View of the house from the beach.
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View of the house from the beach.
Living room with sofa bed and fold up futon.
Restful master bedroom.
2nd bedroom.
Dining area.
Brand new kitchen. New granite counter tops.
Picture perfect view from back yard.
Back yard blends onto white sandy beach. Lie in the shade-step onto the sand.
Peaceful, relaxing mountain and ocean views from every room.
Fish caught on our beach ready to grill for dinner
Romantic sunsets.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay
5 nights
37 Reviews of Property 202476 in Makaha, Hawaii
Vacation Right on a White Sandy BEACH in Hawaii (INSTANT BEACH ACCESS)
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Vacation Right on a White Sandy BEACH in Hawaii (INSTANT BEACH ACCESS)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Private paradise right on the beach!
Submitted: October 31, 2012
Stayed: September 2012
This was our first trip to the Island. The house exceeded our expectations! It was beautiful and peaceful. there were 5 adults staying here and we had plenty of room. We had several BBQ's while we were here, and my local son and his family come over to visit and swim. There is a nice beach down the road with plenty of sandy beach for swimming. There is a local store down the street to for groceries. There is snorkel gear, boogie boards, fishing gear, all available for use. The one thing that came in extremely useful was the washer and dryer!! This alone is a big benefit! Herman and Julie were very accommodating and informational. Mahalo!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Vacation in Paradise!
Submitted: August 6, 2012
Stayed: July 2012
Our family loved the location of this vacation home. Far away from the tourist yet close enough to all major attractions. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of having our own beach front property for 10 days; we did not want to leave. The house was equiped with all the things we needed to enjoy a nice relaxing vacation! We would consider this a top spot for our return in the coming years. Thank you Herman for being a great host!
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Vacation Right on a White Sandy BEACH in Hawaii (INSTANT BEACH ACCESS)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Great place!
Submitted: June 11, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
My family and I stayed at this rental in June 2012. The facility was found immaculate and had many things already stocked, i.e. syrup, sald dressing, mustard...etc their we're plenty of towels and and good laundry facilities.
The caretakers, Herman and Julie are the nicest people in the world. Herman made us a mango pie that might have been the best thing I have ever eaten. He spoiled us with fresh fish and even taught me how to shore fish. They both personify Hawaiian hospitality. The only hitch we had, was immediately taken care of with one phone call. We misunderstood that the building had wi-fi Internet, but in actuality it was only high speed Ethernet. However, after I explained to the owner how easy it was to have wi-fi, she went and got us a wireless router. Lynette (owner) asked if I could set it up for her. It took about a minute and we had wireless Internet. For future renters, I simply put a sticker with the network and password on the top of the router.
The only other minor problem, was the facility has no air-conditioning. It really wasn't a problem 90% of the time, but definitly a need on days with light winds. But in the evening, we were fine.
The caretakers, Herman and Julie are the nicest people in the world. Herman made us a mango pie that might have been the best thing I have ever eaten. He spoiled us with fresh fish and even taught me how to shore fish. They both personify Hawaiian hospitality. The only hitch we had, was immediately taken care of with one phone call. We misunderstood that the building had wi-fi Internet, but in actuality it was only high speed Ethernet. However, after I explained to the owner how easy it was to have wi-fi, she went and got us a wireless router. Lynette (owner) asked if I could set it up for her. It took about a minute and we had wireless Internet. For future renters, I simply put a sticker with the network and password on the top of the router.
