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    Aloha paradise!
    Katie N.

    Great place! The prices are definitely unbeatable for the view and location. Seriously amazing to be right on the beach where the sun rises. Although our cabin was very weathered, I understand it's hard to upkeep with the beach just steps away. For no AC, there was a decent breeze throughout the cabin. Main complaint- they don't monitor people parking in your assigned spaces when they come just for the beach during the day. Also, a lot of the cutlery was missing from our unit and knives (serrated, so couldn't be sharpened), we're so dull they were useless. Overall, worth it! Laundry facilities, put put, and other things to do. Great for the whole family!

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    Jamia R.

    Horrible customer service! Cabins were filthy asf! Bugs everywhere it was disgusting. Do not stay here beware large centipedes everywhere ewwww

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    Margaret S.

    After spending over a year just on Oahu my husband and I decided we were way overdue for a staycation! Because we are civilians we had a shorter window of time to reserve a cabin but we had no problems. We checked in on a Monday and checked out on Wednesday. I was pleasantly surprised at how well supplied the kitchen was. We brought some food with us- dinner one night ready to cook in the oven and muffins for breakfast everyday. Coffee maker, plenty of utensils, measuring cups, and multiple bowls were provided. Our cabin was approximately 100 feet away from the ocean. It was perfect for sunrise! There were several benches around the cabins in addition to the outdoor picnic bench provided for each cabin. There's even an outdoor (open) shower provided for each block of cabins. While there is no air-conditioning, I felt fine between the the ceiling fans and open windows. While I saw the biggest cockroach of my LIFE when we first arrived, (thankfully) I didn't see any more bugs during our stay. As of November 2020 they were *not* accepting DBIDS cards for IDs. They said they don't have the same scanners for DBIDS cards as JBPHH. The security guards did not deal with my DBIDS card uniformly. For example, I only found out my DBIDS card couldn't get me into Bellows on the second day of my stay. The beach was nearly empty in the morning and was large enough for everyone to socially distance. We even saw several honu during our stay! We also did one round of mini-golf. We checked out the golf clubs so late in the day we just returned them the next day, otherwise you have an hour rental. The mini golf course was so much fun and stroller friendly. I even got 2 holes in one! In all, I would highly recommend staying at the cabins.

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    Henry P.

    So we reserved the cabins that you can fish from the back of your cabin. Sooooo ..... awesome. Due to Covid-19 restrictions service was limited and by request only. The entire staff from reception, housekeeping, and maintenance was awesome and provided excellent service. We had a blast and will definitely try this again

    Diva G.

    Reserve in advance. As early as you can. On big holiday weekends, they're usually sold out on the day of opening reservations. The cabins with outlets and ac is 4 stars but you just don't get the whole camping outdoor experience when you're glued to your phone charger and laying in air condition all day. The other cabins....garsh, I would rather sleep in a tent. Centipedes crawl through anything. Even on top your bed while you're sleeping. My cousin got bit several times while asleep. Didn't realize til he woke up sober though lol. No bathroom, outlets or ac. Just a stiff queen bed and a bunk bed. Beach is beautiful and worth all the family time you can squeeze in! So get off your phone!

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    Tessa R.

    Ok the only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because of the amazing location and stunning sunrises and sunsets. Half the staff is nice and the other half of the staff make like you are bothering them. We have stayed in the beach cabins and menehune cottages. This review is for the cottage.... Inside is soooo dirty and exposed electrical wires and rusty nails NOT child friendly and very dangerous. Communal bathrooms but at least the water was very HOT so no complaints there. I don't understand why they don't clean? Wipe down the window sills, mop the floor, and change the paint color. Cleaning staff does the absolute bare minimum. Half the time they are just driving around in their little carts. Hire more people and do formal cleaning training so that these cabins and camp ground don't take a downward spiral into the abyss.

    RyMil H.

    If you and your family want to experience a true hot camping experience then this is the place for you! Our family has been coming here for years but this was the first time we rented a cabin. Normally we choose to camp in a tent or rent out a condo with AC. What to bring: 1. Please bring your own sheets, 1 queen & 2 twin. 2. Bring a broom to clean out all the centipedes..dead and alive. We looked under each bed and found plenty! 3. Bring pillows but don't bring a blanket. 4. Bring portable fans because it is hot!! There is windows but no wind that circulates in the cabin!! 5. Bring soap and shampoo because there is showers in the bathroom. You can have up to 2 tents outside of your cabin with up to 10 people. I wish we would have brought our family sized tent. It would have been cooler in that. Instead we gave up sleeping in the cabin at 4 in the morning and slept in our air conditioned car...we left the kids in the cabin but they didn't mind. Try to rent the cabins closest to the bathroom...I believe it's cabin 1 and 10. There is a shoppette that is open that sales alcohol and all of your wants and needs for camping. Beware they do close early. The beach on bellows is absolutely beautiful but make sure you don't go during the Portuguese Man of War season! If this isn't the experience you want then just rent an area to camp on bellows. We always have a good time camping out here. They also have really nice and clean condos further down the road past the shoppette.

