• awesome place

  awesome place

  • Guest marsha
  • Date of stay 02/22/13
  • Review Submitted 03/07/13
  our stay at the hide away was awesome. we wanted private and thats exactly what we got. we loved it. we would stay here again and would definately recommend it to friends. :)

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

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• A true hideaway!

  A true hideaway!

  • Guest Jan R.
  • Date of stay 01/30/13
  • Review Submitted 03/01/13
  We loved our time at the Hideaway. We would have breakfast on the lanai before heading out to explore each day. We enjoyed returning to these comfortable but very private quarters. It felt as if we had our own private jungle! This is a great location if you are seeking to avoid the hustle bustle of Honolulu, which we were. Great beaches nearby. Loved all of our food possibilities, too. We felt as if we were able to see the "real" Hawaii from here. Michael and Christine were wonderful to work with...always prompt in their communication. If we return to Oahu, I would definitely stay here!

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

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• Great little hideaway in a nice patch of jungle!

  Great little hideaway in a nice patch of jungle!

  • Guest Rosie S.
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/04/12
  We arrived here late Wednesday night of Thanksgiving weekend. At first I wondered what we had gotten ourselves pulling into the palm tree drive way late at night. But, once we made it inside I was pleasantly surprised! The jungle hideaway is very much as the description states. It is quaint, tucked away, and just right for a North Shore stay. In the morning, we were greeted by a view of lots of trees some which we later found out had avocado on them! There were a few little insects and a tiny little lizard that we saw at points during the stay, but the backdrop is the jungle so it's an easy trade off. I would def. recommend this spot if you want privacy and to just get away from the crowds. For the two of us, it was just right and exactly what we needed for our brief, yet lovely stay. By the way, Michael and Christine were awesome to deal with and very prompt with clarifications and requests! Thanks Michael and Christine!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful Experience

  Wonderful Experience

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  I am so glad we chose to stay at the Hideaway instead of a hotel or condo. It was so nice to have your own private place to come home to at the end of the day. We stayed in Waikiki for a convention at the beginning of the week and then the last five days here. The pictures and the comments from previous guests convinced us to stay and everything you see and read are true. The house was clean and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. We did a shopping run at the grocery store at the bottom of the hill the first day and made breakfast daily and three dinners. A real savings vs. going out to eat. Christine was easy to communicate with and we were provided clear directions. Since we were here in November, the large Northshore waves didn't allow any snorkling, but we were able to swim in the pool under the Waimea Falls just down the street. We did spend plenty of time at the beaches walking in the water and enjoying the crashing waves and watching the surfers. We also watched the turtles swimming and even saw one on the beach sunning himself. We went on several hikes. There is a great hike at the Pali Lookout that I found on Yelp.To the right of the lookout there is a road closed sign and that is the start of the trail. Yelp has clear directions from there to a waterfall (a very small waterfall) and we did run into several people on the trail. There are so many beaches and things to do close by we were never bored and always stayed busy. If you want privacy yet close poximity to so many activities, you cannot go wrong staying at the Hideaway.

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

  Owner response: Thank you for such a wonderful review! So glad you chose to stay at the Hideaway and had such a great time.

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• Perfect First Hawaii Vacation

