My husband and I, four children, spouses and 8 grandchildren ages 10 months to 13 yrs just spent 2 wks at Haweiwa. Everything was as advertised...plenty, plenty of space, comfortable beds, nice linens and towels. Lots of beach towels and beach toys. The kids were in the pool and hot tub from 9am getting out only for meal!!! We played pool, ping pong, whiffle ball, badmitten, foos ball besides enjoying the beach, pool and hot tub. Todd, the caretaken, was around, but not in the way. We would definitely go again.....From Haleiwa we also went to Pearl Harbor, the Sea Life Center, Dole Plantation, and spent time in the lovely/quaint town of Haleiwa. A fantastic vacation! The ocean water is a little rough at times, but not nearly as rough as the beach at Sunset Beach and the other surfing beaches. We had lots of fun boogie boarding and trying out the body boards on the beach in front of us. Was great for beach walking also.
A first stay for us on the N. Shore. Long incredible beach, perfect for the beach walker. I was amazed the first three days we were there, only saw two other people walking on the beach.House was more than we thought it would be! HUGE! It would be the perfect place for a family reunion. Not only plenty of room but also places where it could be relatively quiet to sit and enjoy a book.We had a wonderful time!
17 of our family were able to gather at this home for a vacation of a lifetime. This was our first Christmas after my Grandpa passed away and it was such a huge loss that we decided to come to the North Shore to try to heal a bit and celebrate both Grandpa and Grandma's lives together.This home was perfect for our family. The beach was right out our back door and the kids loved having the pool and the hot tub to play in. It was a relaxing wonderful vacation for 10 days we escaped and enjoyed the ocean breeze in the evening in our bedrooms at night and off the porch in the morning at breakfast and after dinner. We loved having a long enough table for all of us to eat at together. Two kitchens and three fridges were a plus also.The onsite manager Todd was extremely helpful and not at all intrusive. If you have ever considered a holiday on Oahu for your family I would recommend this home 100% without hesitation. Mahalo and Aloha!
The back yard has changed since the photos were posted. There are less palm trees and a beach shack. Depending on what time of year you go, it may be important to know there is NO air conditioning!! The towels were a bit smelly, probably from the wet salt water beach air. The house is in a great location. We really wanted to be away from the hustle of Honolulu. Haleiwa is a great town. The two kitchens and three fridges really came in handy for our large group. We really enjoyed our stay and would do it again.
We have planted more trees 99% of the time the over head fans work just great for this house they must have hit a hot spell.
The grass was lush, the caretaker extremely helpful, only problem was no air conditioning as stated on VRBO, but definately worth having for a vacation if you have a large group
Hello AmandaThis was a wonderful vacation and I thank you for helping us bring it all together. Overall it was fantastic. There was an overall feeling that the place was a bit "tired" and "shabby"...needs some updates...new bedspreads in Master, some new pillows. The cleaners need to pay more attention to lamps (were very dusty). There was mattresses in the entrance just sitting there...not a great welcome. We reconstructed the palm tree beach shack by the ocean as it was literally falling down. I only offer this for the convenience of the next renters. Overall, everyone had a great time and we would certainly consider it for another family vacation.Hope all is well with you.Mahalo, Lorraine
Thank you for your comments we will work on the new bed spreads and new pillows.
Yes, the property I/we rented for 12 days was "nice" BUT it was DEFINITELY not the same property shown in the pictures. AND it WAS NOT the "Haleiwa Plantation" I thought I was paying for! I eventually learned that the real (?)Haleiwa Plantation was on long term rental and/or for sale. Whatever. It was unavailable. Sheeesh.I could not even get the location of the HP so I might compare it with the property I had rented. So, the rental rate I was charged was the same as in the H.P. listing, but since I couldn't compare the two, who's to say if my rate was as "reasonable"(?)!I smelled a rat! So, I'm thinkin' "Bait and Switch" scam. I began calling the rental agency. My calls went unanswered for several days. I waited. When the rental agency finally answered my phone call, I learned that the agent I had been dealing with was away from the office due to a family emergency. So, okay.The agent who was "filling in" was totally clueless about the situation (or what to do about it!). No help. In fact, she offered absolutely no explanation/excuse or consideration of any kind. She only seemed concerned that, Gawd forbid, we might contact the Better Business Bureau.........I haven't (yet!).Evidently, "customer satisfaction" is not a priority with this company and their "customer service" leaves alot to be desired as well.Since then, the only thing I've gotten from them is this "Customer Satisfaction Survey". Go figure!Anyway, there's my $.02! FWIWI'll be surprised if this review is posted.......