    Seana A.

    This is my second time staying at Bellows AFS Cabins. Like my first time, I was impressed with my lodgings for my stay. The cabin has a full kitchen with a full set of dishes, pots and pans, silverware, and glasses. They also have a coffee maker and a refridgerator. I was able to bring all of my necessities for the next couple of days and not leave the cabin to get anything. I only left to go for a walk on the grounds which is beautiful. Each day I was there I would take a stroll which always ended with me on the beach. There were even benches to sit on if you didn't bring a camping chair with you. I highly recommend if you want to get away for a couple of days.

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    Belle A.

    Cabin was so nice! It has a beautiful view, full kitchen, Beds are comfortable and good ac. We stayed 3 nights for our family staycation. It was excellent overall! We will be staying here again in the future!

    Historic Bellows AFS Beach! Rabbit island and Makapu off in the distance
    Steve Z.

    Been coming here for years and this has been the foundation of so many outstanding memories of visits by friends and family members. Personally I think it's the best beach on all Oahu (sorry North Shore; sorry Waikiki; sorry Sandy's)! Not only the beach with its pristine shoreline, soft sands, and far off reef that makes it great for keiki, but the historic cabins add to the relaxation and give this Armed Forces resort a dreamy, "Shangri-La" type feel. You can opt to stay in the newer condos that are fully equipped with modern fixtures, air conditioning, and sealed against bugs and critters (if you're into that), but I always prefer the old cabins especially since you can open the doors and windows and instantly capture the cool trade winds that actually provide a better air circulation. Plus it just is more traditional Hawaiian in ambience! But no matter what lodging you choose, chances are, you will come away impressed, relaxed, and full of peace and Aloha! Lastly, a salute of thanks must be given to the wonderful staff that do a super human job of keeping everything perfect. From the housekeepers to the front desk staff, and all the employees, they give this mystical establishment a sense of beauty that reflects the true aloha nature of their own beautiful hearts! Mahalo Bellows staff and.... Mahalo for reading my review.

    Daryl B.

    Nasty dirty cabins, roach infested. I killed 30 plus roaches upon entry and both mornings. Our cabin did not have a/c and it was mid July! (Not installed) Opened windows to find screens coated with dust like hairballs. Shower head was so clogged up it could not work. (Removed and cleaned ourself) Asked to be moved and was told it was a two night minimum??? What the heck? We just want a clean well equipped cabin! I had made these reservations months in advance. Its not our fault the cabin was inadequate. Office said they spray for bugs regularly. There is no way! Roaches, centipedes in ants everywhere. ***Get a free roach infestation of your own home with every stay. (Roaches got in my luggage) Don't stay here! We checked out early and found an airbnb.

    Matt B.

    One of the best things I've done is stay at the Bellows cabins. They're the perfect, fun and super affordable staycation spots located in Waimanalo. They require military ID, but sponsors can bring guests. The views from the cabins are breathtaking. It's tempting to stay up all night and watch the stars, but don't forget the sunrises in the mornings. I've stayed in the new renovated cabins and the older ones, as well as ones in the front and the back. The cabins don't have AC, but the ocean breezes at night cool down the place throughout the year. During the day if it gets hot, you're no more than 100 yards from the water in any of the cabins. Ocean view cabins are as close as 20 feet from the waters edge in some of them. The rooms have kitchenettes with stocked pots, pans and utensils. They also have TV, refrigerator, microwave and a grill/patio outside. A convenient thing is the showers outside to rinse off the ocean water. These are well worth it! Tip: Go in person to reserve the cabins and check on Thursdays to see if there are cancellations. Online doesn't tell the whole story sometimes.

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    Patrick T.

    Cabins are old, roach infested, and AC didn't work. No maintenance to fix the AC until next day. The only positive is the location. Still not worth living with roaches. Paid for two cabins for two day and left after one night.

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    Ask the Community - Bellows AFS Cabins

    My family and I want to head to bellows to have a day at the beach. I am the only one that has a military ID. how many cars/people can I sponsor through the gate with just my ID?

    I know that as long as one person in the car has an ID, you can bring others on. I would suggest asking the gate or call Bellows info regarding additional cars, and if they require visitors pass.

    Is the bathroom all public whether you get a cabin or condo?

