17 Sep 2026
Airbnb removed the guest service fee in 2026 and moved it into the nightly rate. Here is what booking direct actually saves on an Oahu vacation rental.
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27 Aug 2026
Not sure where to stay on Oahu? Compare Waikiki, the North Shore, Ko Olina, and more. By drive time, beaches, and vibe, then book a local Oahu vacation rental.
7 Aug 2026
The best Airbnb alternative on Oahu is booking direct with a local, licensed vacation rental company. You get the same homes and condos you would find on the big platforms, often the exact same units, without the platform commission baked into your nightly rate, and with an on-island team you can actually reach when your flight lands at 11 p.m.
9 Jul 2026
Someone spots an Oahu Airbnb listed at $300 a night, runs quick math, and decides they need to buy a vacation rental. That instinct isn't wrong. Short-term rentals can be excellent investments. But the simple napkin math that sparks the excitement is usually where new investors' assumptions start to break down. Read on to find out what that math is missing.
18 Jun 2026
It's one of the first questions we hear from guests planning a trip: do I need a car in Oahu, or can I get by without one? The honest answer is it depends on how you want to spend your days.