We had 8 people and 3 generations celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary at Hale Pono in early August. Making the reservation was easy, communication was clear, timely and informative, The onsite manager, Alix, was able to grant us an early check in which was very appreciated after a long travel day. The gated property is private, lush and has amazing ocean views with easy access. The house is spacious and public areas are elegant, The bedroom en suites are perfect and the kitchen was well equipped as we did cook in most nights. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to our friends. It was a peaceful retreat at the end of each busy day.

We had an unbelievable stay at Hale Pono! Absolutely one of the best spots and homes on the North Shore. The home was perfect for our family of seven, everyone had a comfortable bed and room to spread out and relax. Air conditioned rooms were wonderful! Kitchen and family area was perfect for mornings and evenings and the home together, and I cannot say enough about the heavenly owners suite upstairs! The absolute best part of Hale Pono are the views, hearing the waves right outside your windows, and the access to the beach. So easy to get the kids down to the beach and then back up and showered in the fun outdoor shower!! I will miss my morning drink in the porch listening to the waves!! Thank you for sharing such an incredible place with our family!

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My family arrived to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and our daughter's 30th birthday. We were blown away from the minute we walked in! The house and the view was spectacular. Alix happily greeted us and was so kind to leave a wonderful carrot cake from Ted's Bakery for the birthday celebrations! The house was extremely comfortable and spacious for the 4 couples and everyone loved it's warmth and beauty. The big couch was a favorite amongst us all!!! So comfortable. We were all sad to leave after 10 days in this paradise. We feel blessed to have been all together and to have had such a wonderful experience. We look forward to returning again one day! The Capasso Family

I think I have stayed at Hale Pono 6 times now within the last 4 years. Every time is perfect!

We spent a wonderful week at Hale Pono on the North Shore. The house was spacious for 4 couples with all the amenities one could need during their stay. Having a beach right in the back yard is amazing! Alix, the property manager, was amazing throughout the whole experience. She has a residence in the garage apartment on the property but was not intrusive on our family vacation at all. She was very responsive whenever we had questions arise during our stay. Would highly recommend staying here if you want to stay on the North Shore. Haleiwa is only a 15 minute drive away, as is Turtle Bay Resort. Sunset Beach and Shark's Cove is also just down the road. Ted's Bakery is less than a 10 minute walk from the Hale Pono (get their chocolate haupia cream pie!). The views from the upstairs master suite are incredible, and the sounds of the waves on the shore and the view of the ocean create a serene environment to enjoy your morning coffee on the lanai.

We just returned from Hale Pono. The location was exactly what we were looking for along the North Shore. It was private and quiet, our own piece of paradise for a week. The accommodations were wonderful, and the home well equipped. Alix was welcoming, then left us alone to enjoy each other’s company. We were there with our entire family to celebrate our birthdays and our 35th wedding anniversary. Thank you, Elyse, for sharing your incredible home. We hope to be back one day.

We had four adults and four children (7/6/6/2.5 years), so we needed a larger home. This stood out to us on VRBO as one of the best options in the area, and when we arrived, it was exactly as advertised. The master bedrooms are gigantic and the upstairs bedroom has an incredible balcony with a view of the water. The new air conditioning units in each bedroom made it far more comfortable than it otherwise would have been for sleeping. That's a great upgrade. The kitchen is well-equipped (I wanted to steal the electric kettle), and the open concept with the living and dining room makes it great for families to keep an eye on kids. Outside, the lawn was great for the kids, and the beach beyond is perfect. We were there in summer, so the waves were small. There are some rocky areas in the water, but it's easy to avoid them. We couldn't get the kids out of the water. There is a creek on the side of the house that, at least when we were there, didn't flow into the ocean but just pooled short of it. It did act as a great place for the kids to explore. There were tadpoles all over, and a mother with her little ducklings grew up in front of our eyes. It was like having our own pet ducks since they would come up to us every time they saw us, undoubtedly begging for food. The location is great for access to Turtle Bay's beaches and restaurants (10 minutes), La'ie is only 10 minutes further (careful, it's a dry town), and Foodland Pupukea is just 10 minutes the other way. Waimea Falls is right beyond that. Unfortunately, traffic from that point on to Hale'iwa is pretty awful in the afternoons, so if you plan on doing a lot of driving longer distances, get ready to sit for a long time and get frustrated. But for those looking to stay local and take advantage of the north shore, this house is an excellent choice.

