The Mill House on the Beach

We have been home for over a month now and I'm still wishing we were back at our little piece of paradise.
What we enjoyed most was having our own beach,away from the tourists and hassle of packing up and heading to the beach for the day.
Debbie was an awesome extra,very friendly & informative.The Cam highway runs right by, but there is a locked security gate,which make you feel very safe.
It is not a 5 star home by any means, but provides all that was neccesary for a laid back & relaxing holiday.We will be going back again. I can't say how much we enjoyed staying here. thanks for making our holiday memorable.Mike & Marlene

We've rented vacation homes several times before for our family vacations and this Windward Oahu beach house was one of the most fun. Conducive to a relaxing, slow-paced Hawaiian vacation away from crowded beaches, noise, and busloads of tourists while still close enough to truly wonderful beaches, nice towns with great shopping & restaurants.

The Mill House on the Windward side of Oahu was terrific for us. The property manager was onsite but not obtrusive, helpful and ensured the house was spotless and well-stocked for our arrival. The description and photos provided were accurate and we were even provided updates as our vacation date approached.

The house sits directly on a nice little beach, with an offshore reef protecting the near waters from the bigger waves. The morning after flying in from rainy, cold Seattle, we were kayaking along the calm turquoise water outside the house, watching sea turtles calmly munching below. The owner thoughtfully provides kayaks in which you can not only paddle up and down the shore, but venture out to the nearby island.

The house has the beach on one side and on the other, (across the street) the vast Kualoa Ranch, (well, the old Mill ruin is across the street along with acres of forest, grassland, and a tremendous mountain - the restaurant and ranch is up the road a bit) and the few neighboring homes are largely invisible or absent.

A mile or two up the road is Uncle Bobo's in Kaaawa for great barbecue and smoked meat lunches or a short drive in the opposite direction is the town of Kailua for something a bit snazzier. All the attractions on the North Shore are easily reached as are Honolulu / Pearl Harbor / Waikiki. Both are about 45 - 60 minutes away.

The owner of the property is very pleasant, generous and efficient. He makes the rental process a breeze.

The house itself is very comfortably furnished inside, has all necessary appliances, big and little, (wound up bringing WAY too many clothes as we were able to do frequent laundry), but most evenings we'd sit out on the large covered rear deck, listening to the surf while eating dinner under hurricane lamps. Gorgeous and soooo relaxing after a hard day surfing, fishing, wandering, piloting gliders, shopping, and of course, playing in the waves.

A wonderful time in a great beach house!

The Mill House was the perfect home base for our vacation with four adults. It is located a short drive (30-40 min) from both Honolulu and the north shore, and the scenery is spectacular. The house is not a "luxury" rental, but provides all that is required for a laid-back beach vacation. There are other houses on either side, but the vegetation and fencing provides a great deal of privacy. The beach is just feet from the back porch, but this is not an ideal swimming location. The water is shallow, with lots for coral. It's great for snorkeling, floating, etc. You are, however, short drives away from some amazing "swimming" beaches. The property is enclosed in a locked fence, and the front of the house faces the busy "Kam" highway. Getting in and out can be a challenge, and it is easiest with a 2nd person handling locking the gate and watching for traffic. This posed only a minor inconvenience. Most of the time at the house was spent on the large, covered back porch right on the water and only a few hundred yards from "Chinaman's Hat." The Mill House is close to restaurants, grocery stores, post offices, etc. We enjoyed having a full kitchen and charcoal grill to prepare our meals and eat outdoors. Looking out the front, kitchen windows, you see Kualoa Ranch, and horses occasionally walking bye. Coffee and breakfast on the back porch, as the sun rises and the waves gently come ashore was very relaxing and beautiful. If you're looking for a peaceful, striking tropical location for a vacation, then the Mill House is a great choice. I would definitely stay at this property again and recommend it.