Stayed in heathers place for two months. The views from the studio were stunning. The place had everything you would need for a long stay. Not too far away from grocery stores or other restaurants, but you definitely need a car to get around. Great communication from Heather especially when I had an issue with the internet. Would recommend staying here!!!

There were some unusual things happening during my stay. Someone was going in and out of the condo when I wasn't there. For example, a personal item of mine was taken from the condo. Not something expensive like my laptop that was sitting on the counter, but my beach goggles. Weird, right? Also, there were things being left there when I wasn't there. For example, someone's dirty socks were put in the drawer with my clean clothes. And, on one occasion when I was gone all day, upon my return, there was something in the toilet that I didn't leave there. Creepy. To me this was someone sending a clear message that I was not welcome. I am an African-American woman and I felt violated. Even though the owner stated nothing had ever happened like this before, I can't help to think that perhaps it was racially motivated. The owner was gracious and offered to change the locks, but I decided to leave instead. She did refund me for the days I didn't use. On the other hand, the property grounds were amazing! Clean and well maintained. The condo was pristine - beautifully decorated, well stocked with necessities plus chair, umbrellas, etc. for the beach. The location was about an hour from Honolulu, but it sits right on the water so you get to hear and see the ocean waves 24/7. Beautiful!

This amazing rental provided a short-term option for my Aunty and Uncle who moved home to Hawaii. They loved watching the surfers each morning and throughout the day along with snorkel tour groups just sitting on their balcony. The owners were easy to reach with questions and provided quick replies as well. We will DEFINITELY recommend this lovely Makaha unit to friends and family. Many mahalos again!

There were some unusual things happening during my stay. Someone was going in and out of the condo when I wasn't there. For example, a personal item of mine was taken from the condo. Not something expensive like my laptop that was sitting on the counter, but my beach goggles. Weird, right? Also, there were things being left there when I wasn't there. For example, someone's dirty socks were put in the drawer with my clean clothes. And, on one occasion when I was gone all day, upon my return, there was something in the toilet that I didn't leave there. Creepy. To me this was someone sending a clear message that I was not welcome. I am an African-American woman and I felt violated. Even though the owner stated nothing had ever happened like this before, I can't help to think that perhaps it was racially motivated. The owner was gracious and offered to change the locks, but I decided to leave instead. She did refund me for the days I didn't use. On the other hand, the property grounds were amazing! Clean and well maintained. The condo was pristine - beautifully decorated, well stocked with necessities plus chair, umbrellas, etc. for the beach. The location was about an hour from Honolulu, but it sits right on the water so you get to hear and see the ocean waves 24/7. Beautiful!

I almost don’t want to write this review because this feels like a hidden gem! We spent 1 month in June 2021 in the unit. The unit has more than we needed, and a breathtaking view of the ocean. We had great nights of sleep listening to the waves and never felt hot even though it was summer with no AC. We loved sleeping with only the screen closed with the nice breeze coming in from the ocean. The full. Time residents there were very receptive of the visitors as long as you are respectful to their land which was nice to see following previous reviews. We loved staying in a local beach and away from the touristy activities in Waikiki. One piece of advice is you will definitely need a rental car here. We messed up our car rental and prices were crazy, there is a bus stop right outside on a good schedule but it takes a long time to get anywhere on the bus and you generally can’t get an Uber or Lyft there, lucky we got our situation fixed after a little while. As for the owners, Heather was always great to work with and super fast communication. We loved staying in beautiful Makaha.

I almost don’t want to write this review because this feels like a hidden gem! We spent 1 month in June 2021 in the unit. The unit has more than we needed, and a breathtaking view of the ocean. We had great nights of sleep listening to the waves and never felt hot even though it was summer with no AC. We loved sleeping with only the screen closed with the nice breeze coming in from the ocean. The full. Time residents there were very receptive of the visitors as long as you are respectful to their land which was nice to see following previous reviews. We loved staying in a local beach and away from the touristy activities in Waikiki. One piece of advice is you will definitely need a rental car here. We messed up our car rental and prices were crazy, there is a bus stop right outside on a good schedule but it takes a long time to get anywhere on the bus and you generally can’t get an Uber or Lyft there, lucky we got our situation fixed after a little while. As for the owners, Heather was always great to work with and super fast communication. We loved staying in beautiful Makaha.

