Enjoy Breathtaking Views of the Ocean and Gorgeous Mountains!!! Newly Renovated!

Huge studio apartment. Clean. Renovated. Nice set up. Many Peacocks roaming the property. (Over 15).

Our stay at the condo was 10/10! The condo has all the basics you need for a comfortable stay. The views and landscape were stunning, the condo was nicely updated and clean, and the bed was comfortable! The property is very secure, quiet, and although older is meticulously maintained. We were a bit worried about the area after reading reviews online, but everyone was friendly and we felt very safe touring around, going to the beach, and local businesses. After spending 5 nights in Waikiki, the condo was just what we needed to relax! We loved Makaha beach and our last morning there we had a large turtle swim by us in the water. Mahalo Vanessa for sharing your piece of paradise!

Incredibly safe, very clean, and truly beautiful views! Thank you so much!

I very much enjoyed using this as a home base during my week on Oahu. If it seems a little off to the side, Oahu's big, but not that big. The *furthest* point form the unit, the Northeast of the island, was only two hours away. And the driving views every where... gorgeous. The unit itself was clean, Ms. Bruneau was easy to connect with, and the place was secure. Wondered whether my car would get broken into at some places I visited on the island, but not in the Makaha Valley complex. The security staff are front and present at the entry/exit gate. I got a hello and goodbye every time I traveled past them. There's no *dedicated* parking spot, so every time I left I had to look for a space when I returned, but I didn't once have to slog from too far away. Oh, and they asked for a cash deposit for the parking pass. It's plastic and they want it back. I got my C-note back when I turned it in. The unit's all glass on the outside wall, with blackout curtains if the sun's too bright. Chairs on the balcony are comfortable. TV's got cable, and the unit has working wifi. The kitchenette's fully stocked; no need to buy dishes, glasses, or flatware. Complex has gas grills for anyone to use, so if you're into buying fresh food and grilling it yourself, it's easily doable. Pool's nice too. Surf warnings were in effect most of my stay, and the pool made swimming possible. It's well maintained. If anything, the owners *undersell* this place, in my opinion.

The view was as incredible as claimed and all the staff were nice and helpful and made you feel secure. We had wi-fi problems and the host was not on the island at the time or would have likely been 5 stars but overall it was a great value and we'd stay again.

They had little roaches in the room plus the front of the stove didn’t work and the lights were not working… I would not stay there again and I don’t recommend anyone to stay there it’s not a great vacation place to stay.

Overall my experience was very good. If you’re an older couple who want somewhere to relax it is probably the perfect spot with the mountain view on one side and the valley view on the other. For someone younger the towers are a decent distance from anything like bars or karaoke and the roads that lead to town don’t have shoulders so walking is not a good idea. I know because I walked the nearly five miles to Lanterns bar for karaoke and nearly got hit once. You will definitely need a rental car to do anything. The room had a comfortable full bed with a four inch memory foam top. The add says the condo sleeps three, but unless you have a small kid to sleep on the loveseat you probably should plan on two. Despite being small the loveseat was exceedingly comfortable though. I can’t say that my experience was quiet and serene because all three days they were cutting and wood chipping trees around the condo most of the morning and afternoon, but since that was not controllable by the people I rented I just attributed it to the necessity of keeping the area pristine. I wouldn’t expect the noise to be something other people should expect on a routine basis. I also turned the A/C the entire time and kept the glass doors on the balcony open so I could have probably isolated much of the noise. If you love peacocks their everywhere around the condo. I got some amazing photos of them.

Overall, this place was fine with only minor inconveniences. But before you book, you should know that the property has more than a few peacocks that roam around and they are very loud and pretty much every hour of the day. You should also know that there a very few outlets and not a good place to work (if you need to work remotely).

The host did not complete a security form for our access to the parking and was not reachable by the phone. We had to wait an hour until we received clearance from property manager.

Great location, beautiful view, just as good as the pictures show. Checking in with security was no problem at all even arriving after 10pm. They were very nice. Area and nearby town felt very safe.

The towels in the bathroom were scary and smell like they won't wash. Not enough wash cloths and toilet accessories. We need to go and buy things for the condo. the sheets on the bed look like it wash't wash. TV did't won't right. No soap and dish towels for the kitchen.

