Vacation Rentals by Owner

Turtle Bay condo

Guest: kidsmom (Laguna Woods, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/13/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

This unit is very cozy and relaxing, but could use some updating. The mattress on the bed especially needs to be replaced. The location was great and the snorkeling at Turtle Bay was amazing.

Owner response:Aloha, Most people love our mattress. We have a memory foam mattress topper from Macy's, and a down topper. We love it more than our mattress at home. It's like sleeping on a cloud. We have recently painted the walls, and we remodeled the kitchen and baths 5 years ago. So it has been recently upgraded. Mahalo, Tom

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

What a Great Place!

Guest: Nicole C.
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

We just spent a long weekend with our dogs and it was the best! The place has everything and is very comfortable. It is true gem to be able to rent! Thanks Tom!!!!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Everything you need + a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing environment!

Guest: Hannah (Punalu`u)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

Everything I thought it would be and then some. I recommend this prized getaway to anyone who want a relaxing, spacious (for two- or more) getaway. There is Ola, a restaurant that is in walking distance. This restaurant is on the beach. Where can you get a lobster dinner with your feet buried in the sand, and the hypnotic sound of the surf? Maybe Leilei after golf maybe the ticket for you? Leilei is located in the golfing area. A quite dinner in the well equipped kitchen in your condo may better suit you? What ever you do at Turtle Bay, I am sure you will have a time to remember.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A wonderful vacation

Guest: yoogogirl (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

We just returned from our stay-cation (we live in Hawaii Kai) at Hale Maluhia (means house of peace, quiet, security, tranquillity, serenity; safety and it was exactly what it was. Even with the crazy stormy weather and lightening on our 2nd day (record rainfall) the condo was very comfortable to stay-in on a rainy day, like that. It's very convenient with all the amenities you'd need. Beaches, horseback riding, hiking, eating & shopping, you name it, it's right there. I also loved owner's DVD collections, too! My family and I think that it was the best vacation, ever! We ARE coming back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Good "homebase" for fun on the North Shore

Guest: JB (SLC, UT)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

We had a blast and loved the location of the condo. Enjoyed the typical Shrimp trucks and loved the burgers at the Kahuku Grill. If you're lucky, you visit on a day when they make their banana-nut bread sundaes. The condo was clean and nice, although I personally killed 3 cockroaches in the kitchen. I realize they are typical in that kind of climate and can be expected if you leave food out on the counter at night, but it still caught me off guard. The bed was very comfortable and the combination of AC and fans kept us very cool. It was very helpful to have the wi-fi which was quick enough. I was also able to print off my boarding pass on the printer, which was great. My only frustration was that the surfboards mentioned in the owner's description as being "a unique benefit to the unit" do not have the fins or leashes. They were pointless and I wouldn't advertise that the unit includes them if you don't have the complete boards to use. That was part of the draw to the unit to us, so we had to rent boards. The bikes were fun for cruising around the resort and the snorkeling gear was okay. We had a great time and the unit worked well as a place to come sleep, do laundry, and cook.

Owner response:We have never said that we have surfboards available. We have Hum Bug Hawaii spray for bugs once a month. If you leave food out, bugs are attracted. We let our guests use our bikes, masks and snorkels, golf clubs, tennis rackets, beach towels and toys. Our unit is professionally cleaned and has everything you need. Our strategy is to offer a very nice unit for a very low price. This is the worst and only negative review we have ever had.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Why would you stay at the resort...

Guest: HoppaHowie (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

This condo had everything we needed plus some. This unit was quiet, private and the air conditioning made it very pleasant. I say that because another couple had a condo across from us that didn't have air conditioning and they regretted it. The bikes were great and got a lot of use. We had a few people stop by that were staying at the resort and were upset they didn't book a condo instead. They paid $250 a night and one said the view he had was looking at the top of another building. Tom thank you for making our vacation so comfortable. P.S. Haleiwa pronounced Holly-Eva is a must see beach town especially on the weekend when the shrimp trucks are there and Waimea Falls is diffently worth the hike... Mahalo

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

wonderful place to stay

Guest: slc (aptos, CA.)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

This was a perfect place for my family to stay. It was clean, cute and relaxing. Wish I could say the same for the plane ride. Had everything we needed and more. So much less exspensive than a hotel, and so much better. We will be returning just as soon as we can. Thank you Tom! We love your magical place on the island. we really appreciated you letting us stay there.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Summer Vacation at the North Shore July 2010

Guest: Christina (Kaneohe)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

We spent the week before 4th of July 2010 and left the day after. We had a fantastic time with friends that we met with all day at the near by beaches, and returned to the comfort of the condo. Our sweet 9 lb maltese poodle was able to come with us for the first time on a vacation that was pet friendly, she is 3 yrs. and a service dog in training, we were able to walk her every day around the property on a leash and take everywhere we went. We cooked, baked, and had lots of laughs in the living room. One day I road the bike to Turtle Bay and had it valeted then met a girlfriend for a massage it was the best way to go the Turtle Bay REsort. Barbeque while viewing the golf course was also incredible, with the quiet breeze and wrestling of the palm trees. Security was excellent. Some of the neighbors actually live in a condo units so it has a very neighborly feel. We hope to spend time again in the future. Without a doubt we recommend this location to anyone who wants to experience the prestine North Shore of Oahu. aloha christina & lii kaneohe, hawaii

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful vacation accomodation

Guest: Maddz (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

The accommodation was neat, quiet and very relaxed. It was far enough out of the city to be rural and yet a 40 minute drive saw you in down-town Honolulu. Amenities were mostly all provided. The only thing missing was that it offered a phone but no cords with which to use it. Bit of a bummer when you have a phone card and are wanting to assure family overseas you're ok. Other than this we had a fantastic time with everything at our fingertips. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Brett & Tiffany (Olympia, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/11/09

We just returned from a one-week stay here. The condo was great. It had everything we needed, and many extras like bikes and snorkel gear. The condo is close to the pool and a short walk to the beach. The location is perfect for a quiet and relaxing vacation. We hope to stay here again when we return to the North Shore.

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Guest: Gagne Family (Southaven, MS)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

Just got back from the islands and had a wonderful time. The condo had everyuthing you needed to feel at home and then some. Had so much fun riding the bikes. grilling out, and just sitting by the pool.

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Guest: Alberta1 (Honolulu/HI)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

Last year we spent a week and loved it. We were able to take our dogs out there and they enjoyed our early morning walks on the links pathway. Everything we needed was there. We returned this year for a weekend and call it our respite from the city.

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Guest: Natalie Kaiser (Plumas Lake, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/04/09 Review Submitted: 03/04/09

The condo was wonderful! Very comfortable for a family, esp. nice to have 2 full baths. The complex was very nice and the views of the golf course and mountain were great. We are looking forward to our next stay there!

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Guest: Ross Gonzales (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/11/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

Tom, The condo was wonderful, and we really enjoyed the time we spent there. When we get back to Hawaii, I will be calling to spend another week there!

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Guest: Tom (owner)
Date of Stay: 05/10/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/08

Welcome to Hale Maluhia, It is with great pleasure that we offer you our wonderful unit at Kuilima. I have had some of the best times of my life here. I have always found tremendous peace here, and I know you will also. Enjoy!!! Tom

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Guest: Michael Kollen (Cocoa Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/09/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/08

It was very nice and we enjoyed the condo a lot. If we were to come back and stay on the North Shore I think that is the way to do it. It was clean and had everything that we needed for those couple days. Thanks again for the place. Michael Kollen

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