I had always booked them within a 4-7 month window. There was a day I wanted the EL where it was already booked, but I already had the cabana reservation (I wanted to change to the EL), we just kept that. I stated that I have heard of people being able to book that early...The earlier you book the cabanas the better. If you are on the top of the list, you will have your choice of cabana locations, rather than get stuck somewhere you do not want to be. I booked later, and was given the Menehune Bridge location. It worked out perfectly for me because DD loved playing in that area. I could enjoy the cabana and watch her from there easily while she played. I would not have been able to do that if we had one of the Ka Maka Landing cabanas.
Upon checkin to our 1BR in August, we had a box of Tide, two packets of DW detergent, a small bottle of dish soap, and a new sponge. And on towels/trash day, we got another set of all that.
As others have said you get one or two boxes of Tide or All, a small bottle of dishwashing detergent and a few packets of dishwasher detergent. You can get more of the dish detergents simply by calling housekeeping (no need to wait for your trash/towel day). You can buy more laundry detergent at the resort store or in the laundry room.
Well that makes a difference! Since you are paying cash and not using points you will get daily housekeeping service (full cleaning) and all supplies will be replenished daily, including laundry detergent, toiletries, etc.
The easiest way is to go out to the street and head past the Four Seasons (Marriott) and Paradise Cove. There is a parking lot that's private except for a very few spots in the back which are open to the public. From there you will find a trail to the beach where you may be able to spot some turtles.
I haven't heard of sharks or sting rays at any property at Ko Olina. But, the Marriott is no more. It was sold and will become a Four Seasons resort next year. http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/...asons-resort-oahu-at-ko-olina-to-open-in.html
