EXCELLENT! We rented "the big house" at Waimanalo with our…read moreextended family. We combined several 4 of the units (9-10-11-12) to take over the entire central house. Plenty of space to spread out for the 12 of us, while the upstairs, front unit (11?) was big enough for us all to eat and hangout together. The "courtyard" also worked well for gatherings and Carolyn pulled out some folding tables for us. Each unit has kitchen and living areas for privacy, but we felt all together in a mansion. The area and shops etc was fine, we felt like locals. The beach is incredible, and the walk down in literally 2 min. You take your coffee cup down there, and there might have been 2 people and 6 miles of beach. Water safe and warm and clean and amazing. Local park right next to us was pleasant and not a disturbance. We where there new years on 2024, and had the time of our lives

My wife and I booked our stay due to the cottages' proximity to the fabulous beach, and the sand…read moreand water were gorgeous. Unfortunately, the conditions of the cottages weren't accurately depicted in the website photos. Neglected upkeep, noticeably inadequate cleaning, insects crawling on the floors, and unprofessional interactions with the management team. There aren't many options on this side of Oahu, but I don't recommend staying here. We were expecting rustic, but this property fell short on the following for us. 1. Grungy bathroom with only a retrofit micro shower. 2. Smoke detector missing from one of the bedroom ceilings. 3. Greasy substance on kitchen counter and cabinet doors. 4. Debris on top of the backrest of the well-worn couch. 5. Dirty windows and worn out screens. 6. Gross trash on the sidewalk at the stairs up to cottage 11. 7. Lots of rust and dry rot that require exterior repairs. 8. Flock of about 150 pigeons roosting and defecating on the roofs and power lines at the property entrance and parking area. 9. Worn out bedding blanket. 10. Window blinds in disrepair. We tolerated all of this without complaint. However, we did ask the person at the onsite office, Jennifer, to ask the guests staying in the unit above ours to please respect the stated quiet hours, especially when their young children would wake up and loudly begin their day before 6:00 AM. She said she'd have Tommy address this with them that afternoon. No change that night, and we checked the onsite office multiple times the next day but it was always locked. After another two nights of disrupted sleep for all four of us without follow up from management, we decided to cut our losses and leave a day early. Since the office was still unstaffed, we called the offsite management office. At that point, things went from bad to worse when they were extremely rude to us. They kept saying that we did not give them an opportunity to address the issues when we had done exactly that in person a few days before. But in their minds, since we had not called the emergency phone number, our other efforts did not count. Carolyn Rose's apology to us consisted of, "I'm sorry you were confused about how to contact us about the situation."

My husband and I got married here a little over five years ago and were very happy with our choice…read more They have the most breathtaking location for a chapel located Cliffside next to Sea Life Park in Waimanalo on the island of Oahu overlooking gorgeous Makapu'u. The Japanese company owned chapel is kept in immaculate condition as well as the property grounds surrounding it. The company can accommodate smaller groups for the reception portion as well, but because of our larger head count we opted to hold the reception at a hotel in Waikiki. It was a bit of a drive for everyone to commute to and from Waikiki for the reception, but otherwise overall it was a great option and we would definitely do it again if we could.

We have been coming here for years. It is a quite off the beaten path resort on Oahu. We appreciate…read morethe staff that always accommodate us: Marissa, Mgr and staff Ashley and Vanessa. Marissa always goes out of her way to ensure our stay is wonderful. The beds in the cottages were so comfortable. The view from the lobby is spectacular. We enjoyed the coffee, tea, banana bread and fruit for breakfast. The kids loved the pool and kayaks.

Paradise Bay Resort Sept 23 - 27, 2026…read more Very disappointing stay, and after 5 days, I still have not received a response from management regarding my concerns. We stayed four nights expecting a clean, comfortable, properly maintained two-bedroom room at a nice resort. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. Our first room, Room 57, faced a large propane tank, which was very unsettling. A shed directly behind the room was accessed very early in the morning and created noise that woke us. The porch light also did not work, leaving the area extremely dark at night and making it feel unsafe entering and leaving the room after dark. After two days, I requested a room change, which the resort did accommodate. Unfortunately, the second room had its own problems. We found ants in the room, including around areas where we were keeping and eating food. When I reported this, maintenance came in and sprayed a chemical while we were still in the room. We were not told what was sprayed or whether it was safe to remain inside. I had to request Clorox wipes to clean the surfaces where we prepared and ate food. The second room also had an A/C issue. I turned the A/C off for a period of time, and later that evening, when I tried to turn it back on before bed, it would not work. As a result, our final night was extremely uncomfortable because we were unable to properly cool the room. I did not report in the late evening because my daughter was already asleep. When I spoke with customer service - I want to acknowledge that the employees I dealt with were kind and courteous - however, I was repeatedly told my concerns would be passed along to management. No one from management ever contacted me during our stay, or reached out for a follow-up and I have not received a response in 7 days to an email I sent. If you book with this resort the online photos are not what you get! Overall, we experienced an undesirable and potentially unsafe room location, a non-functioning porch light, early-morning noise, ants around our food, chemical spraying while we were occupying the room, and a broken A/C on our final night. For the price we paid, this was not the experience we expected, and the lack of management follow-up has made the situation even more disappointing.

I stayed here for two nights in March of 2022, and wish I could have stayed longer! The first day,…read moreI thought I was guaranteed to see an apparition, given the house was built in 1914, the history of Mānoa Valley, and the turreted Victorian architecture. But the more time I spent here, this house grew on me. I was lucky to have the Davies room on the third floor (note that there are no elevators, and there are no plans to add ADA access because the house is on the National Registry of Historic Places). Awesome view of Waikīkī at sunrise and golden hour. Being 6'1" the bathroom can be awkward with its placement under a steep-sloped gable, requiring me to stand a little closer to the shower head and sink. The house has that smell like grandma's house, but it's expected with any wooden building this old. Top-notch antiques decorate every corner in a tasteful way. The saltwater pool is an added comfort, and the breakfasts made to order by Tomomi and her daughter is plain ol' good homecooking. Owner Scott Glen put a lot of money, time, and sweat into making this place wonderful. The five ducks, cat, and miniature pinscher are fun housemates!

