Just came back from a way to short of a stay for 6 nights! Wish we didn't have to go back, but we did. Our biggest issue was figuring our how we can do this 3 months a year.
So much fun for our group of 4 adults and 1 child. Lots of room, great set up for everything we wanted, and so close to so many things! Its the perfect for a North Shore stay! House is equipped with most everything and if we were short of something(Dish Clothes) we bought it and to pay it forward to the next guest.
Beach to your right is amazing, and the waves huge fun to watch, but not a surf break. Pftt who cares with the Pipe is down the road and so many other spots to play. Fun to watch at our beach though, word of warning as it is a shore-break, careful with the kids, or lets call it a good intro to never turn your back on a wave. We also spent a good portion out there at night with flashlights, helping locals find shells....found a new hobby. And if you respect the locals, you learn a lot.
To the front of your view and left, some very cool lava fields which were a fun time to explore. Wear your water shoes.
Down the road a short hall, either way you turn, you got all you want, Foodmart, snorkeling, the pipe, Teds, food trucks..... Want a little drive, hit up Haleiwa which, depending on traffic can be 20 minutes, or 40. House has some toys and such, so very little we needed. Some items are showing wear and tear so need upgrading, but we had no real issues, frankly we didn't care...how could you. Look at the Sunsets! its thee spot to view.
We did take in the Tao Luau one night for some fun as 3 of the 5 have never been to the island. Awesome experience, smaller, cooler and honestly better than the big production way down the road...well for us anyways, cus you could have a cocktail. Plus you got a pass to Wiamea Valley to walk the park and swim in the falls. You don't need to do both in the same day so we split it up.
House was clean, and we arrive a little early and the cleaner Carrie was a rock-star! Welcomed us, gave us the locals lay of the land. Mahalo!
My advice, this is not Honolulu, no big shopping, no hustle, no major chains to eat at, this is the North Shore, flips and board shorts, Poke and surf. Chill out, be respectful to the locals, and hey... have I mentioned those sunsets.
PS Don't set your alarm, roosters will do it for you. pack ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.
Better than the sound of sirens and honking horns.
Aloha