Apartment

A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean

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A wooden table with two cushioned benches, a potted plant, and a device on the table.
A garden with various plants and a white fence in the foreground, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.
An outdoor patio with two white chairs, a grill, and a hose.
A grassy area with a white fence and trees in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sweeping ocean views
    Enjoy top-rated ocean views from dawn to dusk right from your stay.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waianae, HI
  • Place, Makaha Valley Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kane'aki Heiau
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Makaha Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

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About the neighborhood

Waianae

Waianae is home to this apartment. Ko Olina Marina and Makaha Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaʻena Point State Park and Waianae Mountain Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hawaii Polo Club, or consider a night out at Monkeypod Kitchen.
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Waianae, HI

What's nearby

  • Makaha Valley Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kane'aki Heiau - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Makaha Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Papaoneone Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪80 Percent What You Eat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean on Jan 31, 2027 start from $221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Gem btw Mountain & Ocean located?

Situated in Waianae, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Makaha Valley Golf Club, Kane'aki Heiau, and Waianae Mountain Range. Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park and Makaha Beach Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed and even restocked anything right away. Clean and quiet place. Great scenery!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2026
Thank you Steve! Welcome to visit again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would absolutely return- we spent 3 weeks. The West Side of the island is so charming, as is the apartment. Annie is an exceptional host and we were lucky to have found this spot.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming, and also very responsive to inquiries during our visit; location was beautiful, and apartment was very clean, organized, well-equipped and accessible; property was exactly as listed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous quiet stay

the property is in a quiet neighborhood beautiful landscape and scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
Thank you Ryan! Love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

The place has all you need for the stay, the mountain view was really wonderful i highly recommend this place to everyone for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 18, 2023
Thank you very much! Would like to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a Mountain Gem

Beautiful little spot that had a great view of the Mākaha Valley. Everything you need to have the perfect vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2024
Thank you Megan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

We loved staying out in the Makaha Valley. We wanted to be away from the city area and enjoy nice beaches and beautiful surroundings, and we had just that. The gated community made us feel safe, and the views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 24, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay in Makaha Valley and appreciated the peaceful setting and beautiful surroundings. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

I went on a solo trip to Oahu and stayed here. I felt very safe and the view of the mountains was GORGEOUS. This stay had everything I needed and was very clean. I could easily communicate with the owner, although I never needed anything. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2023
Thank you Haven! Love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great stay at this vacation rental and would definitely come back again. The mountain view in the back was beautiful and really made the experience feel peaceful and relaxing. As someone traveling solo for the first time, I especially appreciated that the home is located in a gated community—it made me feel safe and comfortable throughout my stay.The place itself was very clean and well-equipped. I liked that there were chairs outside to sit and enjoy the view, and having pans available made it easy to cook when I didn’t feel like going out. One of my favorite touches was the guest book—it was fun reading through past visitors’ experiences and getting recommendations for things to do nearby.The community was very quiet, which made it even more enjoyable to unwind. Annie was a wonderful host—very kind, responsive, and communicative. She made sure to keep me informed about some work that needed to be done during my stay so I wouldn’t be caught off guard, which I really appreciated.Overall, this was a great experience and I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

This is a very nice studio suite with private entrance in a new house in a quiet gated subdivision in the valley, backing onto mountain side and wooded area.The suite is well equipped and very comfortable for two people .We really appreciated being able to BBQ outside and have use of boogie boards. Host is quickly responsive and was very helpful to us, she went out of her way to meet our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2024
Thank you Lauren! Yes we do our best to exemplify the spirit of Aloha!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful gated community to stay in. Don’t rely solely on the address from Google Maps; instead, use street names and house numbers to find the correct location. The guard at the gate can be difficult to deal with, so you’ll need to inform them beforehand if you have visitors, so they can be let in. The studio was the perfect size for my husband and me. It had everything we needed, including a private bathroom, kitchen, washer, dryer, and a large TV. You will hear footsteps and noise from the people staying in the house above, but you'll encounter the same in resorts or hotels. If you’ve never stayed in Oahu before, know that this is the farthest west side of the island. The neighboring city has many homeless people, rundown houses, stray dogs, and cats that run into the street. I didn’t feel comfortable or safe going to the nearby beach, restaurants, or shops. You’ll have to drive over an hour in traffic to reach Honolulu or the east side for nice shopping and tourist spots. This isn’t a fault of the stay—just a heads-up that while this community is beautiful, outside its gates it’s a very different world and not what we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Accommodations were great.

The little apartment had every thing we needed, even a grill. What a backyard. Wow, the view! House was in a gated community. They do have a homeless issue on that side of the island and finding a beach without an encampment was discouraging. It was far from most of the things that we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2024
Thank you Gail! Yeah the homelessness is a sad thing and we often try to donate and do what we can to help as locals. The good thing is that our home is in a gated community passing through the country club and golf course. Very safe and peaceful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and secure

Joy is amazing and is one of the best hosts we have had. Perfect communication! We enjoyed our stay tremendously. It is out of town and in a new development that Google doesn’t quite recognize yet. You do have to drive through about 2 miles of homeless to get to their connecting road that leads up to the neighborhood. But with the gated community we felt so safe. Beautiful Mountain View’s and a peak of the ocean. The living space is clean and beautiful. Fully enjoyed our stay and would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Trip to Oahu

The overall property was good. It is a new development and there is no street lighting. I could see a streetlight installed but not working. Also, there needs to be some motion detection lighting at the entrance to the VRBO. It is very dark when returning at night. I would also suggest some type of welcome book when you arrive that would share some places of interest, shopping, food upon arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2023
Thank you Rick! It is a brand new community and the lighting/speed bumps need to be completed. We are in the middle of finishing landscaping and yard that includes the lighting. We do send info about shopping/Restaurants/tourist spots as the welcome/check in note. Will have the hard copy soon. Mahalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views To Remember…

