Aloha! 

It was the best of times... "Just another day in paradise."  It was the worst of times... hearing "Ricky" the rooster at o'dark thirty in the morning!!  Thank you so much for opening your home to we "distant travelers" (California and Texas) haha!  We had dinner at Duke's in Waikiki, visited Polynesian Cultural Center just down the road, drove to North Shore & various points of interest on the island and simply relaxed!

Your home was perfect!  Well stocked, nicely decorated with a friendly warm Hawaiian atmosphere and had plenty of room for all.

Mahalo, Kate, Bob and Bud

Hello  there! 

We are back and wanted to give you the biggest thanks for letting us rent your house. We had a magnificent time and the house was perfect. the bedrooms were great and the washer and dryer did sooooo much justice. The house was so well equipped that I felt I was home. 

Your housekeeping manager was great to us! We use to go to him to ask about local things and he cut us some coconuts! 

Thanks again for letting us rent your place. Hope we can make this trip again and rent your place. 

Sharan and the whole gang

Aloha!

This was such a nice place to spend our vacation!  The house was perfect for us.  We had a rental car and did a lot of trips north and south of us.  Highlights were surfing on the North Shore - I would recommend Surf & Sea for lessons and rentals.  Also swimming to Chinaman's Hat was great!  Also hiking the Nakoa Trail (but we got really bitten)  It was great!

thank you!, Naomi & Ben

Aloha Keahiloa!

We has a fabulous time. You have a wonderful cozy home perfect for our group.

I would definitely add that your house isn't too far from the famous Giovanni's shrimp truck.  The Polynesian Cultural Center also isn't too far and the fact that the North Shore was a short drive helped a lot.  The location is perfect for those that enjoys the more of the Hawaii excursions like ATV snorkeling and etc. Overall it was a very enjoyable place. I would definitely recommend your house to other friends. 

Mahalo, Than

Aloha Keahiloa

Mahalo to you and your family for the use of your home. We found the house to be well-stocked with everything we needed for our family's three week stay. We enjoyed getting to know our neighbors and our kids really enjoyed meeting their kids. The daily rains were refreshing and the mild temps made us forget the Texas heat. Our adventures took us all over the island of Oahu. The central location of your home made it easy to get to all them. Some of our favorite destinations included the Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, and the USS Arizona Memorial and other exhibits within the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center. As for outdoor activities, we found the summertime current at North Shore beaches to be ideal for all of us. The swimming, snorkeling, kayaking were all great. (Now as for the surfing...we still need a few lessons!) My husband and his dad were able to get some mountain hiking in thanks to the nearby Ko'Olau Mountains while I drove the kids up Tantalus Drive to Pu'u Ualaka'a for an awesome view of Honolulu and Diamond Head crater. This was also a nice area to bird watch. While our days were busy, we were always glad to return to our quiet and comfortable home away from home. Yes the local rooster does crow early, but not for long.

Thank you again for your hospitality!  Donna 

Hello!

Your house was wonderful, and we enjoyed every second of it!  The location was beautiful and right between all of the places that we wanted to go.  We really loved Kualoa Ranch tours, the Mac farm, and the beach just up the street with the fir trees.  I have told many people about your rental and my husband and I are planning to visit Oahu next summer, so we will keep you in mind!  Thank you for letting us into your beautiful home!
Sincerely, Erin 

Aloha,

We loved the Pono Loa.  It was just right for our needs.  It had everything we needed for comfort.  We ate at Teds bakery on the way home from snorkeling at Sharks Cove.  It was great and the portions were enough for the two of us 2 share one sandwich and 1 dessert.  The Polynesian Cultural Center is wonderful.  We toured the BYU campus and the LDS Temple grounds.  We visited their visitors center as well.  Wonderful spirit there and the tour guides were very kind and helpful.  We wished we had time to travel to the other end of the island but our time was short. We did take 2 tours at the Kualoa Ranch. One was the ocean tour.  IT was really fun.  We would recommend this place to anyone who wants to spend time on that side of the island or who had more free time to travel from there to other parts of the island.
Thanks for everything, The Lau's 

