The location of this condo is ideal for a North Shore stay, centrally located between Haliwa (shopping) and Kualoa Ranch and close to food trucks, grocery store ( great Pole) and other beaches and activities. The localTurtle Bay grounds offer awesome trails, that you can walk too from the condo, and run along the ocean along with local public access to the Turtle Bay beach next to the Ritz Carlton that has public parking. There are also a number of real nice restaurants on the grounds too. The unit itself was very clean and has a very comfortable king size bed that works great for a couple, which for our trip was just my wife and I, and also has 4 bunks that kids would really like. There was also real nice beach chairs, umbrella, snorkeling gear, cooler and beach toys for young kids. We really enjoyed the unit and location and would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a rental that is not a hotel.
Brian B.
September 2025
Fun and cute location! Very clean. Pool is wonderful and close to many beaches and activities.
September 2025
Turtle Bay Area is the best
John L.
September 2025
Clean, comfortable, well-equipped condo, exactly as shown in photos. We are appreciated the small conveniences that were available for our stay: coffee, ziplock bags, detergent, dryer sheet, beach gear, etc. A few things that could be improved: WiFi was inconsistent and kept going out, downstairs bedroom closet doors are barely hanging in their tracks, stove dials signage completely worn out so it was impossible to see what to set them on when cooking. Location of this property is excellent. Close to great beaches, including top snorkeling locations. Next door to Kuilima Farm stands where we could buy fresh fruit and the delicious fried bananas. There are great hiking trails within walking distance. We also took advantage of the Ritz-Carlton next door: eating there multiple times, watching the sunset and listening to live music in the evenings, and there are even stables for horseback riding.Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would definitely return!
Alan S.
September 2025
Great family place.
Spencer O.
September 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:
Everything went smoothly. Comfortable, clean, great location!
Brett J.
September 2025
Such a beautiful and amazing little placeWhich has everything you would want .... complete with boogie boards and snorkels.And it really is truly a ten minute walk to the beautiful turtle bay.Beach which I had the pleasure of watching turtles as well as a seal.That decided to take a nap on the beach.Dot dot dot
Clint D.
September 2025
Perfect location for our family (80 year old dad and 5 adult kids 40-50 yrs). We had travel plans to sight see in our rental car every day, so we didn't want to stay in packed city high rise. The property was as described, clean and stocked with things we thought we would need to buy, so that was nice. Cindy was very responsive and helpful. The area was quiet, nice pool, short walk to Lei Lei's restaurant.
Rachel B.
September 2025
We liked the place just to hot for us and people sleeping in loft.
Jodi F.
September 2025
Truly was the perfect location! Walking distance to Turtle Bay Resort beach or a 10 to 20 minute drive to the other beaches.
Nichole K.
September 2025
Amazing place.
Sabe A.
September 2025
Amazing location, cute place to stay in a friendly area! The host was very kind and responsive! Would absolutely stay again!
Emily O.
September 2025
Wonderful host, very clean accommodations and close to everything! We loved being able to drive 1 minute to Turtle Bay for swimming or to have a wonderful meal!
Donna B.
September 2025
A nice property well kept. A bit older but well maintained. Great access to amenities and nearby activities.
Gary J.
September 2025
Overall impression was honestly how everyone in the reviews said it was perfect. Few things I would tell others that might stay.1. The bed is horrendous. It was a old bed, needs a new COMFORTABLE matresss. Matressnwas extreamly hard. We found two air matresses in closet and tried sleeping on them. Deflated by morning. We also tried the couches and both were extreamy hard to sleep on.Extra bedding was in the closet, which we had to wash all of the blankets because they smelled like mildew. As well as all the towels as they smelled as well.The home was pretty clean, but would be great with a few updated, or lowered nightly cost. For the price we paid in total to stay , we would of liked better accommodations.Bev, was wonderful. Pleasure to meet her ans chit chat. You could tell she enjoyed helping.Plus side, the place had plenty of room and a array of things for the beach. Complex was nice and quiet. Looking forward to my own bed and a restful sleep.
Heidi L.
September 2025
Nice
rocky r.
September 2025
Our stay at the condo was top notch. Fama and Bernie were the best. We hope to return soon. Love the location and golf course.
Steven D.
September 2025
Very nice and convenient to the sites that’s we wanted to see
Elizabeth S.
September 2025
Truly was an absolutely perfect rental. We will definitely be coming back next time we stay on Oahu. Please change nothing
John S.