This is not an accurate reflection of the incident. The guests saw a home on line that was called the Paradise Plantation. It is not a beachfront home and is a 5 bedroom house with a pool. This home was recently removed from the rental market by the owner and we do not rent it. When guests call we tell them this and indicate that we have another large home called the Haleiwa Plantation and it is beachfront and is a 8 bedroom house with a pool and a jacuzzi. We understand that the names of the house are similar but we have never had a problem with people confusing it before as we are very clear and we tell them to look at the photos on line of the home we do have. The contract they were sent clearly stated that were renting Haleiwa Plantation. This is the name of the house as indicated on the internet and is the house that they rented. Apparently one of the guests was confused and thought they were staying in a home called the Paradise Plantation. They did not complain about the home when they arrived until a few days later. The manager was off island but was informed but the caretaker was present on the property and had to deal with the guests who were extremely abusive and highly intoxicated most of the time. A guests of the person who booked the home and was the person on our contact was the one who was complaining but the gentleman who was actually on the contract did not complain and indicated that he was happy with the home. As such, we defered to the indications of the contracting party and not one of his guests.
A friend and myself got the opprotunity to spend 9 days in this rental. The North Shore was the peace that we are all looking for, and cannot seem to find in our daily lives. I can only praise the house, and the property's owners. Great place, I will be back next year!
We stayed with 2 sets of Uncles & Aunties, the in laws & our 2 children. The rooms & spaciousness of the 3 storey house was just what the doctor ordered after 5days in the madness of Waikiki. Unfortunatley the weather was not the best but the spa got a good work out each night. The kids in the neighbourhood have built their hang out/club house out the front on the beach but they are all good kids & worth while having a chat to, they even offered us the use of their set up whenever we wanted. It was kind of cute of them to ask as when you look behind their club house was our 3 storey castle. The beach isn't much to look at but the pool & spa more than suffices. The care taker Todd was only around when we needed him otherwise we never saw him. A car is a must but that is the case for staying at any north shore house. In all a top stay & the airfield is down the road if you feel like a tandem 14,000ft sky dive E YA
Customer service prior to our arrival was stellar. The onsite property manager was also great and not at all intrusive. The home was well kept and we enjoyed the lawn, jacuzzi, bbq grill, and ping pong table. Beach water was dirty and not suitable for fishing, diving, or swimming, however.
I'd recommend this property, though with reservations. If you want a wide beach for swimming, this isn't it. The beach itself was fairly minimal and the water quality was poor due to the previous storms while other nearby beaches had beautiful water. Todd, the manager, was great! Overall, a nice, clean, restful property suitable for large groups with lots of room for individual privacy.
Actually as good as web site promised.
We stayed at this property 2 years ago and it was spotless. Right now it could do with a really good scrub. If you look for instance around the door handles of the kitchen cabinets, they are a little grubby. Also, when we stayed before there were TV's in every room so we were expecting the same this time. In the photos on the website it shows the rooms with Tv's but there weren't any. Actually, we are not fussed about there being TV's but it is important to deliver what is advertised. We do love the house and the privacy of being there. It was a little disconcerting this time having someone staying on the property. Overall, we have recommended this property to a number of people who have now also stayed there. We are in the travel business, so have 'been there, done that' and this is definitely on our list of places to stay. In fact it is now listed in our published travel guide. We had a lovely time because we could be together with people we like to spend time with, the house has space and something for everyone, not matter what age. Mahalo!
The home now undergoes a monthly deep-cleaning schedule as well as the usual cleanings between reservations, and we have put televisions in every bedroom. Since your visit we have also added hardwood floors to the bedrooms, refinished the deck, improved the landscaping, and repainted. We thank you for all of the guests you have referred to our home and hope to see you again soon!
This house was spacious enough for all 12 of our family members. The long dining room table allowed us to sit down together for our meals. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes and utensils. All linens and beach towels were provided. We were also able to get a porta crib and high chair for the baby. Our family had a wonderful experience in this house.
Our family for one will never stay anywhere else when we come to Hawaii. Nothing can compare with the vacations we have had staying at your properties.
this was a picture perfect vacation.it well sirpassed our excpedtations!!!!!
My family and I stayed in this home for a week and everyone agreed by the end of the week, that none of us wanted to leave. The home was spacious, beautifully decorated, kids-friendly, inviting, comfortable. The home was everything we could have hoped for and more. we return to Oahu in the future, we will definitely work with this company to give up a temporary home away from home. Also, the customer service before the trip was fantastic...they really work with you and any problems you may have. Overall, a fantastic experience. Thank you
Some locals syphined gas out of our vehicles, other than that it was great.
We really enjoyed the stay in Waialua. The house was big enough for three families and equipped very well. There were no air-conditoners, but it was not a problem. There always had ventilation with natural breeze. The neighorfood was calm and laid-back. One thing I missed of the property was a beautiful beach to swim. The water of the beach was not very clear. Overall we were very satisfied with the home.
The small pool adds a lot of fun for everyone. The place is private and the house and view is so cool. Would recommend and stay there again.