The only other minor problem, was the facility has no air-conditioning. It really wasn't a problem 90% of the time, but definitly a need on days with light winds. But in the evening, we were fine.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you Dave. We just LOVED having you visit us and it was great having the opportunity to talk to you personally. Thank you ever so much for setting up the wireless router for us. We are blessed indeed to have thoughtful and helpful visitors like you. And....All our future visitors will have the benefit of your visit. So future visitors I want you to know that hereafter the router should be referred to as the "Dave's Awesome Router". I am very sorry that you had that minor problem with no air conditioning. Most of the time we do have the beautiful Hawaiian trade winds. Your visit here was in June which is the hottest time of the year. Thankfully 90 percent of the time and at nighttime you were fine. In any case, since the comfort of our visitors is so important to us and we truly appreciate your suggestion on how to improve the place, I have decided to change out the ceiling fans to a much stronger one. I have just now finished researching it and have found Hunter fans that should do the trick. They have much longer blades and all the reviews on it say that they provide much air movement. We did not want to change to air conditioning in order to keep the rates as low as possible for our visitors. Also, the cool trade winds and the sound of the ocean are a wonderful experience for our wonderful visitors to experience. Dave, please come back to visit us again so that you can check out our new upgraded ceiling fans. Thank you again Dave, you are the best!
Sending you warm wishes and aloha.
Sending you warm wishes and aloha.
Helpful votes: 7/7
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Vacation Right on a White Sandy BEACH in Hawaii (INSTANT BEACH ACCESS)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Wonderful part of our vacation.
Submitted: December 6, 2011
Stayed: November 2011
After a few days in Waikiki and a week long Hawaiian cruise, we finished off our vacation with a few days at this great find. Very clean, comfortable and away from the hubbub. We were in easy driving distance to anywhere on the island but it was hard to leave our beach house. We shared our beach with two monk seals everyday. My daughter and I enjoyed every precious moment of our time spent here but even more the rest of our party who finished their vacations in Waikiki, Honolulu, and Turtle Bay were very jealous. Thanks to Julie and Herman (caretakers).
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Vacation Right on a White Sandy BEACH in Hawaii (INSTANT BEACH ACCESS)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Paradise on the Beach
Submitted: August 23, 2011
Stayed: August 2011
We had a wonderful stay at this house on the west side of the island. The entire house was very clean. It is a beach house so you would expect some sand in the house but when we arrived it was spotless. Beds in both bedrooms were very comfortable and we slept soundly listening to the gentle ocean waves at night. There also is a futon in the living room that my 12 year old son slept on so our family of 5 was comfortable.
The location of the property is wonderful as you are literally right on the ocean. The back has a relatively small, well maintained grass yard that connects directly to the beach. The beach was clean and the water very clear. The beach in that area is a bit rocky but the waves were calm enough for our 9 year olds to swim.
Most of the time we had practically the entire beach to ourselves. Locals from across the street can walk to the beach but we only had to share "our" beach with others on a couple of occasions. We were delighted to see turtles casually swimming in the water near us several times and saw a monk seal two days. We were hoping it would come out of the water to sun itself on the beach, which I was told it often does, but it never actually came ashore.
The property caretakers, Herman and Julie, and very nice and welcoming. In fact, all Hawaiins we encountered were very friendly. Herman even showed my boys how to crack open a coconut on the last night of our stay.
Makaha is a small town on the upper west side of the island and getting around can be frustrating with the traffic. There are not many restaurants in the area but if you plan to cook at home you will be fine. When we travelled to other areas of the island it took a minimum of an hour. If you plan to go to Honolulu or other areas of the island frequently you may want to consider staying closer to Honolulu.
Overall, this is a great beach house and we would stay here again. Days spent at home were very relaxing and the view from the back yard is breath taking. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all this is the place.
The location of the property is wonderful as you are literally right on the ocean. The back has a relatively small, well maintained grass yard that connects directly to the beach. The beach was clean and the water very clear. The beach in that area is a bit rocky but the waves were calm enough for our 9 year olds to swim.
Most of the time we had practically the entire beach to ourselves. Locals from across the street can walk to the beach but we only had to share "our" beach with others on a couple of occasions. We were delighted to see turtles casually swimming in the water near us several times and saw a monk seal two days. We were hoping it would come out of the water to sun itself on the beach, which I was told it often does, but it never actually came ashore.
The property caretakers, Herman and Julie, and very nice and welcoming. In fact, all Hawaiins we encountered were very friendly. Herman even showed my boys how to crack open a coconut on the last night of our stay.