The process started with detailed communication a week in advance. We found the communication welcoming. The host provided clear directions so we knew what to expect as though we had been there before. This is a gated community with a positive neighborhood vibe. The views start as you approach the neighborhood and continue as you look out the front door towards ocean. The property is well landscaped including a patio with the backdrop of the mountains. Nature is on full display and you find yourself immersed in it. The sounds of nature were so peaceful during morning yoga on the patio. We were overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness of the host from the kitchen supplies, extra bedding, beach chairs, beach towels, and the list goes on. This was a memorable experience for us and we will always cherish the the views and the hospitality. Views to remember! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2024
Thank you so very much, Mike! Welcome back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Vacay Home in Mākaha Valley

We enjoyed staying at this home during our 9 day trip to O'ahu for our 20th Anniversary! The owner was very responsive to our arrival, as well as giving us suggestions of where to eat and play! The accommodations were fantastic and were perfect for the two of us. The only issue that came up was that the fridge kept being tripped at the circuit breaker. We contacted the owner immediately and she was quick to respond and was going to be sending out an electrician as soon as one was available. As far as the other reviews about homelessness in the area, it wasn't in the immediate area (more noticeable on the beaches approx 2 miles away) and generally wasn't an issue for us; especially since we see this same issue back home. The area in which the property sits, is beautiful, quiet, and gated with a 24 hr guard who checks everyone in. We loved that the property wasn't really close to tourist attractions, as we were looking for a more quiet place! We enjoyed driving around the island exploring! We would stay at this property again if we travel back to the island!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankful for our stay

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights and really enjoyed ourselves. The ADU is small but well equipped and comfortable. The owner is very attentive and kind. The neighborhood is quiet and the views of the surrounding mountains in Makaha Valley made for really great mornings or evenings on the patio. Really the only downside of the unit is the fan for the main house AC; when it kicks on it’s a little annoying while you enjoy the quiet morning in the valley. It’s a minor disturbance and not really a complaint. Regarding the location of the rental, Hawaii is home to more than tourism, and you’re going to be aware of that fact on the west side. Unfortunately a lot of people are squeezed by the high cost of living, and the homeless population has grown on the beaches that dot the coast. You’ll drive at least 15 minutes to find a beach without an encampment, unless you can access the military beach 10 minutes away. We did a lot of driving because that was our plan on this trip, so this wasn’t an inconvenience to us. If anything it just gives you a sense of the real situation on Oahu. If your goal is to post up in one place and walk to the beach every day, this probably isn’t the place for you. But if you can enjoy some driving and want to see all of Oahu, this is a good option.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sensationally Cozy and Re-energizing!

Absolutely wonderful place to stay and has a 50 inch Tv on the wall right in front of the comfortable queen size bed! All the counter tops are beautiful! This home is in a really nice gated community and all the neighbor's waved at us while we drove by! So friendly! There is a really nice beach to relax at pass the Makaha street that you make a right onto to get to the cute studio just drive down further pass that street and there is practically no one at this beach here! A hidden gem! There is pots and pans to use while you stay at the studio. The stove is a two bunner stover top that was really great to use for cooking! There was Olive Oil for us to use and Tide Detergent as well. I would absolutely love to stay here again and also the couch I believe pulls out into a futon. It was just me and my husband who stayed here so we didn't need to use it as a bed for kiddos. The host stayed in contact with us and she was really sweet! Oh my goodness and the blow dryer to blow dry my hair was extremely good and I have thick hair and it dried my hair in only 7 minutes! Also I loved the tub/shower and the window in the shower is up high and is prettier in person! The water flasks jugs to borrow while hiking was a life saver! There was an umbrella to borrow as well to and that was very helpful! I know me and my husband would definitely stay here again! And if there are any golfers, Makaha Valley CC is right next door which my husband really enjoyed. He said the course was great to play and had some spectacular views.!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2023
Thank you Chris and Melanie! Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, tucked away

This is on the leeward side of the island. The beaches on this side are less crowded than in Waikiki, especially in the morning. There's a chill, party vibe at night. It was nice for days we just wanted to lounge and play at the beach. But it was a long drive to the North shore (there's no road going north, you have to drive back south and then up to the north shore). We didn't mind, we loved seeing all parts of the island. But it is something to consider when booking. The guest house is built into the main house, but has a private entrance. Aside from being able to hear the water turn on when folks upstairs turned on the shower, we couldn't hear the neighbors in the main house. The property backs up to a gorgeous mountain, and the neighborhood is quiet. It was under heavy construction during our stay, but we got through the streets alright, and we didn't hear any of it. Oh! We did hear lots of peacocks and roosters in the early morning. That was pretty cool. Couldn't hear them with the windows closed though. The bed was smaller than we thought it would be. (I guess it's been a while since we slept on a queen). But we slept just fine. Some things not mentioned in the listing were that they have a washer and dryer (super helpful!), a stovetop, a full size fridge, and a toaster oven, as well as cups, bowls, plates, utensils, etc. We didn't have to bring any of that. They also had a couple beach chairs, big beach towels, and a boogie board. It definitely made our trip more enjoyable. The host was very communicative and friendly. All in all, it was a great place and I highly recommend it for couples looking to get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay in our place and taking time to do the review! Mahalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in a gated community with a distant view of the ocean tucked back into the mountains. So peaceful and quiet as well as beautiful and relaxing. Birds and butterflies.Great for a couple or a single person in this one bed small apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice ADU with a great location if you like the west side.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2026
Thank you for your stay! Mahalo for the comment!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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