We spent a thoroughly relaxing week at this beautiful, spacious and very comfortable home.
Everything was immaculate, the furnishings very pleasant, and there's nothing like looking out over the ocean and sleeping to the sound of the waves lapping the shore.The view is simply stunning.
The location is very private, and yet we were just a short ride away from the charming town of Haleiwa where we could go to the well-stocked organic grocer, shop for locally-made goods, or have fun at Matsumoto's shave ice. Very family-friendly restaurants in town too, with very good food and service. Just over a mile in the other direction is Waimea Falls and the very special botanical gardens.
Having 2 floors in the house with 2 of the 5 bedrooms being upstairs made it especially comfortable, adding a bit of privacy. For us, when the little ones were napping, we could still go about our day without worrying that we would wake them. The inner courtyard is completely enclosed, making it a relaxing place to sit and also a safe place to let young children play. The back yard is also hedged in, making it a nice place for the children and adding a layer of privacy from the beach (which is fairly secluded anyway with only occasional passers-by). We were able to watch a nesting sea turtle from our yard!!
The 2 lanais overlooking the sea were were absolutely delightful. The house faces west, so we were able to watch the sunset each evening and every day was amazing and different. The kitchen is well-equipped, there is a gas grill, beach and play equipment, 3 full baths, and the beds were very comfortable. There is a super-nice on-site manager, and both he and our hosts were responsive as well as excellent representatives of the Aloha spirit. Mahalo, Rob & Fe, and we hope to be able to visit again!!