Blue Ginger Cottage / Hale Mele

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt, wir waren bereits vor drei Jahren bei Susan und Claude und werden bestimmt wiederkehren. Diesmal kamen wir zu viert mit zwei erwachsenen Kindern, es gibt drei verschiedene Schlafmöglichkeiten, somit hat jeder seine Privatsphäre, der Kühlschrank ist groß, die Kochmöglichkeiten absolut ausreichend, Pool und Außenbereich sind herrlich. Handtücher werden jederzeit gewechselt, Kaffee, Obst und Kekse bereitgestellt. Am herausragendsten ist jedoch die Gastfreundschaft der beiden, sie tun wirklich alles um einen den Aufenthalt unvergesslich zu machen, Wir freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen.

Felt very special and at ease. Thank you! Perfect location and yard and pool were such a great fit for the children

We loved this place from the moment we met Claude and Nikki (the cat) to check-in. We soon met Susan and she is just as wonderful. If I was rating on the hosts alone, I'd give it a 10. Adding in everything else, I still give it a 10! We were skeptical of renting here since we are from Texas and the thought of no A/C made us cringe. However, it worked out well. Since we spend our days soaking in the sights and fun of Oahu, it could be 100 degrees in the house and I wouldn't know or care. We came home each evening and it was cool enough for us with the fans on and windows open. Not too mention, it just feels more "Hawaiian" to sleep in the summer with the windows open and have the soft bird chirps wake you in the morning. Only the last night was a bit warm to us because it was humid...felt like a little storm must have been blowing in. We slept like babies on the soft mattress. Our kids slept on the daybed and the bed in the loft. The loft is a bit warmer since it is upstairs. Thankfully, four people can all sleep comfortably downstairs. Susan and Claude provide a generous amount of food to start you off so you don't have to rush to the grocery store as soon as you arrive. We were not in need of anything other than food that week because the kitchen area is well-stocked. The grounds are beautiful! From the pool to the gazebo to the landscape, this place is a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. It is also a simple 3-minute walk to the most beautiful beach on the island!! We'd leave the house at 5 or 6am each day and returned for afternoon swims on multiple days because the beach is so gorgeous. This would be after full days of swimming/hiking/driving elsewhere on the island. Oahu has a ton to offer so make sure you still take time to soak in the beauty right by this home. We love this side of the island because it is so calm and beautiful. It's a perfect way to end a busy day. This is the only VRBO property where I have stayed that I actually posted the link to it on my Facebook afterwards because we enjoyed so much. This place is a must! Condo aside, I also recommend North Shore Shark Adventures as the best thing to do on Oahu. Go at 7AM and then spend the rest of your day on the North Shore. Grab a bite at Ted's Bakery on your way home. Breakfast is phenomenal but I was told their shrimp for dinner is the best on the island.

Great location! So close to restaurants, stores and beaches. I went running to Kailua Beach every morning, only 1/2 mile walk to Kalapawaii Market and Island Snow shaved ice, as well as so many great restaurants. Lanikai beach, Pill Box hike and Kalama beach is also just a few minutes away. Target or Longs Drugs is close to get any forgotten items or to just not pack a whole lot and buy things there.

Most hospitable hosts that made you feel like family. The backyard is so welcoming with a pool and jacuzzi. Beach towels and bath towels are ready for you. Use of beach toys, chairs and other gear is also available. They made sure that when we arrived the house had a good start of food so we didn't have to worry about shopping right away. The place might be cozy for 5 people but the outdoor space was enjoyable. The outdoor shower came in handy when we came back from the beach sandy or back from a hike muddy. The washer and dryer was also very useful to get bathing suits and wet clothes cleaned and ready for another use. You don't need to pack a whole lot because there is so much provided.

We really enjoyed our stay and used the amenities of the house to it's fullest. It really was so welcoming and convenient in it's location for a quick stop between excursions. We would totally stay there again!!

We loved our stay with Susan and Claude, who welcomed our family of 5 like one of their own. Blue Ginger Cottage is impeccably appointed, the Phillips are wonderful hosts, and the location is so close to beautiful beaches and a short stroll to town. While the rain and wind dampened our experience, there was plenty of warmth and sunshine at Blue Ginger Cottage. Thank you for looking after us.