20 days in heaven

Guest: gabriele (grandma) (vancouver washington)
Date of Stay: 07/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/19/08

We had the best family vacation ever, in this wonderfull house.Watched the resident sea turtles every morning.Then the sky divers would start dropping out of the sky.Loved the private beach and all of the wonderfull activities,Kayaks,snorkeling gear,boggie boards,surf boards.The house was every thing that we had hoped for++..The owner was great to work with and we would highly recomend this great house.We had 20 days of heaven here and are planing on returning!!!!

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

BEST VACATION EVER!

Guest: Mary F. (Antigo, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

The description of the location was accurate regarding the location,and rental's appearance and amenities. some of the lawn furniture was a little old, but still functional. We enjoyed the extras!!!!! Everything was very clean and nice. Penny was great to talk too and very helpful. Yes we would recommend this place to anyone it is nice as it accommodates a lot of people. The only thing we were somewhat disapointed in was we couldn't walk along the beach . We didn't think a couple of feet would be washed away. It's a beautiful view that everyone should get to experience once in there life!! Stop at one of the Shrimp Trucks yum!!! Sky diving right over this place awesome! Drive to Haleiwa and get some shaved ice, check out all of the beaches along the coast, especially wiamiea bay, great body surfing! Snorkel at sharks cove and hanauma bay, excellent! bring good water shoes! Kayak to chine-man's hat, if daring hike to the top, beautiful views-rent a truck to transport kayaks! Hike some water falls and shop at the international market place in Waikiki, bargain shopping, great little mom and pop shop two blocks north i think from the puka dog stand, by a McDonalds, great deals and very nice people-better prices than the market place!! Paradise Cove Luau excellent! Must see Pearl Harbor-plan on a day to see!!

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BEST VACATION EVER!!

Guest: Mary F. (Antigo, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

The description of the location was accurate regarding the location,and rental's appearance and amenities. We enjoyed the extras!!!!! Everything was very clean and nice. Penny was great to talk too and very helpful. Yes we would recommend this place toanyone it is nice as it accomadates alot of people. The only thing we were somewhat dissapointed in was we couldn't walk along the beach . We didn't think the water was washing up against the wall at this time. It's a beautiful view that everyone should get to experience once in there life!! Stop at one of the Shrimp Trucks yum!!! Sky diving right over this place awesome! Drive to Haleiwa and get some shaved ice, check out all of the beaches along the coast, especially wiamia bay, great body surfing! Snorkel at sharks cove and hanauma bay, excellent! bring good water shoes! Kayak to chineman's hat, if daring hike to the top, beautiful views-rent a truck to transport kayaks! Hike some water falls and shop at the international market place in Waikiki, bargain shopping, great little mom and pop shop two blocks north i think from the puka dog stand, by a mcdonalds, great deals and very nice people-better prices than the market place!! Paradise Cove Luau excellent! Must see Pearl Harbor-plan on a day to see!!

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

perfect experience

Guest: ac (southern california)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

We stayed here last January (2011) for 4 nights - and it was NOT long enough! the caretaker was extremely nice because we arrived late and she was very accommodating, super helpful!! the owners were very straightforward when making arrangements, and everything was as described. we would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Just as advertised! :) If not better!

Guest: Rachel (LISLE)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/26/11

Where do I even start? We had such a wonderful time at the Hawaii House. We rented the house along with another couple and had a fabulous time. The house is EXACTLY as advertised, which is very important because sometimes renting something "sight un-seen" makes me nervous. In fact, while we were taking pictures, sometimes we would realize they looked exactly like the ones posted online already. The area is just fabulous. Vacationing in a home is so superior to any hotel/resort vacation. The house is well equipped from the kitchen, to the bathroom (towels, toiletries, etc), to the outdoor activities (reef shoes, kayaks, grill, etc). We enjoyed walking up and down the beach right outside our backyard, as well as driving into Haleiwa and investigating other beaches (and even finding some deserted beaches! What a treat!). Additionally, loved the dining in Haleiwa as well. We had a wonderful time and if we ever get a chance to come back to Hawaii, we would definitely stay here! Probably would love to come back in the winter months to see the differences, ie whales and surf. We did get to see many turtles (in the water outside the house), at Turtle Beach, and even a sunning turtle on a little deserted beach. We highly recommend renting Hawaii House, Gary & Krista were a pleasure to work with and so professional and helpful as was Penny. A+! Thank you again!

Owner response:MAHALO and ALOHA !!

