6/10 Okay
Lynn A., Loveland, CO
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rain Forest Oasis
Sadly, this includes my first negative statements about a VRBO listing. This was a wonderful property surrounded by gorgeous flowering foliage and fruit-bearing trees. The rather charmingly funky house was secluded, cool at night, and convenient to Kailua-Kona including beaches nearby. The house was neat and tidy although not immaculate. We had a family of 11, ranging in age from 5 to 79. Visitors should look closely at the beds as one of the two larger beds in the house is the lower part of a bunk bed. As others have noted, two bathrooms were a bit of a stretch for a group this size, but we made it work. Although in a quiet setting, the neighborhood dogs and jackhammering next door made for less than a quiet time (not the owner's fault). Unknown to us when we booked, the host took up residence with her two children in a basement-area domicile for the latter half of our stay. We were told this area was not considered part of our booked accommodation, and that on-site hosts, managers were required in Hawaii. Although our host seemed very nice, we were not comfortable with this arrangement. When I suggested as much, she offered to find another place for her to stay IF I could assist her with an additional payment. This was unacceptable to us. The host entered the house at least once while we were gone for the day and commented on our use of additional electricity for fans and lights when we were absent.This was not the relaxing, private situation we signed on for.
Lynn A.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024