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Oceanfront Vacation Unit on Oahu's Famous North Shore

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Last updated: 06/05/2013
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  • Minimum stay:5 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

State of Hawaii Transit Accommodation Registration: W00122118-01.

Recommended by and listed in Lonely Planet Guides: Hawaii - 6th edition, April, 2003
Oahu - 1st edition, March 2000

Our house is located on the north shore of Oahu, less than two miles west of Sunset Beach, the world famous surfing beach, and about one and a half miles west of Backyards (Velzyland), which is an equally well-known windsurfing site. A lesser known and uncrowded surfing area is offshore from our property. We are directly on the ocean, with year-round sunsets, and whales passing by during the winter months. The house sits on a flat, rocky reef, with sandy beaches a very short walking distance to the left and to the right. An offshore reef protects us from the pounding waves, and provides safe swimming and snorkeling. Honolulu is a one-hour drive away, but we are also directly on the bus line.

The vacation unit is in a separate wing of the main house and has its own private entrance. It shares a large deck and a large patio, both overlooking the water, with tables, lounge chairs, and a small charcoal barbecue. It is an upstairs-downstairs arrangement, with a large, airy bedroom upstairs, and a small sitting room and bath (combined tub and shower) below. Both rooms have ocean views.

An inclined ladder-staircase leads to the bedroom (please see photo), which contains a king-size bed, a chest of drawers, and hang-up space.

The downstairs sitting room contains a couch and a TV (cable/44 channels). There is NO KITCHEN OR STOVE, but the downstairs room has a small refrigerator, a microwave, single burner hot plate, coffee maker, toaster, and small, fold-away TV tables. There are also dishes and utensils, adequate for light cooking, using the bathroom sink for cleanup. We also have a washing machine and dryer available for guest use. As with many other ocean front homes on the North Shore, we are located on the around-island highway, so there is some vehicle noise in the bedroom at certain times. It is not heard in the sitting room or on the deck. Because of the possible hazard with the inclined staircase and the steep deck stairs (see photos), we cannot accept small children.

We require a five night minimum stay.

Please send deposits to the following address:

Ann McMahon
57-531 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731

Keywords: Separate Entrance Unit

Property Type

  • On floor 1
  • 400 sq. ft.
  • 2 story
  • Apartment

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Non Smoking Only:

            Smoking not permitted in apartment. Permitted on the deck and patio only if others are not present. Permitted elsewhere on grounds....moreless

          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Long-Term Renters Welcome

          Bedrooms: 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2

          • Bedroom 1

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          • One king size bed, chest of drawers, end table, hang-up space.

          Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Coffee Maker
          • Toaster
          • Dishes & Utensils
          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Living Room seats 3:

            Sofa, TV, folding snack tables, drawer space....moreless

          • Parking:

            Parking is off highway, next to the house....moreless

          • Linens Provided
          • Towels Provided

          Entertainment

          • Satellite / Cable:

            Cable TV with 44 channels...moreless

          • Television

          Communications

              Outdoor Features

              • Deck / Patio:

                Deck with tables and chairs, patio with tables, chairs, and lounge chairs....moreless

              • Lawn / Garden:

                Large, shaded lawn area, with open spots for sunbathing....moreless

              Location & View

                  • Oceanfront

                  Activities

                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Golf
                  • Mountain Biking
                  • Sailing
                  • Paragliding
                  • Hunting
                  • Swimming
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Tennis
                  • Surfing
                  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Parasailing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Hiking
                  • Fishing
                  • Cycling
                  • Snorkeling
                  • Deepsea Fishing
                  • Surf Fishing
                  • Hospital
                  • Ruins
                  • Restaurants
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Walking
                  • Cinemas
                  • Playground
                  • Marina
                  • Theme Parks
                  • Churches
                  • Botanical Garden
                  • Boating
                  • Shopping
                  • Whale Watching
                  • Groceries
                  • Medical Services
                  • Shelling
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Luaus
                  • Beachcombing
                  • Scenic Drives
                  • Bird Watching

                  Other Activities

                      • We are less than 2 miles from world-famous Sunset Beach, and from the Turtle Bay Resort's fine beaches and two golf courses. A new 1,100 acre state park provides many miles of forested trails for hikers and mountain bikers, less than 4 miles away. The nearby Polynesian Cultural Center and Waimea Valley Cultural Park are first class tourist attractions. ...moreless
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Aloha Ann and Richard

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                        Aloha Ann and Richard

                        • Guest Roz and Maria
                        • Date of stay 05/22/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/31/13
                        We just wanted to say mahalo nui loa for allowing us to share your space. We loved our stay and your location was so lovely. We knocked to say goodbye but I guess you were out for the day. I have to admit it is really hard to sleep here at home without the sound of the surf so close and I miss seeing the turtles coming to eat each night as the tide came in, such a magical spot you have. We really loved our stay. As I mentioned I am a flight attendant and I know many of us are always looking for places to vacation on the Islands.. I will forward your listing information on to others in the future. Mahalo, a hui hou malama pono Roz and Maria ( I hope you liked the coconut Maria doodled for you we thought it was fitting) :)

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                      • Wonderful Stay!

                        Wonderful Stay!