Beautiful view of valley and very peaceful. Property is really kept up. Great Security and Staff. Enjoyed our stay there...Teally enjoyed the peacocks roaming around the grounds.

We love this VRBO!!! The view is insane! Check n process was super easy & the hosts responded quickly to any questions we had throughout the trip! The property feels super safe as the security team is very thorough with who is allowed on site. Everything felt very clean! The kitchen is fully stocked with beautiful dishes, cooking items, & nice appliances. The couch & bed were both super comfortable & the bathroom is nicely modeled. We really enjoyed seeing & hearing the beautiful peacocks that roam the area! All of the neighbors are very quiet and respectful. This condo was very relaxing & felt secluded! The view is insane! Very large nice pool as well!

Checking in was

Very responsive

Our second time staying at Makaha Towers and enjoyed it once again. Vanessa is pleasant to deal with, not the quickest to respond but not a big deal. It’s affordable, safe and quiet…except for the peacocks but that’s part of the experience. Thanks Vanessa. We hope to be back again in a few years.

The towers are located in a quiet beautiful area. The studio has a lush and beautiful outlook patio, the shower pressure was a lovely gift, and the room as a whole was comfy.

The instructions to unlock the door was unclear, the WiFi user name didn’t exist so naturally the password wasn’t correct, and the bed was broken. When you sat on the bottom right side the entire bed lifted up. Other then that it’s a clean, beautiful and safe place to stay.

Host was not good with communication. According to condo security, this host is known for not providing the pre check in information that is required. It is nicely renovated, and the views are amazing!

Very convenient for our family view was beautiful house had all the necessities we needed saved lots of money with having the kitchen WiFi was good bbq area was nice

Nice upgrades from last year.

We definitely would have enjoyed our stay if our rental had been cleaned. We slept on our towels the first night because of finding crumbs and dog hair on the bed and in the sheets which made everything after that dirty to us. Found a cockroach wondering the kitchen so when we open the drawers with the utensils, they were dirty including the dresser that was dusty so we lived out of our suitcases for the week.Vanessa did her best to come clean the place but you can still tell she came to get the dirty sheets only but no deep cleaning performed.We would definitely come back to stay on this side of the island because the views are beautiful with a lot of locations to still explore for next time.

I had an amazing stay! The room was clean, updated amenities, and had a beautiful view. I received clear check-in instructions from the host. The host was also accommodating and helpful. The pool was also a nice addition. Overall, I would definitely stay there again.

The proximity to our daughter's condo was why we booked at Makaha Towers, however, we were very happy with the unit, view, security and manicured gardens and grounds. It was a great experience, and our host was prompt to return our phone call regarding a question we had.Thank you! Mahalo

This is a clean, well-maintained and well-stocked unit -- and the property (The Makaha Valley Towers) is very well managed. The only slight drawback is that the close parking behind the building is crowded after about 7pm, and we were forced to park further away where stairs are involved (in case you are elderly or disabled). This was not an issue for us.

No communication from the host when we asked questions. Wifi didn’t work, we had no key to lock the deadbolt, and entry with the security was difficult. The condo was clean and as described. It was not worth the hassle to check in however. Had no instructions sent to us for check out either

Worst check in experience! The host didnt notify security of our arrival so we waited 6 hours for her response. She finally responded to the security gate at 11pm by which we already went ahead and got another accommodation gor the night. The host offered no refund or an apolohy for her lack of responsibility. The security personnel stated tjis is an on going issue with this host.Otherwise, we checked in the next morning, I alright prepaid 4 months prior, the place was cute and updated only other issues were: no extra trash bags for bathroom and kitchen and there was sand on the bed sheets which tells me maybe they weren't washed??

Our stay started off bumpy as the host did not provide the management with authorization to allow us to enter the premises. We called and got no answer, luckily the security staff there were amazing and contacted the husband but told she was out swimming and we would have to wait. We waited an hour with our groceries in our car so we were not able to check in till an hour and a half after the check in time. Other than that the stay was good, amazing spot right next to an amazing beach and felt safe the entire time we were there. Amazing views from the patio were great as well. Bed was uncomfortable and toilet had urine stains.

