Hawaii Vacation Rentals - Why I've Changed My Mind About Them

The topic of Hawaii vacation rentals, or short-term rentals, has been a big topic in Hawaii politics. There supposedly thousands of illegal vacation rentals across Hawaii. And while many vacations rentals do operate legally under the law, that still leaves many that don't. I never really understood the appeal of a short-term rental in Hawaii versus a traditional hotel in Waikiki. However, after traveling to Japan and staying at an Airbnb, I now see the appeal. So I wanted to talk about my view of short-term rentals in Hawaii and how it's changed since we stayed in a short-term rental in Japan. I think I have a pretty good understanding of the benefits and drawbacks and so I wanted to share my opinion on this issue.

Intro to short-term rentals in Hawaii - 0:00
I know the challenges of housing in Hawaii - 0:31
The typical local reaction to short-term rentals in Hawaii - 0:44
Families and travelers have different needs - 1:38
Never understood the appeal of short-term rentals in Hawaii before - 2:58
How the Japanese short-term rental helped me see a different perspective - 3:35
The effect that short-term rentals have costs of a vacation - 5:37
I understand the effects of short-term rentals in Hawaii - 7:26
How can I hate short-term rentals in Hawaii if I use them abroad? - 7:51
Regulation in Hawaii, please? - 8:20
Closing thoughts on short-term rentals in Hawaii - 9:43


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