Seaside Paradise

Loved being right on the beach!! Quiet, relaxing and felt like our own private beach at times. Lots of sea turtles!! Great location and the cottage was clean.

This place is not for everyone. The positives: 1. The view from the unit is amazing. 2. The ocean breeze at night and the sound of the waves were excellent. 3. Having the beach so close was great. 4. The unit itself was clean. It had everything you needed The negatives: 1. The building and unit are old and not kept up. Other reviews give specifics. 2. There was loud construction which according to prior reviews has been going on for years. 3. It is very hot without AC. 4. The big windows allow guests in the units next to you to see everything you are doing. If you close curtains for privacy then you get very hot! 5. It was VERY noisy! With windows open you hear noise from surrounding units 6. Jacqui was passive aggressive. I sent a message about the lack of privacy, the heat and bright outdoor lights that were shining into the bedroom window. She sent a response saying that we were the first guests in 15 years who complained--we read prior reviews about privacy so we weren't. She then showed up at the Unit at 9am unannounced, and when i asked about the outside lights shining in the bedroom she said they cant be turned off for security and are only on 7pm til 7am. This also was not true...They were on 24/7 until another guest complained then they were out 24/7. She offered black out curtains and another fan but that wouldn't help. If you are fine with a run-down noisy very hot beach house right on the beach with amazing views and a nice ocean breeze then you will love it.

This property was ideal for my husband and me: gorgeous views, a location away from the bustle of Honolulu, and a comfortable, well-supplied home base to rest and relax. It was a bonus that there was beach equipment including snorkeling gear at the home for our use. At low tide you can go way out from shore and still only be in 3-foot deep water. We also were able to rent a kayak less than 10 minutes south.We rented this cottage at a discount due to the ongoing construction, but would have paid more for such a great place!

My wife and I had our honeymoon here, and we could not have been happier. Literally everything about this place was perfect. Very clean, nicely decorated, efficiently renovated, right on the beach in a semi-private location that offered a lot of adventures, and being nestled right in the heart of the northern shore. The place is far away enough from any of the busy city life in Honolulu that you can get the true Hawaiian experience here and be surrounded by local businesses, but close enough so that you can still drive down and see what the city has to offer. We will definitely be staying again the next time we come back to Oahu. Highly recommend.

This was the most magical location! The property was clean, well stocked and so cute! The best part was sleeping right next to the ocean with the breeze and sound of the waves! We loved our stay!!! The hosts are wonderful to work with and quick to respond!

Great stay every time

The beach is so wonderful. It’s so close and so nice. The beds are comfortable and the space is cute and clean. For my three kids and me, the space was big enough. But it would be too small for four adults.

Excellent beach, quiet, great location, abundance of wild chicken.

This place was awesome. Loved my stay. Jacqui was so easy and nice; she is filled with aloha. We were stuck during a storm and could not leave and allowed us to stay an extra night. I recommend this place. We hope to book again in the future.

View is marvelous. Cottage is about 50 yards from the ocean. From the main room it looks like you are on a boat because all you see is the ocean. Grounds are not too crowded. Nice place to relax and enjoy Hawaii.

The ocean view from the room is amazing! The beach is steps from the room. It is a great location.

Cozy, everything you need and the best access to the beach ever!

Could not beat the view and location! Awesome spot, the place had everything we needed. Would stay here again.

Great stay right on the beach with great snorkeling! Sound of waves at night, sunrise view from the cabin. Kitchen is fully stocked. Bring your coffee to enjoy at sunrise.

Loved being right on the beach, beach views, sunrises, turtles every morning and evening. Parking was close to building. Room had everything we needed. Having a washer/dryer was a plus for us. Great location for venturing out.

Our stay was perfect! We can't wait to return! Such a gem!

This place does not look like the pictures. The bathroom door was broken. The front door was rundown and had no weather seal. The ceilings were dingy and overall this place was not at all like the pictures even after contacting support and trying to talk to the host I could not stay there and the host refused to refund my stay. The host was very rude, and I cussed her out and I don’t even feel bad about it because she fully deserved it. By the way she treated me

The host, the place, the beach, the breezes caressing us and the ocean waves lulling us to sleep were far beyond what we could have imagined. Jackie went above and beyond preparing a well-stocked pantry, sparkling clean home and stunning touches of her eye for beauty throughout the entire condo. We couldn't imagine anything better: the long, safe, and beautiful beach, the turtles, the peace, the quiet, the lovely pool ...so much. Thank you for a beautiful 2 days.

Absolutely fabulous place out in the country!! Can’t wait to go back !