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    3.9
    (39 reviews)

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    Bellows Air Force Station

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    3.9
    (50 reviews)

    Bellows is such a jewel. I hadn't been there in a long time, so I decided to swing by. The…read morecampgrounds, the beaches, and the cabins looked very nice. However, I just decided to see what they had for lunch. There's a bar and a meal place in the back of turtle Cove. Turtle Cove is where you check in for the lodging, and then they also have shops and that type of thing. I wanted to see if the bar could make me a virgin Mai Tai, but they didn't open for another two hours. She said that they open at 3 PM. I'm not sure if that's every day of the week.... So instead, I went over to the snack bar, and I ordered a spam musubi, and an açai bowl. What a combination, eh? The spam musubi was very large, and it was delicious! The rice was tender, and the SPAM was done just right. It took a little bit longer to get my açai bowl, as they are made to order! When I did, I took it out back so I could eat overlooking the ocean. What a beautiful view, just so absolutely peaceful. This is just such an amazing place. The açai bowl was amazing. They were very generous with the toppings, the granola underneath the fruit was very good, and the açai itself was very slightly frozen, it melted perfectly as I went through the meal. Just a total home run. Bellows is a wonderful place for military recreation, let's hope it stays that way. Thank you for being there.

    Love Bellows! A great service to the American military with a stunning beach…read more Tons of activities ranging from arcade-like games to a 9-hole disc golf course, mini-golf, paintball, basketball, beach volleyball, etc. Equipment rentals are cheap and the gift shop is actually pretty nice.

    Papaya Paradise Bed & Breakfast

    Papaya Paradise Bed & Breakfast

    4.2
    (6 reviews)

    Papaya Paradise offers an immaculately clean and comfy place to stay in a nice suburban…read moreneighborhood five minutes from some of Oahu's prettiest beaches. The two air conditioned rooms in which one can stay are attached to the home of the kindly proprietor, Jeanette, and encircle a jasmine-scented lanai and pool. All of the amenities I needed--sufficient outlets for my electronics, a TV, towels, lots of toiletries, a fridge for my leftovers, free parking--were on hand. If you're looking for a good breakfast, though, you'll need to go into the cute town that's three minutes away.

    I spoke with Jeanette and reserved a room for my young child and I. She was very casual and said a…read morecheck in the mail for a $200 deposit would be fine. Our conversation was very pleasant and I was very excited to be staying there. I offered to pay with a credit card right away, but I was told they do not accept those. I was beginning my work week at the time we spoke. Jeanette requested I mail a personal check. I sent the check in the mail about six days later from the mainland. I received a voicemail eleven days later saying my reservation had been cancelled because she had not received my deposit within ten days. Jeanette never said anything about a ten day limit. Also, I am not sure why she expects a ten day limit when people are likely sending checks from various places in the world. Although displeased with her level of service, I asked Jeanette to please wait on her decision, as I had already put the check in the mail almost five days earlier and we were really looking forward to our stay there. She said she would wait one day for the check to arrive. I thanked her for that and said I hoped the postal service would come through for me in time. I gently suggested she make it clear on the phone to her customers about the ten day rule when reservations are being made, to limit any confusion about that. She responded saying she would consider that for the future and to now consider my stay with them cancelled. I was so surprised at this! I made attempts to be peaceful with Jeanette and even told her I was sorry she felt upset, and I had no intentions of making her feel badly. I told her I was just suggesting it for the ease of things. It seemed Jeanette could not accept she had contributed confusion to the situation, let alone be told that by a customer. I was very docile and non-agressive with Jeanette throughout the whole phone conversation. It is a shame she is so limited with her communication skills and was so defensive. In the end, I think I am really glad we are not staying there. I'd rather find out about this sort of problem beforehand, especially a place as personal and intimate as a B & B! Let's hope she sends my check back! :P

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    Private Paradise Villas

    3.7
    (3 reviews)

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    If I could give this place negative stars I would. Here's our situation. After booking a $3500 per…read morenight the Villa on the montage properties, the nice folks at private paradise villas decided to cancel our reservation after three days of having our contract and left us without a spring break. Not only deduct they cancel as our reservation but they gave us no reason why other than the fact that we are traveling with six children who are all super responsible, have a love for the ocean, and a great respect for all properties. When we got the notice of cancellation, again, after we had canceled our other properties., They offered no explanation Even after we agreed to talk to the property manager or the owner to figure out exactly why they canceled our reservation. I can't help but think that somehow they are discriminating against our religion, we're having mini siblings it's kind of what we do. Because they said that we had too many people on the reservation even though the place fits eight-which is exactly what we had. Now her vacation is ruined and I would employ you to run as fast as you can away from that shady outfit. They even offered to give us a discount if we went away from VRBO which we should've never done. These people are heartless and do not have the aloha spirit. The Foley's

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