Just as wonderful in the summer

Guest: WMcK (Port Chester, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/14/11

We returned here in July, after staying in January 2009 (both times in the downstairs unit). While, of course, in the summer it's not possible to watch big waves and extraordinary surfing from the window, porch or backyard, the views are still wonderful, the sunsets still incredible, and the house still comfortable. The North Shore in the summer is just as great as in the winter. I look forward to going back.

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

Awesome View!

Guest: Diana49 (Chico, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

My daughter, two grandsons, and I had a wonderful time staying in Surfside A for a week. We wanted to stay on the North Shore near Haleiwa so the location was perfect. We enjoyed the shops, restaurants, and shaved ice in Haleiwa. The view was amazing! I loved sitting on the deck watching the winter waves and the surfers. And there were turtles! The house was well stocked with dishes and cookery. We stayed on the lower level which was great for me because I have trouble with stairs. My grandsons enjoyed the TV when they weren't busy with an activity or playing on the beach. You can hear the people on the upper level so that would be something to consider if you are a light sleeper. Booking a reservation was easy and they refunded my security deposit quickly. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend staying here to friends.

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

Perfect vacation home

Guest: Foxy (Vancouver. BC)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

Our family stayed 9 nights in the upper unit during August and loved every minute of our stay. To start with the owner and booking agents (Team Realty) were very efficient with our reservation and forwarded comprehensive instructions on getting to the property and picking up keys (we arrived in Oahu at 9.30pm so everything was done in the dark) Everything at the property was as stated. The views from the lanai were truly amazing. What a special feeling to wake up on the first morning (and every morning) to the sights and sounds of the ocean. Chuns beach is excellent for swimming and snorkelling around the rocks. Nice rock pools for the younger kids too. Turtles sleeping on a small secluded beach nearby was a special treat. The property had plenty of cutlery, pots and pans and general utensils. Nothing required apart from some supplies at the local supermarket. The unit was very spacious, clean and the location 2kms from Hale'iwa town was perfect. Waimea bay, Sharks cove and other fabulous beaches are a short drive up the coast (5 minutes to Waimea) Our teenage boys appreciated the internet too...Guess its a must for some:)) The ceiling fans were more than adequate in keeping us cool during the evenings or at night whilst the ability to fall asleep listening to the waves was very special. I'm not normally an 'early' person, but I just could not help in getting up at 5am, sitting on the lanai with a coffee and watching the sun rise. Sunsets were gorgeous too. There is the occasional 'bug' but given the location its nothing I would not expect to see. This is a lovely 'honest' beach house and we would definately love to visit again. Just to finish, the agents returned our security deposit (minus cleaning as expected) two days after we vacated the property. Thank you to the owners and property management. We had a truly wonderful vacation.

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

A Perfect Beach House!

Guest: LCY (Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

We were very impressed with the property. The location was ideal, stunning looking out to the Ocean, with Chuns Beach just a few rocks away! Whether sitting on the lanai, or out on the lounges in the backyard, the views to be taken in were majestic. The house was lovely, very comfortable, and spacious. A perfect Beach House! I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this property to fellow Australians who are looking to come over to visit beautiful Hawaii. In particular, the amazingly beautiful North Shore. This beach house provided a perfect location for a relaxing holiday.

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

Excellent Holiday Accomodations

Guest: seedxyz (Calgary, Alberta Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

Eight of us rented the house for a family holiday from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10. We ranged in age from 70 to 4. We were very comfortable. It had everything we needed, from a yard for the 4 year old to play to a view from the deck we ever tired of. The house was well equipped for cooking and had plenty of bedding and towels. The outdoor shower was such a treat. Don't miss the bakery "Teds" near Sunset Beach. The little town of Haleiwa was a delight and we found dining and grocery prices comparable to home. The home's central location makes it perfect for touring the beautiful island.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Guest: Courtney (-)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/21/11

Hi Marilyn, I just returned from Oahu last night and couldn't wait to shoot you an email letting you know what an amazing time we had! Your home is FABULOUS! The view was fantastic...I could have been very content just sitting there on the balcony watching the surfers, waves, rainbows, etc. With that said we did take the time to explore the island and we were always very happy to return home to your wonderful place at the end of the day! Such a treasure...I can't wait to get back to the North Shore! Mahalo, Courtney

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Great location

Guest: tlm (COwan)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/23/10

The location of this house is stunning. We saw sea turtles on the rocks in the back yard and the house is just a short walk to beautiful sandy beaches. Close to great snorkeling at Shark's Cove and Waimea Beach. Accommodations were clean. The selection of pots and pans in the kitchen wasn't great. Lots of bugs inside and out. Although there is a nice breeze and ceiling fans in most of the rooms, the house gets very warm, especially as the sun is going down. All things considered, we had a great stay and loved the location and scenery, but probably won't stay here again.

Owner response:We are glad you had a great stay. Thanks for the feedback. We will be staying in the property for a few weeks for our own vacation so we’ll follow-up on the things you mentioned. Hawaii does have bugs, but we have a regular pest control service so that shouldn’t have been a problem. We'll contact them. As we're right on the ocean and get the lovely tradewinds, most homes in our area do not have air conditioning. We do have ceiling fans in every room and we will also put some floor fans in the closets if guests want them. The unit should not have been uncomfortably warm. Yes, the view and location are incredible. We’ve owned the property for 8 years and we’re still in awe every time we visit. We hope you can return as we have enjoyed having over 100 repeat guests.

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