This was a perfect spot for our family of 4, with 2 teens. Waking up each moring to that incredible view of the ocean & sunrise was amazing, as was having the beach right out our door, and swimming/snorkling with sea turtles! The ocean breezes and fans worked well to keep us comfortable despite no AC (even for us Northwest Washington people!). We loved the location in a quiet peaceful part of the island that still had close access to amenities and the beautiful north shore. Even though it's remote, it was a short walk from a few food trucks, and a little minimart with a Hawaiian kitchen, as well as a quick drive to the grocery store and other options. The only reason we knocked a star off of cleanliness was because there was what looked like black mold above one of the kids beds. Other than that it was clean and well stocked (though a drying rack would have been nice, since there's nowhere to hang out swimsuits and beach towels to dry). We loved our stay, it felt like a good value for what we paid, and we definitely want to come back! We are headed to the other side of the island next, but wish we had just booked this place for our whole trip!

Beautiful interior. Gorgeous views of the ocean. We enjoyed the ocean breeze and sound of the waves at night. Thank you!

This place has no AC and I could not have been happier. Being from Florida we were a little concerned about staying here in June without AC but it was absolutely amazing. We slept to the sounds of waves crashing and salty breezes blowing through the unit. It did get a little warm one day so we walked a few feet to the cool Pacific Ocean!! The building and exterior is dated and there was a lot of construction going on during the week. Still it was the best stay we had on the island and would definitely recommend it.

We had an amazing time! We could not believe how close we were to the beach/ocean. We could feel/see/hear the ocean at all times in the VRBO. It was so cool to go to sleep to the sounds of waves and wake up to a sunrise each morning. Kitchen is very well stock, decor is refreshing and calm. Mahalo

We loved every minute!

Oahu Secret!Every night, several sea turtles climb up on the beach to rest. This is one of the only places on earth where see turtles will enjoy dryland outside of spawning season. As sea turtles are blinded by white light flash photography use red filtered lights to see where you’re going and give them plenty of space if you tour the beach at night or very early in the morning. Absolutely do not touch them and don’t blind them with white lights or flash cameras Enjoy!

Iur stay at Javqui and Terrie's property was fantastic. Calm, relaxing beaches, good snorkeling and a lovely 1960s era bungalow vibe. Exactly what my spouse and i were looking for from our babymoon. If you want more modern amenities like AaC you may want to look elsewhere, but if you want to relax with a great place and great hosts this is definitely the place to come. We will absolutely be coming back in the future with friends and family.

This is our top vacation destination. It’s our fifth stay. We love being able to cook our own meals in the well-furnished kitchen and then literally step outside to the beach. We could hear the waves from our bedroom. Sunrises are stunning. We saw sea turtles and seals on the beach. Host is very responsive and helpful. Snorkel gear is provided, and there’s often some nonperishable food in the pantry (coffee, oil, sugar, salt/pepper). We can’t wait to return.

The stay was everything we imagined and then some.

I had an encounter with a lady, who identified herself as the owner of the unit I booked. Her name was Teri.She was upset because my sister was smoking in a non smoking area (on the grass near the ocean wall) and was seen spitting on the grass.Teri very rudely said she better not be smoking in my house I assured her that she wasn't smoking inside, that is why she is smoking outside. She asked for my name (I think it was because I am local and she don't recall having a polynesian name on the application.) after telling her my name, she said something like, if I find out she's been smoking upstairs... I interupted her and assured her my sister did not and will not smoke in her place. I am a non-smoker, I wouldn't allow her to. She then asked When are you leaving? I wonder if she treats all her guests with such rudeness? This interaction was not necessary as the security guard already handled the situation prior to her intervening.There are no No Smoking signs posted anywhere and my sister was more than 20 feet away from the building. The property is beautiful, the view from our window of the ocean and the sunrise was so nice. You can hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore at night. Its unfortunate that all that beauty can be cancelled by peoples ugly attitudes. I didn't want to stay after that encounter, but I already paid for it. My sister felt bad as it was unintentional. She is 65y/o walks with a cane and has mental illness.I Felt discriminated against.

We wanted somewhere to stay on the north shore that would feel more local and be near the ocean. This little condo delivered. When they say ocean views they aren’t kidding. The beach was 20 feet from the windows! The unit was clean, provided all necessary amenities, comfortable beds, embraced the beach vibe, and what a view! My boys loved that there were twin needs so they didn’t have to share a bed. Super happy with the stay, would definitely book again.

Terrie is such a warm and welcoming host, treats you like Ohana. Excellent location and very nicely supplied with everything you need. Just bring your Aloha spirit and you will enjoy immensely. Walk out the door and in just a few steps and you’re standing in the sand. The views, including the sunrises are incredible. Mellow waves, swimming is easy. Reserved parking, security guards 24/7, laundry rooms, etc. We will be back for sure, mahalo

Clean property. Right on the beach

Great location, nice beach, very clean comfortable room. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5: Cable TV did not work, (ROKU worked, so not a huge deal) and construction on the large hive hotel was a bit annoying. Would stay here again after construction is complete, though.

Clean and cozy on an amazing beach