Matthew L.
August 2024
This was a great property for our family of 6. Clean and great location. It was also nice to have a few beach items for use, including chairs, snorkels, boards, etc. It is Hawaii so of course it gets hot, however, when we returned in the evening, the place cools down with the ceiling fans and air conditioning units (1 in main room, 1 in master, 1 I lift). We would stay here again.
Margaret B.
July 2024
Property was nice but we didn’t see it was upstairs unit. Nice area, quiet. House could use some brighter lighting. We are card players in evenings and was very hard to see with weak lighting. There needs to be two fobs for when all of the party aren’t going together. We left some to swim and some went to town and we had to leave the s one fob for pool users and then have to walk back in to get fob to release gate. Kinda of frustrating. Having to turn off ac when gone then sweltering for it to cool off when turned back on. We did not like that rule. Over all it was beautiful area and we had a relaxing time. Just small things that were mild irritants.
Audra O.
July 2024
Our family made some great memories!
Nathan S.
June 2024
We love our stay on the North Shore. The property host was great to work with. We loved the extra beach amenities that came with the property. It was well stocked and clean. Its a bit of a challenge to get the access key for the property, but we managed. Overall, we loved staying here. The property was very quiet! Would defiitly stay here again.
Patricia B.
June 2024
This condo was absolutely perfect! Away from the crowds and big city in the quaint North Shore. We LOVED walking across every evening to the Keiki beach each evening for the sunset over Turtle Bay. We are tennis players so having the tennis courts next door was also great! The unit was clean, quiet, and exactly as described. Communication was excellent! We plan to stay here again in the future!
Timothy C.
June 2024
Our stay here was fabulous! Our property manager was excellent as far as communicating with us. He always answered our questions and was very helpful with information regarding things to do around the area. Our condo unit was extremely well maintained with a very modern look. Our building and grounds were excellent and our location was convenient to do many things on Oahu. We most definitely would stay here again! Mahalo.
Andrea B.
May 2024
This is a good home base in a wonderful location. You will have everything you need to enjoy the island. The manager is willing to be in touch and help as needed. Note that if you have mobility issues, there is no elevator and you’ll need to carry your things upstairs. Enjoyed sitting on the lanai and listening to the birds.
The upstairs did not have air conditioning as stated in the description; it would have been better if the listing would been updated or we would have been contacted in advance just to be aware. Hosts were in the process of fixing it so it is probably fine now.
Lisa L.
May 2024
A beautiful place to retire after a day at the beach or touring the island. Paul has a very well thought out property that has virtually everything you need or want. His communication with us was great and shared tidbits of information for local places to tour. I would definitely stay here again. You won’t be sorry or disappointed.
kim h.
April 2024
Loved the place. Very accommodating and owner was so nice.
Heather P.
April 2024
The area of Turtle Bay was super nice, had a lot of nice amenities. Nice amount of beach items for our use. The condo was extremely hard to get into with the key pad, called manager and he was able to give better instructions. No A/C in the loft made for a stuffy stay for the kids. They had fans but it wasn't enough. It states in the description that there is A/C in the loft. Called manager and he said nothing he could do because the condo association wants them to replace it with a $30,000 central air unit.. He also went on to say that is why their price is lower than other condos in the area. The pictures of the living area are not accurate, no dining table or 2 couches. It is an Island with 3 seats. Small couch and 2 chairs. Certainly would not stay here again.
Sebastian S.
March 2024
We enjoyed our stay so much. The unit was clean and has got all amenities needed. The whole complex was very quiet and we met some nice people there. We were worried that there is no hot tub but the pool seems to be heated, so that was perfect in the afternoons.
Jen W.
February 2024
Loved the neighborhood and location.
Andrea o.
February 2024
Very nice location in the North Shore. Safe location. Property was clean and had everything we needed. Communication with property manager was easy and he responded to concerns promptly.
Tilghman K.
January 2024
It was a great place to stay. No complaints.
David W.
