A wonderful time.

PROS:
Makaha beaches were beautiful as usual, serene, and calm. The accommodations were clean, organized, and a perfect country setting. If you prefer more of a night life or crave the hustle & bustle of the city this is not for you. Its rather off of the beaten path where peace and quiet is the daily offering on the menu.

Nestled between the soft white sand beaches and the green climbing Mountains affords great views and tempts one to explore. We took a few walks, however, my teens always ended up on the beach in the ocean.

Fred, the caretaker, adviser, could not be more suited for this position. On arrival my family was greeted with lei's, hugs, & kisses a perfect Aloha welcome. Throughout the week he made us feel comfortable and appreciated as guest to the complex. If anything was needed I had no problem calling on him for assistance.

CONS:
1. The fee to use the washer and dryer was too costly.
2. Entering & Exiting the property was a slight hassle.

We are military/DoD and needed a place to stay for a month and a half while we awaited our belongings. We were greeted by Fred - he is amazing. Some beautiful flowers in our room from the incredible garden, a quick tour and help bringing our 7 bags of luggage upstairs. He really came through for us when we needed something. Jill is sweet and goes the extra mile when dealing with the Government and funds. They are very "Family" friendly!!!

The apartment was really clean, the gardens incredible (My website is full of pictures of the flowers!), the beach is across the street. What more do you need?

The outdoor shower is great after swimming. Ask Fred where to eat! He knows the best spots believe me. The two property cats are sweet as can be and like to hang with you. Fred will let you use his grill when he's done which is great for saving money on coals & fuel - wella' instant cooking!

We are telling everyone who is PCSing here - you can stay at some fancy hotel sure - but if you really want to learn about ALOHA - stay here!

My boyfriend and I stayed in the African room on the second floor for five nights. We found the apartment to be clean, affordable, quiet with simple décor. I particularly loved the wrap-around lanai, reading in the hammock and listening to the birds chirping, the waves crashing and the wind in the trees. Because of its location in the country, you can’t escape the sounds of chickens, crickets, birds, dogs and cats – we loved the authentic experience of being in the country, away from the hustle and bustle. Even as an urban light-sleeper, I found that I got used to the sounds of the roosters. It was a little more difficult to tune out the neighbours in the adjacent building (not tenants at Makaha), fighting/yelling/scolding their kids during the day… We also found that from our living area, we could hear the t.v., shower and neighbours next door.

The sky-light in the kitchenette brightened considerably the apt during the day. We found tiny ants on the counter (not unusual in Hawaii), so we made sure to keep all food in the fridge and to take the garbage out everyday.

Makaha Beach is my boyfriend’s favourite surfing beach, so the location was perfect. One morning I was out at the beach at 9am and, save for the surfers, I had the entire beach to myself – such a treat!

The staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We booked the room the day we checked in, and even with a midnight check-in, we felt welcome and Fred greeted us with a fresh lei. My boyfriend was locked out the apt while I was at the beach one day and Fred was kind enough to help and let him in. We were also accommodated with the check-out time –my boyfriend even got to linger after he had dropped me off at the airport.

There were minor building maintenance issues – the shower head sprayed and the smoke-detector beeped in the middle of the night (low battery). My very handy boyfriend offered to fix both and we were promptly provided with a new shower head and new batteries.

The bedroom featured a double-bed (not a Queen-size bed) and two sets of French doors, allowing a nice cross-breeze. There was only one side table and lamp, which I found inconvenient (two suggested).

I loved the resident cat, a beautiful, young tortoise-shell who was super friendly. She came to welcome us, get a treat when we were cooking seafood, and even came to say goodbye.

All in all, we enjoyed our time at the Makaha Sunset Apts and we definitely would return and recommend it to others.