September 2025
Vanessa’s condo was the perfect home base for our North Shore adventure. Her instructions made it incredibly easy to find, and the unit itself was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Kulilima Estates is a fantastic location — quiet, scenic, and just a short walk to the beach and nearby trails.One highlight was dining at the Beach House restaurant at Turtle Bay. It was a little on the pricey side, but the food and views were absolutely worth it — and thanks to the affordability of Vanessa’s condo, we felt great about treating ourselves.We appreciated the thoughtful touches and smooth communication throughout. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy the North Shore with ease and comfort.
Joe B.
September 2025
Awesome place, the only drawback is that the loft has a spiral staircase that’s a little difficult to get up and down at night. Good North shore location, but you will need a car for sure. Other than that the condo was great.
Ryan H.
September 2025
Wonderful!!
Katherine V.
September 2025
Very relaxing, quiet, and clean. Perfect location. Would definitely return!
Christopher G.
September 2025
This was our second time staying here, that should say it all! Lisa, the property manager is great to work with.If we could change one thing...it would be to have a king size bed. Mahalo for another great stay!
Tracee L.
September 2025
Great place walking distance to beach Turtles on beach Great food nearby
Dorissa S.
September 2025
Charming 1 bedroom condo very near the Ritz Carlton resort, golf courses, beach, walking trails and excellent restaurants. Very clean with all the necessary amenities. Quiet property with beautiful pool nearby and nicely landscaped grounds. A comfortable king size bed. Hostess was responsive before and during our stay. Highly recommemded.
Peter C.
September 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Punahele Hale. The beds, linens, pillows were high quality (very important) and overall decor very pleasant. The Murphy bed was a brilliant idea for providing a second sleeping space. We didn’t do any cooking but the kitchen was very well stocked with everything one would need. A starter pack of coffee would have been a nice addition since we came straight from the airport and arrived too late to venture out to the market. By far having access to the Ritz was a huge bonus. Walking down for a coffee drink and light breakfast was . The view there is outstanding. We enjoyed hanging out on the beach beside the Ritz. Being able to rent chairs and umbrella and having the beachside restaurant was a plus. It would have been excellent if we were able to have beachside food and drink service (like Ritz guests are able). I highly recommend this property and would definitely rent again.
Cindy B.
September 2025
We had an amazing stay! The property is accessible and close to North Shore activities and to Laie. The house was clean and beautiful!
Cirian V.
September 2025
It was very clean, the space was large, and there were plenty of beds.
Miyuki K.
September 2025
It was as described. The drain in the tub was very slow to drain. At least 2 to 3 inches when I was done taking a shower.The coffee pot needs to be de-scaled. The light came on and I ran some water through it.
Brenda L.
September 2025
The location is at the resort and is perfect, like an island paradise. We used the cart, chairs, umbrella and cooler took them to the beach which is 10 minutes walk. The Ritz Carlton property has everything you need and the sunsets are next level. The pool is right next door with a rinse off shower. Parking spot is right there, very convenient. We mostly ate out but also had a few meals in the kitchen. Stocked with everything you need including coffee makers.
Phil S.
September 2025
Stayed with my wife for three nights and it was very comfortable, clean and organized. A great place to unwind. Would stay again.
Jefferson W.
September 2025
The property is in an excellent location on the North Shore. The Ritz Carlton Resort is within a five minute walk. There are restaurants, bars, shops and activities that you can do. The beach is also there. The condo has everything that you could possibly need for your vacation such as beach toys, snorkels and chairs. The condo itself is very well equipped as well. I would not recommend the property for older people though because the stairs can be a haul. The ac units are a little tough to get to if you are not so limber. They are located under shelves and you do have to get own on your knees to turn them on and off. It was not a problem for us, just worth mentioning. The condo has a wonderful pool that you have access to. I really felt that there was no need to leave Turtle Bay at all once we got there. We all loved it and wish that we could have stayed much longer.
Holly V.
September 2025
Great stay for our honeymoon! Clean and cozy condo with lots to do within a short drive!
Kaury B.
September 2025
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This little slice of paradise was exactly what was described. The hosts are fantastic and the directions they provided for everything was spot on. Anyone who gets confused are not reading the directions properly. Honu Kai Hideaway is in the best location, close to everything. I just wish we spent less days in Waikiki and more at the North Shore and Honu Kai Hideaway. We had such a relaxing 4 days there and it really felt like home. It has everything you would need. The bathroom is so nice with soft, fluffy towels. The open kitchen & lounge is great and you can see the ocean from the lounge. It was beautiful sitting out in the lanai at any time listening to the birds and looking at either the garden surrounds or the ocean. There is a great breeze that goes straight through so we didn't need to use the air conditioner at all. There is an air con in the bedroom but we didn't use this either, just the ceiling fan was all we needed. No bugs at all but we are from Queensland Australia so ours are a lot worse anyway. The whole place was so clean and inviting. The pool was awesome, very refreshing. We spent the last afternoon swimming at the Turtle Bay resort beach where 2 Honu's were happily swimming around us. We really felt like we were on a Hawaiian holiday. This was the perfect place to celebrate my Mums 80th birthday. I will definitely stay here again!
