Perfection

Guest: Sojo (Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/25/11 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

Peace, perfect peace

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+.

This REALLY is paradise

Guest: Fran (Valley, AL)
Date of Stay: 01/07/11 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

I do not think there are enough glowing words to describe this setting, the owners, and the experience of staying at this beautiful place. The photos display the beauty, but the waves, the sun, the sound of the breezes cannot be captured except by being there. Walking the beach, which is right in there in your backyard is incredible. It is so private and so stunning that it cannot be captured in words. The apartment decor says welcome and has so many beautiful touches that one feels at home, but yet in a land away that captures the essence of Hawaii. Neal and Suzanne are there to help with your every need and yet, are not in any way intrusive of your privacy. They did so many extra things like guiding us to the farmer's market and providing special treats that will delight. I only wish we could have stayed longer Some places we visited which were lovely and/or interesting were the Waialua Farmer's Market, the Dillingham Train ride (steam locomotive), the Heiau in Waimea, and the Waimea Valley Park. Of course just going to the beaches and watching the waves is awesome. We had pineapple hamburgers at a restaurant in town, I think it was Kaikanu, which was great. We had coconut shrimp which was outstanding in a small mall in .Kalkua. It is near the post office in that town. The food was outstanding. All is all, this was among the best experience we have ever had and one of the loveliest and most inviting locations. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

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

North Shore location, beautiful beyond words, the perfect spot

Guest: Bob (Marshfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/10

This property fit the bill perfectly in more ways than one, a cozy well kept studio right at ocean's edge close to Waimea Bay and to the historic Haleiwa Town. The owners, Neal and Suzanne were the perfect hosts, taking us to the farmer's market on our first day to pick up some of the local delacies. The market also was home to one of the original sugar mills on the island, no longer in operation but containing other unique shops for gifts to bring home to the relatives. Thanks to Neal we also had access to his ocean kayaks and snorkeling equipment and a great hammock in the back yard for just laying out and relaxing. The view of the ocean down the beach each way was one of the most scenic I've ever experienced and it's now what I use for my screen saver. The are locally great restaurants right in downtown Haleiwa, two great Mexican restaurants and a Thai food restaurant as well as some small coffee shops, a market and a place that cooks chicken on an open fired pit.....delicioso! Plenty of local spots to swim, Shark's Bay is great for snorkeling and Waimae Bay is for the adventurous with a bit of a tough shore break. Directly accross from Waimea Bay is the beautiful park containing Waimea Falls a must see to visit and maybe take a swim, might want to bring a pair of water shoes for the rocks as you get into the pond. If surfing's your game you have Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline all within a short drive from the house....oh yeah, you will need some wheels to get around. If you want to be a tourist the Dole plantation is another short drive or you can take the 45 minute drive to downtown Waikiki and hang out with the other 98% of the island. Neal and Suzanne offer a truly great value and are wonderful hosts. If you're considering Hawaii...the real Hawaii, this is the place to visit.

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

Beachfront paradise

Guest: Lin (Redmond, Wa)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/26/10

Great place to relax at the beach. Owners are available to assist when needed and invisible when you desire privacy. Large back yard with hammock, grass and steps to pristine beach, perfect for long walks, kayaking, turtle gazing, swimming etc. Close to Haleiwa for conveniences. Space is clean, well equipped with all you need and always within the sound of surf. Big Mahalo to owners for sharing their place in Paradise.

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

A perfect stay on the North shore!

Guest: Cat O (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/27/10

My spouse and I rented this studio for one week and we absolutely loved it. We were looking for a self-contained apartment close to the beach where we could live like a local, enjoy the north shore and we couldn't have asked for better quality accomodations or hosts. Neal and Sue were so helpful but left us alone to explore and enjoy the area. It was nice to know they were just upstairs for any questions but the studio is well-maintained inside and out, with everything you might need in the kitchen, as well as some fresh herbs outside, too! We rarely had to bug them and were made to feel very welcome here. Location-wise, you can't get any closer to the beach then this! There is plenty to do - long beach walks, swim with turtles, surf, splash, etc - so we were never bored. We used some of the beach and water equipment available at the house, too. As with most islands, you will need a car to get around to historic Haleiwa town for groceries, and to get to other spots on the island. Otherwise, you have everything you need for a relaxing vacation right here. The location is ideal and we hope to come back again one day!

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

Very posh beachfront stay, our best accommodation in Hawaii

Guest: jackson (Loma Linda, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

If you are looking for a great north shore experience, I would highly recommend this vacation rental! We spent a long weekend here during our honeymoon, and in comparison to a condo in Waikiki, a vacation rental in Kailua, and a vacation rental in Kauai, this was by far our favorite. The location was nice after being in the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Shore. The studio was extremely clean, well furnished, spacious, very comfortable bed, felt brand new. Direct access to the back yard and private beach access were hard to beat. I would recommend relaxing on the hamock at night to enjoy the stars, take the sea kayak for a spin, and go for a swim-snorkel in the back yard. Beautiful empty beach that you can sit on and watch a green sea turtle go by every 5 minutes. Maybe a mile or 2 to Hale'iwa which is a cool little town with some good restaurants, and then a couple miles the other way to the pipeline and three tables (favorite snorkel spot). This has got to beat the resort feel by a lot, plus you arent supporting further development so they can "keep the country country" up there! Neal and Sue are very friendly and were always willing to provide us with anything we needed. They even keep the cabinets semi-stocked with stuff for hot drinks or cooking. Great place for my honeymoon, hope to come back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Guest: neal (-)
Date of Stay: 02/13/09 Review Submitted: 02/13/09

just listed guest book please leave comments, aloha neal

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