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Upscale Beach, Oceanfront Home - Ultra-Luxury Accommodation [#54016] | View Property
Mokuleia
House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
*Special! $2700/wk!
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Traveler Reviews (32)
MamaKand4Js
Guest: Karen J
(Port Orchard Wa)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
What a wonderful piece of paradise! The house was the perfect place for our athletic family. We played hard then relaxed in the comfortable Honu Hale II house. The hot tub was divine after a long day of play. The room set up was beautiful with each room having the most comfortable beds. I loved waking up to the sound of the surf and being able to watch the water from bed, and from the living room and the hot tub. The views are incredible! The location was quiet with only local traffic, but behind the fence with electric gate we didn’t noticed. The fenced yard and landscaping that kept us private from the neighbors and made us feel secure. We appreciated the variety of toys provided, snorkel gear, boogie boards, beach toys, especially the kayaks AND aqua shoes!!(Bring some beach shoes-coral is sharp all over Oahu!) Being novice kayakers, we found it was easier to launch down at the beach access then wait for the right tides down the stairs. The beaches were nearly empty- especially near the end of the road. The air strip right down the road is where to sky dive!(Paradise Skydiving) The landing pattern is right down the beach and over the house- quite entertaining!! We shopped as we came up the island as recommended but were able to find what we needed in Haliewa. Hit the farmers markets too! The one bad thing about this house…..we had to leave!!!! I was a little nervous not being able to use credit card to pay but the owners were great and every thing went smoothly from deposit going in to security refund afterwards!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great for families
Guest: GloriaB51
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
Wow – What a wonderful place you have here! We are 2 families – 9 people all together and we all thoroughly loved our time here at the Honu Hale II. We spent the first week at Ewa Beach and did all of our Honolulu touring while we were there. It was great but go-go-go! When we arrived here we really were hoping for a bit more relax, relax, relax and that is exactly what we found. Your home far exceeded our expectations – it is even more beautiful than the photo’s showed. We loved the décor, the cozy beds and all the “toys” you have here for the big kids and the little kids too! We felt so comfortable and “at home”! We love the North Shore and the small town feeling of Haleiwa. Sad to be leaving, but hope to be back. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
Beautifully Decorated and Amazing Location
Guest: Kay O.
Date of Stay: 08/12/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
Our week at the North Shore is ending much too soon. Thank you for sharing your beautiful house! Your furnishing/art was a bonus to the paradise outside the door. We have been greeted each day by the sounds of the surf, gorgeous sunrises, and jumping whales. On one instance, we have seen the turtles below the sea wall. Truly a wonderful week – with a special highlight being a flying tuke ride at Paradise. The North Shore is a special place – I’m so glad I got to experience it with my family. :) Kay and Family, Chargin Falls, OH
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Perfect! This house has great energy!
Guest: CyndieG
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
We celebrated my father’s birthday and we have a family of 10. We live on the island but wanted to stay on the beach all together! This house was our perfect staycation. A way to create special memories! The children played at the beach, went kayaking with their dad and uncle!! My dad never smiled soooo much. His smile wrapped around his head! This was a surprise for him and he lived out his dream to fish from morning to night (he caught 8 fish and my 9 years old son caught 2 and started his dream of being a fisherman!! We plan to make this a tradition every year! Thank you for all your hospitality and we look forward to next year! Aloha, The G Family P.S. This house has great energy!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.
Fabulous Relaxing Getaway
Guest: Ann Brown
(Albuquerque, NM USA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
We are writing to tell you just how much we enjoyed the month we just spent at Honu Hale II. To fully comprehend the extent of our enjoyment, you have to first understand how much of an icon Hawaii has become to our extended family. We have been traveling there pretty regularly for close on twenty-five years now. You only have to bring back a memory of Hawaii to anyone in our family to perk them up when they are down. Of all our trips to different places on different islands, there is no location that has fit our needs better than Honu Hale II. From the gloriously comfortable beds in the bedrooms to the extremely convenient floor plan to opening all of the windows to the cooling trade winds at night, the house was virtually perfect. No one was ready to come home. From our first glimpse of the turtles over the sea wall we were hooked on the location. Watching the little ones struggling to catch a bite of the green seaweed attached to the rocks while balancing against the waves was particularly comical. They would occasionally get flipped, then quickly scoot out to deeper water almost as though they had been embarrassed instead of alarmed. Direct access through the wall for kayaking worked well, and the almost solitary use of the beach just a few houses away was just right for all of us. We were all awed by the speed with which the skydivers landed on the airstrip just across the road and thrilled by the many para-surfers further down the coast. We made good use of the Costco for the bulk of our supplies and frequent trips into Haleiwa for shaved ice. Ola's at Turtle Beach was one of our favorite restaurants. Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, the Iolani Palace and the swap meet at Aloha Stadium were all convenient drives whenever we felt the desire for more organized activity. Linda was always helpful whenever we had a question.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
A Dream Come True! Wishing on a Star!