December 2023
This condo was a great fit for our family of five as we visited Oahu. The beds in the loft worked for our kids, and the kitchen and living room area was a nice size. We appreciated the beach gear and the short walk across the parking lot to the pool. We used the condo as a base as we visited beaches and engaged in various activities. It’s also a short drive from grocery stores and food options. We would recommend this to other families visiting the north shore.
Ynolde S.
December 2023
We had a great time. The condo was clean and had all of the amenities. It was great respite on Oahu’s North Shore. We were able to participate in several activities close to our location without the need to go into the city. We were able to soak in the beauty of the island, without it feeling touristy.
December 2023
Great location, clean, and comfortable. There were enough beach towels, a couple of beach chairs and boogie boards, and assorted snorkeling gear (didn’t use-brought our own). My family of six adults stayed a week and only wished there was a coffee cup for each of us (4 provided). Great breeze so never used the AC. Bring cotton sheets if you don’t like synthetic. Short walk to Turtle Bay Resort and quick drives to other snorkeling spots. Wonderful stay all around!
Debbie N.
November 2023
It was great for our needs. It was also well supplied, including beach gear.
The master bedroom bath were great and kept us cool at night w/just fans on. The loft got warm(a/c unit didn’t work), only fans.
We were out & about the north shore so didn’t spend a ton of time at the condo. It is a good 10 min walk to the beaches around Turtle Bay resort or you can park in their lot, lots of “beach access” parking. We spent more time at other beaches that were less crowded…personal preference. All in all, great location for us and the condo met our needs.
Karen C.
October 2023
Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Lots of pool and beach stuff to use. Very safe and quiet place to stay. Thanks for sharing your property.
Trisha B.
October 2023
Great location, had lots of the things you would need to spend an amazing week vacationing on the beaches and enjoying time in the condo! Would definitely stay here again !
Sarah F.
October 2023
Very well stocked beach gear. Close to pool and close walk to turtle bay.
Sonia C.
September 2023
The stay was great ! Location is amazing, a very short walk to the beach to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset. The place had all items as noted in listing. Convenient parking and close to many places of interest in the North Shore.
Lucas L.
September 2023
We loved the location next to Turtle Bay Resort! Past guests have left beach toys and laundry detergent. Make sure to wash the sand off your feet before entering.
Devon W.
August 2023
Everything we needed, amazing location.
Eunice S.
August 2023
We have stayed in this area multiple times, and each condo has been wonderful! The location is amazing, with easy walks to beaches, etc. everything we needed was there, and the layout is great for multiple people/privacy.
Katie N.
June 2023
Perfect property for North shore experiences. Pool was a bonus.
Rob C.
June 2023
This was a dream vacation to bring our kids to Hawaii. We never received the email from VRBO with the details for check in and the links in the app weren’t working. Once the property manager sent sent the sheet that should have come from VRBO it was easy to check in and access the property. We packed bases on having a washer and dryer so we didn’t have to bring as many clothes. The dryer was broken when we arrived but the property manager came out the next day and had it working. Then on our 4th day there was a power issue with the building that caused one AC unit and the dryer, hot water heater and stove to stop working. It was an issue on the power companies side of the breaker box and we were in the weekend so they weren’t going to come until Monday. Paul, the property manager worked hard to find us another place so we could have the comforts of AC and working appliances and we were able to move to another unit that night. The place we moved into was nice but had a couple of issues of its own. We preferred this unit had everything been working. We received a credit for our troubles. It was all very frustrating but it could’ve been a lot worse had we not had a great host to work with to help resolve the issues. It was unfortunate to have several things out of the properties control go wrong, but were happy with the response to make things right. All in all I would say one of the bests hosts we’ve encountered and would stay here again. You should book this unit.
Teri M.
June 2023
Loved the location of our stay. Easy to get to all of our North Shore excursions. Everything was exactly as described.
Frank W.
May 2023
Exactly as advertised. Clean, easy to check in and very close to Turtle bay and other amazing beaches. Thank you Paul, hopefully we'll be back soon!
Destiny M.
May 2023
Such a cute home it was perfect for my husband & our kids. Great location, would definitely recommend staying here. Would love to come back and stay here again on our next trip back to Oahu for summer.
Shenai F.
