Ali K.
December 2025
Musty smell had to keep door and window open to get smell out ; bed was not comfortable with bad pillows
Elaine T.
December 2025
The host Mike was there when we arrived to make sure that we had everything we needed. And the location cannot be beaten if you love the North Shore -it’s right in the middle of everything including a 3 minute walk to Freddy’s, 10 min walk to Sunset, and 20 min walk to Pipeline. Ted’s Bakery is right across Kam Hwy. Accommodations were comfortable, secure, and quiet, with parking inside the gate, extra outside shower with hot water, and a beautiful private shaded patio. We will definitely return to this gem!
Kathie K.
October 2025
Essentials all there. Good beach access. Ted’s a bonus. Washing machine most helpful.
Dianah J.
September 2025
Weird vibe. I wouldn't stay here again.
Peter T.
September 2025
Great spot! Loved our stay here
Nathan S.
August 2025
Such a nice place to stay and close everything you would need! Definitely would come back!
Cheryl P.
August 2025
It was the perfect space for us. Plenty of room for 7, clean and well-equipped. Veronica was very responsive and provided a lot of helpful suggestions.
Carol N.
June 2025
The apartment was cute and in a great location, easily walkable to ocean and bakery. Outdoor shower was a huge plus to keep sand out of the apartment, and the variety of surf/boogie boards was great! We were three adults (mom and 2 adult daughters), and both the bed and couch were comfortable! Best to use the cross breeze to cool the apartment, though, as the AC unit had a great deal of visible mold which we did not notice until the next morning when we all woke up ill. We didn't use the AC for the rest of the stay, which was a little uncomfortable due to the heat/humidity. The extra "leftover" shampoos/conditioners, SPF creams, and other sundries like aloe cooling gel were a plus after returning with a sunburn! A great, comfortable, and convenient accommodation!
Brook M.
May 2025
Came for a family event. This was a reasonably priced unit that was exactly as described.
Leon A.
May 2025
Nicely designed place. Not on, but near the beach.
Mike B.
May 2025
Location and amenities were good enough the first time that we decided to go back. We would not rule out another return in the future.
Jeanne S.
April 2025
This good-sized studio was clean and well maintained. It is short walk to the beach and Ted’s bakery making it convenient if the traffic keeps you local. I had one small issue and let Mike know. He had it fixed right away. I would stay there again!
SHERI H.
February 2025
We loved being walking distance to the beach. It was quiet and all the sites we wanted to see were close.
ETIENNE B.
January 2025
Perfect place to surf and work on line, great location and cool neighborhood, 2 minutes by foot from sunset and backyards, 10 from Freddie and Velzy.
Carol W.
November 2024
My friend and I stayed at this cute studio two blocks from Sunset beach. Plenty of room for two people with full kitchen and bathroom. We were within walking distance of Sunset Beach and Ted’s Bakery. Convenient to everything on the North Shore. Definitely would stay there again.
Dustin L.
November 2024
Place was awesome for a north shore get away! Very close to the beach and food, and a quick drive to local attractions. Very clean and comfortable, felt like home!
Robert M.
November 2024
So many things wrong I will be writing the CEO of VRBO, It was from the outside of the property to the unit's self and also things that are questionable . With the host being living above the unit was not a good host , not friendly at all , would not even say hello , Lack of recommunication I t should not be listed because it is not in the Resort District
Karla O.
November 2024
Spent a few days hanging out in the North Shore and Mike’s place had everything I needed. Full kitchen to make breakfasts, a beach nearby that I could walk to. Central jumping off point to explore all the gorgeous North Shore beaches by car. The AC worked great for the evenings and the ceilings fans during the day kept the place cool (although I was out for most of the days). The unit is on the ground floor and all the way to the back, and there’s a motion sensor light in the path towards the back which was helpful when coming back nights and in the dark. It was a little tricky to work the key to get in and out of the unit but other than that, it was all pretty easy going.
Tim C.
October 2024
The location is perfect. Everything on the north shore is within 30 minutes, Honolulu in about an hour. We had a fantastic time and would definitely rent again.
Pros
-A block and 1/2 to beach
-Size, perfect for a couple, or a 3rd or a couple kids could sleep on the couch and/or mats, with a curtain separator.
-Ted's Bakery!! We walked there every morning. Get the French Donuts. They also have hot breakfast.
-Again, location. Right off the main highway. Several beaches, shops, food trucks, etc. within a short drive. Sharks Cove, a great place to snorkel, is 3 miles away. Historic Haleiwa Town is 8 miles away with great shopping and food trucks.
Cons
-Kitchen is listed as "fully stocked". Several essentials are missing, including pans for the oven.
-AC/Fans are wonky. The display on the AC control was barely visible, making it hard to know what it was set on. I think one of our ceiling fans had the same remote as the unit next door. We were battling over who controlled the fan.
