Blue Sanctuary Queen Bedroom 2nd Floor

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Listing ID: 260703

Listing URL: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/260703

Summary: We are simple, Ha`aha`a (humble & respectful) and Aloha Kekahi i Kekahi (look after one another). Our Kupuna (Elders) teach us there is Balance in Nature that we need to have it in our Everyday Life. We are an older house across the street from a Rainforest. It is more like the country, a bit like stepping back in time . . . .take time and Breathe again. . . . . Our home has always been a place of Healing for our guests who often become family. E Komo Mai E Nani Mai, Come join & Enjoy.

Space: Upper Kalihi Valley has always been known as a Place of Healing in the Islands. The Kahuna used to do Bone Healing back by Naohia Waterfalls (Triple Waterfalls). It is said that the Mother of Pele was born under these Kilohano Mountains. You can feel the Mana shift as you come up the Valley. We are simple, Ha`aha`a (humble) and Aloha Kekahi i Kekahi (look after one another). Our Kupuna (Elders) teach us there is Balance in Nature that we need to have in our everyday lives...... so The Rainforest Calls with the Makani (the light breezes) that help the trees to dance their Hula and sing there Mele (songs) to us as we take the time to listen once again. We have a 13x13 Queen Room with Window on the 2nd Floor there is shared small living room and half bath. This month its private as we are doing rennovations in our larger rooms. So you have the 2nd floor yourself. It has a Queen Bed, 2 Small side Tables with Lights a small Dresser, Wifi, Ceiling Fan, Closet and 55" Smart TV

Description: We are simple, Ha`aha`a (humble & respectful) and Aloha Kekahi i Kekahi (look after one another). Our Kupuna (Elders) teach us there is Balance in Nature that we need to have it in our Everyday Life. We are an older house across the street from a Rainforest. It is more like the country, a bit like stepping back in time . . . .take time and Breathe again. . . . . Our home has always been a place of Healing for our guests who often become family. E Komo Mai E Nani Mai, Come join & Enjoy. Upper Kalihi Valley has always been known as a Place of Healing in the Islands. The Kahuna used to do Bone Healing back by Naohia Waterfalls (Triple Waterfalls). It is said that the Mother of Pele was born under these Kilohano Mountains. You can feel the Mana shift as you come up the Valley. We are simple, Ha`aha`a (humble) and Aloha Kekahi i Kekahi (look after one another). Our Kupuna (Elders) teach us there is Balance in Nature that we need to have in our everyday lives...... so The Rainfo

Neighborhood Overview: Most of our neighbors have been here 30+ years. Very laid back. Valleys are the best Secret in the islands as the homes are a bit larger and not so close to one another. Nature, Healing, Refresh and Balance that is the Gift of Kalihi Valley. Many of our guests, both long term and short term call it a Sanctuary.

Notes: Check Ins are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. LATE CHECK INS $20.00 CHARGE AFTER 10PM for Steve to come and Meet you for a Check In Orientation. Let me know your arrival time. Check in is after 2 pm and CHECKE OUT IS BY 10:100 AM as our cleaners come in. YOu are welcome to stay at the house later, but not in the room.

Transit: The #7 bus is 5 minutes before the house. Last bus up into the valley is 11pm. Often our guests rent mopeds. you can get a used one for about $500 if you are staying a month. Free Parking is on Umalu Street.

Access: You will have access to the full house. Each bedroom is private. Quiet time is 9:30pm to 8:30am. We just ask that you turn down the Televisions or Music.

Interaction: You can easily reach me by phone anytime.

House Rules: Check Ins by appointment only. Check Ins after 9pm there is a $20 late fee charged upon arrival for a person to come and meet you. Mahalo for your kind Consideration. You can always text me, if you have concerns, questions or special needs. HOUSE RULES- •Turn off lights, fans, tvs when not in the room •Conserve energy. Be considerate. •After cooking, clean & put away dishes and wipe down countertops and cooking area, so it is ready for another person to cook •Open food goes in the fridge, zip lock or Tupperware. We live in the rainforest •Quiet times 10pm- 8:30am. Be considerate. Sound echoes at night with tv, music or voices. If it is loud please knock on each others door to turn down music or TV's. •After using the bathrooms or showers please leave ready for next person *No smoking inside, outside on the lanai and clean up after. This home stay is very much Ohana / Family Style. Feel comfortable and Treat this home like it is yours. Street parking on Umalu Street