Good morning

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home while we vacationed on Oahu, we really did enjoy ourselves!  Unfortunately our stay was not long enough to see and do everything we wanted to do.  Our stay here was great and met our expectations.  Your home was very quiet and relaxing and slept 7 very comfortably.  We enjoyed it very much and we also enjoyed the lush green scenery that the island of Oahu and Pono Loa had to offer!
Thank you, Laura 

Aloha Keahiloa,

Just wanted to let you know that we just checked out of your home after a great week stay.  Thanks for renting to us this week.  Everything was great.  We had an awesome time.  The home has everything and it was perfect.  Kaaawa is beautiful.  So glad I lived there as a kid.
Mahalo nui loa, The Gallivans

Aloha Keahiloa,

We loved the house so much, we are already planning to stay again next year.  So where did we go... since my kids there are local, we didn't do a lot of stuff, just mostly went to the beach or had family over (my son-in-law's mom will probably rent the place too. She loved it and she's a hard nut to crack). We did go to Cholo's on North Shore.  Not a hidden gem, but thought maybe other people would like it.  Your barbeque on the back lanai got a workout!  :)

Mahalo, Claire 

Aloha Keahiloa,

We really enjoyed our stay at Pono Loa!  Of the 10 days we were there, we spent 3 of them at the Kaaawa Beach (or Kualoa surfing)... 2 at the North Shore - Waimea Bay is really calming down and we had a great swimming day there.  Explored Hale'iwa which was fun... 2 full days in Kailua at Lanikai Beach - loved it!!!  And of course, shave ice afterward at Island Snow... and a day in Waikiki, complete with dinner at Duke's Canoe Club - our best meal of the vacation. 

The house was perfect - the size was just right for us, and it stayed cool with the fans.  It was well-stocked, thank you! Sorry to "bug" you about the ants.  I switched out the ant baits and that took care of the problem. We look forward to returning to Hawaii again (especially since it's snowy and 40 degrees here in Wyoming!).
Best, Tracy 

Aloha Keahiloa,

We truly had a wonderful time in Oahu and I cannot  thank you enough for providing such a comfortable place for us to stay, it honestly felt like home!  You provided for all the necessities and even had things available for the unexpected. 

Thank you again and again to you and your family,  Liz and family 

Aloha Keahiloa,

We arrived home safely in a snow storm with 4" of snow on the ground.  We certainly miss the Windward weather and our morning walks to and on Kaaawa Beach each day.  The scenery is spectacular and with so few tourists here, this has to be Hawaii's hidden secret.  Our biggest concern before coming was being an outsider in a residential neighborhood, and if we would have 6 weeks of stink eye. We were very relieved to find everyone here so friendly.

We prepared most of our meals in the house, but you can eat out at a very reasonable price, and actually a better value than on any of the other islands that we have visited.  Papa Ole's was our favorite with the miniplate having plenty of food and always consistent quality.  Surfin' Tacos was also a good deal and for a quick cheap meal the Subway in Laie worked well.

Mahalo for the use of your house, Mark and Mary Jo Adams 

Aloha Keahiloa and Kapuau'i,
We had a wonderful vacation to Hawaii & very much enjoyed staying away from all the "tourists" during our visit.  We all found your house to be just right! It is in a beautiful, peaceful location.  Loved the view off the front lanai.  Of course Ricky the rooster was quite the nuisance initially but we got use to him after a few days!  Kept us from sleeping in too late!

Terri & Carl, Josh, Jacob, Sarah 

Hi Keahiloa and Kapuau'i,
Yes we did have a great time. Your house was great, we were so glad we stayed on that side of the island. The weather was wonderful.  We had a bit of a problem getting used to "Ricky" the rooster crowing so early and so long each morning, but ear plugs did the trick.  We enjoyed eating and listening to the local music on open mic night at The Crouching Lion.  We visited the Ranch and the Macadamia Nut Farm (which has a wonderful show to offer), the Polynesian Cultural Center & the many beaches on that side of the island.  The weeks passed too fast, but we were rested and relaxed for our return to the "real world".   Thanks so much....we did have to leave the beach chairs, umbrella and cooler we purchased for our stay....which will just add to someone's elses comfort...
Thanks again,  Ron and Patsy  

Aloha Keahiloa
We had a great time in hawaii.  We really miss the daily walks to the beach and park.  The rainbows forming over the hills in front of the house was something out of this world.

Mahalo again for allowing us to use your beautiful home, Angie 

Hi Keahiloa,
We sure have enjoyed Hawaii and even after 3+ months of being here, we still are sad to leave.  Thank you so much for everything you have done to help our stay here in Hawaii be pleasant.  We really feel like you have gone the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and we really appreciate it!  
Thanks so much, Craig and Kiera 

Aloha Keahiloa,
We had a great time and enjoyed the house.  We had a lot of friends rent housing in Hau'ula but I feel we got the better place.  It felt more like home.  The kitchen was very well stocked with equipment.  Thank you so much, and if you ever come to Oregon maybe we could do a house swap!
mahalo, Lehua 

Aloha Keahiloa,

We had a beautiful trip and the home was just that..a home.  Having my family all together after so many years was such a blessing.  Waking up to roosters proudly crowing, flower essences, and a thousand bird symphony every morning gives new meaning to the word paradise.
Karen and family 

Aloha Keahiloa,
Again, we would like to say thanks for the hospitality.  The house was great, and the location was perfect compared to the business of other areas on the island.  My family had a great time, and our friends enjoyed the relaxation as well.  My wife enjoyed Ka'a'awa Beach Park the best.  It was very calm, and she and I got to relax while the kids enjoyed the small ocean pool.  The house was the perfect size for our party, and was  very comfortable.  The neighbors were friendly and the area was just breathtaking.

Jeff, Leanna and family 

Aloha Keahiloa,

We have just returned from a fabulous time on Oahu. I wanted to thank you for the use of your vacation home, Pono-Loa. With all the amenities provided it was as comfortable as being at home. It was great being out of the hustle and bustle of town, but close enough to be there if we chose to go.

Thank you again for sharing your piece of paradise with us, Martin and Marilyn 

Aloha Keahiloa and Kapuau'i,

We loved Pono-Loa!  Our daughter from California and her husband joined us and they both loved the place too.  They said that they would definitely stay there if they came back to Hawai'i.  We couldn't believe how well everything was stocked - bedding, bathroom supplies, etc.  My husband who loves to cook was really impressed with how well the kitchen was stocked.  The kids had fun with the snorkeling gear and boogie boards.  The only thing that was a bother was the early crowing of the roosters, but there's not much you can do about that.  We understand completely as they are all over Hawaii.  My son-in-law figured out a quick fix though... he bought a pair of ear plugs which worked for him.

Again, thank you for letting us share your lovely home and we hope that things continue to go well for you.

Corrine and family 

Aloha Keahiloa,

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your wonderful vacation house.  It was exactly what we hoped for.  So good to spend time back home.  The experience at your home brought so much aloha spirit to our family.  The location was perfect for us.  I forgot how many wild chickens were on the island... kinda like pigeons on the mainland.  Anyways, waking up to the crowing roosters on some days brought back some childhood memories.

a hui hou!  -Kimo 

Hi Keahiloa,

Just wanted to say "thanks again" one more time!  My newlywed wife and I really enjoyed your beautiful house.  It was the perfect place for us following our wedding.  We especially appreciated the thoughtful welcome gifts of beverages and snacks.  Wanted to also let you know that several of our relatives came to visit and they plan to call you about renting the house for future vacations.

thank you again and a "BIG MAHALO" for your gracious hospitality!

Grant and Janae 

Aloha Keahiloa,

Mahalo again for everything, we had a great time, the house was impeccable, we loved Kaaawa.  We even got to climb the mountain behind to check out the view from up there.  We will recommend it to everyone. 

Talk to you soon, Simone 

Dear Keahiloa and Kapuau'i,

We were so grateful to have stayed at Pono-Loa.  Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us. The location was perfect for us to visit with family on the island but also be able to explore on our own.  Kaaawa is a great community in itself, close to great beaches, parks, north shore destinations such as Sharks Cove, Polynesian Cultural Center and far from the crowds.  It was right where we wanted to be.  The house was comfortable, full of aloha and well stocked with everything we needed and more. We loved how fast the tradewinds would cool off the house once we came home and opened the jalousies! And of course waking up to the roosters' sound was classic Hawaii!  We look forward to our next stay at Pono-Loa! 

Much aloha,

the Pagan family