Wow - Location, location, location!

Guest: CAC (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 01/10/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

When I make plans to stay somewhere you've never been and so far away from home, I get nervous about whether the home will accommodate my needs, etc. Do not be nervous about renting this house. The location is fabulous. Unbelievably beautiful. Right on a fairly secluded beach and the view from the home cannot be beat. My family and I stayed here for my 40th birthday and we cannot stop talking about how much fun we had. 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms so everyone had space and we weren't on top of each other all the time. Most rooms have deck access so you can leave your screen door open and fall asleep to the sound of the waves. Great kitchen that opens to the living room and dining room so we could cook, clean, play cards and be all together. Warm shower outside so you can rinse off before heading into the house. Breakfast out on the deck where we could see the surfers navigate those large north shore waves and the whales breaching. Warm winds, palm trees, a perfect beach. The few people we spoke with on the beach were very nice - one even let us use his paddle board. We took long beach walks down to Pipeline and watched surfing compeititons. If I ever make it back to HI, I'd definitely rent the same place. Another reviewer talked about Ted's and they were correct. Ted's is very close, has amazing garlic shrimp and I fell in love with the Lilikoi Cheese pie. Haleiwa town is not too far away and I loved the Farmer's Market on Sunday, Matsumoto's Shaved Ice and Luibueno's. There's a Starbuck's at Foodland and make sure you hit a fruit stand and a shrimp shack. Can't wait to come back!

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

Amazing location!

Guest: Janet (Southern California)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

My family of 9 stayed from 8/6/11 - 8/13/11. We enjoyed this huge comfortable house. We loved the beautiful sandy beach that's right past the sparkling pool. We rarely saw another person. The house is probably about 45 minutes from Honolulu. We enjoyed being away from the "Busy city". There was plenty to do and see on the North Shore. Ted's Bakery is less than a 5 minute walk from the house. You MUST go and have a piece of the Island famous pie and garlic shrimp, YUMMY! Also, Foodland is about a 7 minute drive east from the house, very convenient for picking up groceries. Great house, great location, and a great owner that communicates very well if the need arrises. You won't be sorry if you rent this house!!

Owner response:Janet thank you for the review glad you enjoyed, come back again

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Loved the place

Guest: dave (Akron Ohio )
Date of Stay: 09/12/03 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

Had a great time staying here. I came to Hawaii (way back) in 2003 for a wedding/honeymoon/vacation with family and loved ones and there was more than enough space for everyone. The master bedroom/bath and the swimming pool were particularly memorable. With the exception of a few minor upkeep/maintenance issues (according to recent reviews these have been addressed) this place was outstanding! Hope to stay here again sometime!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Wonderful stay

Guest: Emily (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

Our family had a great time staying at this house! We had a big family reunion in Hawaii and the house was absolutely perfect given its ample space. All five bedrooms are very spacious along with the kitchen and living room area. The best part about is was the view. It was so beautiful right next to the beach. The kids loved the pool and the games. It's also very centrally located and close to all the sights on the North Shore. We'll definitely be planning our next trip there sometime soon! Highly recommend it to any family looking to relax and have a great vacation.

Owner response:Emily thank you you can come back anytime

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Very Comfortable Beach House!

Guest: Christina (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

I went about a month ago and loved it! My family and I are from Portland, so this was a great vacation for us. The view was amazing, right on the ocean! We went with another couple and their family, and it was very spacious. The kitchen was great, very large and perfect for cooking and hanging out. The kids loved the games in the house (pool table, foosball.) The pool was big and a nice change from the ocean. Overall, a very relaxing, much needed vacation!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great rental home for large groups

Guest: TKNJJ5 (West Fargo, ND )
Date of Stay: 12/04/09 Review Submitted: 12/15/09

My husband and I recently rented this house with 4 other couples. This house was perfect for a big group as each had there own bedroom and bathroom. The pool table was an added bonus as well. Other than maybe putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls the house was in great shape and we would definately recommend this house to rent. Had a wonderful time!!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Guest: Warren / Davault Group (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

We just spent a wonderful week at this lovely house with a family group of 10 including school aged children. This house is definately "location, location, location" - it doesn't get any better anywhere in Oahu. Beautiful sunsets, ocean breeze, steps to the beach, pool in the backyard and plenty of space for a big group to spread out. We would definately book this house again and will share our experience with other friends and family.

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Guest: M. Fouts (San Carlos, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/25/09 Review Submitted: 04/25/09

They cleaned the pool just as we arrived. It was terrific! The kids enjoyed all the space and the game room. The kitchen has double sinks and dishwashers so cooking and cleaning was quick. The view is outstanding. We walked on the beach everyday. We would like to go back there soon.

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This place is clean

Guest: Danielistic (Santa Cruz)
Date of Stay: 11/28/08 Review Submitted: 12/08/08

Recently stayed there with my family and extended family. This place was very roomy. The kids were hooked in the pool room and fooseball while the parents where outside enjoying a cocktail at the pool. This place is recently remodeled with some nice touches. We really enjoyed the kitchen lay out, it made for great family story time of our day's highlights. Thank you Lawrence for an easy trip.

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

Lovely home!

Guest: jcasey (Pheonix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 11/18/08 Review Submitted: 11/27/08

I just stayed at this house with my family the last couple of weeks, and it was great. I had talked to the owner, and he said he just finished fixing up some things around the house. It looks great. The living room and kitchen area were huge, great for my big family. The master bedroom was gorgeous with a great view of the beach. The other rooms were very nice as well. The pool was great, the kids really enjoyed it, and we had the beach right in front of us, just perfect! Overall, I would definitely recommend this place.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.