The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.
Travelers rave about the Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay for their setting: steps to a swimmable, protected cove with easy snorkeling, a quiet villa pool and hot tub, and miles of breezy oceanfront trails. The North Shore location feels peaceful and scenic compared with Waikiki, with sunsets, whale sightings in season, nearby golf and horseback riding, and resort restaurants and coffee just a short walk away. Many guests highlight how perfect it is for families and multi‑generational trips, calling it a relaxing, low‑key base for exploring Haleiwa, Waimea Valley, food trucks, and other North Shore favorites.
The villas themselves are repeatedly described as spacious, clean, and comfortable, with well‑equipped kitchens, in‑unit laundry, strong AC, and generous beach closets stocked with chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and snorkel gear. Most units have lovely lanais with ocean or pool views, and reserved, gated parking makes coming and going easy. Check‑in is straightforward, communication is responsive, and small touches—like heated pools, grills, and kid extras (pack‑n‑plays, high chairs in some units)—make stays feel effortless. Many guests are return visitors who say they’d happily book again.
Common trade‑offs to note: while you’re next to the resort, villa guests typically can’t use the hotel pools or gym without paying, and on‑site dining and resort activities can be pricey. The North Shore has limited nightlife and fewer restaurant options, so a car and a grocery run (plus enjoying that kitchen) are smart; it’s also a long drive to Honolulu attractions. Quality varies by individual unit—most are well kept, but a minority mention dated decor, maintenance hiccups (AC/appliances, sofa beds), lean starter supplies, or strict security and gate codes. Ground‑floor units offer best access but less privacy and occasional pool noise. If these matter, consider an upper floor, confirm amenity access and recent updates, and bring water shoes for rocky spots—do that, and reviews suggest you’ll have an easy, memorable beach escape.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Beautiful condo with an excellent view. We enjoyed the quiet, laidback style of the North Shore.
krystal K.
September 2025
Beautiful spacious condo with gorgeous view. Very secure with ample parking Nice beach, a bit small. Nice pool and hot tub
Laura H.
September 2025
We had a fantastic stay!
Cathy S.
September 2025
Great place and wonderful time there.
John J.
September 2025
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Choosing a rental over a hotel room has it's trade offs. You get more space for the money, yet you are on your own with so many rules and regulations. Once you get used to all the quirks you can begin to enjoy this great spot. A little run down, Can use a few new updates and improvements. Yet, we had a blast and would most likely do a vacation rental again.
Gina G.
September 2025
Very nice layout of property. Access code to pool,beach, and gates could be shorter for easy access.
Kanoe P.
September 2025
Beautiful! We loved our stay.
Ashley B.
September 2025
We had a great time while staying at the property, very comfortable place to stay and all beds were super comfortable, this location has everything you will need and would recommend staying here if you are looking to go to the North Shore. A
September 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful location and the villa was excellent with everything we needed for a great vacation.I would like to see them upgrade the bed and the linens, as the bed made noises every time you moved and the quality of the linens and towels was not what I would expect from a property of this caliber.The only disappointing thing for us was we were on a golf vacation and didn’t find out that the golf courses were closed the week we were there until it was too late to change our plans.
Carol J.
September 2025
Beautiful location and accommodations! I recommend looking into the storage upon arrival to see all the chairs, toys, beach items available. The North Shore has a lot to offer and wish we had another week! Thanks again!
Mary A.
September 2025
We had a wonderful stay at Ocean Front Villas. The villa was very clean. I did request to have 1 extra washcloth and hand towel and we never received them. This will be the first place I will check for availability if we return to O'ahu. Highly recommend.
Kathryn D.
September 2025
Perfect for young kids! The beach was so close, pool well maintained and the condo was perfect. Fully equipped with pack and play, and kids sand toys and chairs. We felt at home instantly
Chelsea S.
September 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a dream vacation and location. The views and facility were perfect for our family. We could walk out to the beach and pool from our villa. The villa was beautiful with great amenities. The beds were heavenly.
Julie L.
September 2025
The property was nice but there was loud construction going on right outside the unit. I wish I had been warned about this.
Rohan P.
