ACCOMODATIONS FAQ:

Q: What is the bed and room configuration?
A: The home consists of a total of four bedroom “suites.” Each is more than just a bedroom as they contain a sitting area as well.  Additionally futons are available in each suite for children, if desired.

The Master Bedroom is a spectacular suite on the second floor overlooking the surf. It has a king sized coconut four poster thatched roof bed with tropical netting. A large marble, tile and teak bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower and Jacuzzi tub overlooks the surf as well. A spiral staircase takes you up to the “Whale Watch Tower” with 360 degree ocean and island panoramic views or you can sit and read one of the two private lanais either overlooking the ocean or dense foliage of the courtyard. Adjacent to the Master suite is a study with desk, fax, telephone, printer and wet bar with refrigerator also overlooking the beach. A full walk in closet is provided as well.

The two Guest Bedroom suites each have their own separate outside entrance from the courtyard compound. Each has a private lanai opening onto the “Jurassic” park like courtyard ponds and waterfalls  Both contain a queen sized hand carved teak four poster bed with tropical netting. Each suite has a sitting area and its own sink and vanity. These two spacious suites are very private yet share a custom marbled high ceiling breathtaking luxury bath with walk in shower, tub, two more vanities and water closet.

The Ohana Bedroom suite is a private studio apartment with full kitchen, sitting area, full bath,  pass through sitting bar, lanai with dining table and chairs all overlooking the “Jurassic” park like foliage of the courtyard and waterfalls. The bed is also a queen sized hand carved four poster hand carved teak bed with tropical netting.

Q: I see that the home is open air Hawaiiana style and there is tropical netting on the beds, does this mean there are bugs and mosquitoes?
A: We are in a tropical environment but have had extremely few problems with mosquitoes or bugs. Our ponds have mosquito eater fish, we prevent areas of standing water which could breed mosquitoes and there is a nearly constant breeze from the ocean which is favorable to deterring mosquitoes. The property is sprayed for bugs on a regular basis and we allow the most beautifully colored pet geckos in the world to live on the walls…they eat the bugs and provide a real tropical feel to the home...and they won’t try to sell you insurance! The tropical netting on the beds is to give you peace of mind while sleeping but is primarily for ambiance.  

Q: Do we need air-conditioning?
A: We do not have air conditioning and have rarely had a request for it. Only a few of the homes in our community have air conditioning and we have been told that they rarely use it. First of all, we get a nearly constant gentle daytime breeze right off the ocean (“makai“) year round which switches at night to a gentle mountain (“mauka”) breeze at night. Secondly, the sights and sounds of the ocean surf washing ashore is a true paradise experience which mesmerizes and relaxes. To come to Hawaii to be closed up in an air conditioned home unable to hear the ocean or experience the tropical mystique is not what this home is all about. This home offers a true Hawaiiana tropical experience with all of the sights, sounds and smells of the island, its wildlife and flora. 

Q: What all is provided?
A: We provide all of the linens, sheets, blankets and towels We provide an initial supply of TP, tissues, soap, dish soap, laundry soap, shampoo and even bath gel.

Q: What is provided in the kitchen?
A: We stock a fully gourmet functional kitchen with coffee maker, rice maker,  toaster, blender,  utensils, pots & pans, dinnerware, silverware, chafing dishes, party trays and even many spices! This designer kitchen has dual ovens, JennAire six stovetop burner, Viking food warmer, dishwasher, refrigrator with cold water dispenser, four ice makers (Two in kitchen, one in Master Study and one in Ohana kitchen).  We have a casual set of dishes for daily dining and a dinner set for evening ambiance.

Q: How many can be seated for dining?
A: The primary dining table seats six along with five more at the adjacent granite bar. There are also two poolside tables which each seat four, one on the oceanfront pedestal and the other next to the poolside waterfall. There is also an intimate bar table with two chairs up in the “Whale Watch Tower” and another dining table on the Ohana suite’s lanai.

Q: Do you have a BBQ?
A: We provide a beautiful stainless steel built-in BBQ on the large outside granite built in lava rock buffet overlooking the beach. This long granite table contains a sink and plenty of surface area to set up a “luau” style buffet. (To turn on the BBQ you must first open the small black door in front and turn on the propane tank. There is an ignition button on the front of the BBQ. When finished please remember to shut off the propane tank). (There are lights on either end of the granite countertop. Simply switch on the black lever on the front left side of the lava rock table)

Q: How do we check in? check out?
A: Your arrival is scheduled for 4 PM on the date of your arrival. You will have access to the home on or after 4 PM on your scheduled arrival day. Your actual arrival time will be coordinated with one of our greeters who will meet you at the home with fresh tropical flower leis. The greeter will assist in getting you settled in and explain some of the features of the home. The greeter will be available throughout your stay by phone should you have any questions. Entry is keyless. You will be given a code for your stay which will allow access via the programmable electronic lock to the property compound. You and your guests will use the electronic code during your stay each time you enter the property compound. To “check out” simply turn off lights and appliances, gather your personal belongings and depart no later than 11 AM with what we hope are magical lifelong memories. Our cleaning crew arrives at 11 AM to prepare the home for our next guest.

Q: Is there Internet Service? Cell Phone Service? Cable TV? Stereo? DVD? CD?
A: We provide Coconut WIFI service in the home and around the pool (remember though….you are supposed to be on vacation!!!) Cell Phone Service is good throughout the property. Premium cable TV is provided in the entertainment room and in each bedroom. There is a TV in each bedroom. The entertainment room has a stereo system which with the pool side doors open will provide gentle background music. (Please respect the neighbors!). We provide a DVD and CD player as well. (Please note however that on occasion one or more of these components may suffer from the salt air….we do our best to replace them promptly from time to time but cannot guarantee that all will be operational at all times)

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