Kuilima Estates, Oahu

Kuilima Estates is a large condo development at Turtle Bay on Oahu's north shore. The development is split into two sections, Kuilima Estates East and Kuilima Estates West. The West development has 2 tennis courts and 3 pools, while the East has 2 pools and 2 tennis courts. The condos are about 1/2 mile to the beach..

    Kuilima Estates Quick Facts:


  • Address: 57-101 Kuilima Dr,Kahuku, HI 96731
  • Reviews: 4.71 / 5.0 (from 7142 reviews)
  • Average Price: $520/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kuilima Estates Vacation Rentals

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Kuilima Estates Average Rates


As of October 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kuilima Estates is $520. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $726, and 3 bedroom units average $1016. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Kuilima Estates Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


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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 consistently love Turtle Bay/Kuilima Estates as a quiet, family‑friendly base on Oahu’s North Shore. The setting feels peaceful and green, with golf course views, birdsong, and walking paths that lead to multiple beaches and the resort area. Compared with a hotel room, the condos offer space to spread out, full kitchens, and in‑unit laundry—great for longer stays, families, and groups—and the gated community feels safe with easy parking. You’re within a short drive of food trucks, Haleiwa, Waimea Valley, Shark’s Cove, and the Polynesian Cultural Center; many guests stroll to Lei Lei’s and the resort bars for sunset.

Highlights guests mention most: location and convenience to uncrowded beaches and coastal trails; several quiet pools plus tennis/pickleball courts; well‑stocked units that often include beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkel gear, boogie boards, and coolers; and responsive hosts with clear instructions. Many condos are clean, comfortable, and recently updated, and having AC (often bedroom splits or window units) and breezy cross‑ventilation helps. You can access Turtle Bay’s public beaches and restaurants (not the hotel pools), and free or easy beach parking makes toting gear simple.

Common tradeoffs reflect that these are individually owned, older condos: quality varies, some units feel dated or show island wear (rust, peeling paint), and tropical pests occasionally appear despite good housekeeping. Air‑conditioning is typically not central—lofts can run warm and some window units are loud—so fans and trade winds matter; a few showers are small, and spiral stairs/low‑ceiling lofts can challenge light sleepers or those with mobility issues. The beach is walkable (about 5–15 minutes) but many drive with gear. Occasionally guests noted strict house rules, basic starter supplies only, minor check‑in hiccups or construction/road noise. To set yourself up for a great stay, pick a recently refreshed unit with split AC (including the loft), confirm beach gear and parking details, and request precise late‑arrival and gate instructions.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Kuilima Estates Reviews


We couldn't have been more satisfied. Clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, with great amenities. The beach nearby is within such a short walking distance. We'll dream about returning here.
Melinda H.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: They must install a air-conditioner in living room.
June L.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 so peaceful and enjoyable
June L.
July 2026

Unit was clean and updated however the noise from upstairs was excessive especially our last night
Edward E.
July 2026

Excellent location in a beautiful part of the island. Close walking distance to the beach at Turtle Bay. Condo was clean, well stocked, and had all the creature comforts of home available. Highly recommend the condo and the area.
Michael S.
July 2026

Great place to stay. Clean. Plenty of clean towels and beach towels. Had plenty of beach equipment for use. The only thing I would suggest is to have updated cookware/cookie sheets/pots & pans. Great communication. Quick responses to any questions we had. Would recommend.
Melissa B.
July 2026

Overall a good place and good location. The king size bed was very uncomfortable and an outside sitting area would have been nice.
Lisa S.
July 2026

