The suite was comfortable in many ways and the location was perfect - just far enough off the beaten path to feel like we were living the local Hawaiian life. The beach is only a 5 min stroll down the quiet street and it felt like it was our own, despite the fact that we were there during the busy season. The host was gracious and quick to respond to any requests or questions (not that we had many, as everything was laid out for us beforehand.) would definitely recommend! And youâre super close to Haleiwa village and the extensive network of north shore beaches and hikes and the botanic gardens of the Waimea valley with its cultural centre that hosts the awesome Toa Luau!
My husband and I spent 6 days, 5 nights honeymooning at this beautiful west Oahu beach home, and it turned out to be our favorite and BEST accommodations of our 15 days in Hawaii. We were in Maui the first half of the trip in very nice places but this home outranked the others on the bed comfort alone -- we were so grateful for the super comfy night's sleep!
Everything Gina shared in the link was completely accurate -- the pics do not do this place justice! It's awesome! The features we appreciated most were the comfy king-sized bed and the wonnnnderful water pressure in the hot shower. A great shower and a good night's sleep are so important when you are traveling and this place was the best sleep and showers we had the whole trip! Lifesaver!
And have I mentioned that the nearby beach was one of the most beautiful we visited?!? It is a public beach but feels private -- we never saw more than 5-10 people on the beach at any given time. It was WONDERFUL! The clear blue waters were calm enough that I could swim in them while my husband enjoyed some snorkeling on the reefs that were just offshore (like immediately offshore). Perfect! We even saw a friendly turtle peek his head out of the water a few times just a few yards off the shoreline from us, and the sunsets there can't be beat!
If you need beach access immediately out your back door, this is not the home for you, but you would be foolish to pass on this awesome rental home if that is the only thing holding you back. The beach access is a very, VERY short drive down the road and is completely walkable as well. We always drove because we didn't feel like carrying all of the beach chairs, snorkeling equipment, etc. down the street, but you absolutely could walk there with no problem. It is so convenient, and if you do drive, parking is super accessible right by the beach entrance. I actually wish I could attach photos because you would see that it is a spectacular beach and so private. Really beautiful.
Gina is lucky to call this paradise her home, and we will be back to "Graceland" for sure in the future!
This property was a gem. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood far enough away from make roads and north shore touristy areas, but close enough to drive to in a few minutes. The house was stocked with amenities including beach gear and we always love having a washer and dryer so we can rewear clothes and pack light. Used the propane grill to cook one night. Outdoor shower was a plus. No complaints, we loved our stay here! The owner was in close contact and available for anything we needed but we didn't have to reach out.
A quiet base to explore North Shore. Close to Haleiwa town, and you can hear the rhythm of ocean waves at night with the windows open. Thereâs even an outdoor shower, that was newly installed. The owner and property manager is quite responsive.
We loved our stay at Gina's, in a peaceful residential north shore neighbourhood. Beach across the street (path short walk away) was lovely and private. We loved barbecuing and eating in our peaceful backyard with the chickens, cat and dogs. It was exactly the north shore retreat we wanted. Highly recommend.
Gina was very welcoming .
the house is well equipped and clean . big and comfortable bed.
in a quiet and pleasant neighborhood.
we enjoyed it very much.
Gina (owner) and Tina (housekeeper) were both lovely and took great care of us. The guest house was clean, in a beautiful private setting, and a very short walk to the beach. Weâll be back... hopefully soon!
Nice quiet neighborhood. Short walk to the beach. We blew the kitchen outlet breaker when using the coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and hot plate at the same time. Totally our fault but Gina handled it right away and called us while we were out to let us know it was taken care of. We definitely will stay here again when we come back.
Aloha! We just finished 5 wonderful days at this property in Waialua. The location is great, because it is just enough out of the way of North Shore busyness, to be quiet. We had the beach to ourselves on more than one occasion. In September, the ocean was calm enough to snorkel in -- althought the current is pretty strong. I swam for quite some time with a sea turtle and saw loads of beautiful fish. You can walk to the public beach access trail -- or drive if you have equipment to carry -- there was plenty of free parking spaces directly across from the trail entrance. And when I say trail, its actually, basically a short walk between 2 properties and you are there at the beach! The property itself is very good size. You enter at the bedroom (comfy bed) and then the bathroom, then the kitchenette, dining and living area. There are many things available to you like chip clips, bowls, a styrofoam cooler and so much more. The backyard is beautiful and I enjoyed sitting outside and visiting with a mama chicken and her babies. Gina met us at our front door when we arrived and showed us how to work the 2 air conditioners. We didn't see her again, so the whole experience felt very private -- but it was comforting to know she was right there on property in case we had any issues. Overall, we highly recommend this property and enjoyed a very relaxing stay after a very active week in Kauai. Now? It's back to life, back to reality - what a drag! haha :-) Thank you Gina!
This is our favorite place to rent in the northshore. It has everything list and more. It is spacious and ocean can be heard with the windows open. Would stay here again for sure.
Gina's home is across the street from a pristine North Shore beach. The one bedroom apartment is comfortable and clean with everything you need to enjoy a beach vacation on Oahu (chairs, towels, laundry facilities). You'll feel like you're living in paradise!
The best part of the house was it's proximity to the ocean. We also used and enjoyed many of the provided amenities - towels, dishes, umbrellas, beach chairs, list of places to visit. It's a not fancy, but it's totally comfortable!
Even though our stay was only 3 nights, we really enjoyed our time at Ginaâs. The bed was very comfortable and the two air conditioners were very needed and appreciated while we were there. The place was clean, well supplied and decorated. The beach is nearby and lovely. The location was private (we had our own entrance and car port) and perfect for North Shore sightseeing. Gina greeted us and made sure we had everything. She was very helpful recommending places to eat and shop. We would definitely stay there again.
We (my two sons and me) loved this little house. It was out of town about 10 minutes and you really felt like you were in the country and part of the community. The place was perfectly equipped with the kitchen and cooking abilities were unlimited. We even borrowed a backpack cooler to bring food and drinks to the beaches. Gina was so lovely and told us of the local spots. We will come back and recommend to our friends living in Kailua. Wonderful place for sure!
A very nice and quiet place on the north shore!!
Easy acces to the unit and a nice peaceful drive to Haleiwa
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and see some amazing sunsets this is the place!!!
We will definetly be back !!!
Thank you Gina for your awesome place
Three of us girls stayed here for a few days and it was perfect. We had everything we needed and we love the location..amazing! I absolutely loved being able to meet jeff and ginaâs Sweet little dogs and cat..they are very well behaved and cute.
The neighborhood is a hidden gem on the north shore and if youâre looking for the true Hawaii experience, this is the place. No crowds but close enough to visit the touristy areas. Enjoy!
We loved our time spent on the North Shore. The unit is great; has everything you could need with an easy, 5 minute walk to the beach! We loved spending the mornings on the patio reading + watching the skydivers from the nearby airfield.
This vacation rental is an attached dwelling to our home. I picked this home because of its location. It is located on an excellent, quiet, safe street. Not many tourists venture to this part of the island! The beach is has beautiful white sand and clean water where you almost always see turtles. The outdoor shower has hot and cold water and privacy fence.
When you look out the back door and windows, you see trees and tropical landscaping. You don't see any other houses! It is tranquil and the stars are bright with limited street lights. The weather is perfect year round.