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."

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

Not trustworthy! My husband booked a place for us as we look for longer term housing. A while after…read morebooking and getting confirmation, they sent an email. It's a holiday weekend and they demanded a response the same day. We replied the following morning but were told they already cancelled our reservation. Wouldn't we just book again at their new price that's $1,500 more? Talking to them to try and resolve, it was clear they just wanted more money. There was no urgent issue, they never called, they just decided they could get more money than our reservation. So be warned if you reserve with them... they may leave you hanging. EDIT: The owner left a response citing verification processes. We completed everything asked for on booking and NEVER received any communications on August 28 or 29. I have the message receipts and can gladly share. Our only message was Aug. 30 and we responded within a day, despite the holiday weekend! The property was still available. They just wanted to jack the price over $1k.

Earlier this year, we decided, on a whim, to have a beach day and called up last minute to rent…read moresome chairs, umbrellas, and a cooler. The staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating. They immediately set us up with everything we needed for a relaxing day by the water and even offered us a discount, which was such a thoughtful touch. They delivered everything right to our resort and later came back to pick it all up, making the experience effortless from beginning to end. The owner was especially wonderful--warm, genuine, and full of great recommendations for local spots to eat and explore. It was such a beautiful reminder of the true aloha spirit we love so much. As someone who grew up on the island of Guam--another beautiful but farther-to-reach Pacific gem--returning to Hawaii always fills my spirit with that same island way of life: generous, easygoing, deeply rooted in community and kindness. I'm so grateful for places and people like this who make you feel right at home, wherever you are in the world.

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.

Waikiki Marina (via Tropical Escapes Realty) Elevator was…read moreout for 3 days at Waikiki Marina--a 30+ story building. We were on the 23rd floor and had to carry luggage up and down the stairs. I ended up breaking my right thumb doing this. Even worse--there was an 80-year-old woman on the 30th floor and a pregnant woman on the 28th, both forced to use the stairs. This is a serious safety hazard with no proper support or contingency plan. Completely unacceptable and dangerous. Would not stay here again.

Stayed here booking through Vrbo for almost two weeks. We needed something and needed it quick for…read morean unexpected family thing. Parking is 2 blocks away and you have to roll your luggage through two different hotels. $28+ per day. When you get off a flight all you do not want to do is maze your way though a hotel. My dude did all the check in in the back office by the sundries shop. We had a low level floor right over the pool. It was a bit noisy but we were right over the pool... duh. There are two pools. One is accessible though the second floor more of a lounge in the water type shallow pool, the other a small deeper pool with kids able to bounce around. The hotel is nice, our room was modern and recently renovated. Kitchen (no dishwasher), huge flat screen, cali king bed, and couch pull out. Room is comfortable for 2 and I would never sleep 4! Minutes (maybe 5) to the beach walking. You can easily access all of Waikiki beach paste the Hale Koa in about 10 minutes. I would probably stay here again. We had a car and did most everything off site.

Not a good review - I am staying In the HARMONY -I believed I had chosen a nice Airbnb - Papaya…read moreParadise has an nice pool w/ lounge chairs & covered patio as seen in their picture - nice room clean w/ essentials you might need / on property is a also a shared kitchen w/ some perishables stocked - the washer & dryer is also in the kitchen -BUT, you need to permission to use them--- is just Not available - I checked in July 31st -today is August 4th 2026 --I have not been able to do my laundry because it is never available ! I have contacted the owners of this B&B Jona & her son Hogan. I was told they are doing the housekeeping laundry - which is a big flat lie - there are no guests doing their laundry. I have sent messages via text & phone cal - no answer -finally, I was able to contact the Hogan on the Airbnb email . Hogan answered my emails & basically gave excuses why the washer was / dryer is occupied - no time or when the washer & dryer will be emptied. I find this 100% bad customer service No one is on property - i don't like being ignored - just words up - keeping Yelp customers informed - Big Complaint Mrs C disliking Payapa Paradise - and - unhappy - I still need to wash/dry only one load.

Papaya Paradise offers an immaculately clean and comfy place to stay in a nice suburban…read moreneighborhood five minutes from some of Oahu's prettiest beaches. The two air conditioned rooms in which one can stay are attached to the home of the kindly proprietor, Jeanette, and encircle a jasmine-scented lanai and pool. All of the amenities I needed--sufficient outlets for my electronics, a TV, towels, lots of toiletries, a fridge for my leftovers, free parking--were on hand. If you're looking for a good breakfast, though, you'll need to go into the cute town that's three minutes away.

You know your host is amazing when she responds to your questions ASAP over text while her mouth is…read morewide open getting dental work done! Every time I visit Honolulu, I always try to book one of Annie's rentals first and hope that there's availability during my trip dates! I'm one of those people that does extensive research and price comparisons on different rentals before every trip, and Annie's units are the best value every time. I've experienced two month-long stays at one of her Ilikai Marina units, and I'd book the exact same rental again every time I return if it's available. The unit was bright, clean, spacious, and peaceful. It had the most comfortable bed and pillows I've ever slept on. Even if I had a naked Ryan Gosling in my bed, I'd still choose sleep over sex because the bed and pillows are THAT comfortable. The Wi-Fi was fast and consistent, even during video-heavy Zoom calls, so you'll have no problems working remotely. The Ilikai Marina is a prime location with so much to do within walking distance like Magic Island, Ala Moana, and everything Waikiki has to offer. There's a Biki station right around the block, so I biked pretty much everywhere. On top of all this, Annie and Adrianne are incredibly responsive, friendly, and accommodating. I'd highly recommend booking with Annie, but hopefully not during MY travel dates because I want to rent with her when I'm in town, too!

We stayed at one of the units in the Ilikai, and Annie was absolutely awesome! The space was…read morecentrally located (right between Ala Moana and Waikiki) and had a huge balcony with lots of light and a gorgeous view. Additionally, we loved that there was a sliding door in the condo, that turned the apartment into a one bedroom when we wanted (but also allowed us to have open space when we wanted as well). Annie was super responsive and accommodating. From the booking process where she explained everything to going above and beyond such as leaving snacks in the kitchen, water in the fridge, and laundry detergent in the closet since we were staying longer term. These details made us feel really welcome and Annie also has the best suggestions on places to eat or things to do in the area. Grateful to work with Annie on this rental and will definitely be recommending to friends who come to Hawaii to visit!

The aloha spirit abounds. A lovely and very comfortable home with an Hawaiian touch. It is right…read moreon Kaneohe Bay. Our hosts were welcoming and very accommodating.

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.