We really enjoyed our stay here! The home was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and there were many thoughtful amenities provided for the beach, which made our trip even easier. You can feel the Aloha spirit in how the owner communicatesâshe was so flexible, quick to respond, and truly helpful throughout our stay.One small note for future guests: while the photos give the impression of a clear ocean view from the front window, there are other buildings that partially obstruct it. This wasnât a problem for us at all, since the beach is just a few steps away, and we spent our time enjoying the view right by the water. The small AC unit doesnât cool the house drastically, so if youâre not comfortable opening the front and back doors to let the tradewinds breeze through, thatâs something to keep in mind.One of the absolute highlights was visiting the beach late at night and seeing 10â15 turtles resting on the shore (just remember to keep your distance and avoid flashlights or flash photography). Another magical moment was heading out around 5:15 a.m. to watch the turtles return to the sea as the sun roseâa truly special experience.All in all, this home provided the perfect setting for relaxation, comfort, and memorable moments. Mahalo for such a great stay! We hope to come back!
Our stay was just okay. It was exactly as advertised (except the AC doesnât really do anything). It wasnât quite as comfortable as we wouldâve liked for our honeymoon. Check in was unique and the place was under a lot of construction (which I knew) but just probably not worth what we paid!
We visited Waikiki first and this was such a nice change definitely quiet, beautiful view from the condo and the outdoor area is just amazing grass, flowers, lounge chairs, the beach, palm trees, turtles evening and morning. It was really an amazing spot. We spent a lot of time walking the beach in the water and lounging on the chairs in the evening just enjoying the breeze and the stars.
This was an excellent location. We enjoyed being able to wake up and get in the water. It was a calm, quiet beach and we did see turtles! The host provided access to lots of beach toys, boogie boards, and snorkel gear. What a peaceful paradise and wonderful vacation!
This condo is clean and well maintained. It has great amenities. The owner is prompt with communication. The beach is beautiful with calm waters. We even saw sea turtles one morning! Having traveled to the tropics before, we know that AC is a rare commodity. We also know coming back to a cool bedroom is a luxury we are willing to pay for. Unfortunately, the AC in this unit was entirely inadequate. It was actually hotter in the condo after running it than it was without. Our only option to get any sleep was to leave the front and lanai doors open all night. Which meant waking up to neighbors staring in and a light from the hallway in our faces all night. Oh, and ice packs for our feet. The owner did offer to refund the charge for AC, which we are grateful for (but havenât seen yet.)
The oceanside and beach access was lovely. The size of the rental was perfect for our needs as we basically used it as a landing zone b/w excursions and so did not spend a lot of time inside. The location was also great for what we had planned to see and explore!
Perfect location on Eastside of the island. Posting is accurate. Only drawbacks that we didnât foresee was only having one key available and low ceilings. We are tall people but it was cozy. Basically what we expected after staying at several places around the island over the past year.
The property was servicable enough. I appreciated the proximity to the beach, and there were turtles there. However, the property is older and in more disrepair than the pictures let on.
The building is the construction site with scaffolding and construction materials around and in the building. The unit is advertised as newly renovated while furniture seems very old and moldy. The unit had dirt and dust on the shelves, sink and kitchen ceiling lights when we arrived. The bedroom is not the proper bedroom: no door (just curtain), no window just old and dirty air vent covered with a towel through which you hear all the outside noise. The bathroom ceiling fan is very low and has visible electrical wires - very dangerous electrical shock hazard. The house rules are very strict (on how to wash the dishes and towels, wipe the floors) and communication with the owner very rigid, Garden and beach are beautiful.
The property is very old and run down. Dishes in the cabinets were still dirty and the apartment was very cramped and stuffed full of items.The linens and towels were clean. The best part was being able to see turtles on the beach every day.
The building is old and under renovation. The area is messy and noisy during the day when renovation is going on. Workers start early in the morning around 8am. The apartment is outdated and very crowded. Tiny ant is a big pest problem. However it is right on the beach. The view from room is not bad. Price is too high for the room quality and amenities.
This place is just amazing. Ocean and beach at your fingertips!! Turtles right there on beach!! Just a serene place to stay!! I love it at Pats place!!
This is by far one of the most unique areas of Oahu, where you were able to visit both the North Shore and South Shores in an hour drive. The private beach location was extremely unique, to be able to walk out the door to the water. We saw plenty of sea turtles and even a harmless shark. Janet provides all the things needed for beach fun, as well. While we were there, there was a lot of construction going on, which we were warned about just a few days before arriving. The work was mid-day, but made parking a little difficult, and some strong smells in the morning. One thing to note, is that this is more of a studio style condo, and the most comfort for sleeping would be the living room futon. The portable AC unit wasn't working for us, which we let Jan know, and tried leaving the condo doors open, but could not get enough breeze to come through - and the mid-day/night downpours would often get things pretty wet. Overall, Janet has everything you need to enjoy the beach and the location is 5 stars. If you're doing Oahu the right way, you should be gone during the day and have the evenings to enjoy the beach, then have a roof over your head.
My husbsnd and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We love the North Shore and it was close to everything. We had a lovely walk on the beach and enjoyed sitting out on the lanae at sunrise.
The kitchen has everything I needed to cook up yummy meals. Its a cozy and stylistically condo. We loved it!
We needed to find a place to stay after some issues arose at our first booking and this lovely beachfront studio was just perfect for what we needed. Truly made our vacation such a great time!
3 adults stayed comfortably. The location is great, we travelled the North shore all the way down to the southern tip while we stayed here, and it was beautiful. Beach is clean and we were lucky enough to see the turtles. Janet was wonderful, from instructions beginning to end and very quick responses for questions on anything. We were surprised how well stocked the place was and clean. If we are lucky enough to come out this way again, we would definitely stay here. Janet thank you for everything.
We had an amazing time during our stay here and have recommended to our friends to book here after coming home.
AC is a small room unit, but we found it wasnât needed with the nice cross breeze coming through.
The kitchen was stocked with pots and pans and had everything we needed to make meals for our family.
US Army Veteran who loves people. My best friend and I would love to make your stay with us memorable and comfortable. We live in this place. Itâs truly paradise.
A unique place with sand and a grassy lawn that premiers one of the best hideaway beaches on the island perfect for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and the kids love it to when the waves are shallow that is most of the time. There is also a pool for the kiddies if needed. The place has a local feel and people here are all so nice and happy. Itâs peaceful and you can hear the waves while you sleep and see the ocean and palm trees while you cook. If you do t want to cook there are delicious food trucks very close by and Kayas also has a kitchen for take out that is just steps from the condo. Also there are shrimp trucks and down the road is PCC with several eating selections and many taco trucks close by also. Or venture down by car 20 minutes to Turtle Bay Resort for cocktails and sunset at the Point or a 5 Star Dinner experience at Lei Leis for the best steaks or fish around or Roys for a fusion cuisine. If you venture further down to Haleiwa you can head to the Beach House for dinner, sunset and cocktails or Haleiwa Joes for a legendary Prime Rib dinner.
The coral heads on the beach are protected by a reef that offers a perfect swimming beach With plenty of coral and lots of sea turtles and fish for a great snorkeling experience And fishing is also popular on this property.