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SURFERS DREAM STUDIO

Apartment in Waianae with kitchenette and patio

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King size bed very comfortable.
Nice and spacious area
Bathroom
Shower
Microwave and coffee maker and other amenities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Makaha Beach Park
  • Place, Papaoneone Beach
  • Place, Makua Beach
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

SURFERS DREAM STUDIO

SURFERS DREAM! Private Comfortable Studio with private entrance, King Size Bed and comfortable amenities with a private deck and Outdoor Shower. This Studio is walking distance to one of Oahu's Most Beautiful Beaches on West Side and is located in a Private quiet neighborhood, across the street from some of the best sunsets in the world. BONUS! The Owner has his own surf school business and is a local Native Hawaiian with extensive island knowledge.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-147-114-3936-01, GE-147-114-3936-01

About the area

Waianae

Located in Waianae, this apartment is near the beach. LiliʻUokalani Protestant Church and Kukaniloko Birthstones State Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaʻena Point State Park and Makaha Beach Park.
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Waianae, HI

What's nearby

  • Makaha Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kea'au Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Papaoneone Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Makua Beach - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Pokai Bay Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 34 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪80 Percent What You Eat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kahumana Farms & Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SURFERS DREAM STUDIO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SURFERS DREAM STUDIO?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SURFERS DREAM STUDIO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SURFERS DREAM STUDIO located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Makaha Beach Park and Kea'au Beach Park. Aki's Beach and Papaoneone Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danny was the perfect host! Beautiful studio and great suggestions for things to do. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danny is the best. Knows where to eat and what to order. He also owns a surf lesson and rental company as well. Learned a lot. Cool guy to hang out with too. His dog Reef is awesome too. Sweet golden retriever.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L.

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

Great neighborhood, great host and great communication!

Had everything we needed plus more. The private balcony/deck was a bonus. Great hospitality by the hosts! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place near the beach, perfect spot for surfing and watching amazing sunsets, friendly and responsive host, highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Real Hawaii

If we could give this studio 7 stars, we would! Anything it lacked in conveniences, Danny made up for in hospitality. From the time we landed he was in touch with directions, suggestions, and assistance. He was the perfect amount of helpful and respectful of our time and space. Every place he recommended seeing was amazing and every restaurant he suggested absolutely delicious.The studio itself was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was amazing. We were a short walk from a beautiful beach and loved being on the side of the island that kept us away from crowds and tourism. We felt like we got to see and enjoy “real Hawaii”. We would choose to stay here again and again. Thank you, Danny!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Some of the most welcoming and sweet property owners I’ve ever encountered. Highly recommended! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R.

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

Great place at a great rate

Daniel was a great host. Had a lot of suggestions on things to do, places to eat, etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Disa A.

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

Great little spot

Dani was very nice and knowledgeable about local spots. We were looking for a place away from heavy tourist areas and this was perfect. Beautiful beaches and a state park nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn P.

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

Aloha Spirit

A great location far from the tourist hordes, and a fabulous host made this feel like home. We loved the local feel and the family friendly beach (walking distance) which was mostly uncrowded in early April. Danny goes out of his way to be accommodating and helpful and we'll definitely stay here again when we make it back to Oahu.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

lovely spot, great host!

thank you Danny for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

great spot near beaches!

Had a wonderful stay here, great location near beaches with great snorkeling and swimming. Easy check-in and convenient setup of the room. We enjoyed wine in the evening on the deck and stored a few food items in the fridge outside the door. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Safe, quiet, relaxing, and surf lessons of you want. Highly recommend. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

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

Perfect for me

Danny was a great host. I was looking to surf around the island as an intermediate. He gave me good advice. The suite was exactly what I was looking for. Chill vibe, comfy bed, easy surfboard storage. West side was right up my alley. Met a lot of friendly people here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Surf studio

Way chill spot, Danny was great with area help for food beaches hikes Nice bed bathroom backyard birds and patio Studio style place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy f.

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

We can’t say enough about our stay at Danny’s!

We had a ball staying at Danny’s place! He is awesome and we loved his neighbors and friends as well. It’s not a fancy place but has everything you need. The beaches are beautiful and the hospitality was great! Keep the faith our forever surfing brother😜😜😜
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Nice, quiet spot among the local population

I had a very nice, quiet time. Danny was there to meet me even though I came in a bit late and was there to see me off early in the morning. A very pleasant stay with everything I needed. Nice for an older guy to find railings and a non-slip shower floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kelsey B.

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

A good place to rest

This is a small, clean, easy accessible studio but really is just set up to be a place to shower & rest. There is no TV so if you're like me & want to watch something to wind down at the end of the day you'll have to use your own phone, iPad, laptop, etc. The host is very kind & friendly & lets you say hi to the dogs if you'd like (which who doesn't love dogs?!). The host let us borrow beach gear & offered surf lessons! My boyfriend took the lessons while I relaxed on the beach & we both enjoyed ourselves a lot! The location is rural, definitely not a tourist part of the island which was a nice change of pace during our stay on Oahu. Overall, it was exactly what we needed just to rest & I would recommend this place to anyone who was looking for something simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L., Homer, Alaska

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

Mahalo, Makaha!

