We had 4 adults, 7 teenagers & 1 6yr old. It was wonderful for everyone. Even the hard to please teens had a great time and came back early from other committments with friends for the boogie boarding, swimming, jacuzzi, gameroom, turtles. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies and utensils, dinnerware, pots, etc. 2 refrigerators were extremely helpful. The ocean current is strong, so not so good for the 6yr old, but great for surfing. The beach is sandy and great for the 6yr old and the playful teens. Service with booking, etc. was excellent.
We had a wonderful time! Learning to surf, swimming with turtles... great!Thanks!
This house could not have been in a better location. The beach in front of the house was beautiful. Every day we would play in the sand and swim with the sea turtles and at night I would fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. The house could use a bit of maintenance. The hot tub was a bit dirty and the dryer stopped working. However, I would stay there again in a minute because the location and the beach made up for it. My whole family loved the stay and it was the time of our life.
A couple of comments... 1. the lock combinations were kind of frustrating. The locks all had different combinations, the doors did not remain unlocked, and with various adults in the home - we found ourselves driving around with cheat sheets. 2. there was maintenance being performed on the property after 3 pm (our actual check in time) and the following day one of the workers returned to do some carpentry on the side yard adjacent to the game room while we were there. Needless to say, the router and saw overpowered our willingness to hang out in that room.Some other small items - the deck has some dry rot and therefore has many loose and rusty screws sticking up. I found myself constantly pushing them down so as to avoid the kids knicking themselves. Great house - but the combination of these items listed took away from our overall experience.
lovely beach home, I drove all over the island of O'ahu and this home was by far in the best location. I plan on coming back to this location in the future.
Great location, we came there to surf and it fit that purpose completely. The down side was the different levels in the entry way and the bedroom and living room. My wife tripped and fell and bruised here back on the chest. The deck had been painted but there was some termite damage and some boards were loose with nails and screws exposed. Overall the rooms were large and could accomodate more than the number of people in our party. Mostly six, five adults and one child. Also we left the gate open on trash day and after our trash was picked up by the garbage company, someone put their trash in our gray container. I know this because we were conscienous about recyling and who ever dumped their trash in the container was not. Hope this helps for future renters.Alec Duarte
We had a wonderful stay at this home. There was plenty of room for the ten people in our party and we enjoyed the quality of the home. The location was incredible. Our boys were able to surf directly out from Laniakea (April, 2010, and the turtles swimming in the water and resting on the beach each day were incredible. The hot tub was a lovely way to relax after a day of exploring the North Shore. We have wonderful memories of our five days there.
The only issue was a new lock put on the gate at the driveway. Arrived late and had to call for assistance from property manager. Received a call from owner the following morning apologising--nice touch. Aside from that, the house, location and the condition was as close to perfect as one could reasonably expect. We would absolutely return and stay in this property again!
Excellent trip due to the fabulous beachside location and great house. Even the tsunami evacuation was an adventure. The only downside was that the bbq grill gas ran out and management didn't respond; but overall a great value and we would definitely come back.
We brought by a new tank of propane but failed to let the renter know that it had been replaced, next time we will leave a note! Thanks for your review, you were perfect guests and we hope to see you again soon.
The house was great - it was clean, and with the back porch overlooking a beautiful spot on a beautiful beach. The property management team was very helpful and quick to respond to all questions we had. Overall we were very happy with the whole experience. I would rent from them again in a heartbeat.
It would be hard to beat the stunning views of this beach house. It is truly on the beach - just a dozen steps down to the sand. Surfers are out daily for your viewing pleasure and expect to meet a green turtle or two walking down the shore. Sara, Amanda and Dee over at Hawaii Beach Homes are first rate. Very professional and very responsive to your needs. The whole trip was a wonderful experience. Thank you!