Kerri J.
September 2025
We LOVED our stay here! It was perfect for our family (two adults, two kids age 4 and 7, and grandpa). We could easily walk to the beach in 10 minutes, and the community's pool was convenient and heated. Beds were very comfortable. We loved how all the beach gear was provided to borrow. This condo was a great location for staying in the North Shore. Highly recommended!
Casey Y.
September 2025
Communication with host was very good. Would have given a higher rating, but property advertised as having air conditioning, but A/C was actually only available in 2 bedrooms. If I had known that I would have booked elsewhere because we needed the AC due to health issues.
jctilley
September 2025
Good kitchen, two AC window units, and new laundry machines. No Wifi. Note that you need to supply your own bathing soap, shampoo, etc. Bath towels, toilet paper, dish soap, and paper towels were provided. The bed is very soft leading to moderate discomfort but it was clean. Traffic noise can be loud but if you run the air conditioner fan it masks the noise. Make sure to confirm your reservation with the host using the cell phone number provided. I didn't recieve responses via the VRBO messaging system. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Weston P.
September 2025
A great condo for two people.
Patrice F.
September 2025
My friends and I have stayed at these condos for many years and this was by far the least satisfied we've been with a place.The upstairs bathroom was incredibly small. The oversized shower curtain took up half of the shower which made it very difficult to bathe. The lint catcher in the dryer was absolutely filthy. I don't think it has even been cleaned out. The fitted sheets were too small for the bed and would come off halfway through the night. We lost power for a little while for one day. We stayed for 7 nights and I just don't feel like the value was there for what we received. 1 roll of paper towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper for each bathroom, which we didn't receive. Zero dishwasher detergent. 2 trash bags. The place was clean but if I had the choice to stay again, I would chose a different condo thru an individual and not through a property management company.
Julie B.
September 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:
My favorite place to stay. This particular unit was well stocked with small appliances , cookware and dishware. Bathrooms had extra towels. The AC in both the living room and bedroom as well as the fans were appreciated since my visit was in August. A sweet unit with comfort and not one bug or ant in the place. Everything was clean and very inviting!
Debra C.
September 2025
The condo was clean and Kyle was highly responsive
Paul D.
September 2025
Nice property. Convenient. Beach easily accessible.
Susan H.
September 2025
Location was amazing. 2 min drive to Turtle Bay Beach with plenty of parking. Giovannis super close as well as plenty of eateries nearby. The view of the golf course was beautiful and the private lanai was perfect in keeping the bugs out. Would come back again in a heartbeat. Mahalo!
Jason H.
September 2025
This unit from the pictures was very nice and stated air conditioning. However upon staying at this condo there is only air in the two bedrooms, the loft stays very hot and so does the kitchen and living room. The “furniture” is outdoor furniture that is unbelievably uncomfortable. This unit needs a lot of upgrading for the price they charge. The paint was chipped everywhere in the unit and all the bedding and furnishings were very old. The kitchen was the only newer part of the whole place. The upstairs bathroom has the smallest shower we’ve ever been in and needs to be remodeled. There’s little to no amenities. The day of check in I was sent two different units and it took a few hours to figure out which was actually check in. We reached out to the host and NEVER received a response. Overall the place did the job but it was disappointing for the price point. The host really need to do some upgrading and remodeling for the price they charge.
Angelica W.
September 2025
Easy check in and quick replies. The property was as advertised with no surprises. We loved the very quiet neighbors during our stay. Convenient dedicated parking spot. Beach chairs and umbrellas for the beach. Quick walk to hotel for sunrise and sunsets. We had all needed amenities. Everything was updated fairly recently in the unit. Beds were very comfortable as well.
Dave C.
September 2025
Perfect location and setup!
Kathryn N.
September 2025
Wonderful experience
Cole A.
August 2025
Nice stay and location
Terry H.
August 2025
This is an excellent location on the North Shore. The residence was clean and quiet, and I appreciate quiet. For the 2 of us there was plenty of space. We really enjoyed the proximity to the Ritz resort. There was a lot to process when we arrived to get into the VRBO. Overall I would recommend.
David L.
August 2025