Property Type: House

Room Type: Private room

Bed Type: Real Bed

Minimum Nights: 3

Maximum Nights: 60

Cancellation Policy: strict_14_with_grace_period

Last Scraped: Wed Mar 06 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Calendar Last Scraped: Wed Mar 06 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

First Review: Sat Feb 11 2017 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Last Review: Fri Feb 15 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Accommodates: 2

Bedrooms: 1

Beds: 1

Bathrooms: 2.5

Number of Reviews: 27

Price: $45

Security Deposit: $0

Cleaning Fee: $40

Extra People Fee: $5

Guests Included: 1

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Amenities

  • TV
  • Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking on premises
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Lock on bedroom door
  • Hangers
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop friendly workspace
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  • Refrigerator
  • BBQ grill
  • Garden or backyard
  • Luggage dropoff allowed
  • Long term stays allowed

Host Information

Host Name: Lynn

Host Since:

Total Listings: 4

Address

Street: Honolulu, HI, United States

Suburb: Kalihi Valley

Country: United States

Availability

30 Days: 0

60 Days: 0

90 Days: 9

365 Days: 9

Review Scores

Accuracy: 9

Cleanliness: 8

Check-in: 10

Communication: 10

Location: 9

Value: 9

Reviews

  • Reviewer: Kimberlin

    Comments: great location easy access to highways. Spectacular host with local connections!! highly recommend staying with Lynn

  • Reviewer: Marieke

    Comments: Stay away from this place! Someone is trying to make money without putting in any effort. Before we arrived we got a page full of rules we have to stick to (like "clean up after yourself" which should be a given) but apperantly nobody else does. We were the only short term guests (there seemed to be at least 4 long term guests) and found the kitchen and bathroom in a desolate and run-down state. The bedroom was okay but the sheets and towels did not smell good. We mentioned the dirty bathroom to the host twice but the only reaction was to put up a sign pointing out the obvious: that nobody was cleaning the bathroom and that everyone should clean up after themselves. At times there was no toilettpaper and we saw a roach in the kitchen. Also some of the other people staying there had dogs in their rooms, which I think should be mentioned, in case you are affraid of them. The walls a paperthin and you can hear the other guests alarm in the morning (4 am), watching TV, talking on the phone or taking a shower in the middle of the night. The "corner room" we stayed in is right by the street and without any black-out curtains the lights from the cars light up the room at night and you also get a lot of noise.

  • Reviewer: Dana

    Comments: Amazing, local feel of true Hawaii. Easy bus transportation to (Website hidden by Airbnb) $2.50! Close, local food, lush walk. Liko (pooch) gave me my needed dog fix. Great host, welcomed me on arrival. Beautiful setting that will bring me back.

  • Reviewer: Jose

    Comments: I enjoyed staying here, the host is very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and it is cool at night. Although it is not a very walkable location there are bus stops close by.

  • Reviewer: Johanna

    Comments: Lynn is very nice, and the communication was very great thanks !

  • Reviewer: Gayantha

    Comments: Thank you for the warm welcome to your home. It was wonderful to get to know you. Lynn and Michelle was very kind and helpful. They did go above and beyond to make the visit comfortable. The home was a little older and could use some TLC. Lynn has a service dog too which was very cute. She does have few other guests staying at her place and all of them were very welcoming. It was cool because the forest was just outside the gate. There is a waterfall close by which you can take a dip once a while. I did jog every morning along the road during my stay there. I was sad to cut my stay short there. I would say, this place is perfect for a bachelor or a single traveller who is not too picky or doesn't mind pets or the occasional bug. This room is not for family or a couple I guess. There are other rooms in the house which might be suitable for fmaily. Again, the house is old. You get that vibe but, you can'task for a better host and company for the price. Thank you very much for your help! I really appreciate it.

