come back to after a day of excursions or to just hang out all day. We will definitely be back!
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful house, good location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home built in 1931. The stained glass throughout the home was so impressive. We had a wonderful stay here. The location was great-we drove everywhere easily. Kitchen well-equipped, plenty of towels and linens, closet full of beach towels and chairs. Super windy weather (not vrbo’s fault!), and a lot of unidentifiable banging, and the doors could use some WD-40. We had a little bit of trouble getting the deck doors to close, but finally figured it out. The vrbo staff was amazing in her response times before we ever got there (had to make a couple of date changes and ask a question!). We didn’t have any reason to contact her during our stay-everything was as described. There is a coffee maker, hair dryer. Bring your own shampoo and bar of soap. We would highly recommend this place!! Thank you for a lovely stay!
My adult daughter & I took my dad to Hawaii for his first time so he could visit Pearl Harbor. (Pearl Harbor should really be on everyone's bucket list!) This was the perfect place for us, as it had three separate bedrooms and toilets for each of us to have our own. We also hate eating out at every meal, and the kitchen was perfectly stocked so we could cook a couple of meals ourselves to eat outside on the wonderful lanai, enjoying the spectacular view! There really wasn't anything we needed or would have changed. It's the perfect location & an easy drive to just about anywhere on the island. Would definitely stay there again! Thanks for thinking of everything for your guests!