September 2025
Fantastic suite, it was perfectly appointed with a wonderful view and balcony, direct access to beach, awesome bedding and a fantastic kitchen and bath (with a GIANT tub). Excellent bonus items for the beach and everything you need for a long weekend or week stay. Everything was easy with the hosts, so minimal communication needed.
Terry K.
September 2025
Very spacious, well appointed, well maintained property. Very clean. Very easy to access.
Lori L.
September 2025
Great place to stay!
Lauren P.
September 2025
This was the perfect place to stay with a beautiful view, easy access to the beach and snorkeling, and easy to get around to the North Shore attractions and food and grocery stores. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this place and will likely stay again in the future.
Anastasia P.
September 2025
The villa was a lovely place for our family to spend the week. We had everything we could need! We will be back.
Bethany W.
September 2025
This was an amazing property. No complaints. Perfect for what we were looking for.
Charles W.
September 2025
Great stay.
Richard D.
September 2025
Can’t say enough good things about this place. The north shore is amazing! It’s out of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. Here you are surrounded by many beautiful beaches, delicious food and a safe area. The condo was perfect for my husband and I. It was well stocked with everything we needed for the week. If we ever get the chance to come back to O’ahu we will definitely stay at this villa again!
Lindsay C.
September 2025
The perfect location. Just book it. You won’t regret it.
Kara S.
September 2025
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Fabulous stay at a fantastic property! We hope to return again and again! Our new favorite place to stay in Hawaii. We’ve been to all the major islands over the past 50 years and we’ve now fallen in love with the North Shore. This ocean villa has it all! We are fellow Vrbo Premier Hosts who take great pride in our Colorado ski condo. We have been to many properties that are ill equipped and simply rentals. This place has it all! We felt like this was our home away from home! Fully stocked! All you need is a swimsuit and flipflops. And a dress for dinner at Roy’s or Alaia! Be sure to check out the food trucks (Giovanni’s, Da Bald Guy, or Ry’s for poke nachos!) We loved Waimea Valley, Hale’iwa (Snoopy’s Surf Shop, Hei store, and most importantly, North Shore Christian Fellowship for beautiful worship and church on Sunday mornings). We highly recommend the Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour around the island that leaves from the resort. Super convenient and a wonderful surprise for my husband’s birthday! This was our very favorite trip to Hawaii and we look forward to returning soon! Mahalo!
Elizabeth H.
August 2025
Absolutely amazing family trip with our adult children and their significant others.
August 2025
We absolutely loved this place! The view is exceptional (maybe the best view in the complex) and the sound of the waves lulls you to sleep at night. I believe this is one of the only studios with a King bed vs queen which made a difference for us, and the light, modern decor was lovely and added to the beauty of the place. At these condos, you get the best of both worlds. A full kitchen, a beach locker with all you’ll need, a wonderful lanai with a lounger and table, a pool, hot tub and great beach, and easy access to all the restaurants and bars at Turtle Bay - views are exceptional at the lobby bar, the breakfast place and sunset bar. We also loved how close delicious food trucks were in Pupukea and Kahuku, and the beaches and drives on the north east and north west sides of the island were beautiful. We’ve always gone to Maui, but now we can’t wait to come back to this place!
Susie & Jeff P.
August 2025
Amazing property with beautiful views! The host was very accommodating and we had a great time!
Carolyn B.
August 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect vacation rental experience. Ideal location!
A guest from Haslett, MI
August 2025
What an incredible week at this Villa! Took our family of 6 to Oahu for the first time and we are so happy we booked this property. The location is ideal; the North Shore is a must see and this Villa was the right choice for us. Ideal location with a beach right out the back door, a pool (which we actually never used because we were at the beach daily), the Ritz right next door for the convenience of shops and restaurants, and a very quiet and secure neighborhood. The Villa had a great kitchen with all amenities, nice washer and dryer with plenty of detergent, very comfortable beds, all the water toys and beach towels you'll need, and even coffee K-cups for the Keurig. We are so happy we chose this property. My only slight recommendation or tip is to get exact location info upon arrival; when we first pulled into the property, it's so large we took a few attempts before we figured out exactly where to go to find the Villa, parking, etc.
