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Haleiwa
Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-5)
$6000/mo(31 nts) extra nts $200
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Traveler Reviews (26)
Guest: Thomas
Date of Stay: 06/02/10
Review Submitted: 07/13/10
Dear David, it’s a little bit more than three weeks since we left your beautiful condo in Haleiwa. Thanks for everything. We enjoyed out time very much. It was great … to sit on the balcony and to see the ocean … to walk just a few steps to the beach … to know that everything we need is in perfectly in the condo … to have a really good relaxing time there. … to meet friendly people around the condo (todt, ML, …) Thomas (Berlin Germany) Stayed June 2-19, 2010
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Guest: Kim
Date of Stay: 05/13/10
Review Submitted: 07/13/10
Hi David, We had a great time. I loved the location of your condo, at the beach. Thank you for the tips of places to go and things to do. I used to live in Hawaii years ago, I return every year and it is always an aloha homecoming. I have family in Honolulu although I prefer the north shore of the island. They come and visit me when I am on the north shore and they also like that part of the island. The condo was beautiful and I really liked your collection of Hawaiian history. As I laid in bed in the a.m. and p.m. I loved listening to the surf upon awakening and when I went to sleep. Thank you for making available your home, Aloha, Kim Stayed May 13-24, 2010 (N. California)
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Guest: Kim
Date of Stay: 04/28/10
Review Submitted: 07/13/10
Hi David. There is nothing I would change, because it was perfect for our needs. Our favorite part was the beach, it's fantastic and when I get stressed I take myself there in my mind. Our new in-laws own a fancy condo at Turtle Bay and have offered it to us to use in the future. My husband and I agree that we'd rather pay to use your place than stay there. It is so isolated and the beach at Turtle Bay doesn't come close in comparison to the lovely beach at your place. It was great that you offer so many beach toys that we could use and we loved how close it was to town. We really enjoyed reviewing your great books and enjoying your art collection. You had all the amenities and we didn't need anything. Even your shirts came in handy for my husband! No doubt about it, we'll be staying there again and thanks for everything! Kim Stayed April 28-May 5, 2010 (N. California)
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McDowell
Guest: McDowell
Date of Stay: 12/20/09
Review Submitted: 02/01/10
Aloha Johnsons! We had a wonderful time on the North Shore , thank you so much for the use of your condo – what a wonderful location! We had a great time with our kids, and took in most of your suggestions, the Markets, the Waimea Valley , we surfed or should I say tried to surf!, snorkeled, hiked Diamond Head for the sunrise, and had wonderful walks on the beach, along with lots of other activities. Can’t believe we are back in this cold and snow already. Have a wonderful winter in HI. Thanks again. Mahalo! J McDowells.
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Guest: Garry & Lory
(San Leandro, Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09
Review Submitted: 10/06/09
We so enjoyed our vacation here at the condo. Everynight we slept with the windows open for the tradewinds breezes. We even got to catch those notorious 15-20 waves. So awesome. Total different vibe from downtown Honolulu, remember you are in the country, a chicken lives next door & is not shy to warn you of sunrise! The condo itself is exactly as the pictures show. But the art collection & books are a WOW! We brought our twins who are 17 & they were speechless. Hard to get from 17 year olds. Haliewa is a historic town which is a must for shaved ice & snorkeling & turtle watching are terrific. We were able to catch the double rainbow after a warm rain. But the sunsets are a must & very beautiful. We tried to catch one every night! We felt relaxed & caught ourselves laughing quite a bit on this trip! P.S. you need a potato peeler & you might want to turn the refer door to the opposite side to access the kitchen easier. But a total pleasure to have you share your place.
