Good, Quiet Time by All

Guest: Rene (Longmont. CO)
Date of Stay: 01/24/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

We really enjoyed staying at this property. What we enjoyed most was that it was so quiet and out of the way compared to most places on the island. It wasn't too quiet as you're right across the street from the ocean and it's an easy walk to the beach, but there is a lot less traffic and people around. The tiki bar area was fun for hanging out at or just sitting on the porch looking at the waves was great. The property itself was great - bedrooms were large; bathrooms were very nice; kitchen was great. Would recommend to anyone just wanting to get away to a more quiet, secludwed area.

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

Optimal Location, Amenities and Access to All that North Shore Oahu Offers

Guest: austrapino (Colfax, Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

The electronic gate that keeps you and your valuables safe and secluded opens to reveal the crashing waves of Three Tables Beach. The owners are personable and demonstrate true Hawaiian hospitality. If you want to avoid the busy, large-city feel of Honolulu and truly enjoy the beautiful island of Oahu this is the area to do it in, and why not have a beautiful home just outside of Haleiwa town to use as home base? My wife and I stayed here for 8 nights (extended our original stay) and we both have nothing but good to say about the property. Spacious accommodations, ample storage, well stocked kitchenware but in Hawaii its all about the lanai, and this one is exceptionally comfortable, served us well as a planning point for our activities: Day 1, we sat beach-side for a sunset at Three Tables beach, which is literally across the street. Gorgeous, warm water, and surf friendly it is smaller and more private than our favorite beach in Pupukea (North Haleiwa) Waimea Bay Beach. We spent copious amounts of time soaking in the sun in this picturesque bay. Farther away from the property, the walk carrying chairs and a sun umbrella takes under 5 minutes. By day you can snorkel, cliff-dive, body surf, people-watch or just absorb the Hawaiian sun, but as evening approaches find a spot to enjoy a remarkable sunset experience. One of ours included a sun setting on the water while a remote sailboat passed on the horizon, local fisherman cast their nets behind us, a sea kayaker came ashore, while a silhouetted hula dancer ceremoniously bid adieu to the sun from the cliffs lining the bay. Practicality should never be overlooked on any successful vacation plan and the property is less than 1/2 block from a large (by Hawaiian standards) grocery, surf/snorkel rentals, food trucks. Historic Haleiwa town is a 5-10 min drive for the North Shore tourist experience, and what is more practical for beach-goers than being centrally located on the 7-mile miracle (you'll find out!). We spent another beach day and watched a leg of the Triple Crown Professional Surf Contest at world-famous Sunset Beach (5 min drive). The most recognizable wave in the world is slightly closer (3 min drive) and will host another leg of the event. The Bonsai Pipeline is something surfers and site seers alike should experience. Lastly the owners of property were easy to work with and very hospitable while honoring our privacy and making sure we had all of the information we needed to enjoy our stay

Owner response:Wow, well said Thomas! That's even better than Vanessa and I could articulate about our little slice of paradise! One thing we love is to welcome people from all over the world to our homes. Thomas and his wife are no exception. Super people, friendly, appreciative, know how to experience life, just a joy to be around. We know we've made friends for life and hope they come back soon! PS- We offer "Return Customer-Kama'aina" rates when you book your next stay with us. Aloha, Samuel & Vanessa

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Guest: Vacation Lover (Kobe, Japan)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We enjoyed the house and the beach across the street so much. The house is a perfect place for family vacationing with its nice Tiki Bar. You can be so relaxed in such a spacious layout of the house inside and outside. You can enjoy BBQ outside at Tiki Bar, which is really nice at night time with so many stars sparkling in the sky. The surrounding garden is a mini Waimea Valley. Three Tables Beach, the one across from the street, is just picturesque and has everything much bigger Waimea Bay Beach has. Surely we experienced a wonderful Hawaiian vacation!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

August 2011

Guest: Becky (UK)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

My family had a lovely time staying here. The location is fantastic, right opposite Three Tables beach which was so beautiful especially in the early morning waves and then watching the sunset. There was also some easy snorkelling for the kids. The kids also enjoyed the snorkelling at the pools at Shark's Cove a few minutes walk away, and for better swimmers, the cove there was fantastically varied with sealife. We twice saw dolphins in the early morning. It was nice to have Foodland and Starbucks so close too. The house is lovely-very clean and we appreciated all the snorkelling gear/bodyboards that other people must have left. Kids also enjoyed the chickens!