We had a spectacular stay!! Couldn’t have been better.Location was the best! Short walk to Turtle Bay for snorkeling, swimming & just lazing on the beach!The suite was clean and comfortable, accommodating us as well as welcoming guests. Beds and pillows were incredibly comfortable. Loved my morning coffee & evening cocktail on the screened-in lanai. Snorkeling gear and other amenities made our stay even more convenient and saved .We had 1 minor problem—the fridge went out for 3 days, apparently due to a power outage and need of a re-set that didn’t go according to manufacturer’s plan. It was quite new and wasn’t the owner’s fault at all. Tamara was quick to help us and did all she could to accommodate us.Shout out to security man, Dave. He’s an absolute gem! Keeps us all safe, and accommodates everyone—goes well above and beyond!This stay could t have been better! We hope to return!
Dawn P.
July 2026

Overall great stay! There was a lot of hair in the showers when we arrived, besides that the home was clean. The only other concern is there were not any smoke detectors or carbon detectors. There were spots for them in the ceilings but the actual devices weren’t on the brackets. It’s close to the beach, 15 minute walk to turtle bay. Location is amazing. AC works really well. No pack n play available but you can buy one for like 50. Overall great experience and would stay again. Communication was great.
Taylor S.
July 2026

The condo was nice and clean and no issues at all with our stay. The only minor challenge we had was the dresser did not have enough drawers for our clothing and there were not enough hangers in the closet for the length of our stay which was 10 days. The dresser in the bedroom has only 3 drawers and while there are shelves in the cabinet beneath, it was a little hard to access our folded clothing. Everything else about the condo was just fine.
Paul B.
July 2026

Great place
Jeff L.
June 2026

Great location when visiting the north shore, close to all the beaches and restaurants that we wanted to visit. Two restaurants and beach access within walking distance. We did the horse back trail ride down at the stables highly recommend and is also within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.
Bryan B.
June 2026

The rental was perfect. My family loved it. Property was clean no real personal touches as private rentals but it was very very nice and we definitely would stay there again would be nice if there was a few more staples and basic necessities or at least a couple days did have one paper towel roll, and 3T peas in each of the two bathrooms bedding was very nice. AC is wonderful so wonderful. could use one extra little blanket on the beds. It does get cool because the AC is great but I’ll take that over being hot any day. There is no icemaker to let you know coffee pot water heater basic dishes, and utensils to cook was good nothing major but enough to get by so all in all, you won’t be disappointed in our opinion of this rental, we loved it.
Michelle S.
June 2026

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: Wonderful condo to stay in for our family! Enjoyed every single minute of our vacation.
Jennifer S.
June 2026

The hosts were amazing and super helpful! The property was beautiful and spotless!
Cassandra R.
June 2026

Super cute space! Really great location.
Emily K.
June 2026

The property is located about 10-20 mins from some awesome beaches in the North Shore. Snorkeling was awesome at PupuKea Beach. Waimea Bay was great for a family beach day. Waimea Valley is great for the waterfall and garden scenery, both Waimea locations took us about 20-30 mins from the condo because of traffic. Food trucks to the south were great, we loved getting our daily fresh smoothies at Tina's and the breakfast at Da Bald Guy was ONO (amazing.) Lots of options to meet everyone's different tastes for dinner, but the trucks start closing at 6p so get there in time. Kuilima Farms is about 10 mins north of the condo and it had an awesome fruit stand that we got fresh fruit/veggies from on the way to the beach, threw them in the provided ice chest as an easy beach snack. Sunset Beach is about 15 mins north of the condo, great for swimming if you are familiar with a shore break or want some waves. They provide one boogie board. There was a broken umbrella when we arrived, so we bought one with an ocean scenery, then we left it for the next people to enjoy. The sun is brutal in Hawaii, shade and reef safe sunscreen is a must. Make sure you hold that umbrella in the wind or it's a goner. We had issues with ants in the kitchen, they called the exterminator to set ant traps and we just lived with the ants. There are cockroaches, we saw them in the house daily, that was a bummer. The pool was close and warm. Overall we enjoyed this location and the pics are accurate.
Sarah U.
June 2026

We had a wonderful stay. Great location, clean and perfect for our family. Boogie boards and other beach toys were a big hit with my boys.
Stephanie H.
June 2026