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Yim
Guest: Yim
Date of Stay: 09/20/09
Review Submitted: 02/01/10
Just wanted to drop you a line and personally “Thank You” for sharing your wonderful home on Oahu. The time spent on the North Shore wasn’t long enough, so we are hoping for a return in the near future. Your condo art amazed the girls, kept them entertained for awhile. Again thanks for sharing, we couldn’t have had a better, more relaxing time. Mahalo The Yims
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North Shore living
Guest: Surfer dudes
(South Pasadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09
Review Submitted: 09/16/09
My husband, two grown children (in their 20's) and I had a lovely week at the condo. The best thing was that the beach was so very close and practically empty, almost like having a private beach. We all liked Haleiwa, which looks like it is still in the 1970's, but friendly, not-showy and low-key which is to our taste. Come here if you like slow and easy, not if you want modern and fancy life-styles. It was nice to have all of the amenities including a computer and kitchen gadgets. Dave's tips were good. We particularly liked Haleiwa Eats, the Thai restaurant for unusual, but spicy food. El Chollo was fair in terms of food. I think people go there to drink and it was rockin' on Sat night. We had to call Dave once, and he was very friendly and receptive. There were others to call on his call-list if we couldn't reach him. The property is well-maintained and the other residents are friendly. If you go, you will meet Todd, the friendly resident manager. I was never sure what exactly his responsibilities were. Maybe it could be defined if he covered 'outside/common area' issues or indoor issues as well. The inside decor is rather 'busy', but only because there is so much art and so many books. My only suggestion is to sort out and upgrade the beach equipment in the box on the lanai. There was one sand chair, not three. The boogie board was broken, but we found one on a beach and left it. The surf boards don't have a leash so we had to rent, but the prices were reasonable. A good cleaning and sorting would be a good idea. I think the owner plans to do that next month and we were at the end of the cycle. All in all. we had a good time and would consider returning.
Owner response:I agree with and appreciate these constructive comments. It is actually a helpful reminder to upgrade and sort out the "beach toys". We have been away for 6 months and have had many guests during this period and things do get broken or misplaced. We use the condo ourselves from Oct-Apr, with a break during the Christmas/New Years holidays. When I return in Oct, I make an inventory of what is needed and what should be discarded. For guests particularly interested in surfing, they should bring their own boards or rent. I will look into the best place to rent and put that info in our condo and North Shore guide. David
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
Potwin
Guest: Potwin
Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/01/10
Hi David We just returned from our stay in your lovely condo in Haleiwa. It was just perfect for us. As it turned out my son greg (gavin's dad) joined us also and we spent the week doing our favorite things in haleiwa. my niece and her husband, my nephew and his wife rented condors at haleiwa surf too and we had a wonderful family time. We'll never forget our stay in haleiwa 2009 Thankyou David . Your condo is lovely and I hope to return and stay in it again. It feels like home to me.
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Guest: Shawn
Date of Stay: 04/30/08
Review Submitted: 04/29/08
We wanted to let you know we really enjoyed your condo. It was very relaxing and the sunsets were incredible. We read quite a few of your books on Hawaii and watched a couple of movies as well. We did see 4 turtles one evening at sunset on the beach towards the park. I love the North Shore.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08
Review Submitted: 04/29/08
My wife and I loved the location of this condo relative to how close it is to a very quiet and beautiful beach as well as how close it is to Haleiwa(.5miles). There is a great beach park right next to the condo. My wife and I enjoyed walking to the park each day to see the sea turtles sunning them selves on the beach as well as the surfers on the break at Haleiwa Alii beach park. The condo unit was very comfortable and the art work and extensive book collection made us feel like it was our home for 7 days. The sunsets from the lanai were incredible. The unit is on the third floor so you will get a little bit of exercise going up and down the stairs, but well worth the view that you get on the third floor. My two adult sons joined us and were comfortable with the sleeping arrangements as one slept on the futon in the spare room and the other slept on the couch in the living room(very comfortable he said). Thanks David for providing a great place to live and relax on the north shore. We cannot wait to return.
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Jones
Guest: Jones
Date of Stay: 04/18/07
Review Submitted: 02/01/10
Hi David, Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your home with us. It was a great location and we had a wonderful stay. We look forward to staying there again.
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Guest: Springer
Date of Stay: 12/27/06
Review Submitted: 12/26/06
Thank you David for allowing us the privilege of sharing your Hawaiian home. We had a fabulous time and have returned refreshed with fond memories of time spent playing in the sun and sea with our boys.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/06
Review Submitted: 08/13/06
We just got home from our Hawaii trip and I wanted to thank you for your hospitality and generosity in sharing your condo. What a comfortable place and what a spectacular location! Our children have named Hale'iwa their favorite beach. My wife especially enjoyed watching the turtles doing their thing. You really made us feel at home and your North Shore guide was quite helpful. There's plenty we didn't get around to seeing during our short stay, that's for sure. We'll save it for next time! Once again, mahalo.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/06
Review Submitted: 04/20/06
We would recommend this condo and landlord to all. We stayed for a month and found it very comfortable and worth every cent. One of the best kept secrets on the North Shore. Steve & Tami
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