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

The Westenbarger Family

Guest: tam-i-am (Rushville, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

This is definitely the place to fully experience Hawaii! The house and property are amazing! Even though there are homes all around, you feel completely secluded because of the wonderful landscaping! The yard/tiki bar area is beautiful! Three Tables beach is directly across the road and Shark's Cove (excellent snorkeling there) is just a short walk away. Historic Haleiwa is a must see and a drive alone Oahu's North Shore is the most beautiful in the World! The Polynesian Culture Center is a short drive and besides being fun and educational, it has the best luau on the island! I wish I could fill this review with all the amazing things we did and saw during our two week stay. We will definitely plan to come back for a future visit!!

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

Wow...Wonderful!

Guest: HoustonTammy&Shane (Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

stay here- then visit waikiki, honolulu, arizona memorial, dole etc etc. but the north shore in winter is so spectacular. the tropical yard and tiki bar are simply amazing- we spent several evenings out here grilling and just enjoying the crashing waves and beautiful surroundings. can not put into words what unbelievable things sam and vanessa have have done in this yard- tropical paradise! very peaceful and private, and the vibe on the north shore is so different from the chaos down south, so laid back, friendly and relaxing. north shore waves in winter are spectacular! but a short drive away is a great beach for kids to swim and boogie board at haleiwa beach- our 11 year old had a great time here, and so did we- not crowded and very safe. we lived at hickam afb 20 years ago but did not venture much past the south side of the island- but now we have discovered the north shore- we will definately stay here in the future! loved the kitchen geckos (greeko and no tail) and even the roosters! thanks for a wonderful place to stay sam and vanessa- we hope to see you again real soon!!

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed your stay at our North Shore Oahu Vacation Rental...And, yes, please come again...!

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

Awesome!

Guest: Jeff (-)
Date of Stay: 11/26/10 Review Submitted: 12/16/10

Thanks for an AWESOME stay! Your place is amazing and the kids loved it! Surf pumped the whole week - broke my new 6'10" @ Off The Wall in double-overhead waves. We got to watch the top women pros surf 6ft (Hawaiian style) Sunset Beach @ the O'neil World Cup of Surfing, 2cd stop of the Triple Crown. 11/23 Surfed Off The Wall with Matt Archibold and Taylor Knox when it was 6ft and perfect! 11/24 Swell coming up in a BIG way, surfed with CJ & Damien Hobgood. Your places RULES and we'll definitely be back sometime soon. All the best, The Tavangar Family

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Guest: Alpine Stars - Meredith (-)
Date of Stay: 12/06/10 Review Submitted: 12/16/10

Thank you so much for this amazing stay! It was a perfect location for us between Haleiwa and Kahuku! We only wish we could have enjoyed the house (and the killer tiki bar) for longer! We'll be back soon. All the best, Meredith and Alpine Stars Team

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Amazing Property With It's Own Bar - Wow!

Guest: Miguel (-)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

This place has it’s own bar! What else is there to say? ok, so I will comment on the house too; walking into this estate is like walking into some pacific island royalty house, it opens up into this spacious 20 foot high area with an open living room, dining room and Kitchen, I fell in like with this place since the first time I saw it!. It’s nestled away into this lush hidden area, so privacy was of no concern, and the beach, grocery store and anything I needed was right around the corner!

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indonesian estate

Guest: tad (santa barbara)
Date of Stay: 10/28/10 Review Submitted: 11/15/10

We had a great time at Luana 2 indonesian estate property. We were there end of Oct. We loved the open floor plan and right accross the street from 3 tables beach and sharks cove. It was perfect for the kids with the snorkling near by. Right up the street is a great look out over waimea bay. Thanks looking forward to next yr. Best Tad

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