Aloha Condos - Hawaii Condos & Vacation Rentals

Very relaxing

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Anita and Richard from Aldergrove British Columbia on 04/23/2013 said:

“ We rented this condo for two months. We found it well equipped with everything we could ask for. Especially the kitchen. Found ourselves concerned about light carpeting in a rental condo. Was an ever present concern that a mishap could happen and soil the new carpeting. Flooring would have been more acceptable to us as a renter of someone else's lovely condo. Condo was warm as we felt the air conditioning wasn't cool enough but found a fan and that kept us very comfortable. Tastefully decorated, close to all ammenities. We were very comfortable for the length of our stay and would recommend it as a nice suite in which to stay for a short or long vacation. Loved the sunsets. Nothing I can think of was left out. Beach chairs, umbrella, children's beach floats and toys. All the comforts of home. We had a wonderful stay. ”

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Short stay unfortunately :(

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Aloha1060 from Fairbanks, Alaska on 04/16/2013 said:

“ No surprises here. The condo was actually better than the photos. Remodeled nicely. Parking garage location, a big plus. Regardless of floor. No hassles. I'd guess 1/2 mile to the Lewer St. Action. Easy walk. Stick to the sidewalks. Avoid walking through Parks, late night. ”

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Great Place, Fantastic View!

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Shara from Fresno, CA on 10/31/2012 said:

“ We stayed at Condo 484 from 10-21 to 10-27. The communication and instructions were very thorough and there was no confusion. We rented a car and parked in the attached parking garage ($20 a day). The elevator and condo is very accessible, offers a bridge to neighbor hotel or goes directly to street. The kitchen has everything that you need. Now, if you like a firm bed then the bed is for you. If you do not, this bed will be very uncomfortable. The couch bed is..a couch bed. Springy. There were plenty of pillows, blankets. The bathroom is nice, but you will probably need to wash a load of towels (there were 3 of us and the supply went down quick).There is also beach towels, toys,.. stuff which worked out great! The view is fantastic!Loved waking up to that everyday. The condo is located on the 4th floor and that is not far from the street or restaurant/pub below. If you are a night person and wills stay out late this will be fine, but we went to bed 8/9ish because we were still running on a 3 hr time difference, and the restaurant is loud. Especially weekend. There is an aBC Store, hotels, Hilton, restaurants, busline/trolley, and beach nearby.We used them all. Not too far away, but not too close to Waikiki beach area (where it's crowded). Enjoy the fireworks from your lanai on Friday night! ”

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Perfect location, Great Value

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Joyce from San Francisco, CA on 10/24/2012 said:

“ 1-bedroom unit Pros: *Centrally located-- 5 minute walk to beach; literally 1 min to restaurant/s and several others within a 1/2 block; ABC 1/2 block; public transportation 1/2 block; Waikiki Beach Walk easily accessible/walking distance; Ala Moana Mall 10 min walk. I was able to get around, do different things, and didn't feel confined to just one area. I didn't need a rent-a-car at all! *Unit had everything I needed--fully equipped kitchen, bath towels, beach towels, etc. All you really need to bring are your clothes. I thought I also saw books, videos, playing cards... a home-away-from-home. *Clean *Quiet Cons: *A/C needs to be serviced or it's old. I spent my first night tossing & turning because I was too hot. The next day, I found an electric fan in one of the closets and that cooled the room down. One day prior to check-out, I received a notice that the a/C will be serviced the following week. It's good they are servicing it but it didn't do me any good since I was already checking out. *Balcony is very narrow *I wish there was also a TV in the bedroom *Pre-paid $125 cleaning fee is quite steep. The unit had a booklet from the owners which contained all sorts of information. One of which are instructions prior to leaving the unit on the day of check-out. All garbage cans need to be emptied, dishes had to be washed, soiled linen should be gathered and placed in the bathroom, everything need to be in its original place as when you first walked-in, unit should be in basic-cleaning condition, otherwise, they'll deduct from security deposit. So I was stressed-out during my entire stay; I felt like I would not get my $250 security deposit back if I left the unit in a condition not meeting their expectation. In retrospect, if I stayed in a hotel, I wouldn't have to worry about $125 cleaning fee, $250 security deposit and cleaning the unit. If I didn't have to clean up prior to check-out, I would say it would be worth paying $125 cleaning fee. ”

