Oceanfront Rural Simplicity

• 5+ stars Ü

  5+ stars Ü

  • Guest teri
  • Date of stay 11/01/06
  • Review Submitted 11/20/06
  This beachhouse is truly a wonderful place. The photos are true representations of the spotless, inviting, comfortable and cozy house. Ocean views from the deck and kitchen and mountain views from the "back" windows. All you need to do is bring your clothes, buy some groceries and you are set. Simplicity is what we were looking for. True Hawaiian living at it's best. The house is supplied with quality dishes, towels, linens etc. The ocean waves and beautiful sunrise greet you each morning. There is a private area of beach for your use. Even the neighbors are friendly! Something the photos can not show is the wonderful greeting you will receive from the owners. They are knowledgeable about sites to visit, restaurants to sample and " where to go when". I have never met owners who truly want to assist you in making the most of your Hawaiian vacation until now. We will recommend this rental home to EVERYONE we know. When we return to Hawaii, we will schedule our time for when this home has a vacancy!!!!!! 5+ stars.

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• Everything you asked for and more!

  Everything you asked for and more!

  • Guest Thomas S.
  • Date of stay 09/26/12
  • Review Submitted 11/20/12
  What we found when we walked in was way beyond our expectations. Let's see-very clean,comfortable and spacious. Plenty of room for three couples without getting in the way. The house was clean and there was everything you needed to use in the kitchen and more. The beds were comfortable. The setting was to die for, you were able to see the sun set every night and the sun rise in the morning from the outside patio. When we were not eating out on all the wonderful shrimp trucks, we would be grilling on the patio and listening to the waves. You had a full view of the ocean (what more could you ask for). Next...There was so much to see and do within the area. The location is about the best you could ask for. Close to the beaches, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores and the Polynesian Culture Center. Everything was easy to get to by car. We went snorkeling every day at Shark's Cove, what a site. Finally...Tish was very accommodating and great to work with. She was there to greet us upon arrival and gave us information about all the sites to see, places to eat and shop. Thank you Tish. We would highly recommend this property and we'll be back to stay! ~Sandi~ Henderson, NV

  Owner response: Sandi, I want to thank you & your family & your friends for having stayed with us. I am glad that you all had an enjoyable stay. Thank you also for the information & experience that you shared with which my future guests might be able to use. I do hope to see you all again soon. Wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!

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• The ideal Hawaiian experience

  The ideal Hawaiian experience

  • Guest Wanna go back!
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/12/12
  The house was just perfect for the family. It was clean and roomy. It was right off the ocean so we had beautiful views all day. It was far enough away from the main tourist attractions so you could get the Hawaiian native experience but not too far from all major attractions on Oahu. It is about 40 minutes to Pearl Harbour, Diamond Head and Waikikiand about 30 minutes to the North Shore. There are several grocery stores nearby. North shore had great restaurants. Customer service was great. Always available to answer our questions! We would definitely recommend this property.

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

  Owner response: Erin, It is great that you & your family enjoyed your stay. We always appreciate that we can avoid some of the hustle & bustle of the city, yet with the ocean just a few steps away. Mahalo from Tish

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• Our 30th anniversary holiday march 2012

  Our 30th anniversary holiday march 2012

  • Guest Corby's
  • Date of stay 04/08/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  Staying here was like being in paradise. Waking up every morning and walking along this secluded beach was wonderful . The house was lovely, very comfortable and clean with everything we needed. Looking out from the lounge to the sea was so relaxing even if it rained. Trish is a really lovely lady, so friendly and after a few minutes of meeting her you feel you have been friends for years. She recommended the pineapple plantation to vist, a nearby town where there was a great Mexican restaurant and best beaches to vist. The house location is very lush as its so close to the mountains so gets its fair share of rain, however jump in the car and within minutes you can be lying on a hot sunny sandy beach watching the surfers. The pineapple plantation is a must to vist, pineapples never tasted so good. Try the ice cream! The shrimp shacks have to be visited and the fries with onions and cheese......I can taste them now. We hope to visit again and would truly recommend staying here. Great accommodation and a very friendly and helpful owner. Trish, thank you we so enjoyed our holiday in your home. Meg and Eric.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Meg & Eric, As your host, nothing can make me happier than knowing that you had a wonderful stay, especially on such a special occasion, your 30th wedding anniversary! Aloha from Tish

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• Beach Location

  Beach Location

  • Guest Mandy
  • Date of stay 03/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/05/12
  Both Tish and Lance were perfect hosts. They were very accommodating and welcoming. The house was very clean and presentable. They offered lots of local information and provided beach toys etc for my son. You are right on the beach which was awesome. During the winter the trade winds are strong so the beach infront of the house is not the greatest for swimming or snorkelling, but great for boogie boarding! The house is on a busy road, so you do get traffic noise and you do need a car to get around. I loved the fact that we were in a very "local" area, not many tourists, however it was easy to drive to the North Shore and get down to Honolulu. We loved our stay and felt like we had our own beach!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Mandy, Mahalo to you, Scott & Ethyn & your parents, Stan & Jean for having stayed with us. One of the unique aspects at this area of the island is that you are able to be in the country, with the ocean on one side and the mountain on the other. I am glad you all enjoyed that. Aloha from Tish

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• The excellent review category is not high enough. How about SUPERIOR, like being at home!!