April 2023
Clean home. Paul was very responsive to all our requests. Nice to have 2.5 baths!
Travis V.
April 2023
We loved it there.
Yvonne M.
April 2023
Great vacation would stay here again.
Roberta O.
April 2023
Let say the pictures of condo were nicer than the condo itself. The sheets for the loft had pills on them. The kitchen was limited with supplies. The up stairs toilet would leak into master bedroom closet when flushed we had to put a bottle under it to catch the water. The love seat in the living room was uncomfortable felt like something was in the cushions. Another thing was you could not run the washer and dryer at the same time making it difficult to do the laundry. I would recommend they get a mat so when you get out of the master bedroom shower the water from the shower does not run on the floor due to the door opening outwards. There should also have window shades in the loft window so it isn’t bright there in the morning. Also the stairs outdoors are very slippery when they are wet. We felt for the money we paid it could of been nicer.
Issac S.
April 2023
Paul was really helpful and answered the calls and any questions that I had. The check in process was a little strange you have to park on the street(no place to park) and run in to the unit which wasn’t properly labeled and then run back to the car parked in the street to get in the property. When leaving, we felt like we basically had to clean the place for them, including towels and sheets in the washer. There were notes about extra charge for excessive sand, how much so too much? We spent a lot of time at the beach and had kids. This wasn’t a huge deal but frustrating since we paid a lot in cleaning fees. Most places I have been too require you to leave dirty towels in a pile on floor and maybe the sheets off bed. Again, not a huge deal just a new experience for us. The app also crashed so we didn’t have that available to us and I had a hard time locating the email with these details.
Overall it’s in a great location for north shore, and being on the turtle bay resort it was nice walk to the beach, there were some chairs and toys for the kids to use at the beach, having the extra beds was really nice and the environment was comfortable with the AC and fans provided. Security was on site 24/7 so we always felt safe. Would we stay here again. Yes
Adrian R.
April 2023
Good location in the North Shore. Away from all the busy Waikiki area. Would come back !
April 2023
We had a great time. The condo was clean and had all of the amenities. It was great respite on Oahu’s North Shore. We were able to participate in several activities close to our location without the need to go into the city. We were able to soak in the beauty of the island, without it feeling touristy.
Jacqueline M.
March 2023
The positives, the location was nice and a beautiful place to walk. The beds were comfortable
The things that we had difficulty with, Paul, although he would finally get back to me, It often took two times messaging. We asked specifically about lawn chairs, he did not know what was available at the property. (Manager should know his property)We stopped and bought $100 worth of lawn chairs, to our surprise there was multiple chairs, snorkel, equipment, and flutter boards. I finally did place a phone call to Paul to tell him that the shower in the master bedroom was not functioning properly. My sister was unable to lift the door to close it. The screen door continuously would fall off. There was a surfboard hung on the wall, It was filled with dust and dirt. I did make him aware of it and he said he would look after it. They did say that there is a map of the property which never came with our checking information. We had great difficulty finding the place at 10 o’clock at night . I messaged him two days before our arrival in the map was never provided. The instructions said one thing, and the sign on the door, said another. It was very difficult to tell if we were in the right spot.
The place was very dated old bathrooms Old kitchen, old carpets, running the stairs and in the bedrooms. I never felt I was clean in this place the entire time I was there. If you were an average traveler, looking for a clean, decent accommodation for the money that you spend, this would not be the place. Maybe my expectations were to high for Hawaii???? I feel the owner is getting amazing money for this accommodation and maybe he should start to put some of that back into his property! I wish I could submit some pictures with us review.
Laura W.
January 2023
Our stay was Perfect the unit had everything you wanted and the property manager very helpful 👍
Sarah M.
January 2023
There were a couple issues but the property manager was quick to respond and fix. Great spot for a family. Great location with pool a 2 minute walk away!!
John A.
December 2022
Property was accurately described, located in a safe and friendly community. Pool was close by and easily accessible. Conveniently located close to food trucks and activities. Nearby beach was beautiful. Beds were very comfortable and the pack and play was a nice bonus. Highly recommend staying while you’re on Oahu.
Avinash S.
