Cozy Apartment on Acre Property

Up a short windy road, this apartment is situated in a very quiet area. Everything you need is here, including a well appointed apartment with a full functioning kitchen, separate bedroom, expansive yard, and as much peace and quiet that you can want. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived and we were greeted by the friendly owner. Take care with the dog as he is very friendly and loves the attention and treats!

I was in the Philippines on business and decided at very last minute to spend the weekend in Oahu. On VRBO - I contacted a few north shore properties that had availability starting in two days time. The owner of this VRBO rental, Jack, called me back right away - and with a gentleman's agreement - closed the deal for three nights at this cozy, comfortable, cute, apartment. Owner VRBO photos and description are very accurate. I really just needed a bed to crash - but this apt in lower level of typical Hawaiian townhome - had a cozy cottage feel. Kitchen is well equipped - though all I made was coffee and "Irish Coffee". But apt has microwave, coffee maker, electric tea kettle, toaster, saute pan setup, etc. A BBQ grill outside too - which I guess one could use - though never even asked. (I highly recommend the whole grilled red-snapper at Hale'iva Joes nearby.) Property was quite quiet - went to sleep with crickets and awoke to sound of roosters gently cooing in distance. Lava, the owners dog, knows that the doggie-treats are on the potting table - and on occassion - will sweetly remind you. I loved staying here - because it felt like I was living here in Oahu - e.g. that is a gift to be treasured when traveling. Foodland Supermarket is just as bottom on the hill on Pupukea. The stargazing and bird watching on this property are excellent. I stopped at Walmart on the short drive from HON airport to Hale'iva - to buy a $50 pair of binoculars - which are critical IMHO for the north shore: Birdwatching, flora watching, star gazing, surf watching, surfer-girl watching - all require good binoculars. Make sure to pack yours.

We found the house that Jack built to be everything that he described, and then some. The flora and the fauna never ceased to amaze us. We especially appreciated being able to eat coconuts and papayas picked from his back yard! Jack's hospitality was outstanding. He was a wealth of information about cool things to do on the island. This was perfect for those of us looking for a genuine island experience away from the hub-bub of Waikiki. It has the charm (and idiosyncrasies) of a genuine island home. Can't wait to go back!