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

Our vacation at the Hawaii House~

Guest: Tammy (Cloverdale, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Gary & Krista~ Thank you so much for the use of your home. It was absolutly amazing and perfect for our group of 9. There was plenty of space for all of us. The kitchen was great and had everything we needed and more. Waking up to the sunrise & the sounds of the ocean were wonderful. The sunsets from the backyard were the most beautiful we've ever seen. We had sea turtles that came to visit almost every morning and every night. We traveled the Island as much as possible during our stay, but I must say nothing can compare to returning back to the house on the North Shore. It was really our favorite part of the whole Island. This was by far the best vacation we've ever had. Your property manager Penny was great!!! We hope to be back to stay at the Hawaii House very soon. We really wouldn't have it any other way. Maholo~ John, Tammy, Johnny & Danielle Jennings~

Owner response:Mahalo and Aloha! See you again soon!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

A Great Find - We Feel Lucky

Guest: sooze (United States)
Date of Stay: 05/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

Four of us -- 2 couples in our 50-60s - spent 5 days at Hawaii House. We had a wonderful time on the North Shore, with this house being the perfect base. The location is away from most traffic - pedestrian and tourist - and yet so convenient to all of the north shore attractions. The nearby small airstrip is (literally) the jumping off point for parachuting, gliding, etc., so we did experience that car traffic going to and fro. The property itself is situated on a wonderfully private and beautifully landscaped setting with the unmatched view of the ocean. While there is a sand "beach" at the edge of the lawn, the property is not on a sandy beach (not sure when the pics of the beach with kayaks was taken -- we never saw that sand) , but rather has a sea wall opening down to large rocks. There are lovely public beaches every way that you go, and a great one within walking distance. The house is wonderfully decorated -- comfy, so we didn't feel nervous about relaxing -- and stocked with everything you can imagine wanting in a vacation home. The house and yard have been lovingly cared for. Very clean. The owner was always available for my many questions and the local property manager couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. t would recommend this home to any of my family or friends - or you!

Owner response:Mahalo for the comments! The sandy beach in front of the house is seasonal. It is usually there from summer into the late fall. There is always a sandy beach a few doors down. Aloha

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South Pacific Paradise

Guest: Renee (Nampa, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/10/11

Our recent stay at the Hawaii House was better than we could have possibly hoped or imagined- Thank You! We arrived after dark but were greeted by the sun and welcomed into our tropical paradise with the refreshing ocean breezes on day one. Every moment spent at "home" was full of delights. The whales passing in the distance, sea turtles swimming up to the sea wall, and warm rain showers bringing magnificent rainbows for our viewing pleasure kept all eight of us, even the children, entertained. The house is ideal for island living and we enjoyed all the special touches using the kayaks and boogie boards during daylight and board games and grill at night. The location was perfect and we often felt we had the whole island and beach to ourselves. We spent a few days visiting other parts of the island and didn't find one place we would rather be than back "home." I've already suggested the home to three other families and only hope we'll find our way back to Hawaii House soon. I hope you'll pass along our appreciation to everyone who makes a family's dreams come true. Mahalo and Aloha

Owner response:Thank you. The Capo's Hawaii House

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

Guest: Joe and Helene (Drexel Hill, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

We spent a delightful 2+ weeks at Hawaii House. It was a perfect mix of comfort and style in a relaxed atmosphere. The yard with the edging of sand was ideal for our 2 and 6 year old grandsons. It was such an advantage of having the rhythmic sounds of the surf, watching the sea turtles swim by, seeing octopus and crabs near the rocks and not having to worry about the little ones running into the water. The house was well equipped with all the amenities you could need. From the kitchen with 2 coffee machines and new dishwasher, to the outdoors with 4 kayaks, life vests, fishing equipment and many toys for the kids. We attended our sons Masters graduation from UH and celebrated his engagement to a wonderful young woman. Our family enjoyed the time together and can not wait to do it again at Hawaii House next year. We'll be back for a July 2011 wedding.

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Guest: Madoka&Yoshi and our families (Seattle, WA & Japan)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 03/29/10

Thank you so much again for letting us use your beautiful Hawaii House! We have only stayed at touristy Waikiki area before and never been to the North Shore. But BY FAR this trip became the best ever! We had a family reunion here from Seattle, WA and Japan, this Hawaii House made our trip the most enjoyable and memorable. The house was furnished beautifuly and welcoming, with windows open and ceiling fan on, this Hawaii House had a very nice wind flow throughout the house, the kitchen was well equipped that we enjoyed cooking and BBQ every day. There were also portable beach chairs, sheets,baloons and kayaks for guests use and we found them very kind and convenient. We also enjoyed exploring cute small shops in Haleiwa town which was only within 10 min drive, golfing at the Turtle Bay, skydiving, beautiful beaches at the North Shore. We all hope to come back to this beautiful Hawaii House for the next Hawaii trip. Thank you again for Gary, Kristin and Penny!

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