December 2022
The host was there to help us out each step.
The place is beautiful and close to lot of activities.
Highly recommended.
Elvia D.
November 2022
Stayed here with my two kids and their grandparents. Loved everything about it !
Stacie V.
November 2022
Loved the condo and the location. The owner was so nice to let us have a late check out. The only complaint was that we had to strip the beds and wash the sheets and towels. The condo was also not super clean. Carpets were pretty dirty, base boards were really dirty and all the mirrors were dirty. I feel like it was surface clean as long as you don't look too close. I would stay here again!
Tony O.
October 2022
The unit was perfect for our family of four! Teens were able to have the loft to chill. We enjoyed the pool and short walks to Turtle bay for the beach, restaurants and even a sunset horseback ride.
Ninette C.
October 2022
Everything was as described. It was a great stay in North Shore!
David H.
October 2022
We rented this for our first vacation ever to Hawaii. We loved the idea of a location near turtle bay. This met and surpass all of our expectations. The VRBO host Was responsive and kind. When we come back, and we definitely will, we will definitely be looking to rent the same facility.
Kaitlin S.
September 2022
We loved our stay here! The location can’t be beat and all the amenities were great! We will be coming back for sure!
Joanne G.
August 2022
Paul's property was so fantastic. It is spacious, clean and very authentic. We loved it. Would definately stay there again.
Erica Z.
August 2022
Had a little trouble checking in but over all had a great stay and the location is awesome!
Monique K.
August 2022
Paul was great to communicate with. The unit was clean, had everything we needed. The king mattress was very comfortable, didn't try the other beds but I'm assuming they are comfortable as well since the kids didn't complain about them. I would recommend this unit. Smooth and problem free!
Greg C.
July 2022
Close to the beach and we had the pool to ourselves almost every night.
Katey H.
June 2022
We had a great time during our time at Turtle Bay. Paul was very responsive to any needs we had. The condo was in a great location and had a lot of great beach necessities, such as towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, toys, and a few life jackets. There was also a pack and play which was a nice bonus to find! Thanks for a great stay, Paul!
Pat B.
May 2022
Great location with awesome trails to walk on. Easy walk to great beaches. Condo was pleasant. Nice to sit on the patio and have coffee in the morning listening to the birds. It would be nice to have some information in the condo for recommendations of where to shop, trail map, TV info, etc. (all of the other VRBO locations I have stayed have had this). Overall a great place to stay. Thanks!
Ethan F.
April 2022
Great rental for our little family. Everyone was comfortable, 3 air conditioners were nice, unit had everything we needed including beach towels and chairs. We bought and left 2 boogie boards for future guests. Also make sure you use the pool. It's nice and warm and a great way to relax at the end of the day.
Gayle C.
April 2022
Was a nice place to stay, while visiting for out daughter's wedding. Paul did a great job at making a few repairs in a timely manner.
Jennifer R.
April 2022
Great location! Spent a week here with family and was perfect!
Robert W.
April 2022
Would definitely stay here again. Price was fair.
Stacey Ann D.
April 2022
Paul’s property was in a great location and perfect for staying near other members of a wedding party.
Maria T.
February 2022
The condo is exactly as described, clean and upgraded. It had All the essentials for a family of five. We loved the location and distance to the beach. We would definitely book this place again.
John M.
February 2022
The unit is very spacious, clean and well equipped. It is in a gated complex with security, pools and paths. Walking distance to Turtle bay, and numerous other trails to explore along the North coast. The bed is very comfy, the evenings quite and enjoyable. The North shore has it own personality that is totally different from Honolulu. Businesses have unique hours and the best restaurants are food trucks. Sunshine, beaches and surf can't be beat.
Patricia D.
February 2022
Property manager was very responsive to requests. Lovely space. Great location.
Larry S.
January 2022
We didn't use the amenities or beach at Turtle Bay. We only used the condo to sleep and eat. We were gone most of the days we were there. Great place though that accommodated our family well.
Blair C.
