Haleiwa Condo

Guest: Chip M.
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

My wife and I travel to the islands a few times a year, and always stay in condos. We like to avoid the crowds at the hotels, and enjoy the "local" flavor. This is the first time we stayed in the North Shore of Oahu. There are not many condo projects in this quaint area, and we were very happy to find this unit. The condo bldg. itself is an older three story project, with two separate bldgs. This unit is in the front bldg, closest to the water (about 100 feet). The views from the unit are spectacular and the beach in front of the condo, and in the bay are not very crowded. The unit is very well appointed, and has been remodeled recently. We were very impressed with all of the nice "touches", flat screen tv, ipod stereo, very large dvd and book collection, every cooking item you would ever need, snorkeling equiptment, chairs, beach mats...just pack your clothes and show up to this place! Only complaint (and this is not this units issues) is the hoa should have better BBQ's. We went up going out to dinner every night, as there are many great restaurants only minutes away, so this was not an issue. I would definetly return!

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Great unit for two!!!

Guest: patti (washington)
Date of Stay: 01/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

Nice new kitchen, comfortable bed. Stayed a month and did a lot of cooking. Enjoyed the area and exploring. Turtles were all over the beach, one day saw 10 at one time. Winter storms were fun to experience on the ocean, watched the weather come in fast. Todd the property mgr. was very helpful and a good resource. Was just what we expected it to be would be, a little small for more than two people. The waves were the best reason to be on the Northshore...

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

Enjoyable Stay

Guest: Alaskan Visitors (Wasilla AK)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/17/10

It was a relaxing stay. Enjoyed the view. Saw turtles everyday. The condo was nice, but the kitchen pictures are different than how it actually is. Also it is has cement walls and dated furniture and no tv in the bedroom. There are two large complexes with many of the condos occupied by families that live there. It wasn't quite as secluded as I thought it would be. It was worth the price and it was much nicer staying in Haleewa than Honolulu. We had a great time, just didn't meet my expectations based on everything I read about the condo.

Owner response:We thank you for your review and appreciate the comments and concerns of our guest we really try to make sure our guest are happy with there stay on the beautiful North Shore. It was so nice to know you found most of the keys to this hidden jewel while staying with us. We know that because you mentioned that you had a great time and also it was a relaxing stay and we all will agree with you those are certainly keys to a great vacation. We thank you for noticing the improvements we have made since your departure in September, your correct the kitchen pictures are different from your stay, you see since that time period we have completed a full remodeled in the kitchen and surrounding area and as you noticed from the pictures when you made this review in November. You voiced a common statement (its worth the price) and they often add not only worth the price and here you get a full condo on the beach so better than staying in Honolulu or Waikiki. So now when guest like yourself arrive to the condo it will be even more beautiful, open and brighter, as you see from the pictures we constantly are making improvements even with the cement walls that are painted and really not a factor while gazing at the outstanding beach and ocean views and enjoying the other amenities provided. Please understand having the large flat screen in the living room and the video library we never considered that a TV was a viable option in the bedroom. However we do value your comments and appreciate your thoughts concerning a TV in the bedroom and will take that under strong consideration. Concerning the costly antique island style furniture we hope you understand that is part of the original goal of providing our guest with a unique experience of old Hawaii, genuine island ambience yet with the modern convenience of Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and remodeled kitchens and bathrooms. Thanks to guest like you we will continue to improve and provide our guest with outstanding opportunities to enjoy, relax on the beautiful North Shore. We are excited that we were able to assist you with a vacation that fulfilled most of your expectations such as seeing sea turtles everyday something few people in the world ever experience a relaxing stay, a great time and a beautiful condo and thank you for 4 stars out of 5 we hope to change your mind during your next visit and receive 5 stars like are other reviews. Aloha

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

Perfect oceanfront getaway

Guest: hawaiivisitor (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/03 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

My husband, toddler son and I stayed at the condo in August 2010. We couldn't have been happier. The condo was perfect for our needs. The two bathrooms were so convenient, the condo came equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing "local" experience on the amazing north shore. We loved the location and cooking breakfast and dinner was a joy, with the sweeping ocean views and complete kitchen with everything you need. We were so happy to find plenty of towels, snorkel equipment, DVDs, fans, and cozy atmosphere. It was great to have coin laundry on site too. Perfect place to bring a family. No crowds, and the BBQ grill was so fun to cook dinner on...especially with the light from the tiki torches. Great coral reef right out front!!! We watched the turtles everyday and would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting a chilled out, Hawaiian experience away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.