  • Reviewer: Loretta

    Comments: Amazing location!! My honey and I stayed for only two nights but they were wonderful! The place itself just needs a little TLC (and don't be surprised about the occasional bug, it's in the middle of the jungle!). But the room was super clean with a comfortable bed and if you leave the windows open at night you get a great refreshing breeze :) We didn't rent a car or bike so we mostly walked everywhere; the store is about 10 minutes away walking which had food and other things we needed, and there were two of the most BEAUTIFUL waterfalls we walked to! One of the days we went hiking about 20 minutes and found amazing falls and went cliff jumping, and the second day we just went for a 5 minute walk and found another waterfall and hung out there for a while. We even had a nice time talking with other people that were staying there, and Michelle (who checked us in) was very helpful and friendly. BEAUTIFUL place! Great value! Thank you for having us in your lovely space Lynn.

  • Reviewer: Sang

    Comments: Good.

  • Reviewer: Diego

    Comments: We had few issues regarding the accommodation, but everything was sorted out with Lynn and Airbnb perfectly and quickly.

  • Reviewer: 弓子

    Comments: バスの終点Ahuahuから歩いて5分程のところです。買い物はバスで10分、カメハメハショッピングセンターがあり便利です。庭にオレンジの実がなっており、美味しくいただきました。 ゴキブリはたまに見ましたが、それは他のstay先でもいたので郊外では当たり前のこととおもいます。

  • Reviewer: Jay

    Comments: The house is great! The animals on the property were very sweet and loving and loved to be pet. The room was very spacious and welcoming. There was a tv with cable which is always a plus. The people in the house were very nice and I truely enjoyed my time there! Lynn was very quick to respond to any and all questions I had. The Wi-Fi was very fast and always available. Check in was very easy and informative. Would definately stay here again in the future!

  • Reviewer: Dennis

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  • Reviewer: Michelle

    Comments: Nice space. Walk to places pretty close to the bus stop.

  • Reviewer: Eryn

    Comments: Very kind people, quick communication. Central location for Waikiki as well as Kailua.

  • Reviewer: Benedicte

    Comments: A very peaceful house, with everything to cook. Well located near the bus station. Steeve was adorable and help me to do some grocery shopping. Lynn was available and answered fast. Thank you for this Lovely place and tais warmful welcome.

  • Reviewer: Jerry

    Comments: Great host and caretaker

  • Reviewer: Mark

    Comments: It was such a great stay. Would highly recommend. Great people, great atmosphere. Beautiful mountain weather.

  • Reviewer: Lea

    Comments: Just be prepared for bringing your own towel and soap etc. on a good note, I left my purse there when I left and Lynn called me immediately and notified me. I thought that was very nice .

  • Reviewer: Ilari

    Comments: Very calm place. Good equipment in the kitchen. I liked it!

  • Reviewer: Cristobal

    Comments: A Lynn no la conocí pero Steve que parece ser el encargado de porto maravillosamente

  • Reviewer: Tanya

    Comments: About a 15 minute drive from the airport- easy check in and super friendly welcome. Perfect for a quick 24 hr stay. Good Wi-Fi and TV.

  • Reviewer: Aleta

    Comments: The hosts were so accommodating, flexible, kind, and helpful. They went above and beyond our expectations. Their home was so cozy, especially for an older home, and they put a lot of effort into making it nice and special for guests. The bed was the most comfortable bed I've slept in and the area they live in is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommended!

  • Reviewer: Andrei

    Comments: Very nice relaxing spot in the Oahu Kalihi hills. Parking is very tight, and shuffling cars in the parking area is done so that people double parked in can by another car can leave. The host is very good about accommodating special circumstances.

  • Reviewer: Samantha

    Comments: Excellent facilities and in a beautiful location. Thank you Lynn!

  • Reviewer: Mai Yia

    Comments: Quiet place. We didn’t do much here, we were only at the house to shower and sleep.

  • Reviewer: Joel

    Comments: Lynn is an amazing host, very kind and helpful. We spent 3 nights at her place and we enjoyed a comfortable queen bed and a lot of pressure in the shower. We loved the sounds of the birds right outside our bedroom window. The location was perfect for the start of our vacation in Oahu. We are people more on the clean freak side and we were lacking a bit on that side. Lynn’s place is a good value for the money.

  • Reviewer: Bruno Callegario

    Comments: Nice house and nice hoster

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