December 2021
This was a lovely 2 week vacation! The condo provided us with everything we needed. The location is perfect - close to the pools and the tennis court with parking directly in front of our unit. There are marked trails close by for walking along the coast and for access to the many secluded little beaches. A car is a necessity for getting here from the airport, for getting groceries and for getting to the great little food trucks that are nearby. The entire North Shore is so peaceful and scenic compared to the Waikiki area! We highly recommend this property and would come back in a heartbeat!
Belinda M.
October 2021
It was a great visit, once again, to Kuilima estates condos. We’ve stayed at Kuilima many many times over the past 32 years.
It is the first time I had to walk from the gate to the condo to get the gate fob. BUT it was a very short walk. If you’re not familiar with the property, Paul provides a map that will really help. Otherwise, check-in was super easy.
The place was clean and comfortable. Normally my back is a little sore when I stay somewhere no matter how cozy the bed is but not this time. My husband and I stayed in the master room. Enjoyed the “Hawaiian’a surf” theme.
There are snorkels and chairs and a beach umbrella. Many other beach supplies. There are some beach towels too. Nice to have on site.
We’ll be back for sure. Mahalo nui for a great stay!
Deborah B.
October 2021
Peaceful location. This property has 3 beds but not 3 separate bedrooms. Actually has 2 bedrooms. A bed in one of the rooms and 2 beds in the other bedroom. So if your looking for 3 separate bedrooms this is not it. Otherwise very nice stay.
Carla C.
October 2021
This home was exactly as described. Comfortable and clean. Couches and beds were great and perfect for party of 4. We felt at home. Beach chairs and gear available as well. Great location in safe gated community. On our initial walkthrough we noticed a crack in the upstairs window. We did message the owner but did not hear back from him during our stay regarding this. Fortunately there were no other issues. The community had a paving project happening 3 out of the 5 days we were there. This proved to be quite a challenge for all. We went to Oahu to have an ash scattering ceremony for my son at sea and spoke to the manager on site. She was a lovely lady who graciously found a spot for us to park in during those 3 days. Her name was Marlene and she was a godsend. She even had fresh flowers cut for us from the property to take with us on our ceremony. We will not forget her kindness. Overall a perfect stay on North Shore. Mahalo .
Ilsa A.
September 2021
Really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean and didnt feel crowded. Had everything we needed. Beds are big and comfortable. Close to the beach, but even though its about a 10-15 minute walk we drove there and always found parking. We rented two cars and used the reserved parking space, needed a parking pass to be able to park the second car in the guest parking spaces.
Jaimie B.
September 2021
This house is in the perfect location! So close to everything on the North Shore. It felt safe, it was clean, in a beautiful area, and our kids loved the pool. We really enjoyed our stay here! Like other reviews have mentioned, the front bedroom does get pretty warm. Other then that, our stay was perfect
Bobby A.
September 2021
This was the ultimate spot in North Shore Turtle Bay Area. Right in the middle of everything. I will definitely stay here again. Great communication, beach chairs, float tube, biggie board, towels, etc. kitchen has plenty of pots, pans, utensils
Brittany W.
August 2021
Great property and close to all the North Shore fun. I loved being out of the hustle and bustle Id Waikiki. The property was just as the listing. I will add that the mold smell from the bathrooms, washer, and vacuum were a little powerful— not sure if it was the humidity but it was a little over powering.
John T.
July 2021
Great, North Shore location. Close access to Beach. Enjoyed the swimming pools. Relatively spacious unit. The one glaring problem was there were cracks in the ceiling that ants were continually crawling through. The ants would congregate on the toilet paper in the bathroom for whatever reason and it was just kinda gross and not pleasant. There were other little bugs and stuff that wound up inside the unit and I believe they were all coming through the cracks in the ceiling of the loft. If the owner was to seal the cracks and make sure that insects didn't have a way to get in, it would be a big improvement.
Glennyce M.
June 2021
We enjoyed going to all the North shore beaches as well as the Polynesian Culture Center. The beds are comfortable and trade winds meant we did not have to use the AC. Couple problems but I’m sure Paul has looked into them.
James T.
June 2021
Well placed to visit all the North Shore destinations. Very Clean, off the main highway in a nice community.
Amy N.