Danny’s place is clean, comfortable and chill. He is a good host who is communicative and really wants you to enjoy your visit. This attached unit has what you need for basic meal prep, sleeping and washing up. We loved the outdoor shower and evenings on the private deck after our days of exploring. Nice beach is a short walk and the neighborhood is safe. We wish we had extra time to experience more of the local culture. Happy New Year, Everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine L.

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

Friendly host, guest room and bathroom separate to hosts house. Everything you need.

Daniel was a really kind host with a lovely home, not far from some fantastic beaches and lovely walks. He and his gorgeous dog, Reef, made us really welcome and we also had a great surfing lesson with him. Makaha feels more Hawaiian and a lot less touristy we’re so glad we went to the West and spent a couple of days here. We were a British mum and teenage daughter travelling together and having read mixed reviews on the area weren’t sure what to expect but Daniel was great and we felt really comfortable staying in his home. Thank you Daniel and Reef for a fantastic Hawaiian experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Felt Right at Home

We've used VRBO numerous times and this one ranks at the top. Wonderful experience with a great host. Danny treated us like family and his easy going laid back attitude even gave us the confidence to try surfing for the first time. Never thought we'd attempt it at our age but so happy and excited we gave it a shot. Great host and surf instructor. Would definitely stay with him again. Additional thanks to his friend Jay for the drone footage of our surfing attempt. Mahalo Danny for your aloha spirit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cheap stay with AC and bathroom

On residential property of owner, off of his garage area. Nice neighborhood, but general mahaka area has a lot of homeless people and it’s pretty run down. Owner is very social, and I’m not used to having social contact with Vrbo owners, or traveling alone, so that was kind of anxiety provoking. Otherwise I spent a vast amount of time with family on the island and came in late to the room/with good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

8 days in paradise

We stayed here for 8 days ! My husband has back issues and he was worried about the bed . But it was great ! It has AC , a Keurig, a ceiling fan and a nice patio for your use . You park in the garage which is a nice perk . Danny was great ! Every restaurant he suggested was excellent ! We had a surf lesson with Danny and we were up on the board in no time. It is right down the road from a whale watching spot , surfing & snorkeling area . It really felt like paradise ! We came home to 10” of snow and we miss it already ! Thank you Danny !
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelina P.

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

Great studio, location and host!

We are a couple who stayed at Danny's place for 6 nights and we would stay there again! We much appreciated the tranquility, safety, and beautiful uncrowded beaches of the neighborhood. The air-conditioned studio gives access to an outdoor terrace where we enjoyed sunny breakfasts and stargazing with Reef and Midnight, the owner's very friendly pets. We also really appreciated the closed garage space for our car rental. Most of all, Danny was very welcoming and responsive: he gave us access to beach gear (chairs, towels) and provided many local tips for restaurants (Coquito's, The Beach House by 604) and island activities. On top of all this, he is an awesome surf instructor and in no time we were up on the boards enjoying the waves in Pokai Bay! The souvenir video, filmed by a drone, was an amazing highlight of our trip. Thank you Danny for being such a great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria d., Wake Forest, NC USA

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

Feel Like A Local

The listing didn't show the exterior of the property. The unit is actually behind Daniels garage. It is a nice size room with a full bath and a deck in the back. At first we were surprised that there was no AC but realized that most private homes in Hawaii really do not have A/C. Night time came and the night got chilly so with the fan on, we had a good night sleep. It was Daniel's warm hospitality with his dog Reef that made all the difference. It was nice to stay with the people who actually live in the island. Definitely a surfers paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice studio in quiet neighborhood with GREAT host!

Danny is an amazing host - great communication and recommendations of things to do in the area since he is local. He even saw us off at 5:00am! The bed is comfy, a/c works, clean and the place is a good place to sleep. If you are looking for a place to hang out at the property keep in mind it’s a studio. Great beaches in the area - a swimming beach in walking distance (probably about 3 blocks?). There are some just a short drive that are not busy. The whole area is much quieter than Honolulu/Waikiki. Beach house restaurant great food and hangout on patio by ocean. The counter/kitchenette is in the room. The fridge and a counter type area with stools you could eat on is in the garage. We didn’t use the small patio in the back as we hung out at the beach house restaurant patio until we were ready to hit the hay. Sufficient Quiet room in a quiet neighborhood. Only saw 2 bugs (one of which was dead) during our 3 night stay which I’d say is common for ground floor in the tropics.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

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I am a native Hawaiian born and raised here on the island. I am full of Aloha and I love meeting new people. I love to surf and I own a surf school business.

Why they chose this property

My neighborhood is perfect it’s quiet and neighbor friendly. I live close to the beach and best sunsets ever .

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