Pupukea Palace

Guest: Keith K. (San Pedro, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

We absolutely loved this cottage in the hills. The attention to detail inside and outside the house was impeccable- all the furniture, appliances, bedding, etc. meshed perfectly with the architecture of the house. A great escape from the busy beach activity down the hill, you feel like you are in your own private peaceful jungle- banana and papaya trees, cooler temperatures, beautiful birds. Especially loved the surfboard rack in the living room, the outdoor shower, washer and dryer, louvered windows, Hawaiiana quilts and knick knacks, and basically everything else about this A-frame- especially Todd and his baby greeting us with a Papaya! Easy access to all famous North Shore beaches and breaks, Foodland, and, most importantly, Ted's Bakery! Would definitely recommend a stay here. Mahalo Todd!

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

Pupukea Paradise!

Guest: Keith K. (San Pedro, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

We absolutely loved this cottage in the hills. The attention to detail inside and outside the house was incredible- all the furniture, appliances, bedding, etc. meshed perfectly with the architecture of the house. A great escape from the busy beach activity down the hill, you feel like you are in your own private peaceful jungle- banana and papaya trees, cooler temperatures, beautiful birds. Especially loved the surfboard rack in the living room, the outdoor shower, washer and dryer, louvered windows, Hawaiiana quilts and knick knacks, and basically everything else about this A-frame. Easy access to all North Shore beaches, Foodland, and, most importantly, Ted's Bakery! Would definitely recommend a stay here. Mahalo Todd!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

home away from home

Guest: D (los angeles)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/17/11

i was lucky enough to live here for 3 1/2 months and i was very very sad to leave. the property is lovely & peaceful and surrounded by fruit trees. just up the road from waimea bay and all the conveniences of town but tucked away in a beautiful neighborhood. my favorite part of the house was the bedroom...so cozy & quiet. the landlord is great and will provide you with whatever you need. the house is pretty stocked so you won't be asking for much, but it is nice to know that it is constantly maintained. great place to stay for a week or a month!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A frame cottage in the hills

Guest: Kiki (Torrance, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

Excellent place to stay for couples. Lovely property and extremely hospitable owner.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/09

I grew up on Oahu, but my boyfriend from Philadelphia had never been to the islands. So, we rented Todd's cabin on Pupukea Road for a week and LOVED every second of it. You get the best of what Haleiwa and Oahu has to offer. Beautiful beaches are minutes away and the quaint, quiet environment of the cabin is exactly what you want after a day of surfing or lying out, or driving back from a day in town. Get it while you can : )

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/24/08

I can't recommend this home more strongly. I have stayed in four other North Shore properties before now, and none came anywhere close to matching the perfection that we found in Todd's place. We are already planning to return! Why? Because the place was so peaceful. So 'light' and yet so private from the road. So quiet, and yet the sound of the birdsong and the wind in the trees was so calming. The facilities in the house were everything you could ever ask for. The location, tucked away in the hills, was so secure. And yet we had internet access, TV, radio and connection with the outside world as and when we needed it. And, in Todd, an owner who had all the answers to every question and was so helpful with his advice and tips. Honestly, you would be hard pressed to find a better place to stay. To me, this property is just the best.

Owner response:Thanks for the words David. You did not even mention that you visited during a biblical rainstorm, but glad to hear that you are planning a return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/20/08

I have been coming to the island for the past five years, and this is by far the best house I have ever stayed in. As my partner, Jan, says, it is incredibly private, secure and with everything you could possibly want from a holiday home. Scott is great, and couldn't have been more helpful, and full of great advice. We have had a very, very enjoyable stay in a home that feels like a home. Simple brilliant.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/10/08

I spent quite some time online looking for the perfect place, and i found it. Stayed here 2 weeks or so. A beautiful house. Peaceful tropical grounds. Really tastefully decorated. Well maintained and well stocked. Everything i needed and some extra! A few mins drive from the beach. A memorable stay. Todd, thank you very much for your hospitality. Mark

Owner response:When are you returning Mark? Happy Holidays! Thanks

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

My husband and I stayed here in June 2008. We really enjoyed the peaceful accomodations. We shopped, surfed and snorkeled locally as well as drove to other places for sight seeing. It was a great place to come "home" to each night. The cottage is tastefully decorated and well maintained. We are telling our friends about it and would love to stay here again.

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Guest: jim overby_HAC122983 (providence,ky)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/29/08

we stayed here and attended the wedding over the Christmas holidays and really liked the accomodations. We will stay there again on our next visit. I highly recommend this private cottage. Jim

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