Guest: SC
Date of Stay: 10/16/09
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
OMG! We can’t express enough appreciation for this house, the weather, the views- everything! Getting used to the six hour time difference was hardly noticeable. Driving through Waikiki – not so much fun. I’m so glad we stayed here! This vacation was a long time planning but was also a dream come true. The color of the water and the night sky was spectacular! We saw shooting stars and, of course, I bet you can guess what my wish was.
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Magical & Spectacular
Guest: The P Family
Date of Stay: 08/21/09
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Mahalo! We had a magical week. Some of our highlights were: -walking the beaches, stalking the crabs -Wild Side EcoTour – sailing with the dolphins, snorkeling pristine reefs, swimming with turtles -Shave ice with ice cream at Matsumotos (the best of all) -the Sugar Mill Wialewa – Fresh milled coffee and chocolate grown right here -parachuters and helicopters right over the house -snorkeling at Shark’s Cove -getting up early and beating the local crowds -Park Harbor -turtles feasting at Chun’s Reef -sunset at Wiamia Bay and survers at Sunset Beach -fresh shrimp purchased just past the Turtle Bay Resort -pineapple and “apple bananas” from a roadside stand – yum yum -walking the point at the end of the North Shore The house was spectacular and very comfortable. We ate in mostly – gourmet cooks in a gourmet kitchen. Movies and popcorn at night, music and memories, and lots of laughter. If God so blesses, we will be back. We came to see what God had made – and we were blessed by all.
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"Go to your Happy Place"......
Guest: Holysmokes
(Rexburg, Idaho, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09
Review Submitted: 08/14/09
Yet again, we LOVED Honu Hale II. It was our second time to be there. We loved it so much the first time that we had to take our kids. We also brought our parents. (The first time we were there we shared the house with my siblings and their spouses). The house met the needs/wants of all three generations. I wondered if I had built it up too much in my mind and memories, and it couldn't possibly live up to my expectations. It was even better, if anything, the second time!! We LOVE your beach home. You have thought of EVERY detail....luxury accomodations at their best. The beds and linens are SO nice...it's hard to come back home to lesser beds. We especially loved the hot tub and incredible view..... we slept with the screen doors open and the waves turned up! It is paradise to wake to the palm trees silhoutted against the sunrise and hear the surf. We also really loved the sea kayaks. Last time we rented, we didn't take advantage of them. This time they were one of our all time favorite activities. SO fun. We also really appreciate your speed in sending the deposit back... wow! When the term "Go to your happy place" is used, we go back to Honu Hale II !!! With any kind of luck, we'd love to rent from you again sometime. We'll see, but we have fantastic memories of the twice we were able to share your paradise. THANK YOU. We feel very sorry for the tourist's whose total Oahu destination is Honolulu in a high rise hotel... they are REALLY missing out on the beauty of Oahu. We love how "non- touristy" you house and area are.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Lovely Home and Accommodations
Guest: The S Family
Date of Stay: 01/22/09
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
Had a wonderful time. Lovely home and accommodations. Very user friendly and quiet/peaceful. Thanks for allowing us to come and enjoy it.
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Amazing view - beaches and Mountains!
Guest: CW, Florida Keys
Date of Stay: 11/15/08
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Oh my gosh! We loved it! The view from both sides is the best! Mountains to ocean – front to back, this place has it all covered! We were most pleased with the accommodations – most assuredly a repeat performance is in the making. The island is most welcoming – the only problem is our vacation was only nine days! Live ~ Love ~ Laugh (a lot!)
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Beautiful Home, View, Island. Love North Shore!
Guest: Steve – Cincinnati, OH
Date of Stay: 09/06/08
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
Beautiful Home, View, Island. Love the North Shore!!! Excellent Amenities! Nice Hot tub. My shoulders are sore from Kayaking! Mahalo! And Hang Loose!!
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Perfect Base for Hawaiian Adventures
Guest: The G Family – Toronto, Ontario Canada
Date of Stay: 09/01/08
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
WOW! What an amazing vacation spot… What a beautiful beach home… What a spectacular view!! =) MAHALO!! We had such an amazing holiday here – snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, driving around the island, swimming and jumping at Waimea bay, surfing lessons at Haleiwa Alii Beach Park, kayaking right here, and of course turtle watching. We’ve all had so much fun that no one wants to leave. Thanks so much for everything! Your home was a perfect base for our Hawaiian adventures.