OMG....Loved our stay at Lanikea. We were here for our son's wedding, which was at the Turtle Bay resort, and Lanikea was a perfect place for our family and guests to stay. Even with a bit of rain the 1st couple of days, we so enjoyed the beach and the house was very comfortable and relaxing. Nothing like having a great beach to see and hear right off of the master bedroom. (Quite literally.)Loved the hottub and enclosed outside shower. Our guests had such an awesome experience on feeling an "old time" Hawaiian atmosphere with modern conviniences. The staff was extremely helpful and personable. Hawaii Beach homes should be proud of their staff (Amanda,Sara, and housekeepers.) I would recommend not only this property but company to any future guests. We come to Hawaii fairly often and I can tell you that we will only be using Hawaii Beach Homes for any future stays. Many thanks and aloha for now....Mary Taylor
We has such a great time.. what a gorgeous house. The backyard was perfect for my kids and I got to paddle straight out to a world class surf hubby loved the flat screen tv for sunday football yet still enjoying the amazing ocean view! My kids has a great time and they were stoked to have spotted so many turtles in the water! Mahalo for such a beautiful stay!
the house is just to die for. great location and great surfing!! Only two drawbacks where front living room cable tv was not working nor the internet. other than that, WOW!! We will be returning again but a cheaper place to stay, thanks!!
Lots of well decorated rooms, a large modern functional kitchen family room and best of all a great lanai overlooking a legendary surf spot. Also close to Haleiwa for dinners, drinks and shopping.
Fantastic location, older property but in really good shape. Nothing really to complain about, little things like broken cover on the hot tub and scary stairs to the beach were about it.Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend this place to large groups wishing to stay on the north shore. The location and the views of this property in particular are world class.The rental company was really great and Amanda was awesome to deal with.Mike and Denise Williams
Almost my whole family was able to attend my son's wedding on Oahu and the Laniakea beach house and the Turtle House made the stay wonderful. I was on Oahu for 8 days, and we enjoyed the beach house so much I never even made it to Honolulu.Every morning I was the first on out on the beach to see the sunrise, and I ended the stay very much relaxed and anxious for another visit.I intend to try to do this again in a few years.
The BBQ grill is getting old and needs replacin or some serious maintenance. It wouldn't stay on. Other than that, this place is truly a great getaway. ai don't think it could get any better.
We are getting a new grill thanks for the imput
We stayed here for 7 days in late March of 2009. The location of this house is perfect. Right on the beach and just a short walk from a turtle haul out beach (Laniakea). Some aspects of the house were less than perfect (one of the toilets was wobbly, the jacuzzi leaked, and we had a faucet cease to shut off). Management was quick to address issues that were fixable (faucets, propane on BBQ ran out, etc.)Overall, we'd definitely stay here again. Just know that the house isn't "perfect". But these features were outweighed by the view and great location. We would come back again.
Toliet was fixed as soon as they left. Jacuzzi was repaired and we have 2 propane tanks at the home they just didn't see it.
located at wonderful place to surf!
This home is one-of-a-kind as far as a vacation rental. It has 2 bedrooms with sliders facing the ocean which is very relaxing for sleeping. The double refrigerators was a nice touch. What really sets this Oahu home apart is the location. You can swim with the turtles, snorkel in clear water with lots of colorful fish or just relax and watch the surfers ride. I rarely go to the same location twice for vacation but this home will be an exception. It was safe, beautiful and very comfortable.
This was the ideal home for my family with the beach right there and the children able to play in a safe area. Home was perfect lay out and the game room an added plus! We loved it.
Our family had a wonderful relaxing vacation! Excellent beach-swim with the Hawaiian Sea Turtles and enjoy the surfers and sunsets.
We had a fantastic stay with entertainment for the whole family. Surfing, snorkeling, turtles, dolphins, wonderful long walks on a beautiful beach, etc... great house for the kids and adults.
Location was great, close to town for groceries and eating. Swimming with the turtles was the highlight of this property. Good view of sunset from the large deck. Outdoor shower was handy. Loved the 2 refigerators! 1 for food, 1 for drinks. A few problems: Some screens were broken so these windows could not be opened due to bugs coming in. No garage or beach chairs as posted on lisitng.
It was the second time we stayed at this particular beach house. My sister reserved it a year and a half prior. We loved the location and the quietness we experienced the first time. So we decided to return to the beach house once again. It's just awesome to walk out on the Lanai and see and hear the waves and if you decide to go for a swim, just walk down the steps to the beach. AWESOME!!!!! We will have some very wonderful and warm memories at this beach house and will probably return once again.
It was great for the type of vacation we were hoping for with pleasant rooms and access to beach and shopping and never far to another beach!!
We absolutely loved the beach home on Laniakea Beach. The home was very accomodating and had everything you could hope for. It was the perfect place for my family to gather and enjoy each other. The kids loved the beach and especially the turtles! Thank you so much for a perfect week in a perfect house.
