Gorgeous 1br with ocean views, full kitchen, on Gold Coast in Diamond Head

Great Accommodating Owner

Steven P. ()
Review submitted: December 4, 2011   Date of arrival: January 24, 2011

First off, best location and great condo. If you have never been to Oahu, this is the best area to stay in town. Great views and on the quiet end of Waikiki with great panoramas of Diamond Head and the Pacific.
The owner is more than accommodating. He is honest and fair in everything he describes and tells you and was a pleasure to book through. I would highly recommend staying at any of his three Oahu locations. The places are clean, tastefully decorated and are a great deal compared to everything around them.

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Loved Lumi Nalu !

eiLight (Switzerland)
Review submitted: September 17, 2011   Date of arrival: September 4, 2011

Everything written on VRBO is accurate, as are the photos. Actually, I think the photos don't do justice to the place :-)
Airy, great 10th-floor views from both sides, cozy and welcoming. The owners have a real eye for detail, decor, comfort and beauty. Very well-maintained. We've always avoided condos up until now, since they seem so generic and sterile, but this unit felt like Hawaii, which is what we liked so much ... the vibe was great, and so peaceful.
Location was perfect for us, at this quiet end of Waikiki, in the Diamond Head neighborhood. We enjoyed the walk into Waikiki, sometimes along the beach and sometimes through Kapiolani Park. Safe location, we walked home late at night (11pm or so), no problem.
Right near Sans Souci beach, and one can also "bob" down in the ocean right out front, and enjoy the pleasant commons outside area.
We stayed for a week and would love to have stayed longer. For us mountain dwellers, nothing beats the sound of the surf 24/7.
Also, Mike was very helpful, prompt and professional with e-communications and info prior to our stay.
So ... Big Mahalo to the owners, who made our stay memorable.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Location ! Location ! Location !

Lee (Mesa, Arizona)
Review submitted: June 29, 2010   Date of arrival: May 10, 2010

I don't know where to start ! Yes ! It is that enjoyable !

This condo is just as described & more ! It is beautifully decorated, spotless, quiet, and has everything one needs to make your stay in Hawaii wonderful - right down to the beach towels & beach chairs. We instantly feel right at home.

I started each morning by warming up for a jog taking the sidewalk out front the condo, then there is a nice wide jogging path that runs right next to the ocean all the way into Waikiki. In the evenings, its great for a leaisurely walk to dinner with plenty of restaurants to choose from - & the shopping is amazing.

Walk out the door of the condo, take the elevator, & you have a great place to snorkel, swim, paddle board, and surf or to just relax & watch everyone else at these activities. Great in the evening to kick back & watch the sunset from the lawn chairs in the grass.

When one does take the time to sit & enjoy, the view from the dining room table is of Diamondhead and the sunrise over the ocean. If sitting on the couch in the living room - or even from the bedroom - you're looking out at the beautiful Pacific with sunshine - then your eyes move to the right and your looking over Kapiolani Park all the way to the Manoa Valley with the big, amazing clouds drooping over the mountains beyond. I'm still not sure which I think is prettier !

The owner makes renting a smooth & easy process from the very 1st contact, with clear instructions on entry, underground parking, etc.

Not our 1st stay here - & definitely not our last !

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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