My wife and I go to Hawaii every year, I even used to live there from 1986-1990. I knew about this side of the island and I knew it was peaceful, but this place takes it to another level. It's not The Royal Hawaiian, but better!!! very clean and roomy unit, Our best week in Hawaii ever! Yes there was a rooster but it added to the beauty of lush gardens and crashing waves. We slept with both sets of french doors open every night and we don't do that at home. Fred was the greatest he was very friendly answered all our questions and even told where to eat, "Hanarahs", great food and very friendly people, just down the street. We went and watched the dolphins in the mornings. Makaha's away from all the congestion just like being home but in paradise. I recommend this property to everyone. Two thumbs up Fred you rock!!!

I want to share my wonderful experience at Makaha Sunset Apartments. We were greeted by Fred (resident guest host) with big beautiful leis. Fred was very welcoming and accommodated all our needs.

Our party consisted of three adults and one teenager. We stayed in the two bedroom which had double plantation doors (French doors) leading out to the Lanai in every room. The rooms were perfect for two persons. The bathrooms were typical size and set-up. Water was always hot and pressure strong. Dan the maintenance manager made sure everything worked properly.

The kitchen is perfect for two to cook comfortably without being in each others way and is fully stocked. Fred constantly reminded us if there was anything we needed to let him know and he could provide it. We could not locate the blender for margaritas and Fred was right there with one. Life saver!

The living room was large and decorated lively as the rest of the house. You definitely felt a sense of "Aloha" in our apartment and the entire property. We enjoyed every evening on the Lanai which was canopied by palms with coconuts, umbrella trees, hibiscus and other native wildflowers. The opposite side of our apartment had magnificent fan palms. I would recommend several lounge type chairs be placed on the lanai, you know, somewhere where you could sit and read or think and fall asleep.

The Farrington Street entrance has a big beautiful polished brass door with dolphins which give you a sense of pride every time you walk through them coming from the beach into the garden. As soon as you enter the dolphin gate there is a huge enclosed showering area with full body and feet nozzles. Nothing like coming from the beach and getting all the sand off your entire body under the flowers and palms.

Fred has all of the swimming gear. Snorkels, goggles, fins, bogie-boards, etc. Fred really added to our stay. He is very knowledgeable about the local area and customs along with the areas throughout the Island. Fred recommended restaurants, sightseeing spots, markets, turtles and places for relaxation- and should say "encouraged" a relaxing atmosphere and stay.

The apartment neighbors (the Holt family and friends) were very friendly and welcoming and added to our experience.

There is so much more I can talk about our stay at the Makaha Sunset Apartments, but will leave it to you to see for yourself. We are coming back to visit the Makaha in 2009 and recommend you stay here!

Wow! My husband and I have been home for just 5 days now and we are already trying to find ways to get back to Makaha Sunset! This place is just our style. It is off the beaten path, yet just a short drive to many nice places of interest. Our apartment was just perfect for us and came with all of the things we needed to make it our home away from home. The view from our Ocean themed room was amazing and the gardens on the property were gorgeous. The beach was fantastic - there couldn't have been any more than 10 people there any of the days we were there. We were even graced by a visit from a sea turtle that decided to cruise on by us in the water while we were walking along the water on the shoreline- AMAZING! Fred was absolutely wonderful to us throughout our entire stay. He was always available and ready to answer any questions we had about the area, places to go, things to see and great places to eat. Makaha Sunset could not have selected a better host! We look to this place as our home on Oahu and can't wait to get back there. Thanks again!

If you are seeking affordable ,clean,safe place to vacation i highly recomend sunset apts.I stayed 2 months,so i feel i can give an accurate review.Location is excellent away from all the busy tourist scene. Makaha beach is pristine and secluded.Any other location,s you may wish to visit is only a short drive away.The employee,s truly go out of there way to make your visit enjoyable. My thank,s again to Fred and Dan for a great stay!!!!

We enjoyed every moment at the Makaha Sunset. It was very clean, comfortable and beautiful. Upon arrival we were immediately greeted with a smile by Fred the caretaker. He gave us beautiful, fresh lei's from the plumeria trees on the property. They have many spectacular flowers and plants to enjoy. Fred was awesome, he helped us plan our wedding and took great care of us. I recommend the Makaha Sunset for a fun and enjoyable stay in Hawaii. Thanks Fred!!