Natalie & Mike thought of every detail - and then some! We spent a month in this incredible home, and enjoyed every moment. The photos of the condo show the relaxed beach-themed feel - and really appreciated the washer/dryer, beach items (Tommy Bahama chairs, umbrella, wagon, boogie boards, towels - and more towels, sand castle tools, and more!), fully stocked kitchen (including rice cooker, baggies, storage containers for your leftovers, etc.), stocked mini-fridge with water and ice and condiments, an amazing book of contacts for activities, restaurants, etc., and puzzles, games, DVD player, Netflix, Disney+, and more. This was truly a home away from home!
We were pleasantly surprised about the security of the gated community, as well as the friendliness and alertness of the staff. The photos also can't explain the ease of relaxing in the gentle cool breeze so you don't need the AC (even though one is available), the melodious calls of the many birds on and around the property (including peacocks and wild birds!), the delicious perfume of plumeria that is blooming all around the property, as well as the beauty of the many flowers and plants around the property that makes for lots of places for photo ops!
And the Makaha Beach is right down the road! We went almost every day, snorkeling (south side we saw many different fish), boogie boarding in the waves, and just floating. Most days saw a Honu (sea turtle) cruising by. We traveled all over the island during our stay, and while Makaha is a bit far from the main action of what you read about Waikiki, North Shore, and other activities, we got a better sense of the island by traveling around - tropics on the east "windward" side (Kailua & Kaneohe), and dry tropics on the "leeward" side (which is where Makaha is). Being outside of any in this gated community was more peaceful than being in the heart of Honolulu - and with it just a drive away, we had the best of all worlds.
This is the 12th time I've been to Hawaii. I have family there, lived there for 2 years, and then did my college internship on the Big Island. In my visits to Oahu, we have stayed in Honolulu, in Hawaii Kai, in Waikiki, and on the North Shore. Of all those, I will pick Natalie & Mike's place again as my first choice when going back for a visit. Hope this helped you choose a great place to stay! Mahalo nui loa 🌺