Oahu reviews

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The best part of this unit was the layout and room. When visiting you definately have to go to Ted's and have the coffee and pie.

The only downfall of this unit was that we could not get any of the bikes to work, the compressor didn't work.

Melissa P., Moses Lake, WA, 3.13.10

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We've stay on the south side of Oahu before (Bellows, Waikiki, and Ewa Beach) and so appreciated an opportunity to be on the north shore near Turtle Bay. It felt like a quiet retreat and my favorite part was spending time at the pool each evening (right out front!!) after dinner with the kids, then chatting together as a family as we walked through the beautiful and quiet grounds. As for the unit itself, the amenities were great and the unit was comfortable. Loved having the full kitchen and the laundry. While A/C was available, there was zero need for it - breezes were perfect. The pools were comfortable and never busy, and neither were the courts. The beach is walkable unless you have a ton of gear. In the quiet of the morning, we could easily hear the roar of the ocean as we woke up - loved that!
As for the overall location, plan to enjoy the local beaches and the pool/courts - while the rest of the island is certainly accessible, the hour or so drives do get tedious if you plan to spend most of your time in the south. While we definitely recommend this unit, I do need to mention one suggestion for them - fix the screen door locks. The ocean breezes were wonderful at night, but the lack of locks made us nervous about leaving the kids in the other room.
For food, plan to make some meals, pick up take out in Wahiawa, get shrimp from the trucks nearby in Kahuku or eat at one of the many great restaurants in Hale'iwa.
Husband's fav activity: pick up Starbucks next to Foodland (15 min away) and then walk across the street to read a book and watch the tremendous morning waves there.
If you go to the Polynesian Cultural Center (and you should!), take advantage of how close it is and go twice (free within 3) to really see everything.
Best beaches on the island: for body boarding and absolutely amazing sand - Bellows and/or Kailua on the southeast side. For swimming with young kids and w/o big waves to deal with - Ko'olina resort area down on the southwest side. Just tell the guards you are going to the public beach. They have 3 beautiful manmade lagoons perfect for swimming safely.

Sara K., Hamden, CT, 3.11.10

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Fantastic property with very helpful owners / property managers. Perfect location on the best beach in Oahu, close enough to Kailua town center to walk. Property manager shared great information on local restaurants, attractions and provided a great deal of beach equipment on-site. Loved the property and will stay there again when we return to Hawaii!

Jon S., New York, NY, 3.10.10

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The unit was clean and only a couple of bugs...normal in the tropics. Quiet, clean, nice pool and good beaches in walking distance. Saw many turtles and humpbacks. Nice to have this unit to cook in to save money on meals. We will make this trip again!

Deborah M., KIRKLAND, WA, 3.10.10

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This was a great house for our group (6 adults and 4 small children)! The proximity to the beach and the pool at the house were fabulous. The house had all the amenities we needed. We would definitelyrecommended this to anyone wanting a place to stay that is close to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

Ali S., Issaquah, WA, 3.9.10

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We had a wonderful stay. Our unit was beautiful. We had everything we needed. From Beach chairs, coolers and all new appliances. The view was stunning. We saw whales right from our balcony. The beach was beautiful. I swam with a sea turtle and saw lots of fish while snorkeling. The water was calm and warm. I could walk for ever on the beach. I can't wait to come back. Sunrises were amazing. We hiked the Loop which was a nice hike and a good workout.
The best part of my stay was the quiet, peacful area and beach. We love Hawelia Joes restaurant. Food and service was great.
If you like relaxing, peace and quite then this is the place to stay! Pack lightly as the unit had a washer and dryer and all you really needed was swim suits, shorts, sweater and 1 dressy outfit. Thank you for everything.
Margaret

Margaret F., Scotland, Ontario, 2.28.10

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Bring hair blower, none at unit.
View was wonderful.
Also if you use dishwasher need to make sure electrical outlet is on.

Julie M., Green bay, Wi, 2.28.10

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Great accommodations, close to beaches and the best is the quiet county of North Shore Oahu!!!
Loved the shrimp farms and local fruit stands.

Raylene B., San Carlos, CA, 2.27.10

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We rented the whole house.. upstairs and downstairs. The space was large enough for 10 people comfortably. It was close to the beach and close to town. The only problem was that the downstairs kitchen only had a 2 burners for a stove and very little area to prep food... since we had the whole house we used the upstairs kitchen more.

Alyscia D., Burnaby, BC, 2.27.10

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The unit has a beautiful view of the ocean and a very nice protected beach. We loved the quiet and low key nature of the windward side of Oahu. The mountain views were stunning. Surfing watching, whale watching, sailing and shopping were very nice on the North Shore. The crab cakes at the Crouching Lion restaurant were great.

Howard B., Shaker Heights, OH, 2.25.10