  Perfect First Hawaii Vacation

  • Guest Amanda
  • Date of stay 10/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  I am a first time VRBO user and a first time visitor to Hawaii and The Hideaway couldn't have been more perfect for my family. The owners of the property answered all my questions and more prior to our arrival. During our stay, they provided a quite, comfortable, clean, and relaxing home for my husband, my 1 year old son, and myself. The Hideaway is right in the center of all the wonderful things the North Shore has to offer, including the excellent beaches. The property was well maintained and the queen sized bed was probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. There are many windows and fans, so the house stays fairly cool, even in the Hawaiian heat. The deck is perfect for a sunrise breakfast or a late night barbeque. Having a 1 year old, I was a little concerned about the deck being so open, but there is a railing on there now that is not show in the picture, so there is no danger of little ones falling off. There is a Foodland at the bottom of the hill...sign up for the discount card if you plan on buying a lot of food. We saved about 25% in the week we were there. Waimea Bay is gorgeous...just make sure to get there early, as the parking lot fills up fast! Pupukea Beach is also wonderful. We did not get a chance to visit Shark's Cove, as the surf was too dangerous on the last few days of our stay. The Waimea Valley Gardens are a must...you get to see all the beautiful flowers of Hawaii and at the end of your hike, you get to swim in the Falls! Make sure you take a drive into Haleiwa for shopping and some amazing food. Stop at Turtle Beach on the way and see some sea turtles. In the opposite direction is Laie Point (another must see!) and the Polynesian Cultural Center. The North Shore is a great place to stay if you're looking for a relaxed, non-touristy vacation. The Hideaway provided us with a comfortable place to come "home" to every night. I miss it already.

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

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• Perfect location.

  Perfect location.

  • Guest Dave
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 09/15/12
  We had the opportunity to stay at the house for a week and loved every moment of it. The house is situated in a great neighborhood, very close to the North Shore beaches and the town of Haleiwa. With a grocery store at the bottom of the road, you are a close drive to the store for anything. The house is clean and kept up with new lighting, nice bathroom, newer kitchen fixtures and newer floors. It is even set back a little from the road giving you even more privacy and the hideaway feel. Honolulu and the airport are just about an hour away too, so if you want to do a day in the city it is within reach. I definitely recommend staying here and hope to return soon. Thanks!

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

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• Tammy

  Tammy

  • Guest Tammy
  • Date of stay 06/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/19/12
  This is a very quiet get away on the North shore area away from the tourist side of Oahu. It is located more in the mountain area, so rain is very am, but refreshing. My two teenage boys managed the futon bed which I worried about at first. The beaches near by are wonderful to escape to quickly. There is a grocery store close by as well as Ted's Bakery and shrimp trucks all which are yummy. If you want to be closer to downtown, this might be too far away to drive (60 minutes) ,but swimming with turtles, snorkeling at shark's cove, and relaxing at home eating some BBQ was the best! Thanks for a very memoriable stay!

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

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• Amazing stay on the North Shore!!

  Amazing stay on the North Shore!!

  • Guest Tara
  • Date of stay 06/12/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  My husband and I live in Honolulu and we just wanted a simple, close to home honeymoon. The Pupukea cottage was perfect. Such a great location, close to everything yet very private and comfortable. Thank you so much for making our stay so great!

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

  Owner response: We are so glad you were able to get out of the city and enjoy the peace of the North Shore! Keep us in mind when you are ready for another getaway. Mahalo!

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• Gorgeous solitude

  Gorgeous solitude

  • Guest Jeanette & Walt
  • Date of stay 05/19/12
  • Review Submitted 06/04/12
  Our stay at the Waimea Hideaway was superb. It is tucked away from the street and neighbors. Perched up on the bluff where the tradewinds kept us pleasantly cool. The windows all across the back (facing the rain forest) gave us a feeling of being outdoors. We loved Waimea Canyon Botanical Garden and waterfall. Really an amazing display of tropical vegetation--spent two whole mornings wandering the grounds there. We found the much touted "shrimp trucks" to be a disappointment. Crowded; long waits for food, difficulty parking, etc. The local farmer produce stands and farmers markets provided us with amazing fruits for our breakfasts. It was wonderful to wake up each morning to the sounds of a myriad of birdsongs--even when it was raining.

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

  Owner response: Sounds like paradise to me!! So glad you enjoyed your stay.

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• Hideaway Getaway

  Hideaway Getaway

  • Guest kbyarlay
  • Date of stay 05/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/24/12
  We just returned home from a very relaxing and homey stay at the Waimea Hideaway. Everything I read in the description and the pictures were exactly as the home was found. The kitchen was stocked with enough bare minimums to make whatever you needed. The owners were extremely helpful and very quick to respond to my questions. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone going to the north shore. The location was close enough to the beaches and surrounding towns and attractions to take a break in the middle of the day if needed.

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

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