We love Makaha shores! From watching the surfers off of our deck to walking to the beach from our condo. Our condo was clean, well organized, and we felt at home from the moment we arrived ❤️ We hope to come back next year!

We love Makaha shores! From watching the surfers off of our deck to walking to the beach from our condo. Our condo was clean, well organized, and we felt at home from the moment we arrived ❤️ We hope to come back next year!

Perfect

Perfect

everything was just great. My favorite place for families with children Yana

everything was just great. My favorite place for families with children Yana

My husband and I had a great time at this property for a month. Location was great and we were very comfortable for the duration of our stay. The condo had everything we could have ever needed and more! Amazing communication from the time of booking through check out, and we had no issues at all! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to stay in Makaha, and we hope to come back again soon!

The condo was very nice with a renovated kitchen and bathroom. The views are spectacular, right on the surf break. I had the best vacation and I was very sad to leave. The condo complex is very well maintained. I give this studio a 10!

The condo was very nice with a renovated kitchen and bathroom. The views are spectacular, right on the surf break. I had the best vacation and I was very sad to leave. The condo complex is very well maintained. I give this studio a 10!

Excellent ocean front condo. Heard and saw crashing waves all day long, also watched up to 50 surfers catching the waves. Very entertaining. Was a small studio, but was very well eguipped. The beach was excellent. It was on the upper west end of the island, so a rental vehicle is required. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

This place is amazing! Oceanfront view - the waves are literally right in front of the ocean! The bed was super comfortable, and there was beach gear we could use to explore. Beautiful place, quiet location around locals. Heather was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Thank you for sharing your space with us!

I and my wife enjoyed 6 nights stay. Kitchen equipment, and variety of seasoning were prepared.(except for salt. We bought it.) Clean and well maintained unit. Ceiling fan works very well and made us feeling cool. Surf point located in front of our unit. I surfed every morning. I will go back to this unit in a few years. I can recomend this unit to my surfer friends.

First experience using VRBO and it was perfect! My wife and I(mid thirties, Canadians) stayed for 5 nights. Heather’s pad was as advertised(on one of the best beaches, best view, very clean and furnishesd it wonderfully) and we really enjoyed the location, now this location won’t be for everyone(only reason why I gave it 4 stars and not 5), as there not a lot of shopping nor is it high end, instead it’s authentic and gives a real local experience of Hawaii(which is a challenge to find in Oahu), as I said, it’s mostly locals, so you and your rental car will stand out. But this is my idea of a travel experience, getting away from generic commercialism, away from traffic and crowds, and immersed in a culture and beach lifestyle that’s unique. Now, after seeing the entire island, we really appreciated the lack of traffic and laid back vibe, and the locals know that and don’t want to to change like the rest of the island, as this is one of the few places that’s truly there’s, so they can come off a little intimidating or not very welcoming , however it’s just a face, and it’s kind of funny once you see though it, as there so nice that they need their neck tattoos to make them look tougher lol, if you greet them with a smile, don’t act entitled to there land and respect it, they will gladly share it with you and open up to you. Also we found lots of things to do in the area, you can surf, swim with turtles(u will see dive boats in the ocean that are within swimming distance from the place at the turtle cleaning station), play golf(Makaha golf club is the best value for golf on the island), hike to the cold pool waterfall, or just drink beers on the beach or balcony. basically if your a laid back, want a great view and and a clean place with lots of charm, stay here.

Gorgeous stay! Amazing location! Stunning beach! Studio has everything you need for comfort and your stay. Amenities are close enough. We wanted to be off the beaten path with a real chance to recharge. Great pool, kind people at the complex. We will be back!

