Wish You Were Here...

Accommodations: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6

Rate: $18,000 per month, 20 percent surcharge during holidays

Availability: Year-round

Location: Beachfront

Nearest airport: Honolulu International Airport (HNL), 30-minute drive away

Amenities: Linens, washer/dryer, gas grill, front porch and rear deck, large yard, cable TV, high-speed wireless Internet

Need-to-know info: Maximum of 6 guests, no smoking, no pets

Don't miss: Nearby Buzz's Original Steak House, a local favorite for fresh seafood and spirits; 808/261-4661

Contact info: Call 877/345-5277, or visit hawaiianbeachrentals.com or kailuabeachfrontrental.com.

(published July 2007)