Current Reviews from Our Guests

Connecting with the Hawaiian Spirit!
VRBO 5/5 November 2024

Of all the privately owned vacation accommodations we have stayed in, my wife and I agree that this has been the most amazing! Everything inside and outside the property is well maintained and has a casual Hawaiian feel. The owners have considered their guest’s comfort by paying careful attention to detail in decorating, outfitting, and providing helpful written guides—all of this was much appreciated. Although the house is private and quiet, a large grocery store and a great coffee shop are conveniently located within walking distance. Waimea Beach, Waimea Falls, and Pipeline surfing are so close and it’s only a short drive to Haleiwa. Being able to walk down a pathway to enjoy “our” beautiful beach and sunsets was a highlight. Our daughters made good use of the bikes and the hot tub. We look forward to returning in the future. Maholo for enabling us to experience a memorable and relaxing North Shore vacation.

Kevin G

Perfect Getaway House! HomeAway 5/5

House has everything you need for an amazing Hawaiian vacation. Short walk to the beautiful beach, amazing local food trucks, and a grocery store. We would absolutely stay there again next time we go to Hawaii. Loved it.

Andrea H

Fantastic family getaway! VRBO 5/5

We had a wonderful time! We wanted to get in one more family vacay before our youngest goes off to college. So, trying to find a location that appeased a variety of age ranges was key. This North Shore location ticked all of the boxes. As a matter of fact, the kids have already asked about coming back again, same time next year. THANK YOU!

Kate M

Perfect North Shore Location. VRBO  5/5

Great home, great hospitality, incredible location!

David H

Christmas trip. VRBO 5/5

This house and all the amenities were perfect for our family of 7! Close access to the beach and the location of the house couldn’t have been better! Thank you for a wonderful Christmas trip!

DaNae S

Great home next to the beach! VRBO 5/5

I enjoyed my stay at the property, great amenities and right next to a beautiful beach.

Michael S

Great family get away! HomeAway 5/5

Property was beautiful. Family had lots to do, snorkeling, bike rides, great old historical town with great restaurants and shopping. Would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing vacation.

Teryl B

Paradise found. VRBO 5/5

Lovely place to stay. Peaceful, quiet, and safe. Beautiful swaying palm trees on the property coupled with the short walk to the beach makes this place unparalleled to others. Highly recommend.

Natasha V

North Shore Paradise. HomeAway 5/5

Couldn’t have had a better experience. Absolutely loved this place!

Nic S

Great Vacation Getaway. HomeAway 5/5

Beautiful property. Great location. We would definitely stay here again.

Cindy W

Awesome North Shore House. Homeaway 5/5

This house was such a great home base. It is walking distance to Foodland and steps from the beach. The bikes that come with the house made our trip. It was so nice to ride the bike path everyday and explore the North Shore.

Jack S

North Shore House. VRBO 5/5

Great property and great location.

Michael S

Our best stay yet. HomeAway 5/5

This house is everything you would expect and more. The location is wonderful right next to some of the best snorkeling on the island. They have tons of beach supplies. Very clean and you always feel safe as it’s a gated area. We have two kids and it was perfect for u.

Justin H

Trip of a life time. HomeAway 5/5

This property is amazing everything was just perfect. Just 2 minutes from walking to the beach and enjoying the day and driving to great shopping spots in Haleiwa. One of the beat Luau’s is just right down the road in Waimea Valley park My family and I are looking forward to vacationing again and hope that this property will be available when we return. Tim was awesome at answering any questions through email and making us feel at ease…

Scott H

Excellent could not have a better location. HomeAway 5/5

Everything went smoothly and one minor problem corrected immediately. Would recommend to any one who wants almost their own private beach within 100 yards and be within walking distance of food trucks, Foodland, Waimea and Banzai Pipeline.Also great cycle path outside the house in both directions!

David R

Wonderful Place on the North Shore. HomeAway 5/5

Amazing place to stay! Close to everything! Highly recommend staying here! The house has everything you need-bikes, beach towels, umbrellas, a rolling cooler, chairs and more! We enjoyed walking to the beach everyday. The spa felt amazing and we were grateful to have the air conditioning in every room! They all worked great! Owner Tim was great at communicating when I had questions and gave me helpful tips too! There were 5 of us and we had plenty of space. We would stay here again!

Kristen P

Beautiful property in amazing location! VRBO 5/5

Our family of 4 had a most enjoyable stay – and we would definitely return to this home again! We rode the provided bike’s to Shark’s Cove and Ted’ Bakery and the supermarket -safe beautiful pathways and nice people everywhere! The home was up to date and very well provisioned. This is our third stay on the north shore and this place was by far the best!

Irina R

Phenomenal !!!!!!!!!! HomeAway 5/5

The owner Tim was wonderful! All I can say is WOW and Wonderful! Everything was beautiful! House was impeccable. Enjoyed the grill and hot tub. Nice outdoor shower to rinse off and very nice to have laundry machines. I’ve been to Hawaii now 4 times the beach just 2 minutes from the house is my new favorite it is beautiful! The sunrises and sunsets can’t be beat. There are cool rock formations with tide pools and we had a blast collecting shells. Tim has chairs, umbrellas, coolers, all you need! We were just a short walk from yummy food trucks, food land food market, snorkling at sharks cove, swimming with sea turtles at three tables! Also if you go to the far right side of Waimea Bay you will see rocks in the water awesome snorkeling here and calm water the opposite end has the rock to jump off! I’m 52 and jumped like a champ ! The location of the property was just perfect! Would stay again in a minute!