The apartment is facing west directly overlooking the surf. With the lanai door open the breaking waves are pretty much all you hear. They are doing spalling repair on the garage, a problem if you are home mid-day and also upsetting the parking situation somewhat. We planned beach time next door or around the island and so avoided it. The interior is clean and nicely remodeled, very pleasant use of space. The resident manager and grounds keeper and everyone was very warm and friendly, as well as Heather, the owner, which made it easy to feel welcomed. There is no beach like Makaha, so beautiful. I was happy to go “local” there if only for a short time.

Thanks for a great location. Generally a quiet stay—perfect for a couple. Condo was well-equipped and clean. Makaha Beach has good surf boarding/swimming & quiet beach.

This condo is immaculately decorated and fully stocked with everything you could need. The balcony overlooking the water is an excellent place to sit and watch the surfers. Heather was super helpful and gave clear directions on everything. Our only minor concern was privacy/security as the main door has tabs you can open (creates a great cross breeze) but then people in the hall could see in if they tried (only a screen). Never was an actual problem, just felt a little less private. Had great wifi, and lots of tv choices as well! Overall an amazing space, we would stay here again.

312 is a lovely unit. Location couldn't be better and Makaha Shores is the best overall. This was my second stay in Makaha and I will be back in 2020. My only complaint has nothing to do with this unit, but has to do with the noisy maintenance work being done in the parking lot, next to the pool! Very trying! My host, Heather, was very responsive and checked in regularly to see how things were. Thanks for everything Heather!

I am torn about writing this review. The condo itself is very nice, it has everything you need, it is clean and comfortable, and the view is gorgeous. The kitchen and bathroom vanity appear to be recently updated (the shower could use a loving hand, though, especially the shower head which is very low). However, there is really nothing to do in the area, only a single decent restaurant, no night life, no shops. The beach looks nice, but while we were here, the waves were too rough to really enjoy swimming. We had hoped to be able to snorkel here, or rent surf/sup boards nearby, but the nearest shop is not within walking distance to the beach (and we didn't have a car with a roof rack), and we were warned that the locals aren't friendly to visitors attempting to surf in the area. So If all you want to do is sit on the beach with a picnic all day, and you're happy to cook all your own meals, then it's great. Otherwise you'll find yourself driving a lot. It's at least an hour to any activity, as the roads are small and slow-going and you almost always have to go half an hour south first. Also, I got the impression that the condo is not supposed to be used as a vacation rental, as we were told to say that we were "house guests" in case of questions when we signed in; this made me very uncomfortable.

This property was amazing. The unit was clean and well appointed, the pool was really nice, you are right on the beach which wasn’t crowded at all. The views from the lanai! Sunrises in the morning and sunsets in the evening! Watching the surfers everyday and checking out the stars at night. Surf was definitely up but had a raft so could enjoy floating on the water. Great location for boogie boards. Owner was very responsive, prior to arrival and upon arrival. Great property.

Beautiful property and scenery. Plenty to do around the area. Very relaxing with the ocean right outside your door!

My husband and I love staying at this rental. It was very clean and organized. The bed was comfortable and the temperature wasn't hot due to the breeze from the ocean. The beach was never packed, which we loved. The scenery was very beautiful and we just could not get enough. Heather was very helpful and responded to all of our questions and concerns. We are looking forward to staying here again someday!

Believe all the reviews - this place oozes local charm, and has absolutely wonderful views! The beaches are nice and clean, and the waves provided better surfing (for the locals, not me) than the Pipeline! We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Definitely would return again!

Would recommend this to friends and family.

Having the ocean right out your balcony can't be matched. Makaha is far enough away from the city lights to see the stars like you've never seen before. Yet it's close enough to go into town easily. It's 5 minutes from the best hole in the wall seafood joint called Aloha Poke. The Wasabi salmon is to die for!

Clean and updated