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Kaneohe, USA

Side Yard & Koolau Mountains

Side Yard & Koolau Mountains

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Member since

2003


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
February 01, 2024 - January 28, 2026 2 weeks

Our Hawaii Home sleeps 4 - 6 people. 2 Bedrooms and Living room fold out couch. Absolutely No Smokers. Possible Car exchange. We have no pets. We will arrange to visit your area at a future date. We love to travel Anywhere but are sometimes limited by vacation time. Our home is available for maximum 2 Persons year round for non-simultaneous/hospitality exchanges. ALLERGIC TO CATS - NO EXCHANGES WITH INDOOR CATS PLEASE <2nd Home in Michigan on Lake Huron - Available for Rent Only - April to October every year> Airbnb Link: https://airbnb.com/h/michigan-lakefront-cedar-cottage (Sleeps 19 People Max, Large Yard, Paddle Boats & Kayaks. Lakefront Beach & View)>

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House in Kaneohe Hawaii, USA

Our small comfortable Home is located on the Windward side of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Kaneohe is a typical suburban area close to all amenities, tourist sites and beaches. The weather is pleasant all year. We live in a neighborhood with a private pool only 2 streets away. We sometimes can offer a car exchange but if not, Oahu has excellent The Bus service. We have NO Internet and NO Cable TV service in our home. Best to enjoy your time outside. Options are to bring your own Wifi Hot Spot or go to Starbucks 1 mile away. We have movies available to watch on the TV.

The island of OAHU has Waikiki Beach where many tourists spend their entire holiday. There is so much more to see and do though.

-Climb DIAMOND HEAD (Reservations required for hike & parking) https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead/about
-Avoid shopping in Waikiki, head to the ALOHA STADIUM FLEA MARKET for best prices on Souvenirs on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday morning from 9am - 2pm. Allow a minimum of 2 hours to shop.
-If you like beaches, KAILUA and LANIKAI are only 6 miles/10km away. These beaches have fine sand, body surfing, kayaking, SUP (stand up paddling), kite surfing and snorkeling.

-The best snorkeling is at HANAUMA BAY Wednesday - Sunday. $25 Reservations Required 2 days before. You must go on line promptly at 7am, 2 days before to reserve a time slot for up to 5 people. Tickets are all sold out by 7:15am.
https://pros12.hnl.info/hanauma-bay OR best to arrive at Hanauma Bay at 6:45am day of, without Reservation.
-PEARL HARBOR historic sites & museums are free and open all day. Reservations are required for the informational movie and boat ride to the USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. Must reserve at 3pm HST for next day. Tickets sell out in 5 minutes. https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233338 Visits to the USS MISSOURI ship where the WWII Peace Treaty was signed and/or PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM on Ford Island and/or USS Bowfin Submarine can be purchased at Pearl Harbor Historic Sites on the day of your visit.
-The NORTH SHORE beaches are also beautiful and host the big wave surfing contests during the winter season November to March.

-HUMPBACK WHALES are visible around the islands from November to April. I recommend going on a Whale Watch tour. Other sightings of protected Green Sea Turtles and Hawaiian Monk Seals are becoming more common but please give them room, it is illegal to approach them.

Looking for other things to do?

-We are within 2 miles of 3 GOLF Courses & Mini Golf, there are many hiking trails and if culture interests you
-We are also within 2 miles of HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDENS.

-Visit the BYODO-IN TEMPLE for a few dollars in the back of the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. The majestic location and serene grounds host a replica of a 1,000 year old temple in Uji, Japan. This location is beautiful in rain or shine and is one of Oahu's treasures.
-We are about 45 minutes from The POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER with Polynesian Island Cultures and shows daily except Sunday.

-Interested in a Luau, I recommend PARADISE COVE at Ko'Olina. Spend the day at this Resort's Beach Lagoons and enjoy the Luau at night. Take a Local Resident "Kama'aina" with you for discounted rate for up to 4 people per each Local attendance.
-Doris Duke's "SHANGRILA" residence with Islamic Art is also an interesting tour with reservations recommended booked through the Honolulu Museum of Art http://www.shangrilahawaii.org/
-KUALOA RANCH has many outdoor pricey tour options from Horseback riding to Movie tours. Check out https://www.kualoa.com/

Neighbor Islands are accessible by 20-45 minute flights.

We will share our actual address when we have agreed to an Exchange.

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 0 Children
  • 23 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Investor/ElectronicTech/Triathlon Director
  • Engineer/Project Manager

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 1
  • Environment: In the suburbs
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 4
  • Living Area: 1000 sq ft

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Not allowed

Exchange Types

  • Hospitality wanted
  • Non-simultaneous exchange
  • Home exchange
  • Hospitality offered
  • Youth / Teen exchange

Indoor

  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Bicycles: 1

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Use/Exchange of car

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination

Spoken Languages

  • English

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: HNL - Honolulu - 15 Miles/25k

  • mountains Likeke Trail (8.8 km)
  • beach Kailua & Lanikai Beaches (10.1 km)
  • boating Kaneohe Bay (3.8 km)
  • forest Old Pali Road (8.7 km)
  • shopping Windward City Shopping Center (1.1 km)
  • golfing Ko'olau & Pali Golf Courses (4.6 km)

Kaneohe is a town located on the windward side of Oahu. We have spectacular mountain (Mauka) and ocean (Makai) views, all conveniences and access to nature nearby. The Bus service covers Oahu quite well including to Waikiki and the North Shore. Our Skyline train opened July 2023 and currently travels from near Pearl Harbor to Kapolei. Can be paired with the bus system.

Kaneohe Bay is a protected bay making it great for boating. The sandbar is a great place to visit as you are in the middle of the ocean with a beach at low tide. You can swim, snorkel, kayak, picnic, etc. Access by water only.

Our neighborhood has a private pool only 2 streets away. The grocery store and restaurants are 1 mile away. We are close to the ocean & beaches only a few miles away and trails in the mountains less than 2 miles away. We live close to the largest botanical garden on Oahu - Ho'omaluhia - where you can drive, walk, bike or camp.

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Occupation

  • Investor/ElectronicTech/Triathlon Director
  • Engineer/Project Manager

Children

  • We do not have children.

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

Lifestyle

We are avid cyclists and enjoy touring with our bikes. Also enjoy sailing, kayaking, karate, swimming & running.

NO Wifi or Cable TV Service in our home. TV is available for movie watching only.

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This member has completed 23 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: