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jjf1113

Resident 2010

10/5/2010

Great Value/Great Place! =]

I've lived here for over a year now, and can say that the value you get here is unlike anywhere else. We have a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, that's right 2.5 bath, with central air(impossible to find in town), washer/dryer, dishwasher, cozy fenced in yard, with a good enough amount of space for the crazy low price of $1650. The residential homes, which I do not live in, do not include central a/c. They also are more prone to dust flying in because of the close proximity to the beach, and are MUCH hotter. I would not recommend living in one, unless you get a place right by or on the beach, which is pretty fantastic. I recommend the townhouses because they are much cooler during the humid summers, less expensive, and more modern. A real cool perk is a FREE modern gym facility with all the basics and more, including yoga and kickboxing lessons during the week(7 sessions for $40), right on the property. There's also a pond to go fishing, tennis court, basketball court, walking/jogging path, and a private beach with cabanas you can reserve that includes a gas grill and beach volleyball net provided. And the beach is only a short walk away, with some properties literally right on the beach! The place is secure, and when I mean secure, it's a little over the top(which is good for law abiding citizens). To even gain access to the neighborhood, you have to pass through security. There are also cops EVERYWHERE patrolling in, and outside of the neighborhood. BEWARE, the police out here have nothing better to do than pull people over for rolling stops at intersections that you can only turn one way with nobody else around. Drive the SLOW speeds and just put up with it, or you'll be paying. The good thing is about that level of security is that kids and families feel safe. There is an elementary school, and daycare center provided(at a cost) exclusively for the kids in this neighborhood(although I'm not 100% sure if other kids come to the school outside of the neighborhood). There are also community activities, such as 5K races, fun competitions for kids, yard sales, etc. that keep the sense of community here. There is also a nice church, which I've visited, at the school on Sundays(Christian). Many military families stay here, and there is a Mini Mart on property, but only those in the military can gain access. When you drive here, many of the GPS's do not give you a correct route. They've been programmed for when it was military housing, and not since it's been remodeled as a citizen apartment rental housing. Get an old fashioned map, or trace your route online. The best way to get here is to turn off Fort Campbell to Iroquois Point Drive by taking a left. You'll see the Foodland on the right. Then, drive straight through the first light and go for about a mile and take a right at the stop. Drive another 2-3 miles and take the next right at the stop. Then, you'll see the unit on the left just a few hundred yards ahead. Of course, living all the way out in Ewa Beach doesn't come without some disparities. First of all, I should say that I am self employed and work from my home. Those who work an 8-5 job M-F will definitely point out that traffic can be a nightmare to and from work. I would agree with that. The best way to avoid that in the morning is to leave just a little extra early to ensure a smooth drive. Otherwise, in 15 minutes time the traffic goes from smooth to bumper to bumper very quickly. The only other issue is that the property is located very close to Pearl Harbor and the Honolulu International Airport. You do get jets buzzing by during the daytime, but it's not as frequent as you might think, and only lasts for a few seconds. The main point is that living in town is about 2-3x more expensive with not as many amenities, which makes the value of living here through the roof! The workout facilities, and the being right by the beach makes it a great place for someone, who lives and works in the area. If you can endure 3 hours a day in traffic going to and from work, it is also a GREAT place for you! Aloha!

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