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

A Wonderful Vacation!

Guest: Bruce and Renata (Simi Valley California)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

This is our 12th vacation in Hawaii, and the second time on Oahu. From now on, it's the North Shore and the Hale'iwa Surf all the way! The condo was clean and well-maintained, and exactly as described. Manager Todd is ever so helpful, the location is ideal, the view and sunsets from our lanai spectacular. The beach is excellent for swimming, and Bruce snorkeled out over the reef daily to watch the sea turtles munching on the limu. Nearby are Shark's Cove, the best snorkeling place on the island, and of course Waimea Bay. Our favorite eating place was actually one of the colorful food trucks, this one called the "Honu Cafe" between Sunset and the condo. You can't miss it: Two giant carved sea turtles strapped to the fence and truck... The owners will grill you up a huge plate of steak and freshly caught ahi with all the fixin's - Yum! But my favorite activity was to walk hand in hand along the uncrowded beach in the soft sand and warm breezes at sunset. Ah romance! What a perfect vacation! Thank you Karen and Kip, and we'll be back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Paradise Island!

Guest: Jean Claude & Micheline (Ste Catherine de la Jacques-Cartier, Québec Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

We stayed here in January 2010 for our winter vacation and hope to return. We stayed 18 days here after spending 3 days other place. Haleiwa town!! nice place. The beach is nice, clean and the residents are friendly. The condos (area) are well kept and we felt safe and we relax a lot. The condo was quiet, clean, comfortable and the location$$ affordable. The condo was well stocked with everything we needed. Perfect for a couple (like us) to enjoy good winter vacation! Haleiwa,Oahu's North Shore. We hope to come back again!! Stu!, Nous sommes arrivés le 31 décembre 2009 pour 18 jours de merveilleuses vacances dans votre condo. Tout a été très apprécié, le confort du condo, la literie, les accessoires de plages, tout pour la cuisine, etc. tout était parfait. Nous avons visité, parcouru l' ile dans tous les sens, gouté à différentes cuisines dans tous genre de restaurants, Parfait! tout a été apprécié, gouté, respiré de façon détendue. Haleiwa est ''country'' et doit le rester. Nous espérons fortement y retourner, si Dieu le veut! Nous recommandons l' endroit à tous! merci Stu!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Absolutely Perfect

Guest: LoriD (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

Very quiet place with perfect beach for snorkling or swimming. Just a stone's throw from a park and walking distance to Haleiwa Town and the BEST Whale watching boat we'd ever been on. Took the Catamaran from the Harbor and ate at great restaruants, really had everything we wanted or needed. You could see the whales jumping way out and a turtle came onshore on our beach. It was unbelieveably wonderful. Plenty of room, clean, and laundry very convenient. Best trip yet, and I've been at least 5 times. Son is in the Army. Would stay here again and again and again ... perfect!!

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

Guest: Sarah140 (Edina, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 12/31/09

WONDERFUL!! We stayed here in February 2009 for our honeymoon and hope to return. We stayed four days here after spending 3 days in Waikiki at the luxurious Mariott...after just one day at the condo we decided we should have spent the whole week in Haleiwa town!! Great location. The beach is nice and clean and the residents are friendly. The condos are well kept and we felt safe and relaxed. We enjoyed the informal nightly happy hour with the residents and other guests on the beach. The condo was quiet, clean, comfortable and the location can't be beat. The condo was well stocked with beach accessories and really had everything we needed. Best value we could find. Perfect for a couple or two couples to enjoy the more relaxing atmosphere and experience to be had on Oahu's North Shore. We hope to come back again!! MAHALO!

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Guest: Cheryl Mathwig (Carson City Nevada)
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/13/09

My husband and I were very happy with the accommodations. The unit was clean and had plenty of room. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. There was even a little cooler so we could take our refreshments down to the beach. We saw sea turtles, surfers, and locals fishing the ocean. This was the most relaxing vacation we’ve had in years. We’ll be back. Thanks Stu and Deb.”

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Guest: Lucas & Lauren Farris (Seattle Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

WOW, we had the best honeymoon ever here. It was more beautiful and bigger than we imagined. The pictures didn't even do justice to the beach ~ amazing. We walked everywhere and loved snorkling and seeing the big turtles. THANKS FOR A PERFECT HONEYMOON!

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