Hale Honu - Beachfront Paradise
Review Submitted: August 13, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
A father, mother and their two children (8 and 12) came to Hawaii with the hope of a holiday of a lifetime. We have not been disappointed! The Ocean, the beaches, the mountains, the waterfalls and the sightseeing have all been awesome. We stayed for two weeks at Hale Honu (July/August) and were very sorry when the time came for us to leave. Hale Honu is in a great position to access both the North Shore beaches and Honolulu to the south west - both being reasonably short (but scenic) drives from there. It is also a great place to just hang out. Hale Honu had the feel of being a secluded and well-kept secret in a quiet town. The snorkelling there was fascinating and we all had fun taking turns in the 2-man kayak. We shall never forget the magnificent sunrises or the panoramic views of the ocean and shoreline from Hale Honu. The house was tastefully decorated and very clean, tidy and well equipped. A collection of reference books on different aspects of Hawaii were very helpful and we also appreciated the collection of videos, CDs and DVDs.
The owners were very pleasant, helpful and quick to respond positively to any communication - before, during and after our visit - and our deposit was promptly repaid following our return home.
The sea around Hale Honu (unlike many famous North Shore beaches) is protected by a natural reef - which is likely to be an effective barrier against strong currents and predators throughout the day (since tidal activity resulted in differences in sea level of 2 feet or less between high and low tides), Even so, we chose not to snorkel at (or near) high tide or when the light was poor (early morning or evening) and have had no problems.
Our experience has been very positive and we would be very happy to return to Hale Honu in the future.
Thank you, Phil and Lisa, for a wonderful stay in your beachside home!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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