Guestbook Comment

Guest: Tracy Kaiser (Cardiff, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/29/07

John & Debbie - I can't tell you how much I enjoyed staying in your home. It was absolutely perfect. The home is beautifully decorated, and the view of the water is amazing. It was a very relaxing experience. I didn't need to go anywhere else, because I had everything I needed right there. I hope I get the chance to stay there again. Thank you very much. And thanks to Marti...she was so helpful and nice! Tracy Kaiser

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Don't Miss This One.... Ten Stars

Guest: Dr Berens (Westlake Village Ca)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

Because I have family on the North shore, I visit often and have always booked through VRBO. This particular listing is what I have searched for every time.... but never found. The location is smack on the water so the intensity of the waves breaking is music to my ears. Beacause it has a sea wall, there is a perimeter of privacy and safety so at night you can chose to leave all the doors open with confidence. It is very easy to get to the sandy beach as it is a few short yards away from the spacious backyard that has a user-freindly BBQ. The home itself is well laid out and beautifully and tastefully furnished and very clean. All the equipment from the blender in the kitchen to the big screen TV and split air conditioners are top notch and great quality. The appliances are newer, the beds plush and soft, and the overall ambience is peaceful and Zen-like. Then owners were extremely helpful and cooperated in assisting me to extend my time here to add on a few more days (who could leave??) .The home is centrally located to all. I will plan to book another stay here as it really felt like home!

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

Relaxing Waterfront Home

Guest: Washington Native (Seattle, WA )
Date of Stay: 12/08/11 Review Submitted: 12/13/11

A wonderful house right on the water! We went in December and the surf was high which made for some “noisy” (in a good way) nights with the waves hitting the sea wall. It was amazing to see and hear! It was wonderful to sleep with the master bedroom door open and hear the ocean. The location of the house put us in a great location for driving to the Bonzai Pipeline to see the Billabong Pipe Masters surf competition. The house was clean and well stocked with the basics (oil, flour, sugar, lots of spices, and many condiments) and much more (beach toys, cooler, beach towels, CD’s with Hawaiian music, guide books) The pictures accurately depict the house, but during our 4 nights there was no beach at the house likely due to high surf. There is a gate across the driveway so that the house is completely “fenced in” which is nice if you have younger children. Huge bin of VHS tapes which our kids loved. Amazing LONG beach just a short drive down the road. It was too rough to swim in while we were there, but it was fine to play on and I’m sure it is amazing during calmer months. If you’re a Lost fan, you’re in the heart of where much of it was filmed. I would recommend this house.

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

Another great staycation.

Guest: C. Teramae (Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

My family (husband, adult son, toddler daughter and my parents) stayed at the beach house from September 16-20th, 2011 (we had stayed there previously in Sept 2009). My husband, dad and son had a great time fishing from right behind the house. The best catch was on the last day --- my dad caught a nice sized o'io :) My daughter also enjoyed playing in the sand in the backyard. Beach access was not very far away at all, and we were able to meet other family members for some nice beach time over that weekend. Very pleased overall with our stay.

Owner response:T. Family, Mahalo for you review and for choosing "Mokuleia on the Water" for your "staycation" We love REPEAT GUESTS !!! Aloha~

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Lovely and Quiet

Guest: Lele (Arcadia, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

My husband, 4 kids and I just spent a week at Debbie and John's fantastic house and I have nothing but great things to report. Debbie and John extended so much aloha spirit and that helped make a memroable vacay. The kids were delighted with the location to the water and the countless turtles that spent the day feeding right in front of the house. The location felt as if we were on our own island but we were only 10 minutes to Halewia where all the north shore action is. The house was just as it was listed and did not disappoint. The breeze that came in from the ocean everyday was wonderful and cooled the house perfectly. The north shore is our favorite spot on Oahu and I am so glad I found this rental as we are sure to return again and I will be renting from Debbie and John again. Also want to comment on Marti who is the property manager. Fabulous is all I can say....she answered my countless questions and provided all the information we needed for a great vacation. Definitely would recommend friends and family to stay here too.

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

December 2010 vacation

Guest: J. (Denver, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

Visited in December for a week. The floor plan is open and nice, house was clean, and the back looks out over the ocean. House was comfortable for the 6 of us. There is no beach at house to use since ocean ends at beach wall and steps down to water are steep and sharp. Wished that the back patio had a roof so we could enjoy that area more often. Weather was rainy at this time of year; power went out for part of a day, and house water was not available for part of another day. The house had little ants in the kitchen and we saw several cockroaches - guess that is a common problem. The location is across from the local airfield and seemed a bit far from activities. Overall a good value, safe and a nice place to stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

Conover's Beach House

Guest: Lockes (La Jolla, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

We just returned from a great 2-week stay at Conover’s beach house in Mokuleia on the North Shore of Oahu. We were blessed to be there for a beautiful family wedding at Waimea Chapel with an incredible sunset reception at the Loulu Palm Estate near Sunset Beach followed by relaxed vacation time. At the beach house, the ocean was at our door step and turtles swam the reef everyday. We slept to the sound of the waves and awoke to climb down the rock steps and take a swim each morning and then walk on the beach. We swam, snorkeled, and paddled right off the house...for anyone who loves the ocean, surf, beach, sunshine and quiet island life, this was paradise. Skydivers floated down daily overhead, yet the house is private and secure. The house was fully equipped with every kitchen, household, or beach necessity. Marti

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: The H's (Little Egg Harbor, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

My husband, three children (ages 13, 11, and 9), my mother-in-law, and I stayed for 5 days in July 2010. The listing description and photos were very accurate. The property was very clean and well-maintained. The house manager was awesome answering my many questions. I loved sitting on the seawall, drinking my morning coffee, and watching for the sea turtles. The surf was too rough to swim from the house location, but the view was great. The kids enjoyed watching the skydivers float overhead. My children took a surf lesson from Surf n Sea in Haleiwa. The instructor, TG, was so patient with my daughter (only 52 pounds). He was not sure she was big enough to paddle out, but she was the first one out and the last one in. They all had a fantastic time. While the house is located about an hour from Pearl Harbor, it was nice to come back to a quiet comfortable house after a long hot day of touring. Loved the outdoor shower and the box of chocolates. I would highly recommend this location to anyone vacationing on Oahu.

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

Just Perfect

Guest: The NG's (Long Beach, Ca)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

Just finished a week long stay at this property with six of us in our party. The ocean view from the most rooms and the back yard was spectacular. The sea turtles love hanging out all around the ocean wall which was amazing to watch each day. The kitchen was "Kitchen Friendly" and the beds were very comfortable. Safe and secure off street private parking was nice as well as the location. Close to almost anything you wish to do on the North Shore. I made my first skydiving jump! We all had a blast and would stay here again.

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

The grandkids took grandma

Guest: Grandma and the girls (Laramie, WY)
Date of Stay: 10/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/11/09

This home is fabulous!!!! What an open floor plan for enjoyment of the ocean and each other! You couldn't ask for better views and the moon reflecting on the water...omg...how awesome! We fell asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the ocean wall every night and never even turned on the air conditioning because the breezes were so wonderful. You bet we'd stay again. Thanks, everyone for providing such a clean and well equiped home for our group.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.