Working with thousands of guests traveling to the Hawaiian Islands, Denise has built a reputation grounded in trust and a deep understanding of the guest experience.
Her transition into the private sector provided behind-the-scenes insight into supporting private families, where discretion, communication, and presence are essential.
DP Gateway brings that same level of service to guests on island providing reliable, on-the-ground support so you can relax and enjoy your time. When traveling with a dog, attentive, one-on-one care ensures they’re in the hands of someone who truly understands dogs.

Pre-arrival support ensures everything is thoughtfully prepared before you arrive—so your vacation home feels settled, comfortable, and ready the moment you walk in. Everything is taken care of in advance, allowing you to arrive, unwind, and ease into your stay.
Continued support offers a quiet, trusted presence throughout your stay—someone who understands the rhythm of the island and is available when needed, so everything feels effortless and taken care of. A vacation is meant for being present and uninterrupted; your time here is simply meant to be enjoyed—easy, relaxed, and uninterrupted.

Dog Care is provided one-on-one, with full attention given to your dog’s routine, behavior, and comfort within your vacation home. Each visit is approached with the mindset of a guardian present, aware, and fully responsible for your dog’s wellbeing.
Whether stepping out for dinner, a boat day, or a show, your dog remains settled and cared for. Thoughtful updates, photos, and videos are shared along the way, so you always feel at ease.
Denise was recommended to us through our house rental, and she was wonderful—reliable, communicative, and the dogs loved her. She sent photos and videos throughout her stays. Truly a wealth of knowledge and such peace of mind while we stepped out.
— Vacation Rental Guest
Denise consistently goes above and beyond to deliver a seamless experience. Detail-oriented, highly dedicated, and always thinking ahead ensuring everything runs exactly as it should.
— Private Client
Working with Denise brings a level of confidence that’s hard to find. Professional, reliable, and deeply experienced someone who can be trusted to handle every detail with care.
— Longtime Client
Kind, compassionate, and incredibly thoughtful. Denise brings a level of care and presence that immediately puts you at ease. It’s clear everything is handled with intention and genuine attention.
— Client Review
Have a question that is not listed? Reach out directly Denise@dpgateway.com
808-372-7008
Services are based on Oʻahu’s Windward side, including Waimānalo, Kailua, and Lanikai. Requests outside these areas may be accommodated depending on availability.
Pre-arrival preparation is designed to make settling in seamless. This can include grocery shopping, stocking essentials, and specialty items so everything is in place when you arrive.
Ongoing support is flexible and tailored to your stay. This can include grocery runs (Costco, Whole Foods, Safeway, Target, and specialty stores), returns, picking up items, and handling the day-to-day details that come up.
Care takes place within the home and surrounding grounds, with time focused on companionship, play, and relaxation creating a calm, stress-free environment where your dog can fully settle in.
Share a few details about your stay dates, location, number of guests, any dogs joining you, and the kind of support you’re looking for.
A few details about your stay is all it takes to get started. I’ll follow up and guide the rest from there.