Overall, this was a wonderful house and we were not disappointed at all. The reservation process was speedy & easy, the directions on getting to the house and how to enter the home was great. We loved not having keys, but only codes for the doors. That was great! We loved all the amenities of the house like the hot tub, hammock, bar-b-que, chairs, sand toys, etc. A few items of feedback would be that the house book/binder & our rental contract contradicted themselves. One said strip the beds & the other said leave them made. One said buy toilet paper, paper towels, etc. & the other said nothing about that. So, maybe update the house book because this caused some confusion. Also, we had some lights & remotes that weren't working because of burned out bulbs & dead batteries in remotes & flashlights. These things were taken care of quickly by staff. A ping pong table was in the game room, but there were no balls to play with. We also didn't know if we should be using the blue recycling cans. We would have liked to do that as we hated throwing away all the paper, cardboard & plastic containers, so instructions on that would have been nice. Also, the tv in the bedroom w/ the king & 2 twins was not working correctly....the picture was fuzzy. All relatively small issues, but just want you to know about them. We had a wonderful stay at this home and plan to return to Hawaii very soon.
WE HAD A GREAT STAY AND WOULD RENT THIS HOUSE AGAIN OR RENT ANYTHING FROM HAWAII BEACH HOMES, BECAUSE DAISY WAS VERY HELPFUL AND GREAT TO WORK WITH. THANK YOU
Call me before you make a reservation. I may be planning a trip to the North Shore at the same time and this is the place I choose to stay. Surfing in front. Turtles swimming about and sunning on the beach. Haleiwa just a few miles south. Turtle Bay Golf Course a few miles north. A guy could spend his whole life in this house.
This was the 2nd year that we have stayed at this property and both times were wonderful. We had originially rented a different location this year to try something new but due to zoning problems we were moved back to this and it was fine.Thank you all so much. Julie
The location and over-all condition of the home was very good and stocked well to accomadate our entire family of twelve. We would rate this as one of our best vacations.
We are planning on going back again this year. The lani, hammock, hot tub and view was incredible.
We stayed for 5 nights in November 2008, with 7 women who needed a break from their hectic lives as wives and moms. It was a fabulous break. We especially enjoyed the deck overlooking the ocean and all the lounge chairs, as well as the easy access to the beach. The house was comfortable and well furnished. We would love to go back!
We loved this location and the home was a great fit for our combined families. We would definitely choose this again.
We have enjoyed our stays here and will return for our 4th stay this summer. The location is beautiful, the accommodations comfortable and clean, the views amazing and the staff helpful. There is some highway/road noise in the three bedrooms on the front of the house, but everything else is terrific. The outdoor deck, hammock, hot tub and shower are the best!
This is a fantastic beach house that is in a perfect location on the North Shore. It is close to Haleiwa and yet still out in the 'country'. Two families with 7 kids ranging in age from 8 months to 18 years had plenty of space with room to spare. The beach is beautiful, private, and perfect for playing in the sand and ocean; the deck and hot tub are terrific with amazing views; and the house is comfortable, casual, and comes with everything you need for a relaxing Hawaiian vacation!
Although we live in Hawaii, We have rented this beach house every summer for 6 years. Our family has built memories here that you cannot get anywhere else. The house is Perfect. Not pretentious, nice & large enough for many. Set on the sand with a lovely deck to excape the sun & sand when needed. The view & sunsets are undescribable. The hot tub allows the adults to enjoy the most beautiful evening sunsets too. A grass yard to play games. The turtles are endless, they swim back & forth all day long. I wish I could live there ! Enjoy !!!
Everyone who came along had a great time and would like to come back again soon, thank you very much for such a wonderful memorabe place to stay.
It was perfect for us. My Husband & myself and 4 married children and 3 grand children. It was great being on right on the beach. One stop at Costco and we were good for a week. We had a great time together.
We had a wonderful time. This house was amazing!
Originally planned one week on Oahu and the next on Maui, the house was so nice and peaceful, the North shore was beautiful, and the rest of the island was accessible when we got to Maui, we decided to fly back the next day and stay another week. I cannot think of a more relaxing or enjoyable place to be than on my own beach on the North Shore of Oahu. Thanks!! I will be back.