Took a time out from life and escaped to the historic Manoa Valley Inn ( also known as the John…read moreGuild House) . I immediately jumped in the outdoor saltwater pool. It was private and cooling. I was lucky to have the inn pretty much to myself. I was afraid that it would be haunted but I felt a welcoming atmosphere throughout my stay. I took the John Guild Suite. I felt sad to learn John Guild had embezzled money from the Dillingham company to build this house. He was caught and had to turn the home over to the Dillinghams -- had a quiet evening after having an Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant. Was very quiet and I slept very well. The family that took over the inn was very pleasant and created a terrific breakfast in the morning. I will be returning when I can. You would need to climb stairs if u want the John Guild or Dillingham suites. I did see a clown loach in the aquarium. Haven't seen one in ages and remembered that in the wild they can grow very large. Checking out was done smoothly and felt refreshed to begin the work week again

Outstanding stay. Four days and nights. Seals were 25 feet away. Waves crashing put one gently to…read moresleep. Cottage was clean and well equipped. Staff was attentive with supplying towels , extra garbage bags etc. Check in check out was a breeze. Thank you. Also, crossing an active runway is quite an experience, really enjoyed it!

We had morning visits from this couple. Our cottage was a few feet from the beach. Very quiet.read more

Like most of the Windward residents, i am always in seaech of quality events in our area. I went…read moreto Windward Mall and came across Love & Honesty Event Concierge. It is so elegantly designed. It turns put that a friend of mine Jill Easley is part onwer of this Store. Her family business Easley Designs did all three of my children's weddings and we were so happy. Any thing Jill is a part of, is top knotch. She had a graduation event at her Love & Honesty Venue at Windward Mall that was so awesome. The intimate feeling with the crowd and the music and food provided made for a wonderful event. Jill also had a Mother's Day celebration at her Windward Mall Love & Honesty Venue was enjoyed by all. Her venue also has some unique buys so browsing and shopping there is great. Thanks Jill for all you do.

Bellows is such a jewel. I hadn't been there in a long time, so I decided to swing by. The…read morecampgrounds, the beaches, and the cabins looked very nice. However, I just decided to see what they had for lunch. There's a bar and a meal place in the back of turtle Cove. Turtle Cove is where you check in for the lodging, and then they also have shops and that type of thing. I wanted to see if the bar could make me a virgin Mai Tai, but they didn't open for another two hours. She said that they open at 3 PM. I'm not sure if that's every day of the week.... So instead, I went over to the snack bar, and I ordered a spam musubi, and an açai bowl. What a combination, eh? The spam musubi was very large, and it was delicious! The rice was tender, and the SPAM was done just right. It took a little bit longer to get my açai bowl, as they are made to order! When I did, I took it out back so I could eat overlooking the ocean. What a beautiful view, just so absolutely peaceful. This is just such an amazing place. The açai bowl was amazing. They were very generous with the toppings, the granola underneath the fruit was very good, and the açai itself was very slightly frozen, it melted perfectly as I went through the meal. Just a total home run. Bellows is a wonderful place for military recreation, let's hope it stays that way. Thank you for being there.

Love Bellows! A great service to the American military with a stunning beach…read more Tons of activities ranging from arcade-like games to a 9-hole disc golf course, mini-golf, paintball, basketball, beach volleyball, etc. Equipment rentals are cheap and the gift shop is actually pretty nice.

The house was rented for three days and a wedding event was held there for about 60 people. If you…read morewant a beautiful venue for a wedding or other event, this location is hard to beat. It has a huge yard right on the ocean with spectacular sunset views. People should be aware that pretty much all you're getting for your money is the location and scenery. The house has an old Hawaiian feel with large rooms and open architecture. It was built in 1964 and actually has a total of 10 bedrooms; however, there are only 6 bedrooms and 4 baths available for rental. The other bedrooms are either rented out separately, or the owner lives in them. Even though there is a large parking area, carport, and garage, there are only 4 spaces available when you rent the 6 bed, 4 bath part of the house. There is street parking available about 200 yds. away, but you have to walk on the shoulder of a very busy highway. The driveway entrance to the house is also on this same busy highway, so getting in and out is not easy. We were disappointed with the cleanliness and upkeep of the house. We had to wash the large sliding glass doors and several of the windows in prominent areas. Some of the screens in the bedrooms had large tears. There were several large mirrors in the dining room - one of which was cracked. There were not enough towels for all the guests - some bathrooms had no towels, and we had to supply our own. There was an odd collection of dishes and really not enough of them considering the number of people that could stay there. The dishwasher was not attached to the underside of the countertop, so every time we opened the door, the dishwasher would tilt forward, and dishes would spill out. We actually had to weed-wack a large area of the back lawn (right outside the back door where all the guests would be) where there were 12" tall grass weeds sticking up. The entrance to the house is a courtyard where there is a pool which is not very inviting since the bottom looks like it needs to be cleaned and refinished. Nobody wanted to go in the pool. Basically, this is an old island house that really needs some TLC. Also, be sure to read the rental pricing carefully. Paying $1,500/night to rent the place does not allow you to hold any events while you're there. There is an additional $3,000 fee if you want to hold an event. We were aware of that, so it wasn't a problem, but that extra cost should be considered if you're planning an event.