                        • Guest Tiff
                        • Date of stay 07/18/11
                        • Review Submitted 07/29/11
                        My husband and I stayed here for 8 nights last week (July 2011), and we had a wonderful time. The view from the unit is amazing, I couldn't have asked for a better ocean view. We loved listening to the sound of the waves; although the traffic noise from the bedroom occasionally drowned it out (and sometimes disturbed my sleep). Ann and her husband were lovely hosts. We did have a problem with bugs (earwigs I believe?) the second night of our stay in the bedroom. We let Ann know and she immediately took care of the problem. The unit was a bit small but perfect for my husband and I for that length of stay. We didn't spend too much time in the unit since there are so many beautiful beaches nearby. Overall I would be happy to stay again.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 03/22/08
                        • Review Submitted 03/22/08
                        Ann, It's Kelley's sister Dio. Hi! Haven't seen you since the UNFORGETABLE time you saved our precious Labrador from her wandering on the highway, after being stolen from us by a neighbor. That was about 1984? My little girl, who was 5 then is twenty eight now, lives in Washington and is coming to Turtle Bay for her wedding in Aug. Thought I could rent your place with my 9 yr. old granddaughter around Aug. 6th to Aug. 13 I think. How are you? And family? Dio O'Nan Eberling

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                        • Guest Dio Eberling
                        • Date of stay 03/22/08
                        • Review Submitted 03/22/08
                        Dio - Glad to hear from you, but you have left no information as to where you are or how to contact you. If you read this please call us at 808-293-2554.

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                        • Guest Brianna1
                        • Date of stay 02/18/07
                        • Review Submitted 02/18/07
                        I stayed here in December 06. I loved it! Waking up every day of my vacation to the sound of the ocean was just incredible. People give me shocked looks when I tell them I stayed there for $75 a night and show them the pictures. Unit is just as advertised, small and cozy. It was near enough to the action of the North Shore, yet not so close that it was noisy (since the Rip Curl Pro was taking place that week) Ann and Richard were wonderful hosts. I can't wait to go back!

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                        • Guest Kay G.
                        • Date of stay 02/14/07
                        • Review Submitted 02/14/07
                        We recently stayed here. Had a great time. This location is NOT Kewela Bay, however, and we were disappointed to have been missled. It was a great location-just not what we expected and not as listed. Kay Graton

                        Owner response: This is due to a misunderstanding due to the way the website managers sort the listings. VRBO places our unit in an area they call "Kawela," not Kawela Bay. Nowhere in our own part of the listing do we make any reference to being on Kawela Bay. We have contacted VRBO about making a change to avoid future misunderstandings.

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                        • Guest Dennis Raymer
                        • Date of stay 10/17/05
                        • Review Submitted 10/17/05
                        My wife and I stayed here in February 05. You could not ask for a better location. Sleeping and hearing the waves crash all night could not be better. Space is small, but the location and owners are great. Will try again

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                        • Guest Amy & Karen
                        • Date of stay 08/24/04
                        • Review Submitted 08/24/04
                        Hello Ann and Richard How are you doing? This is Amy and Karen e-mailing you. We thought we'd drop in and say hi and let you know that we got home safely. We very much enjoyed our stay at your home, your warm welcome and hospitality were greatly appreciated.. You have a fabulous place, and we are planning to visit again soon. We hope you can visit Vancouver, BC Canada some day we would be more than happy to show you around. Karen and Amy Vancouver, BC Canada B&B Visitors

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                        • Guest N/A
                        • Date of stay 08/13/04
                        • Review Submitted 08/13/04
                        WELCOME TO OUR GUEST BOOK Please feel free to enter any comments that you may have regarding your stay with us. We value what you have to say, to include any suggestions for improvement of our facilities or services. Some guests have suggested adding a full kitchen to our unit. While we agree this would be a big improvement, current building code restrictions do not allow adding another complete kitchen to our home. We find that most guests manage quite well with the small fridge, microwave, hot plate, toaster, and coffee maker. They also enjoy taking advantage of the different types of restaurants located within a 15-minute drive.

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                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
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                      Base Rate
                      5 night min stay
                      $95

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      State of Hawaii taxes of 13.75% are added to rental charge.

                      Cleaning fee: $50

                      Deposit of $100 is due at time of booking. Remaining balance is due 30 days prior to check in.

                      Reservations are not confirmed until deposit is received.

                      If reservation is cancelled with less than 30 days notice, we will try to re-book the nights involved, but if unable to do so, no refund can be made.


                      Fees:

                      • Cleaning fee: $50 + tax
                      • Tax Rate 13.75%

                      Cancellation policy:

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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: Honolulu International at 38 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: Kawela Bay at 0.5 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: Turtle Bay Resort at 2 Miles
                      • Nearest Golf: Turtle Bay Resort at 2 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Turtle Bay Resort at 2 Miles
                       

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                      • Primary: (808) 293-2554 (Hawaii, USA)

                       

                      Photos

                      • Sunset from the property

                        Sunset from the property

                      • Upstairs bedroom

                        Upstairs bedroom

                      • View from deck looking westward

                        View from deck looking westward

                      • Downstairs room showing stairway to bedroom

                        Downstairs room showing stairway to bedroom

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #43703

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                      Date last modified - Thursday, May 23, 2013

                      $95 per night (USD)
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                      1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 2

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