Makaha is a small town on the upper west side of the island and getting around can be frustrating with the traffic. There are not many restaurants in the area but if you plan to cook at home you will be fine. When we travelled to other areas of the island it took a minimum of an hour. If you plan to go to Honolulu or other areas of the island frequently you may want to consider staying closer to Honolulu.
Overall, this is a great beach house and we would stay here again. Days spent at home were very relaxing and the view from the back yard is breath taking. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all this is the place.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 7/7
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Heaven in Makaha
Submitted: November 30, 2010
Stayed: November 2010
We "fell in love" with the home more each day making it hard to actually leave to see the sights of Oahu. Very comfortable and clean home with palm trees, sand and ocean as your front yard. The home is located in a quieter area, away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki which was refreshing in our opinion. The people we met in Hawaii were amazingly genuine and very kind. We would definitely recommend this location - we can't wait to return!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Vacation Right on a White Sandy BEACH in Hawaii (INSTANT BEACH ACCESS)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
Hawaii Vacation
Submitted: October 19, 2010
Stayed: August 2010
Taken from our in house guestbook:
First time to Hawaii for me! What a paradise! Snorkeled for first time. Pet a turtle. Watched the dolphins. Body surfed and saw the sights. Had a great visit with my son stationed at Schofield Army Barracks. Son-in-law caught 2 octopus and 1 eel. We got a lot of fun in for just 10 days. Thanks bunches Herman and Julie for all your hospitality. Alice - Renton, Washington
First time to Hawaii for me! What a paradise! Snorkeled for first time. Pet a turtle. Watched the dolphins. Body surfed and saw the sights. Had a great visit with my son stationed at Schofield Army Barracks. Son-in-law caught 2 octopus and 1 eel. We got a lot of fun in for just 10 days. Thanks bunches Herman and Julie for all your hospitality. Alice - Renton, Washington
Helpful votes: 5/6
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
Fall Vacation 2010
Submitted: October 17, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
The caretakers on the property made this vacation extra special. The spoiled us with food, good company, and information on the island. We had everything we needed in the house.
This property is off the beaten path. Perfect for a relaxing vacation! We spent most of our time hanging out, playing in the sand and water, and hiking. We saw sea turtles in the reef nearly everyday, and one day a Monk Seal took a siesta 20 feet from the house.
Makaha and Waianae are off the beaten path. The town is comprised of natives and locals, and for the most part does not cater to the tourist crowd.
My son ate at L & L BBQ nearly everyday. Great Mahi-Mahi lunch plate.
If you are looking to get away from it all, and to bypass the crowds - this is the place for you!
This property is off the beaten path. Perfect for a relaxing vacation! We spent most of our time hanging out, playing in the sand and water, and hiking. We saw sea turtles in the reef nearly everyday, and one day a Monk Seal took a siesta 20 feet from the house.
Makaha and Waianae are off the beaten path. The town is comprised of natives and locals, and for the most part does not cater to the tourist crowd.
My son ate at L & L BBQ nearly everyday. Great Mahi-Mahi lunch plate.
If you are looking to get away from it all, and to bypass the crowds - this is the place for you!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 7/7
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p202476
Makaha
Oahu
It was the perfect choice!
Submitted: September 23, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
My family and I decided that we needed to go on a short getaway. But we just didn’t know where to go on a spur of the moment idea. We did not want to fly off to the main-
land or to another island. We were also tired of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. A friend of mine had told me of this wonderful place on the west side of Oahu. He gave me the name of the place to look up on the internet. So the family looked it up and decided that it would be the place that we were going to spend our vacation. And we were very happy and more than satisfied with the choice we had made. The place of choice was called “Hui ‘O Makaha”. This vacation rental is a home right on a beautiful beach cove, with the warm Pacific Ocean, just steps away from our bedrooms. Hui ‘O Makaha was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The grounds of the property were also very well kept. Upon arrival at the property, we were greeted and welcomed by the caretakers of the property, Julie and Herman. (a.k.a. Mr. & Mrs. Aloha) They informed us of all the important information that we needed to know during our stay. They were more than gracious to our needs while we were there.. We also had a couple of potlucks with Julie and Herman too. I was very pleased at how Hui ‘O Makaha was secluded enough, that there was really no distractions from us just relaxing and enjoying our vacation. I was even able to catch up on a lot of my personal business, especially with the internet access available to the visitors staying at the rental. I was able to connect my laptop and I-pad to the internet with no problems at all. I was really able to get a lot done, because my husband spent most of the time golfing. You can drive to two golf courses, just a few minutes up the road from the rental. And that there are several more, just a few miles down the highway too. With all of this that we were able to enjoy, we were more than pleased with the Hui ‘O Makaha. We were also very satisfied with the more than reasonable rates that they had. The rates were very comparable to other vacation properties and especially to the hotel room rates of Waikiki. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful getaway with my family. I also hope and wish that many others will be able to enjoy it also!!!