June 2021
Lovely stay in a beautiful location. The apartment had most if not everything one would need. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. To be extremely nit picky, the brown bath towels could be replaced as well as living room couches.
Kendra Y.
September 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this condo! It is in a quiet setting close to the pool, which our teens really enjoyed. The amenities are very thoughtful and comprehensive. Very clean and everything was in good working condition. We usually stay in Waikiki and it was so nice to be on the North Shore away from the crowds. A very relaxing setting! We recommend 100%!
Melissa T.
June 2018
We love staying at this place for our weeklong vacation. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. It was nice to have a kitchen and washing machine. There was snorkel gear and beach towels too! When we come back, we will definitely try to rent this place again!
Ruth D.
June 2018
Property was comfortable, well stocked and property management was very responsive.
karen h.
June 2018
We loved our apartment and the location was awesome.
My kids fell in love with the swimming pool !
Shame the ranch slider in the main bedroom didn't open, but not a deal breaker.
Huge bonus having access to snorkels, boogie board and beach towels.
I would totally recommend staying here.
ARIC K.
May 2018
We rented this condo for our 10 day vacation on the North Shore with our 4 kids and my mother-in-law. It was cozy but we did sleep all 7 in reasonable comfort. It is just as described in the ad, and it's worth noting it DOES have a clothes washer and dryer! That is a big help.
karen l.
March 2018
This place was right by where my daughter was staying at the turtle bay resort. It was walking distance from her resort and the beach and even snorklling. There was also fast food and grocery stores when you leave the main entrance either direction.This place has 2 and a half baths. You can wash your clothes cook meals. You could not ask for a better place. There is also a swimming pool and many other advantages to this place. i can not say enough about this place. Nice secure area. You need a special thing to get you in and out of the place. If i ever go back i would rent this place again. Its AMAZING
Teesha L.
January 2018
Although an older property, we felt it was well kept the grounds were beautiful. We liked the gated community, but found it a little inconvenient to have our son and his girlfriend over with "fob" access for the gate access.(They are locals.) The owners provided everything we needed. Our only complaint would be the master bathroom sink would not drain even after we bought drain cleaner and tried to clear it 3 times, making it necessary to use other sinks for shaving and tooth-brushing. Beautiful pool areas and great beach access.
Chris B.
August 2017
Thank you so much for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! We thoroughly enjoyed having such a great base from which to explore Oahu. We really didn't want to stay in the hustle and bustle of Honolulu so being up on the North Shore was great. We found the entire island to be easily within reach, just a short drive away, and it was always wonderful to come back to our secluded little hideaway at the end of the day.
Plus, the pool was a major bonus. What a way to end off the day by cooling off with an evening swim under the stars! Simply awesome!
The condo itself was great and well laid out. We made full use of the fully stocked kitchen. Because of certain dietary concerns, plus the fact that we love to cook, we thoroughly enjoyed having grocery stores nearby and being able to fill up the fridge with our choice of foods. The beds were comfortable and the shower was always hot, even after four people had used it! Hot water is always a concern of mine - I hate being the last and having to take a cold shower.
For anyone thinking of taking a family getaway to Hawaii, I would highly recommend getting in touch with Susan Stone to see what she's got available. She's very organized and an absolute delight. This was a great find!
Mahalo!
Dalia S.
June 2017
We picked the perfect place to stay! I booked the condo for 5 family members and they told me they loved it and would come back again🌺The grounds are gorgeous, the condo was very nice and clean. There were extra blankets, sheets and towels. The short walk to Turtle Bay Resort was pretty and we loved the location. Susan was very helpful and a pleasure to work with. Mahalo Susan🌺
Heather B.
August 2016
We had a wonderful time at Turtle Bay! The condo was perfect and had everything we needed from boogie boards, beach towels, blender, etc.! Thank you for making our stay so wonderful!
September 2015
This place was perfect for my three girlfriends and myself. Lots of room and the extra 1/2 bath in the loft really helped even though there are two bathrooms downstairs. The condo was spotless. There was a nice breeze when the sliding door is open. The portable A/C in the loft helped as it was pretty warm on the North Shore during our stay.
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