Authentic Indonesian, Oceanfront , Romantic, Charming,

Beautiful sunrises. Beautiful property. House was amazing, could use AC when it's very humid out, thankfull for the ceiling fans. All in all had a wonderful stay, away from the mayhem of Honolulu.

We felt like we had hit the jackpot when we realized how beautiful the setting of this lovely cottage is. I could not wait to send pictures on Facebook to share with our friends and family how amazing it was. It was quiet and peaceful while we watched the sunrise while eating breakfast on the expansive deck and planning our daily activities. We had everything we needed while we were there as the cottage was fully equipped for our needs. The bed was very comfortable and we slept like babies with the water feature lulling us to sleep right outside our bedroom window. I would recommend this property without hesitation and know that if we return to the North Shore for another getaway we will certainly stay there again.

This was my first time in Hawaii, and it was amazing! I met my daughter at the beginning of the week and we spent a few days traveling around the island in her conversation van, then I was going to stay a few days on my own when she flew home. I wanted to find a place that was peaceful a quiet, gave me a non tourist experience and made me feel safe since I’d be on my own. This beautiful property checked all the boxes. The house was just as advertised and more. It is clean and comfortable with everything you need to make your vacation perfect. I lived out on the spacious patio, it was so amazing to look out over the ocean and also the mountains, unbelievable. And you’ll never see more stars at night! It’s so convenient to many beaches and a beautiful drive to the north shore, my favorite part of the island. Leilani was so kind and helpful...and flexible. I was hoping for an early check in, which she happily accommodated, and then plans changed again with my daughter, and I asked if I could add an extra night and come in to the property a day early. She was so kind and helpful, I was able to enjoy her beautiful property an extra day. Her mom came over to welcome me and she was so sweet and let me know that she lived next door and was available for any help I needed. I would highly recommend this property to everyone and I will definitely be looking to stay here again if I get to come back to this beautiful island

Relaxing, unique spot to live like a local while on vacation! We really enjoyed staying at Hale O' Bali - plenty of space, comfy bed, well stocked kitchen, outdoor grill, great sunrise views and a resident Gecko! Yes, there are wild roosters on the windward side of the island, and we did get woken up earlier than normal because of them, but it just gave us an excuse to watch the sunrise on the deck. We also thought it added to the charm of the place. There is a lovely waterfall pond and tropical plants outside the bedroom window, which helps minimize the road traffic, which starts early in the morning. My husband is a very light sleeper but he was not terribly bothered by the sounds of the roosters or road traffic. (there were complimentary ear plugs in the bathroom, but he did not use them.) The weather and terrain on this side of the island is more rainforest-like than other parts of O'ahu (more rain and clouds) but as long as you have a car, it shouldn't hamper your time here. We shopped at the Times Supermarket and bought inexpensive fresh fish (ahi, blue marlin and monchong) and cooked at the house almost every night. Visited a lovely local art gallery down the road (Sunshine Arts), met the artist whose paintings we purchased and are looking forward to hanging our Hawaii art once it arrives back home. Visited Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm, Temple of the Valleys to see the Byodo-In Temple, the North Shore, Dole Pineapple Plantation, Green World Coffee Farm, walked Diamond Head and Makapu'u Trails, played in the (big) waves at Makapu'u Beach - all within an hour's (or less) beautiful drive to Hale O'Bali. The house provided beach chairs, boogie boards, beach umbrellas, a beach bag and a cooler!

If you are looking to get away from it all, and don't want to be bothered with the TONS of tourists and traffic in Waikiki, I highly recommend staying at Hale O' Bali. It is truly a unique place and the owner has put a lot of thought into making it a home away from home for those who rent it. (We went into Waikiki one day just to see what is was like and we couldn't wait to get out of there! Definitely not our idea of a place to be on vacation!)

This is a gorgeous house w/ lovely views on a beautiful piece of property at the beginning of the North Shore.

It has one large bedroom with a waterfall outside the window ( blocks any road noise) but also had some kind of bullfrog that sounded like a cow ! The other bedroom is up a ladder in the eaves ( but with plenty of ventilation) so whoever's up there needs to be nimble.

The deck is wonderful for morning coffee and we saw the moon rise between the palm trees

one night. We were there for a month which is perhaps too long given that it rained or was windy much of the time. It is a good house in that there are different areas to spread out in if you're inside for a bit. The best beach is Kualoa (3 miles down the road) which you can see to your left from the lawn. It's your Hawaiian paradise kind of beach, not crowded and perfectly lovely.

Our friends who have lived there for 40 years told us that the weather we had was most unusual for February, which they said , is usually sunny !

The owner's son was very helpful with some minor issues ( mostly internet) and Leilani was responsive to our needs also. Our only major complaint was that if the adjoining house, Java Kai is rented, you are listening to their choice of TV programs and music.

The house itself is well kept and even with the flooding and rain stayed dry. The roosters at dawn took some getting used to, but a well-aimed glass of water discouraged that !

All in all I would definitely recommend this unusual and beautiful house, hopefully your weather will be better ! Aloha....