The Esplanade

This is a great complex. I looked for a long time and am aware of new towers being built in Kakaako and a complex in Kailua. I have not found another complex on Oahu that offers a beautiful view, private park, resort amenities, water access, boat docks and a secured covered garage structure. Most condos offer no cover or just a shade cover. The building is old but it is in great shape and the concrete walls keep things quiet. I have not come across any disgruntled people living here either — owners or renters. I like the house rules being enforced, it keeps it a nice place to stay. I have lived in places before without enforcement and things go downhill fast

If you like living under the rule of Hitler in a lovely 1980’s setting, then the Esplanade is THE PLACE FOR YOU. If you find yourself missing that overbearing Barney Fife, dorm-​manager experience that you had in college, then look no further than the Esplanade in Hawaii Kai.
That’s right, you too can relive those uncomfortable college days all over again in this lovely setting that takes you back to the hip era of the late 70’s and early 80’s. The décor, design, and furnishings of the common areas of the facility are truly vintage. Harken back to the days of days of Smokey and the Bandit, Dirk Diggler, topped off with a nice dose of The Godfather. Now picture you’re in a south Florida retirement home where there’s always this one guy who has nothing else to do, so he takes it upon himself to be the enforcer, like in grade school, the one punk-​ass kid whose been elected to «take names» while the teach is away. That’s what you’re in line for if you choose to reside in this deceivingly nice place called The Esplanade.
The lovely Luna Kai Park in the back of the Esplanade, has all the trappings of a dog park, … ha you wish! There is a sign near each entrance to the park (which is not part of the Esplanade), that informs you that it is not a dog park, but a people park that allows dogs. Oh, and that pesky leash rule that they have for the park, … well, that’s the favorite enforcement tool of Führer himself; one Hugh Frazier, but only selectively.
That’s right, … it is selectively enforced. You can get an exemption from the Führer, that will excuse you from the requirement of having your dog on a leash, … but first, you have to let Fraiser call the cops to come break down your door because he thinks you’re growing marijuana (not me, but another resident there). But wait! You have a permit to grow? Oh, … my bad. As a gesture of my power, and so that you won’t sue the pants off of the HOA, how’s about I allow you (and only you) and your NON-​SERVICE dog to roam free, off leash in the park and around the complex. Everyone else, … suck it,. .. dogs on leash is the rule is sorta enforced for you.
What’s that, … your dog off the leash in the park? The only person in that complex that gives a shit if your dog is off leash is Hugh-​the-​dog-​hater Fraiser himself. Of course he won’t come down and say something himself; that would be too much of a man. Nope, like the lady part that he is, he calls his minion-​pseudeo security guy to come down and give you a talking to.
You see, Hugh has been the H.N.I.C. there for the past 20 years or so. How does he maintain such a long reign you may ask? The same way Hitler did; through intimidation and fear mongering, not to mention a mostly uninformed, lackadaisical, and highly fractionated voting membership.
So if you’re lured into considering the Esplanade because you envision your Fido being able to play & frolic in the park in the back; TRIPLE NOT-​SO-​Fast. Don’t even think about it. If you want to feel like your living with your parents again, … then Hugh is your daddy!!!
If you want to live in Hawaii Kai and are considering The Esplanade, save yourself from the politics and b.s. If I had it to do over again, I’d rather «live in a van down by the river» over The Esplanade.

Beautiful grounds with a fish pond, tennis courts, pool, jacuzzi and party areas! Open grass space shaded with trees where you can walk your dogs! Doggie poop bags and disposal area provided! Boat docks and place to house residents kayaks provided. Nice quiet and serene building with good security!