-No instructions for washer/dryer. I found some outside, on the other side of our unit, but wasn't sure if I was supposed to use them, or if they were for the permanent residence upstairs, or the other rental.
Dennis G.
August 2024
After seeing some of the reviews, I was worried what we would find. Once we arrived that all went away. If you are expecting to stay in a climate controlled surrounding, you probably shouldn't be on the island.... or find a hotel resort that will cater to you. This is the real part of island living, and you should not expect lavish style. The apartment was great, bed was comfy, and the amenities were just fine. The host was very friendly as well.
Deena L.
July 2024
The studio was enough room for the three of us. The bed was comfortable. The studio was clean. The backyard patio was nice to sit at and had a cover and plenty of foliage for privacy. The gate latches could be replaced because one side didn’t close and the other side would blow open and would have to be secured with a string. The toilet fills very slowly so if there will be a few people going then just know you may have to fill the tank if you need to go back to back.
Jessica D.
July 2024
absolutely wonderful location and lodging. Great neighborhood close to everything. We will definitely be back.
Cathy L.
May 2024
I would definitely stay here again, just without the rain. I wanted a place with access to a nice beach, a sunset view(from the beach), and a private outdoor seating area. This place meet all these requirements. However, it poured rain for our full stay. We took advantage of a break in the rain to walk on the beach. We were cozy hanging out inside.
t G.
April 2024
Great location for North Shore visit.
Michael N.
March 2024
Great little studio for our family of three! Perfect location. Clean and everything worked. I would stay here again!
Mike B.
February 2024
As long as you read the other reviews and know what you are renting, everything is as described and in working order! This unit is downstairs from other units, so the occasional sound of footsteps is heard. The Microwave is a multifunction version, and doubles as an oven - so don't expect to use both at the same time. The kitchen is stocked well enough to get by. The only thing i would ask the owner to do is to get better pillows!
Ryan B.
February 2024
Amazing location. Walking distance to Sunset Beach which was holiday a surf contest. Very quiet neighborhood. Perfect spot. Will be coming back.
Jana B.
December 2023
What a great location! 1 minute walk to the beach, amazing! Super easy to follow directions and check in process, clean place with a nice patio. Curtains helped to block off the sleeping area and keep it nice and dark, and when you push them away the whole place feels bright and airy. We made coffee and breakfast every morning, and then walked to pipeline. This little place was absolutely perfect for what we wanted/needed
Mackenzie M.
December 2023
We had a beautiful stay on the North Shore. The property was everything that we needed. It was clean, comfortable and felt very safe. The neighbourhood was gorgeous and we enjoyed eating at Ted’s across the road.
Nicola D.
December 2023
The studio was perfect for our trip. Like many studios on the north shore there is a constant stream of people staying so it could do with a little freshen up, but it had everything we needed. We loved the Lanai in the mornings and evenings. We didn’t use the air con much as the fans were sufficient. You can’t beat the location. Ted’s bakery round the corner and of course Sunset Beach. The neighborhood is very friendly and quiet. Every morning we cycled the bike path to sharks cove. We can’t wait to come back and stay again.
Donni P.
November 2023
Great location. Easy walk to beach. Easy walk to Ted’s. Quiet area. Enjoyable stay.
Nick P.
October 2023
Great location and beautiful backyard patio with luscious vegetation perfect for pictures. Bed was a little firm but everything else was good. Great location for the beach.
Jaudean R.
October 2023
Pros - great location, close to Sunset Beach and Ted’s; A/C works good; bed is pretty comfortable; good sized unit for a couple; some helpful amenities for the kitchen; nice outside space in the back unit; parking; availability of washer/dryer.
Cons - honestly this place could use some love and a few bucks thrown at it. Just general wear and tear, upkeep seems to be a bit lacking. Upstairs neighbor may be a full time tenant, and is very noisy.
Would we stay again, maybe. But I would definitely look for other options before choosing to rebook.
Celine S.
August 2023
Just what we needed! This place gave us the right amount of space and privacy.
Ken H.
July 2023
This is the perfect spot for us.
4 min walk to beach
10 min walk to Teds.
Studio is fantastic, cant wait to come back
Casey W.
June 2023
Home is just as described. Loved the lanai and hammock. Quiet neighborhood and right around the corner from the beach. We enjoyed the snorkel gear and beach towels. My husband and I were visiting friends in wailua and this was a great location to use as a jumping off point to connect with them and explore on our own. Would definitely stay here again!
Brent M.
June 2023
Overall had a decent stay but there were some problems. 1.) the bed was extra firm and I think the floor might have been softer, 2.) the pillows smelled musty and were not comfortable to sleep on, 3.) the shower leaked, 4.) the ceiling fan over the bed worked but made a grinding metal sound when on that made it unusable during the night. The rest of the apartment was fine and the neighborhood was quiet. I would stay there again if the price was right.
Phyllis P.
June 2023
Nice location. For the most part the apartment was what was described. There were several minor repairs that should have been fixed, i.e. shower valve and exterior door lock. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Sharon N.
