I was planning a destination wedding and needed a place for my family and family-in-law to stay in…read more We knew we wanted to stay in Ko Olina, but needed an actual townhouse to rent. From a Google search, I found that Ola Properties had a nice online listing of all their rental properties online, this made things much easier than bouncing different addresses off through the phone. Furthermore, they show actual pictures of each of their rental homes online, so you can see how the interior is furnished (trust me, this makes a BIG difference!). I should mention that that the minimum rental period is 30 days though. Doesn't mean you actually have to be there for the whole month, but you do need to pay for a whole month at a time. At the time of my search, we only stayed for part of the month, but it still benefited us to go use Ola Properties. I mainly contacted Debi and she was awesome. With the 6-hr difference between us, we primarily contacted through email, but we were able to catch each other when we needed it. When we arrived, we were promptly greeted and given a tour of each house we rented. If there were any issues, we could call and/or text at any time. Even after we left, Debi was very helpful in answering my questions regarding our deposit. If we ever come back to Ko Olina, I'll definitely use Ola Properties again! Thanks Debi!

Ola Properties was my property manager starting in 2021, back when Larry was still involved. Things…read moreran smoothly back then, but once ownership changed, the quality went downhill fast. The biggest issue was the lack of communication and transparency. Decisions were made without consulting us, and when we asked questions, the responses always seemed to prioritize Ola's internal agenda rather than what was best for our villa. We also started noticing a steady increase in fees. What used to be a simple structure with a few charges turned into a long list--transaction fees, credit card fees, even fees just to speak to someone live. It felt excessive and, at times, questionable. The breaking point was how they handled our belongings when we decided to leave. We requested our original linens back, but they had removed tags to make everything "community linens." When we finally received items, they didn't match, some were clearly older than what we originally had, and others still had tags from different units. It was disorganized and unacceptable. To make matters worse, we were promised replacements or compensation, but in the end, we were given poor-quality linens that didn't come close to what we had before. Communication during this process was frustrating--calls and concerns were often ignored or brushed off. There are good people working there, but overall, the leadership and management practices made it impossible for us to trust the company. The lack of respect and common courtesy for the people who employ them--and who they claim to serve--is appalling. Based on our experience, I would not return. I have the emails and receipts if they wanted to dispute my claims.

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.

Top notch service. Very informed and educational staff. Great portfolio of rental homes.read more

I never usually do reviews but I want to warn homeowners to avoid this company. I am a property…read moreowner who had Private Homes manage my home. They understated my rental income, overcharged renters and neglected my home. There are many reputable property managers on Oahu. This is not one of them.

My husband and I partnered with Love Hawaii Realty for a two-part real estate and property…read moremanagement service: finding a new home to buy for our growing family, and finding renters for our former home. From the get go, we were impressed by Munro Murdock and Jay Olson. Not only did they successfully get both jobs done under a tight deadline and remain calm under pressure. Munro and Jay were professional, knowledgeable, personable, and we appreciated their non-pressure styles. They are prompt at responding, and will accommodate modern processes whether using drone videography or esignatures reducing paper trails. It was an honor working with Love Hawaii Realty for our real estate and property management needs, and we hope to work with them again in the future. Highly recommend!

My husband and I are staying in Ko Olina for 4 months and Munro has been EXTREMELY helpful in…read morehelping us to find a place, DESPITE the fact that his advice is not leading to a rental of one of his properties. He is so knowledgeable and has gone out of his way to help us! He responds so quickly and has been given us such good advice. He has gone above and beyond, even offering to drive by the places for us as we have to rent the place before we get to see it in person. Five stars! I only wish we were renting from one of his clients but there is such limited availability.

Thomas came to my rescue and helped me with a crisis from another property management company that…read moredrove my rental into the ground. There's alot of bad property management companies on Oahu. If you need a good PM, give him consideration. So far, zero drama ...

Made numerous attempts via telephone, online contact forms for assistance on their available rental…read moreproperties & simply no luck! Website is very eye catching with all the promises they uphold as a property management company to both property owners and tenants. Unfortunately no urgency to reply or make you feel taken care of as a potential customer.

We dealt with Camille in looking for a rental property , after being accepted and receiving the…read morelease agreement. There were contradicting clauses in the contract that we questioned with Camille regarding deposits and refunds. Which she agreed was incorrect. At that point her whole tone in the conversation changed as she did not want to correct the contract and tried to put us at risk of losing our deposits. When we followed up the next morning we were told she rejected our application. It was a blessing in disguise, but be very careful and read your contracts before signing. No integrity what so ever. **Watch out for all hidden clauses.

It clearly doesn't take an ounce of decency to run a brokerage in Hawaii. Faith and Corinne are the…read moreabsolute trash of the industry. Their business plan is simple: Step 1: Smile, appear decent, make friends. Step 2: Take money Step 3: Ignore phone calls, text messages, not answer any requests. Step 4: Profit. They should be absolutely ashamed of their sleazy practices.