We stayed for at Hale Hula for 7 days. As you drive up the windy road you will be amazed when you enter this property. The landscape is tropical and very well maintained.
The house itself including the pool is very clean and large. We had 6 adults and kids ranging from 6-14 years old. We had more then enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably and run around, swim and lounge throughout the week.
The kitchen has everything you need, including a BBQ outside.
There were basic condiments for the fridge which was a nice surprise. There's a Foodland at the bottom of the hill (which you would not be able to safely walk, about a 3-5 min drive) which was very convenient.
Alix was very fast and pleasant to communicate with and met us with the Aloha spirit.
The only minor downsides, if you want to call it that you may want to be aware are that there is a starting amount of paper towels and toilet paper (you will need to supply your own if you run out). Also, she askes that you not be outside past 9pm to be respectful of the neighbors. We adjusted fine to that request, would be good to know in advance.
We would return to this property in a heart beat and hope we can make it back soon!
Thanks Alix!!
We had a most wonderful stay at this extremely beautiful home in Pupukea, Oahu. Our host, Alix was wonderful and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. Our family gathering included 5 adults and 5 young children. There were ideal accommodations for each one of us. The property was landscaped beautifully. We loved the pool, which had just been cleaned and obviously was very well maintained. We spent many enjoyable hours at the pool! The property was quiet with nice privacy. The nearby communities included a grocery store, many food trucks, a very nice bike path along the beach and all the things you look for on a vacation in paradise. We hated to leave after 9 days and hope to return soon. Thank you, Alix for your hospitality!
The house is gorgeous and well stocked with everything our family needed for our stay and then some. There are beach towels for the pool and trips to the beach, also chairs, mats, body boards and coolers should you make the trip to beach! The kitchen is well stocked with all the appliances we needed to cook some meals at home (crockpot, rice cooker, pots and pans, etc). Alix (the host) was so thoughtful and easy to communicate with. Our stay was over the holidays and she provided some holiday decorations to make it feel more cheerful and even baked some homemade cookies for us upon arrival. The heated pool was wonderful and the house had plenty of space for my whole family. I will note that the full house doesn't have AC as I originally thought from the listing, only one bedroom on the main floor has a window unit, but we found that the doors can be opened to the screens in the living/dining spaces and every room has a fan to circulate the air. I also know some of my group had some issues with the roosters crowing super early in the morning, but that truly can't be helped - I recommend bringing earplugs if you have any light sleepers. Beyond that this stay was truly wonderful - a private oasis for our holiday stay!
This property is a beautiful house and was a great fit for our trip. Owner is responsive and helpful, she went above and beyond to help us. The house is without air conditioning - so if you’re used to a cold house you need to be aware that you might have some warm days depending on time of year.
My family and I had a spectacular time at Hale Luana. We loved the house and my grandkids especially loved the pool.
We were a large group with age range from 11 to 78 and this beautiful home could not have been more ideal for us. Large, multiple family rooms, lush tropical outdoor living areas with everything you will need. Our favorite beaches and snorkeling spots just a few minute drive. And it was so lovely returning to the home after a day at the beach to a warm relaxing pool. Just the best!! Alix met us at check in and gave us a quick run down on the house. Easy check in and out process. We so enjoyed our cocktails on the patio each evening with entertainment from the occasional roosters and chickens passing through the yard. Beautiful birds too. We all agreed we would rate this home 10/10. Hope to make a return trip in the future . It truly felt like home.🌴💙
Hale Luana was even better than the photos! The layout of the home was perfect for our large group (9 adults), and everyone was very comfortable in their accommodations. We utilized the pool daily, and fell in love with the north shore of Oahu! The home was very well equipped for cooking, but we ate at North Shore Fish Tacos (food trucks at the bottom of the hill) more than once! The host, Alix, could not have been sweeter! Thank you Hale Luana, can’t wait to come back!
The pictures do not convey the real beauty and uniqueness of this home and beautifully landscaped yard. The 5 bedrooms comfortably accommodated the 10 in our family. Pupukea is just where we wanted to be on the North Shore. The gated home is in a quiet residential area and was the perfect place to wake up to the birds and sunrise. The home was equipped with everything we needed to get started and enjoy our stay. We would love to return!
This house is so much more than what the pictures show. This house is so spacious and beautiful. Alix was an amazing host, greeted us when we arrived and very prompt with any questions we had. I would recommend any family wanting to stay in the north shore to stay here.