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This was our favorite vacation!!!
Guest: The C Family – Maryland
Date of Stay: 07/11/08
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
We had a ball! Mahalo! We enjoyed your home and your views. We dreamed of coming back! We caught fish in the backyard. How cool for us to wake up and walk a few steps to enjoy the water and breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset! We were mesmerized. This was our favorite vacation!!! Thanks for sharing your home.
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“Paradise” is no longer lost – we found it!!
Guest: The M Family
Date of Stay: 04/18/08
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Aloha! “Paradise” is no longer lost – we found it right here at Honu Hale II. The view alone is worth every penny and all of the other amenities were a fabulous bonus. Unbelievable house! Amazing attention to detail throughout the house. We found this location to be the perfect mix between relaxation and activities that are very accessible. The Polynesian Cultural Center was Outstanding – get a guided tour (rather than self tour). A must! Two in our group went sky diving at the airstrip next door. WOW! Do It!!! Saw whales on Sunday – turtles daily. Find the Bonzai Pipeline! With directions from a purchased guide book we enjoyed a hike past the point the road ends nearby. Secluded beaches. This will be a favorite memory for all of us – a “family reunion” without the “family” (kids) Mahalo!
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Lovely! Even Better In Person!
Guest: CW, Washington
Date of Stay: 03/28/08
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
What a perfectly lovely home which was even better than the internet pictures. We saw whales, turtles, wind surfers and helicopters, took long walks on the beach and spent hours visiting in the yard and living room. All of the rooms are lovely but the kitchen and all of the bathrooms are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
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LOVED IT!
Guest: The F & B Families, Quesnel, B.C. Canada
Date of Stay: 03/20/08
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Wow – What a wonderful place you have here! We are 2 families – 9 people all together and we all thoroughly loved our time here at the Honu Hale II. We spent the first week at Ewa Beach and did all of our Honolulu touring while we were there. It was great but go-go-go! When we arrived here we really were hoping for a bit more relax, relax, relax and that is exactly what we found. Your home here far exceeded our expectations – it is even more beautiful than the photo’s showed. We loved the décor, the cozy beds and all the “toys” you have here for the big kids and the little kids too! We felt so comfortable and “at home”! We love the North Shore and the small town feeling of Haleiwa. Sad to be leaving, but hope to be back. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
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We Had a Blast! Great Area
Guest: M & F Families, Arizona
Date of Stay: 01/02/08
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
Hola, We had a wonderful time in Hawaii at your beautiful house. There were 10 of us with 4 kids and all had a blast. The surrounding area was just as wonderful and fun to explore. We hope to come back again soon! Thanks again!!
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Incredible Home! Loved Snorkeling!
Guest: The Z Family - Los Angeles
Date of Stay: 12/17/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
What a fantastic way to start our Hawaiian vacation! This is an incredible home and so much warmth to it. We really do feel like we are in Paradise! Thank you for having our family enjoy your home. PS Snorkeling here was very good.
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So Peaceful & Relaxing! Another Wonderful Visit!
Guest: SW & JW, San Diego CA
Date of Stay: 10/13/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
Another wonderful visit to Honu Hale II. We really enjoy your home – so peaceful and relaxing. Hope to be back again next year!
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Best Way to Visit Oahu
Guest: CC
Date of Stay: 10/13/07
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Greg and Kristine Thank you for sharing your wonderful home – This was the best way to visit Oahu. We had a great time playing in the ocean in the backyard, loved that it was so quiet and relaxing, yet close to everything we needed, and the convenience of making great meals in the kitchen. Maybe the best part was hearing the crashing waves wile falling asleep at night and waking in the morning. The five of us had a perfect stay and look forward to staying again next time we return to Hawaii. Thanks again for the stay.
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Can't Wait to Come Back!
Guest: The N Family - Missouri
Date of Stay: 09/11/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
You have a lovely home. We had a blast – Hawaii will forever be in our hearts! Can’t wait to come back. We will try to get this place again. Thanks again
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Speechless! Breathtaking!
Guest: Ann - Ventura, CA
Date of Stay: 09/07/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
When I walked in the front door I was speechless! Absolutely breathtaking entrance. Great Home! Love Penny. Hopefully will be back Mahalo!
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Do I have to go home????
Guest: The C Family, Glennville, CA
Date of Stay: 09/06/07
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Do I have to go home???? I certainly do not want to. This house is absolutely beautiful. The pictures on the internet do not do this house justice. What an awesome surprise!! The atmosphere of the house, yard, and beach was so relaxing. Looking forward to coming back to this house. Telling all my friends and giving them info! Mahalo!!