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great location and cozy space

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TAKA from Japan on 10/17/2012 said:

“ I stayed there only 4days. It was very convenience to go to ala Moana and Waikiki. Room is clean,cozy and also furnitures are tasteful! We were so lucky because could see the fireworks of Hilton from the Lanai even though on Saturday night. I Would stay their again. ”

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Nice condo but be warned!!!

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Inked vacationer! from California on 07/26/2012 said:

“ The condo itself was nice: clean, just the right size for four,comfy beds, good location,a nicely-equipped kitchen for those who like to cook. However, take photos before you leave! Three days after our stay, we received an email from management to inform us that they will not be returning our deposit because according to them they found ink-stains on the beddings. To this day they have not emailed us the pics they say they have. They should have informed us immediately about it, after all, shouldn't they have cleaned it the day we left coz we know that somebody else is renting the place the day we checked out. What a way to dampen one's vacation! We did not take pics so for the next renters, take lots of pictures of the place before you leave - cover yourself! ”

Manager response:

“ Aloha,<br /> <br /> It is always unfortunate when there is damage done to a vacation rental. It is unfortunate to have to replace otherwise perfectly serviceable condo inventory.<br /> Neither Guest, Manager or Owner is ever happy about it. Yet the dozens of condos we manage must be kept up so every Guest starts with a clean and nicely furnished vacation rental. Sheets and towels are particularly important to us and checked thoroughly. We never want to leave stained sheets for the next guests. We understand that accidents happen and we request guests to let us know immediately if something gets damaged. We also have stated in our policies that if something is damaged when you arrive, call the local contact # immediately. We check the condos before your arrival to ensure that everything is in working order. There is a team effort to make sure every guest finds our condo clean, comfortable and well maintained. Our housekeeping company guarantees their service. They will return to clean anything that you are concerned with.<br /> The bed sheets mentioned by this Guest received extra laundry efforts to determine if we could save them. 3 days is considered timely in determining all the factors before we capture the Guest's security deposit. We did not charge this Guest for the the extra time involved in processing a security deposit, extra laundry service, replacing and installing inventory. In this case we charged only for a new set of sheets.<br /> <br /> We expect normal wear and tear. It is a very rare case when something can not be reused due to damage.<br /> We prefer not to go through this uncomfortable process of notifying guests of damage done. Mahalo. ”

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Stress-free island accommodations

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Island Girl from Tucson, AZ on 07/16/2012 said:

“ As regular Hawaii visitors, this condo was a find! Close enough to the action in Waikiki but not in it so it was much more relaxing. Easy access and the parking for this condo was much better than parking for the hotels that we've stayed at previously. ”

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Fantastic Experience!

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Rod from Medicine Hat on 05/21/2012 said:

“ Our university graduation celebration trip to Hawaii was fantastic. Hawaii is a great place to visit but what made it special was the condo we stayed in. It has the best location of the Waikiki beach area. We ate breakfast overlooking the boats of the marina while watching the surfers brave the waves. Upon finishing eating we started our day by walking along the marina which ended at a beautiful manmade family swim area. Cross the sidewalk and we were at the main beach. We could watch the weekly fireworks, which were held at the swim area, from our balcony. There is ample parking in the parkade if you want to rent a car and if the bus is your prefered method of travel, the stops are right on the corner. The huge mall is such a close trip that we carried our groceries home. The main street shops are all within walking distance but are just the right distance to avoid all the noise. This condo is truly placed at the center of the greatest amount of activity. There is ample closet storage for 4 adults and the make up area outside the large bathroom was wonderful for that early morning traffic flow. It is nicely decorated and spacious for relaxing and kicking back. And what better way to kick back than to watch the big screen tv! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy the freedom of movement and space that a hotel room can't give. Signed Sad to be back home so soon Medicine Hat, AB Canada ”

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