Eric B.
August 2025
Condo is great and just as described with great beach supplies! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to stay at Ocean Villas. This is no reflection on the condo itself, but the property has some pretty strict rules I wish I would’ve been aware of, such as the pool closes at 8 PM and quiet time is at 10 PM. We were on the lanai a little after 10, aware of the time and were being pretty quiet but were still asked to go inside.
Pamela B.
August 2025
Great vacation
Andrew B.
August 2025
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good. Great view. Amenities all good. Wish there had been some water supplied in the fridge upon arrival as a welcome. Towels and sheets all high quality. Gate codes coming and going slightly tedious. Overall good experience.
Celeste M.
August 2025
Beautiful well kept property in a gorgeous location. Would happily stay again.
Chris T.
August 2025
Beautiful property with comfortable beds. All bedding was down feather, but alternatives were avaliable upon request. Quiet with darkening curtains.
Mark A.
August 2025
great!
Wazir P.
August 2025
Amazing property with amazing views. Beds were comfortable, we had two one year olds who napped really well while the older kids could keep playing. Parking was free, amazing location, couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Chris C.
August 2025
This is the best location in the Ocean villas. We were there during the tsunami warning and communication from the property managers was excellent. The smoke alarm went off several times; when using microwave or oven, and another time using a hair dryer triggered it.
April P.
August 2025
Great condo with beautiful views. Stocked with everything one could need. Hope to come back again soon!
J T.
August 2025
We had a great time.We rented a car and surfboards.I loved Ala Moana.We loved the trails by the resort.Saw a monk seal!
Robert H.
August 2025
The property was stunning!! Penthouse was perfect for our group of 10. We hope to stay here again some day!
Ashima S.
August 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very clean and elegant condo rental with beautiful grounds and all the family amenities. Even quite good snorkeling out in the protected bay out front. Excellent restaurant next door, and the Ritz an easy walk away.
meredith m.
August 2025
Beautiful property, well stocked kitchen and beach equipment.
Marie L.
August 2025
The place was great! Loved being able to walk right to the beach and around the corner to Turtle Bay Resort. The kitchen had everything we needed. The bathroom was fully stocked. The Nespresso coffee was a wonderful surprise enjoyed our morning espresso on the Lani. Having Kona's in the fridge and Gatorade zero for the morning was so so nice after a long day of flight info mix ups. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful place.
Fred H.
August 2025
Great property and location! Jan communicated very well throughout the whole process. Had a fantastic vacation!!
Derrick K.
August 2025
Beautiful view and great location. The unit had everything we needed for our stay and the turtle bay property can't be beat! Swam with turtles right out the door. Food at the beach house is also amazing!
jessica s.
August 2025
Amazing property, amazing ground floor access to the beach, loved the unit and the beach area, with tree shaded grass areas, access to beach chairs , etc Only complaint was last nite it was our 35th wedding anniversary, and while we were eating on the patio, we had the patio light on so we could see, music was on low, we were talking low, it was around 10:00PM, the security grounds keeper came and said it was quiet time and asked us to turn off lights and music. We thought we were being quiet, it’s not like we are kids, teenagers, or unruly drunk adults; we were just enjoying our last nite on the patio celebrating 35years of marriage! Other than that, it was amazing!
Bridget L.
August 2025
Wonderful stay at Turtle Bay.The condo was clean, nicely decorated and had everything in the kitchen you would need.I liked the location near the pool. Very convenient with my two small grandkids.Look forward to coming again!
Lisa K.
August 2025
The property is in excellent condition, very convenient to multiple beaches, hiking trails, North Shore of Oahu
Timothy C.
August 2025
Amazing location and true to the photos. Perfect for our family of 7.
Lee W.
August 2025
Our stay at Kawela Bay was absolutely fantastic! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. The large windows and doors let in so much natural light and gave us gorgeous views of the palm trees and ocean. It felt like our own private paradise. Getting into the property was a breeze, and everything was exactly as described—if not better. We loved relaxing in the cozy living room, enjoying the ocean breeze from the deck, and having easy access to the beach. This place truly made our trip unforgettable, and we can’t wait to come back!
Chandler C.
August 2025