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Enchanting Paradise
Guest: The K Family
Date of Stay: 08/18/07
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Aloha, You have a most enchanting home. We all felt at home. The view was as magical - all your home is. Hard to go back to reality. Thank you for a week of paradise.
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Our Best Trip to Oahu Yet! We'll Be Back!
Guest: The V Family
Date of Stay: 07/25/07
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
This is our second time to Oahu and our best time. This house is everything we wanted. We will be back! To future guests, you must see Manoa Falls. It was a 45 minute hike but the rain forest and the waterfall is amazing! Wear tennis shoes because sandals will not be safe. Diamond head is also a must see. Paradise Cove luau is also a must. Get there by 4:45. Fun Hawaii Tour offer it for $51 for adults and $47 for kids. But actually the best part was sitting in the backyard and Jacuzzi and relaxing! If you sit there long enough you will see amazing turtles.
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Next Time We Stay Here The Whole Vacation!
Guest: G Family - Boston Mass.
Date of Stay: 07/21/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
Aloha, What can I say that hasn’t already been said. “Honu Hale” is awesome – everything you need is right here and if you want more its not a far drive. One day we had a power outage for a few hours – we were stranded here (the gate is electric) I couldn’t think of a better place to be stranded- could you? It added to the fun! Hopefully someday we will return and spend our whole vacation here instead of cruising the islands before. On the cruise we were go, go, go and here we were relax, relax, relax. We needed this to unwind and see pradise slowly. Mahalo
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Very Memorable! BEAUTIFUL House & View!
Guest: The Q Family - Houston, Texas
Date of Stay: 06/06/07
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Aloha! This house is a beautiful house with a breathtaking view! My husband and I enjoyed drinking our coffee in the morning – Oceanside. What a way to wake up in the morning! We didn’t want for anything. This house has it all. Mahalo! We had fun exploring the different beaches. We highly recommend Kailua Beach on the windward coast – Nice and calm. We had lots of fun kayaking out to Mokulua and snorkeling in Lanikai. We highly suggest going with a guide. We also had a great time at the Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Okina on the beach. The entertainment was outstanding. Lots for kids to do before the luau. Jamesons is worth every penny in Haleiwa. A great meal. We could go on and on about our stay. Very memorable! Mahalo!
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Unforgettable Stay - High Quality & Comfortable!
Guest: The F Family - Vancouver, BC
Date of Stay: 05/06/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
What a beautiful home and location! We all had a fantastic vacation at the Honu hale II. This house had everthing we could have wanted. Many activities well within easy reach. The guys loved the satellite TV. To watch hockey playoffs when we were relaxing at home. Took advantage of the sky diving down the road (Pacific Skydivers) – which was one of the favorite events, also loved snorkeling at Hanauma Bay and swimming with the sharks. Also enjoyed dinner at Jamesons in Haleiwa. Thank you for providing such a high quality, comfortable and well cared for home. It made our stay unforgettable.
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WOW! Couldn't Have Chosen a Better Place!
Guest: The F Family - Placerville, CA
Date of Stay: 03/11/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
WOW! We couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay. My 4 children 10, 7, 6, and 4 learned how to boogie board out off of your back yard and then tackled 6 foot waves at Haleiwa beach (the surf was up). Hiking to the falls was magical and the learning experience of the Polenisian Cultural Center was a great hands on activity for all of us. The turtles and whales in the morning put a smile on all of our faces. We are so fortunate and blessed to have had this time here. Your home is awesome. Mahalo for letting us stay here. We are all sad to leave and hope to return again.
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Felt Like "Home". Most Fantastic Week!
Guest: The R Family - Houston, TX
Date of Stay: 03/11/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/10
Mahalo! This was the most fantastic week! It is so much fun to come “home” as tourists. Besides celebrating our dads 90th birthday, we enjoyed seeing the sights. An added bonus was being with our children in this beautiful home. You have made it a comfortable, relaxing place for your visitors! How exciting it was to watch the sea turtles. Listen to the waves put us to sleep at night and awoke us gently in the morning. We hope to do this again sometime. Aloha and Mahalo!!!
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WOW! Best Place to Stay.
Guest: The F Family - Placerville, CA
Date of Stay: 03/11/07
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
WOW! We couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay. My 4 children 10, 7, 6, and 4 learned how to boogie board out off of your back yard and then tackled 6 foot waves at Haleiwa beach (the surf was up) Hiking to the falls was magical and the learning experience of the Polenisian Cultural Center was a great hands on activity for all of us. The turtles and whales in the morning put a smile on all of our faces. We are so fortunate and blessed to have had this time here. Youre home is awesome. Mahalo for letting us stay here. We are all sad to leave and hope to return again.
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