Clean, comfortable, and in a great location for our family of four. We especially appreciated the property management team taking the time to let us know about a road closure on our departure day, which allowed us to plan ahead and avoid any issues. Thank you for a great stay!
Anicia H.
June 2026

It had everything that we needed and it was in a nice area .
Keisha
June 2026

The condo was very clean and the AC worked really well. All the added extras like towels and beach accessories were awesome to have. I would definitely come back to stay again.
Stan T.
June 2026

This is by far our favorite place to stay in North shore. Island time has never been better, you have everything you need in that cupboard by the kitchen to explore pristine beaches without the usual crowd, when hungry, local food trucks and vendors are 5-10 mins away and we enjoyed the compound and space for long walks and downtime- that also means staying in for the World Cup games if we decide to since the cable and streaming was top notch So yes, if we were to stay again, i will pick this place for its charm, its diversity and exclusivity plus its a great base to explore the island. Communication with Lisa was great and we had everything we had needed without hiccups.
Ailleen D.
June 2026

Great location, away from the crowded city, access to beaches is great. Overall a great place to stay. It will help if the bedroom curtains were darker to avoid the early sun light.The place is worth it. We loved it.
Nelson S.
June 2026

This was a wonderful property to stay at. Great location! Loved all the beaches around the condo. Very quiet and peaceful!! Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Jennifer O.
June 2026

The property was exactly as described and in a perfect location. Sandra was so quick to respond to any messages that we sent. This property is in a perfect location and just a quick walk to a very nice beach. Being on the North Shore allows you to have a lot of great access to to attractions while also being away from the crowds. Our family of four highly recommends this property and location for a Hawaiian get away.
Jona R.
June 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the unit was great. Close to the pool and good view of golf course. The unit itself could use a little updating. The kitchen was decent. Everything else about the unit needs to be addressed. The bathroom, bedrooms and furniture needs to be updated. The pictures didn’t match what the units condition looked like at all.
Guy B.
June 2026

Fantastic unit. Spacious, clean and great location.
Katherine V.
June 2026

Good location on the North Shore close to everything. Condo was clean and perfect for our family of four
Mark H.
June 2026

This was one of the most well appointed private accommodations we have ever stayed in. It was beautifully decorated, well equipped, welcoming and very comfortable. If we every have the good fortune to revisit the north shore we would definitely stay here again. The visitor's map was a delightful touch.
Peter L.
June 2026

Location was perfect! Condo was very clean and a perfect size. Great airflow.
Lauren R.
June 2026

What a little gem! Our family enjoyed our stay that over looked the golf course. The condo was fully stocked with cooking utensils with pots and pans so we were able to cook a few meals. The communication was great from day 1. We drove to Turtle bay beach since we have little kids but it is within walking distance. Highly recommend staying here, would stay again!
Monique A.
June 2026

Very up-to-date and comfortable place with everything we needed in a quiet setting out in the country. Very nice that turtle Bay is right there as well with nice bars and restaurants. Thank you.
John D.
June 2026

The condo was comfortable and well stocked, and we enjoyed the location and the amenities. Check in was not as smooth as it could be. Instructions say something like "door straight ahead" after explaining the parking. We got in from the airport late (and we were tired as it was 3am where we were coming from). We parked and went to the unit straight ahead that had the appropriate unit number. When we got up there it appeared like there were 4 units and due to the hour we wanted to be careful not to wake anyone. There were schlage locks on all the doors. We tried several times to get in and nothing was working. We called the host, and messaged, to no response. We had to call VRBO support, and were considering booking another place. Then finally, an hour later, my husband tried one of the other 3 doors (the one "straight ahead"). This may have been a case of us not reading carefully but could easily be prevented by a carefully placed custom welcome mat or sign. I was also disappointed there was no support at that hour as the PM manages multiple places and should have assistance overnight. Overall I'm sure you will enjoy the unit, just be cautious if arriving late.
Andrew and Brittney G.
June 2026

