John's House Rules

New House Rules
In an effort to allow everyone to have a good time in Hawaii and avoid missunderstandings I have created a House Information and House Rules webpage. Most of the rules are common sense, but its best to make things clear. I believe in the French version of hosting: Welcome and aloha; come and go as you like, help yourself to anything in my home; if you want me to take you somewhere let me know, otherwise you are on your own.

Your bedroom suite is separate (private) from the rest of the house, i.e. you have your own bedroom, full bathroom and access to the lanai and second floor entrance. The Living room and Kitchen are between your bedroom suite and the master bedroom (<floorplan).

You have a TV/VCR (cable), air conditioner, ceiling fan, phone, walkin closet, shower/tub (full bath), desk & chair and lanai area (room is fully furnished<tour).

Help yourself to drinks and food in the house. However if you are staying awhile it would be nice if you replenished the drinks and food at sometime.

You are welcome to use the computer (in living room) and phone and make local (this Island) calls. However, if you need to make long distance phone calls or be online with the computer for long periods -- ask first. I do not answer the phone when it rings (goes to recorder) -- you can answer it if you want, however if its for me, unless you know I want to talk to the person, just take a message.

You are welcome to use my truck if you know how to use a 5-speed manual transmission. However if you plan on making trips around the Island or be gone for more than a day, it would be best if you get a rental car (just 2 miles away: <map to house) for that period (I can get you a "local" rate).

Sounds travels very well in this area, and people keep all their windows and doors open, so no loud noises after about 9pm. FYI: If you are saying anything you don't want the whole neighborhood to know, then you need to close the doors and windows in the room you are in.

Your bedroom bookcase has lots of tourist information including maps, menus, brochures, tours, etc., and I can both direct you to places and also suggest places. However, I may not want to go with you when you go. I have lots of daily maintenance and other duties here so I maybe selective about what adventures I accompany you on. Plus I have an illness that may unannounced require me to rest.

Every place is different, right? Well Hawaii has a number of unique customs that if you observe them, you will have a much more pleasant and enjoyable time here.

Take off your shoes before entering a residence -- or at least ask first if you should
Keep doors/screens closed to prevent bugs from getting in or pets from getting out
Show a little aloha and assume that is what the other person is going to do also
When driving don't tailgate or use your horn -- its a sure sign you're from the mainland
Do not be impatient -- things are slow here and fretting won't speed things up at all
Yes, there is a beach on both sides of the Island (just kidding)

Well that's about all I can think of -- if you have any questions then email me below... ta and aloha