Aloha,
John, Lani, and Ikaika
land or to another island. We were also tired of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. A friend of mine had told me of this wonderful place on the west side of Oahu. He gave me the name of the place to look up on the internet. So the family looked it up and decided that it would be the place that we were going to spend our vacation. And we were very happy and more than satisfied with the choice we had made. The place of choice was called “Hui ‘O Makaha”. This vacation rental is a home right on a beautiful beach cove, with the warm Pacific Ocean, just steps away from our bedrooms. Hui ‘O Makaha was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The grounds of the property were also very well kept. Upon arrival at the property, we were greeted and welcomed by the caretakers of the property, Julie and Herman. (a.k.a. Mr. & Mrs. Aloha) They informed us of all the important information that we needed to know during our stay. They were more than gracious to our needs while we were there.. We also had a couple of potlucks with Julie and Herman too. I was very pleased at how Hui ‘O Makaha was secluded enough, that there was really no distractions from us just relaxing and enjoying our vacation. I was even able to catch up on a lot of my personal business, especially with the internet access available to the visitors staying at the rental. I was able to connect my laptop and I-pad to the internet with no problems at all. I was really able to get a lot done, because my husband spent most of the time golfing. You can drive to two golf courses, just a few minutes up the road from the rental. And that there are several more, just a few miles down the highway too. With all of this that we were able to enjoy, we were more than pleased with the Hui ‘O Makaha. We were also very satisfied with the more than reasonable rates that they had. The rates were very comparable to other vacation properties and especially to the hotel room rates of Waikiki. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful getaway with my family. I also hope and wish that many others will be able to enjoy it also!!!
Aloha,
John, Lani, and Ikaika
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 7/7
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Makaha
Oahu
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
Submitted: June 15, 2010
Stayed: April 2010
Taken from our in-house guest book:
Aloha! My daughter & I arrived at Hui O' Makaha with a warm welcome from Julie & Herman. We loved the beaches, turtles & the sun! We went for a doorless helicopter tour around the island out of Turtle Bay Resort. Wow! Julie & Herman & their wonderful family had a pig roast for us while we were here. (Actually for a graduation celebration.) Lots of good food! MAHALO to everyone! Heading back to the rainy state of Washington. Sandy & Brittney
P.S. Pacific Beach Hotel has an amazing Seafood buffet with aquarium. Turtle beach seems always to have turtles. Drive round the entire island, it's beautiful! Aloha Stadium.... Wed, Sat., Sun., cheap souvenirs!
Aloha! My daughter & I arrived at Hui O' Makaha with a warm welcome from Julie & Herman. We loved the beaches, turtles & the sun! We went for a doorless helicopter tour around the island out of Turtle Bay Resort. Wow! Julie & Herman & their wonderful family had a pig roast for us while we were here. (Actually for a graduation celebration.) Lots of good food! MAHALO to everyone! Heading back to the rainy state of Washington. Sandy & Brittney
P.S. Pacific Beach Hotel has an amazing Seafood buffet with aquarium. Turtle beach seems always to have turtles. Drive round the entire island, it's beautiful! Aloha Stadium.... Wed, Sat., Sun., cheap souvenirs!
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