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. Everything from communication, cleanliness, and amenities were excellent! The property is minutes from local beaches, and food shopping. The pool is just right outside the front door and very clean! We would definitely come back and stay at this property again!
Melissa H.
June 2026

Jo Ann was a wonderful host and responded promptly to all of my questions. The condo was spacious, spotless, well-equipped, and offered plenty of amenities. It was also conveniently located near beaches and restaurants. I would definitely recommend staying here and would happily return.
Nikki M.
June 2026

Good location for what we needed. In unit laundry was feature we needed. Beaches and golf courses within walking distance. Floorplan was great for our family of 4 and appreciated the renovations, cleanliness, and included parking.
Steve S.
June 2026

Very clean and kitchen fully stocked with dishes, pans, condiments. It was an ease to check in and out
Anne
June 2026

Great and easy location. Simple to find, access and close to local accommodations. Loved it!
Jess A.
June 2026

I’ve lived on the North Shore for 10 years. I know how to access the resources in the area for 12 miles either direction as well as on the Turtle Bay property. This is a great place to stay. Might be helpful for guests to know that if the people in the bedroom closes their door and use their own bathroom, those using the pull out bed also have total privacy. Bath mat would increase bathroom safety. Tub is very slick without one. Also it would be really nice to have a tall table and chairs on the patio to be able to dine outside and have access to full view while dining. Or when having coffee or drinks. Balcony railing blocks view outside when sitting in low chairs. Great stay!!!
Curielle D.
June 2026

Recommend this property for a family of 4! Enough space for everyone to sprawl out when not enjoying the beach that is a short 10 min walk… no hassle check-in/chexkout process.There were plenty of towels for shower and beach for my entire family! The unit is conveniently located at the front —don’t have to search for it.Friendly neighbors as well —Michelle was a delight to chat with. We enjoyed our stay, hope the next families have the same experience with theirs.
Jennifer B.
June 2026

Amazing unit host was great always responded quickly with questions just a note do not leave shoes outside the doorSecurity will come to your door and tell you have they to be inside
Loie S.
June 2026

Great location for a north shore adventure. Clean with easy access to beaches and fun things like the Polynesian cultural center and kualoa ranch.
Elaine
June 2026

We brought our daughter's family (2 girls 8 and 10). This was a great location and a nice place to work from. We did Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, several hikes, Kualoa Ranch and Polynesian Cultural Center. The girls loved jumping in the pool between activities. House was very clean and perfect for our stay.
steve h.
June 2026

This was perfect for our stay. Comfy beds, great air conditioning, well stocked kitchen, and close to so many amenities on the North Shore. We loved our stay here.
Vera J.
June 2026

The location was perfect to everything on the North Shore. We loved being close to Turtle Bay resort area. Lots of beaches and trails. The place was perfect for our family.
Erin L.
June 2026

The sofa bed needs to be changed. It is incredibly uncomfortable. It makes a lot of noise as well. Other than that things were clean, and well stocked. I would recommend this place as long as the sofa bed mattress is replaced.
Kelly R.
June 2026

Awesome property. The location was stellar and we were within walking distance of Turtle Bay Resort. Loved having access to their beach, shops and restaurants. The condo was delightful. Well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Don’t worry about buying much aside from food and drinks—this house was well prepared for all adventures and needs. The communication was amazing. A beach umbrella was broken and I offered to replaced it but Farrah said there was an extra I could use. She was so responsive and you could tell she was a veteran host. We loved the location and felt like we were central to everything, the home was clean, beautifully furnished and made us feel so welcomed. I will definitely be booking again.
Halsey B.
June 2026

The property was exactly as explained in the listing, it was clean and well stocked. The communication was excellent and quick. It was a perfect place for my family of 4. My kids didn't want to o leave.
Brian
June 2026

Nice condo, good layout. The back slider door and shower door were difficult to open and the condo was musty.
Joel J.
June 2026

Great place in a great location. Our family of four was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Amy
June 2026


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