May 2023
I flew out to visit my husband for a quick 5 day vacation. This studio was perfect. We enjoyed the back deck, bbq, and A/C. It was great being walking distance to the beach. Also appreciated the boogie boards, beach towels and outdoor shower. We will stay here again and could easily have our 12 y/o son with us next time.
Sandy W.
March 2023
The property was just as shown in the pictures with great off-street parking. And the beach access was just around the corner! You come to North Shore to be at the beach. Loved to walk on the beach and sit and listen to the waves.
Mike was great to work with and promptly answered any questions we had both before and during our stay.
David G.
March 2023
backyard is a nice private location to hang. Perfect for what we needed.
Rhonda W.
December 2022
Mike’s property was the perfect sanctuary for a few days north. The studio was very clean and kitchen well stocked. Bed was comfortable. The courtyard was more lovely than I expected. I especially liked having coffee there in the morning. I would definitely consider staying there when visiting the North Shore.
cheryl t.
November 2022
We selected the unit out the back with private back yard. Unit very cleaned and had everything you needed. Thankyou
Adora C.
November 2022
Quiet & private, more than enough for our needs. Ideal location, 1 block to beach access, 10min south of Turtle Bay Resort, 15min to Old Town Haleiwa, 30min to Polynesian Cultural Center.
Greg R.
November 2022
Fun and comfortable!
David C.
September 2022
We had a good time, the apartment in back was perfect for us. The neighborhood was in a good location for all the things we did on the north shore.
Sue W.
August 2022
Very short walk to Sunset Beach which has great swimming with crystal clear water. Teds bakery just over the road & Sunrise Shack a short walk down the road - highly recommend. Accommodation very comfortable & loved the backyard area.
Jeremy H.
August 2022
We had a good time staying at this property for a couple of nights. Kitchenette is small but everything worked well and it was enough for the simple food prep. we needed.
Sunset beach is very close and you can walk to Ted's Bakery, an old pillbox hike and some of the other beaches in the area.
Communication with the owner was quick and easy.
Ryan Y.
July 2022
Such a cool little spot, right near sunset beach! Could walk 2 blocks and you get to the ocean. Complete access to the north shore and short drive to the east side. Food land is about 6minutes drive, making it easy to get some snack! Mahalo for the stay
Kristen H.
June 2022
We really enjoyed staying here. It was comfortable and very easy to find. It’s right across the street from Ted’s Bakery which was super convenient. The three fans in the place were wonderful to keep cool too.
Larry R.
May 2022
Nice private backyard, close to a great beach for sunsets and to watch the surfers. Had a great time.
DIANA M.
May 2022
I don’t think it was used much prior to our stay. It was clean but a little musty. Unfortunately the hide a bed is broken and apparently has been for over a year. So it really doesn’t sleep three. The mattress for a 3rd person is definitely too small for an adult and only a couple inches thick. Otherwise it was a wonderful stay.
Barbara B.
January 2022
This place was everything we hoped it would be! Clean, homey, fully stocked and a quick walk to Sunset Beach! Great food trucks nearby, grocery store and spectacular beaches. We would definitely stay again!
Christine H.
December 2021
North shore Thanksgiving with husband while visiting son. It was clean and within an easy walk to beach. This is surfing area and isn’t really meant for swimming in the winter, which we knew ahead of time. Positives included beautiful weather and nice backyard, and clean comfortable room and bed. Negatives included lack of larger plates for dinner, and lack of stove; which were only an issue due to heating up Thanksgiving dinner. We were able to figure out the heating of the dinner with the microwave which also can serve as an oven. The other issue was the chronic wafting of pot smoke from nearby residences; maybe due to increased surfers in area at the time. The owner was short and curt with responses, when he responded. I don’t think he wanted to be bothered and alluded to someone else being responsible for telling me about checkin/checkout. It was a beautiful stay regardless, and we had a relaxing time.
Jeff K.
November 2021
We basically got there in the evenings and left relatively early in the mornings. It was quiet and a nice clean place. Would stay there again.
Gregory R.
October 2021
This is a good spot to stay at and clean. Close to the beach and a short trip to Old Town center. I saw the reviews for not getting a security deposit back but I'm taking a chance that it's going to go fine. 👍
Heather R.
August 2021
The private backyard space wildly exceeded our expectations. Beautiful palm trees, monstera, frogs, lizards, and snails were our companions for the meals we prepared and ate at the property. The kitchen had everything we needed, the space was the perfect size for the two of us but also had a sleeper sofa. Comfy bed, great neighbors close by creating a feeling of comfortable community but perfectly peaceful and quiet by bedtime. The property was gated providing a safe spot to park the car, and a quick and pleasant walk to the beach. Owner was friendly and conscious of being a good steward of Hawaii’s resources. Would come back!
Kent H.
June 2021
Great Location, Very Friendly Neighborhood.
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