I am sure this is a beautiful condo, but we never made it in the front door. The list of issues we encountered is below:1. We were harassed by the general manager about where we parked to unload all of our luggage. She indicated where we needed park but could clearly see that the entire loading/unloading zone was full of some sort of maint. vehicles. She eventually agreed that we were fine to unload our bags where we were.2. The instructions we received to access the unit had not been updated since the owner changed it. We did not discover this until after we hauled all of our luggage up to the correct floor. We were told there would be a lock box on the front door knob and given a code to open it. There was no lock box on the door. There was one on the frame of the door, but the code we were given did not work. The door handle also appeared to be a coded device but the code did not work there either.3. Multiple attempts to reach the owner via phone calls, text messages and VRBO messages were made while we stood outside the unit. It was almost 6 pm; we panicked and started looking for other arrangements. The owner did get back to us after about 20 minutes, but we had already found alternative housing and left the property. She offered us a refund, which to date we have not received. 4. As we left the property, we informed the front gate guards of our departure due to not being able to access the unit and their response was “Yeah, that owner is like that some times.”

Baseboards need cleaning. Underside of toilet seat had old urine spots on it. Mirror, pictures in living room are dusty.Bathroom could use some towel racks.Would be nice if the refrigerator door opened into the kitchen area instead of the wall away from kitchen area.The rental is very nice, otherwise. We did have problems operating the TV. It's very modern, probably fine for tech savvy people For those of us in our i80s and 90s it was complicated. Took several tries to find channels we w

The condo and staff were amazing! Everyone was super sweet and always helping make sure everything was ok. The peacocks were always screaming but that was the only problem. Definitely recommend Vanessa and her condos! Thank you for sharing your condo with us!

Good

Place has a beautiful view, great pool and everyone we spoke to was very friendly especially the staff. Loved the resident peacocks!!

We enjoyed our first few nights in Hawaii in the Makaha Valley. We were a bit surprised it was a gated 10 (?) story complex, but it turned out fine. The ocean view was fabulous. The buildings were tucked up against the mountains. The foliage, palms, tiki torches and pool gave out a classic Hawaiian vibe, very well received after arriving from the bitter cold of Chicago. The vrbo met our needs well, as we basically just wanted a nice place to go home to after a day of touring.There were a few deficits, however. 1. There was no coffee (that we could find) even though there was a coffee maker. This wouldn't have been so bad, except we were 20 minutes away from a grocery or a coffee shop. 2. No wine glasses. 3. You have to register your car at the office (with a 100 cash returnable deposit), so be prepared for that. 4. The bathroom was a little rough around the edges. It was clean though.5. There weren't very many towels. 6. Kitchen cupboards were a bit hap-hazard.With all this said, it was a nice place in a beautiful setting. Great to go to in the late afternoon and have a glass of wine on the balcony as the sun set. Also, there was a beautiful morning chorus of birds singing at dawn. Lots of peacocks and roosters in the property. It added charm.

The shower curtain was moldy and there was a huge roach in in the tub. Otherwise it was a fantastic staging point for our vacation.

Great views, nice pool and bbq area, gardens kept beautifully, secure gated apartment block. Interior tired but clean. Definitely need a car if staying here as is a way from the beach and a ling way from any of Hawaiis tourist attractions. Also no shops for food nearbt, need to drive or bus for those. There is a bus that terminates at the towers so can take that aling the coast. If you cone from a british influenced country (we are from New Zealand) be aware there's no electric jug or toaster. Or teaspoons. Definitely bring your own tea and coffee and milk.

It was the only option I found to stay in my favorite place. Five days at your price was a monthly rate!! No drawer or shelf space for my things. Finally found some wash cloths in the living room too late to use. Perhaps there were kitchen towels and pot holders too.?? I had burned my finger using paper towels.The unit is great but an accumulation of 40 years of dirt left a lot to be desired.If Vanessa is interested, Marvin could rehabilitate the super spot!!Sorry for my assessment but perhaps your next guests will give a good review or find a better option.

