Both my wife and I are well seasoned travelers with over 25 years experience in the hospitality business. I was born on the mainland and moved to Oahu after working at the ski resorts in Colorado, however have lived on the islands for 25 plus years. My wife is born and raised on Oahu.
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Our main purpose was to relax and learn to surf. At first we were not very focused on the house, because we were not expecting to spend much time on it (only to sleep). But then we arrived to this cottage and fall in love... with her and with each other again :) The place is wonderfull, you have everything you need inside and outside... and you will stay in the famous \"7 mile miracle\" of surf. Use your bikes and explore all the beaches near the cottage, but if you don\'t want to exercise than just walk 2 minutes and relax on the beautifull beach a few meters away from the house. Lovely small town Hale\'iwa is just 10 minutes drive but again if you don\'t want go that much far, you have it all just walking distance from the house: Foodland, Starbucks and some nice small restaurants. Last but not least, the owners were great and gave us the tips we needed when we asked for it. We hope to visit you again soon...
The cottage has been recently updated and has all the amenities you could need. It was very clean and open, surrounded by tropical foliage. Owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The location was great; the beach is right around the corner and you can hear the waves from the lanai. It is located in close proximity to a grocery store and food trucks. An excellent place to snorkel is Shark\'s Cove which is very close to cottage. The bikes and the grill were very convenient. Highly recommend this place to anybody looking to relax and enjoy the North Shore.
the guesthouse was nicely done and brand new. the property was lushly landscaped and very pretty. very clean and the owner was good about responding to our request. has all the amenities bikes, beach chairs,etc. i highly recommend this property
This is one of the best places we have rented in 10 plus years of renting condos & villas all over Hawaii. The owners really made the trip for us. They were prompt, welcoming & professional and have this place in tip top shape. It was absolutely spotless. So clean & comfy (and I’m a neat freak). We never even had one bug, ant or mosquito in the house which is almost unheard of in this climate. The windows and screens all work. Rental is behind a locked gate you drive through and the owners live in the main house next door. We fell in love with the place and could have easily stayed another month or two. It’s perfect for couples & has all the amenities necessary. Kitchen and bathrooms are fully stocked and beautiful. Bedroom is upstairs in a breezy loft, the bed is new and super comfy. We slept so well each night up there, felt like we were in a high end tree house. Gorgeous landscapes and foliage out each window. The lanai is new & perfect to enjoy a meal on & enjoy the trade winds. New gas grill. New washer/dryer and to top it off brand new beach cruisers which we really enjoyed riding on the bike path that goes by all the top beaches up the North Shore. The walk to the best beach was a couple mins & we spent most our time there. We enjoyed watching all the pro surfers & being walking distance to grocery store & food-trucks was a bonus. All the pictures are accurate and it’s a top notch rental tucked away from road & traffic. Owners are great hosts & we hope to return asap. :)
Relaxed and easy stay minutes walk away from the beach, few minutes bike ride away from the supermarket, the home is well set up for 2 people with all the amenities you need for a worry free stay. Owners are happy to answer questions for you. Look forward to going back one day. Cheers Matt
I stayed at this rental during a 6 week stay on the North Shore. The rental was clean, quiet and best part was how the owner treated you. He made sure that every detail was taken care of - beach towels, chairs, coolers and bikes. Great location to Hale\'iwa, Waimea and Turtle Bay. Food carts everywhere - plenty within walking distance. Teds bakery for great food and pastries, Foodland and a coffee shop. The rental is gated and beach access is only 2 doors away to a huge expanse of sand, ocean and great tide pools. Highly recommend this spot. Mahalo!
We stayed for 1 month, the cottage was just as advertised, immaculate clean and all the amenities you need for a fabulous vacation on the North Shore. The owners live right next door, they are available for your questions or if you need anything, wonderful friendly hosts. Just look at the photos, read the descriptions and amenities, everything is exactly as described.... Fully equipped kitchen, beautiful bathroom, comfortable bed, bikes, coolers, beach chairs, beach towels, laundry, everything you need for a great getaway. Many famous beaches are a few minutes walk or a short bike ride away. Owners are happy to chat and help with directions, advise on places to go, things to see. If we ever get back to North Shore we would happily stay here again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage! Spend a day or two in Waikiki if you must, but don\'t miss the beaches and waves of the North Shore. We got to see three amazing days of the Pipeline Masters surf contest!
Perfect location for watching the Pipeline Masters Competition! The house is clean and comfortable and was full of the \"little things\" that made this a true home away from home. Thank you so much!
I have wanted to come to Hawaii since I was a young boy (9yrs) I am now 56. This place was perfect in every way but you do need a car. The owner was the perfect host and a great source of information and help. He was great just talking to about the island and his experiences or just to spend sometime talking about anything. The property was really clean and met everything we needed as described. Just sitting on the decking either first thing in the morning or as the sun goes down listening to the birds which are in touching distance just great. There is a foodland within walking distance that supplies everything. There is also a great shrimp van called the Green Elephant give that a go. A short drive to Halwiea about 10 mins in a car or Bus ride, you must try Uncle Bo\'s love the Shrimp Taco\'s open from 3:00pm - 9:00pm went the third time got our drinks free wow. If I come back again I will be staying here again. Many thanks, Aloha!
This rental is in an excellent location and soooooo clean! The place is well equipped so no need to bring anything besides clothes and food. There are beach towels, coolers, bikes, grill etc. We loved being walking distance to Sharks Cove, Foodland (for groceries), and Ke\'iki Beach is steps away...so close you can hear the waves! It\'s only a short bike ride to Sunset Beach as well. The owner was such a great host and made sure everything was perfect. The owners are right next door for any needs but still give plenty of space and the rental is very private! Loved that the road is gated so we did not have to worry so much about theft (unfortunately an issue across most of the island). This was a great feature and made us feel secure. Be sure to catch the beautiful sunsets nightly on the beach! Thanks so much! We'll be back again!
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