We had an amazing stay. Perfect for family reunion with 10 of us in the house. The home was ideally located with a great beach and near a lot of shops and food trucks (very good food!).Definitely needed the AC in the bedrooms most days. The owner needs to finish the work on the kitchen (stove top burner didn't work) and fix the lack of air flow in the home (fans did not go at a high speed - more for decoration than function). We also had a lot of ant issues even after spraying but we made it work. With a few updates, it would be even better!
This home had absolutely everything we needed for a perfect stay on the North Shore. Stunning views, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, comfy and plentiful inside and outside seating and a huge pool and hot tub- which we used every day. Mealtimes were a breeze with a fully stocked kitchen with two sinks, two dishwashers, two ovens, lots of counter space with chairs, and a huge table for everyone to sit. Chris,the caretaker, was an absolute pleasure to work with, even staying up late to greet us when our flights brought us in more than 6 hours late. We often took walks to Ted's Bakery, a popular local spot for breakfast. The laundry room got a workout with little ones in tow-very handy. Very safe location. And while its an impressive place, also very comfortable. PS My wife wrote this and I agree. :-)
Big surf with a stunning views. The house accommodated my whole family and never felt crowded..three adult kids and their kids.
We celebrated our 40th Anniversary with our family here. The house was great for our family of 12. They had everything we needed in the kitchen including crock pots and an air fryer. We enjoyed the beach, pool and the spacious house. We saw several turtles on the beach and enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets!
The house is beautiful, the location is great, wonderful view. There were several things in the house needs. Dishwashers need to be replaced, outside furniture could use the updates, very old and yucky. Overall the house was great and communication was very good, however the house needs some TLC thoughout the whole house. The cost would have been More justifiable if house had the TLC that is necessary. The stay was still very enjoyable plenty of room so that family wasn’t butting heads. Thank you very much!!
Location, space, activities - this place has it all.
First, location: the north shore is far from the crowded beaches of Honolulu, but this property is still close to amazing beaches (with snorkeling and surfing depending on your preference), good food (e.g. Pupukea grill, Fumi's, + walking distance to Ted's bakery and a short drive for groceries), and the property, itself, is in a quiet neighborhood where we saw few others on the beach.
Second, space: the house was more than big enough for the 8 of us that stayed there, and we even cooked / served dinner for 18 one night with friends and family. The pool is big enough to swim laps in, and there's plenty of parking - heck, it even has a huge fridge/freezer and two dishwashers.
Third, activities: I already mentioned the pool, but the hot tube is nice, too :). And the beach has it all - it's sandy right in front of the house (good for swimming / playing), but a few yards to the left has awesome coral full of fish and sea turtles that we snorkeled with. Further down the beach, there's great surfing, and the views were amazing.
Our experience here was fantastic. The location was perfect for our large group wanting to do various activities. The place could use some tlc but overall it was great.
This is one of the best locations I have ever stayed at. LOVED the property!
Such a fantastic house and the location is amazing! You are literally right on the beach and the pool is fantastic. You can watch surfers from the property. And the sunrises and sunsets from the house are fantastic. We had 11 family members and there was plenty of room for everyone. Two quick things to note is that the Caretaker, Chris, does live on sight. It is a basement apartment. He will get you checked in and give you a tour and then really unless you have an issue or a question you really don't see him much. However if you do get a chance to talk to him he's a super cool guy! The only other thing you should know is the house does not have air conditioning. We thought this was going to be an issue when we first got there as the house had been closed up but once we opened all of the windows and doors it was perfect and never bothered us once.
This house was the perfect spot for our family to gather for our getaway. We live in three different locations on the mainland and I love the ocean so Hawaii was the obvious choice for us. With three children under the age of five we wanted our own pool and to be close to the ocean/beach and with this place, we were! The house is like a grand lady - she has seen better days but has been cared for and there was nothing missing that we couldn't live without. We enjoyed grilling on the lanai, walking on the beach at all hours, ocean sunsets, and even saw a seal on the beach and several turtles in the ocean! It was an unforgettable time and we made many memories!