My husband and I were excited for our stay after a 7-day cruise, but things went wrong from the start. At the security gate, our name was missing, preventing us from checking in. I tried contacting the host multiple times with no response, and it took the security guard over an hour to receive a message and approval from the host's partner. Upon our arrival at the condo, there was a strong musty smell, we quickly opened the sliding glass doors, (the ONLY saving grace was the view). We discovered some conditions that may require attention to ensure it meet the standards for comfortable living. The kitchen was equally troubling; a glass I pulled out was dirty, and we washed what dishes she had first. There were no bowls available—just one saucepan and four glasses and missed match plates. There was nothing there to cook with. The oven door was broken, and the cabinets were disgusting. The kitchen light was out, leaving us with minimal lighting from the sitting area. My husband went to take a bath the first morning and discovered the bathroom tile was covered in mold, the floors were filthy, and no basic necessities. The bathroom cabinets were dirty and had what appeared to be rodent droppings. We left the next morning hoping to get our two remaining nights refunded. This condo has so much potential, but unfortunately, we will never see it. Overall, our experience was incredibly disappointing. ONCE AGAIN THE ONLY SAVING GRACE WAS THE VIEW, BUT YOU CAN GET THAT ANYWHERE!

I am reviewing my charges and believe I was overcharged for my stay.

Needs updated No washer,dryer in unit Great ocean view

Black mold on bathroom tiles and shower curtain. Stained towels. Really limited cooking utensils. Old everything in general. Visitor parking all the way at the bottom of the hill , 10 minute walk to apartment.

Briefly, things were ok except the face towels were clean, but old and stained. One of the lamps (only source of lighting) did not work properly. Bathtub, wall grout and showerhead need cleani a real cleaning

First: the view from the balcony is just what the pictures show, and the owner responded very quickly to phone calls and texts. The price was much lower than other places we considered, and that seemed to be a good thing. However there seems to be a kind of carelessness about the owner's approach to the property and the rental. The gate attendant did not have the necessary notice that we were coming (other former renters have reported similar challenges). The door knob fell off in my hand (we got into the room about 40 minutes later because of Bill, an incredibly helpful person that the host called) and we walked into a space that was cluttered, grimy and haphazard. Broken oven door, inadequate and unwashed kitchen items, papers and detritus bulging out of every drawer and closet, miserable mattress, dirty bathroom. The on site laundry facilities needed a card which was not provided (Bill graciously gave us one to use). That view was gorgeous! But the area all around has an air of exhaustion and poverty. Not many restaurants or coffee places. Many tents and shanties. Warnings not to leave anything in a locked car if you stop at a beach area. Beach areas full of trash. It became clear to us very quickly that got what we paid for. I would not choose this place again.

It’s nice to have a “cheaper” option on the island, but I’d pay a bit more and stay elsewhere. Pros: grounds are lovely and staff are kind, amazing view, quiet, very few people at the pool, this side of the island is less overrun by people and the beaches are really nice. Cons: dirty and run down condo, lots of cockroaches and ants in condo, bad lighting and broken lamps, kitchen isn’t stocked or ready for cooking (and you wouldn’t want to store food there anyways because of all the cockroaches in the fridge and freezer), dishes in cupboard were dirty, thick layer of dust on decor, host doesn’t communicate with the condo management ahead of time and so you have to wait at security for them to get ahold of the owner before you can enter, bright outdoor walkway lights stay on all night so the condo never really gets dark, fridge clicks and makes noises all night (maybe the cockroaches in the fridge fan/cooling area??).

The place was just fine for our purpose of this stay.

Driving to this VRBO we realized it is in a very rough part of the island. Once we got to the condo and walked in it had a musty smell. The handle on oven is broke, hair in the sheets, the mattress is very thin with just a foam topper on the top but we didn’t stay long enough to even sleep because this place is infested with roaches. It was absolutely disgusting! Roaches all in the refrigerator, cabinets,table, bathroom! No soap anywhere to wash your hands. We lasted 20 minutes and just packed up and booked a hotel in Waikiki. The host Vanessa could care less. She didn’t even tell security about our reservation so we had to call her when we got there and she was clearly very unorganized. Out of all the great places you can stay DONT BOOK HERE! I highly recommend north/east shore!