Tracy O

Prefect week! THE place the stay on North Shore!!! HomeAway 5/5

We just had the best week! The house was amazing and more than we expected. Perfect for our group of 4 adults and 2 pre-teens. AC worked wonderfully! Plenty of room for relaxing inside and outside! The hot tub was great! Hammock in the yard was great for relaxing in the shade with the sweet sound of birds all around. Great location situated within walking distance of Sharks Cove and I mean two minutes at the most. Every day we woke up and walked right around the corner to the beach to treasure hunt for shells and sea glass at Keiki Beach. We would definitely stay here again and hope to in the future!

Sharmin B

Wonderful property! VRBO 5/5

Perfect property for a great family vacation on the North Shore of Oahu!

Fred L

Great stay!  VRBO 5/5

Great location and property – exactly as listed, though bear in mind it’s smaller than you might expect. Fortunately, thick walls/doors help a lot and made the stay comfortable…critically for the sleeping baby! Thanks Tim!

Matthew K

Fantastic Place! HomeAway 5/5

Location, comfort, and amenities were all exactly what we’d hoped. Thanks Tim for the excellent stay!

Daniel M

Great place to stay, close to great beaches and Shark’s Cove for snorkeling. HomeAway 5/5

Easy owner to work with, great property to rent and would recommend to anyone wishing to get away from the Waikiki crowds. Plenty of onsite extras such as beach gear, snorkel gear, and bicycles to use. We had a wonderful time and would love to visit again.

Kimberely E

Great location near a great beach that isn’t busy and exactly as shown on HomeAway! HomeAway 5/5

We really enjoyed our stay here and wish we could have stayed longer. We had 2 adults and 4 kids (aged 9 – 17). The space was perfect for our group and never felt crowded. Our oldest prefers not to sleep with anyone else so we took advantage of the extra bedding, but you wouldn’t need that at all for 6 people otherwise. I could see this being a great place for a family with small children as well. We used the bikes, the hot tub, the beach chairs and boogie boards, and the kitchen and laundry facilities. The kitchen is well stocked and the BBQ grill is very nice. I appreciated that dishwasher detergent/laundry supplies were all provided so we didn’t have to be shopping for any of that. There was a grocery store very close, as well as lots of options for eating out within short drives. The beach nearby was fun to play at and beautiful for sunsets. The shore break was a bit too much on some of the days but every day it was pretty to watch and was fairly quiet. Sharks cove is really close for snorkeling (like you could ride the bikes there) and lots of places to watch surfing were close as well. We enjoyed visiting Mataumoto’s for shave ice in Haleiwa, as well as the other shops there. We also visited Ted’s Bakery and Bonzai Bowls….all within a short drive and delicious! Tim was great to work with and responded quickly. We would highly recommend staying at this home. The location is second to none on the north shore.

Julie O

Best family vacation ever! VRBO 5/5

Our family trip was amazing and this home had a lot to do with it. The home itself is comfortable and was roomy enough for our family of six. The added bonuses – like the hot tub, snorkel equipment, hammock, bikes, outdoor shower, beach towels, and washer and dryer – made it feel like home. The instructions and information provided by the owners was easy to understand and helpful regarding recommendations for the area. The location of this home was perfect for us. It was nice to be on the North Shore but also so near to the beach, Shark’s Cove, grocery store, trails, food trucks, restaurants, and more. They are all literally a few minutes walk or drive away. The neighborhood was secure and people friendly. We will be coming back and staying again. Thank you so much from all of us!

Tammy M

All the bells and whistles!! VRBO 5/5

Our group of 4 thoroughly enjoyed the 2 weeks we stayed at this property. The location is excellent and the house is equipped with all the accessories needed for a great beach getaway. Shark’s Cove and Foodland is a 3 minute bike ride or less than 10 minute walk. Ted’s is about 2 miles in the other direction, and the beach access is just a few steps from the front gate. As an added bonus, the bus picks up and drops off directly in front of the property! You could realistically park your car upon arrival, get around via bike or bus, and never have to deal with parking!

Jodi D

Nice house! HomeAway 5/5

The property is nice, well kept, store, beach, food all within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.

Theresa H

Beautiful home in the most amazing location!!! VRBO 5/5

We loved our 5 night stay here. The kitchen is well equipped and this house has pretty much everything you would need for a vacation with your family. Loved the bikes, nice beach chairs and beach towels. The master bedroom is spacious and has a nice private bath. The other 2 bedrooms are small but nice and clean. The bedroom with twins is probably best used for only small children. We had two teenagers in there but it was fine for just the week. A washer and dryer, soap and softener were nice to have right under the house. Being in a gated community was great and being able to park the jeeps with boards in our private drive made it easy because we were able to leave everything on them and in them without worry. To get to the beach you just have to go out of the gate and one street over and that takes you to one of the prettiest beaches with very few people. We also loved snorkeling at sharks cove right next door and saw the most amazing sea life. This was our second week in Oahu and we had a lot more downtime so it was nice to have the bike path for walking and biking right in front. There are food trucks and the Foodland grocery is a walk away and they have the best deli and also beer,wine and fresh baked goods. Be sure to go to Teds Bakery for breakfast and a pie just down the road. My most favorite thing about this house was the deck. We enjoyed sitting out under the beautiful trees during the day and the stars at night while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. I would recommend staying here and hope one day I can return. Thank you for making it so easy to rent and for sharing your beautiful home. Oh and the wine!

Lori B

Beautiful Oahu location!! HomeAway 5/5

We stayed at this beautifully located home in Haleiwa on Oahu during our holiday vacation. The home was clean, neat, and well stocked with towels, kitchen needs, and fun things to use outdoors (bicycles, a grill, a hot tub, etc.). It was a quick 5 minute walk to the beach where we saw stunning sunsets, and it wasn’t overcrowded with tourists. The information that was left for us by the owners was very useful with names of restaurants, places to visit, and even the phone number so we could get discounts at the local grocery store! We would definitely stay here again!

Jacqueline R