  The excellent review category is not high enough. How about SUPERIOR, like being at home!!

  • Guest Duane
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  The owners became as close to us as family in the 7 days we were so blessed to spend with them. Most of the time we were out sightseeing. However whnever time allowed, or we called Tish was there at our every beckoned call. The home is right on the beach. wonderful views of the ocean and mountains. Out in the country, but close to restaurants and major attractions. 5 minutes from the Polynesian Cultural Center. 10 minutes from Kualoa Ranch, the sight of many movies. 10 minutes from the world famous Bonzai Pipelne. The house is airconditioned in all three bedrooms and very clean with a large deck overlooking the ocean. We have rented three properties from VRBO.com all of them being very nice. This one was by far the best because of the owners. If you want a home way from home this is the place

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

  Owner response: Duane, a big mahalo to you, your wife Becky, Bill & Mary & Linda for choosing our humble home for your Hawaiian vacation. I appreciate your kind words and thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. I hope you all will come back to visit again soon. God bless! Aloha from Tish

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• Beautiful, Relaxing Getaway

  Beautiful, Relaxing Getaway

  • Guest Nickname
  • Date of stay 03/21/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  Immediately upon arrival, we were greeted by the owner, Tish. She is so friendly and outgoing, and it's hard not to smile when talking to her. She made sure we were comfortable and asked if there was anything more we needed. Her welcoming made the experience so much better. The house was comfortable and had a nice low-key feel to it. We were not looking for anything resort-like - just an actual home away from home. The view from the front deck is beautiful and you can see down into the water. The sunrises were so gorgeous. Sitting on the deck with coffee in the morning is something I will never forget! During our stay we were fortunate to be able to have a reasonable drive to the North Shore. We went to Waimea, Haleiwa, and the Dole Plantation to do the maze. Town was a bit of a drive, but we wanted more country, so this place was perfect for us! We will be coming back on our next trip to Oahu and we cannot wait to see Tish again!

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

  Owner response: Albert, my goal has always been to share with my guests 'aloha' which Hawaii represents. I moved to Hawaii 36 years ago. The minute I heard that Hawaiian music playing at the airport (Kahului), I decided that Hawaii would be my home. Ever since then, there has not been one day that I do not count my blessings for living in Hawaii. It is her beauty, but most of all, her spirit of aloha that makes life great here. And I am always ready to share that 'ALOHA' with my guests. Come back again soon. Tish

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• Had a Wonderful Trip!

  Had a Wonderful Trip!

  • Guest sandee
  • Date of stay 01/31/12
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  We visited Hawaii for the second time. Even though the weather was not what we had expected, we made the most out of it. This home suits us, a family of 5 well. It is right on the ocean. We enjoyed the view & the sound of the ocean. The Polynesian Cultural Center was only minutes away. Tish made great suggestions for us of where to go & what to do. In our short stay of 6 days, we managed to explore almost all of the island. Hawaii is a beautiful place and we definitely will be back. Thank you Tish for your hospitality. Sandy & Family

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Sandy, Mahalo to you & your family. I am delighted that you and your family had a great trip. Good that you can use my suggestions. Hope to see you all back to visit again. Tish

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• Great property!

  Great property!

  • Guest Shirlene
  • Date of stay 02/29/12
  • Review Submitted 03/24/12
  We really enjoyed our stay at Tish's place. The view was terrific, and it was wonderful staying on the beach. This house is in a rural area. It is very simple and peaceful. Tish and Lance were helpful. Aside from the very tiny second bathroom, the place was perfect for us. We plan on returning as soon as possible and will recommend the rental to friends. Thank you, Tish!

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

  Owner response: Shirlene, Thank you very much for having stayed with us. I am glad that you have enjoyed your stay Look forward to your return. Meanwhile take care of yourself. Much aloha from Tish

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• A Little Disappointed

  A Little Disappointed

  • Guest Robin
  • Date of stay 02/15/12
  • Review Submitted 03/05/12
  This vacation home is fronted onto a very busy highway. 2 bedrooms are facing the road as a result we found our stay at this property very niosy. We needed to use earplugs each night and found it difficult to sleep. The view is very nice but you have to decide if the view is worth putting up with the road noise. I felt we overpaid for what we got with this vacation home.

  Owner response: Robin, I want to thank you & your family for having stayed with us. I care for my guests and I know that all of my guests spend time & money to plan for their dream trips to Hawaii. As a result, I am unhappy when you are disappointed. One of the characteristics of the oceanfront homes on the north & northeast coast of Oahu is that they have the ocean on one side and a two lane road and the mountains on the other. There is a certain degree of road noise. However, as you can read from my other guests' comments, this has not been an issue.

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Fees and Taxes:

• Tax Rate 13.96%
• Cleaning $185