Our family just returned from an unforgettable week at Hale Pono. Elyse, we had such an incredible time in your home! We were celebrating my Mom's 80th birthday and she was thrilled; said it was exactly what she and my Dad wanted for our family vacation. We could not have asked for a more beautiful location. The views were amazing and it was so perfect to be able to just walk down to the beach and snorkel every day. We loved sitting on the lanai so much that we ate dinner at home every night and watched the beautiful sunsets. There were 9 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. My daughter loved the outdoor shower so much that she used it every single day! Even though we loved our spot, we did get out and explore Shark’s cove for snorkeling and made our way into Haleiwa for shaved ice. We also made sure to walk over to Ted’s Bakery for some yummy pie! A big thank you to Alix for greeting us and making sure we were all set. Thank you so much for making our trip such a memorable experience. We truly hope to make it back again! Mahalo.

This is a beautiful sunlit home. It is meticulously maintained and decorated. The snorkeling and beautiful beach just steps from the back deck. This house is perfect for a group of friends or a family. You won’t want to leave.

This house was so beautiful and the location is so great there is very little reason to leave once you arrive! We spent 80% of our vacation on the beach in back of the yard and patio at the home. Alix was easy to reach and so helpful with any thing we needed. The house was very clean and the bedrooms spacious. We were there with 3 generations of family members and never felt crowded. We are looking forward to returning again for other family vacations.

The owner and manager were very easy to work with and everything was as promised!

This home is located in a gated community just on the edge of Sunset beach. It has the best beach entry for swimmers. There is a wash out next to the property were people walk through to access the beach. This was not a problem as everyone was either a local or were coming to enjoy the beach. On a busy day there was maybe 12 people. The home has nice views and a large sloping lawn to enter the beach. Alix is the caretaker who lives over the detached with her daughter and is more than helpful and pleasant. We only saw her once during our stay so don't worry about your privacy. The home is equipped with the standards that you would expect. There is alot of condiments left from others, so that you won't need to purchase too many necessities. It was very clean and we appreciated having A/C units in each of the bedrooms. I can highly recommend this property.

We loved every moment! The pictures just don’t do this experience justice!! Thank you so much:) the home, the location the private beach was beyond what we had hoped for!

Everything was wonderful. A couple mintor issues were taken care of immediately by Alix, the property manager. We can't say enough about her warm welcome even though we arrived very late due to a canceled flight. She was so sweet in leaving us some food so we didn't have to go to bed hungry! The space was perfect for our family of 8, ages 4-64. We will definitely stay at Hale Pono again if we return to that area!

I'll make this short and sweet: look no further. From fantastic location to loaded amenities to a well-kept, private, beautiful home -- this place has it all. A dream house in a dream location. Only thing I'd add as a tip for people with children -- check out Turtle Beach. It's less than 10 minutes away and the difference in terms of "swimmable" water is night and day.

What a truly beautiful home with all the extras. The master bedroom that takes the whole upper floor is truly amazing. Our three girls did not want to leave, and we plan on hopefully returning soon. This home was definitely more than expected and we loved the privacy and safety. Thank you so much Elyse for opening up your wonderful home to us we will never forget it.

Great on the beach property

This continues to be our favorite home and the location could not be more perfect. Helpful and gracious hosts make it all the better.

We just arrived home from a 9 night stay at Hale Pono and could not have been more pleased! The home itself is luxurious! Beautifully decorated but still very family friendly. We had our 4.5 year old son and our 3 adult daughters and the home worked perfectly for all ages. There were tons of sand toys, boogie boards, floats, etc. to make hanging at the beach fun as well as cozy beach towels. The linens and towels in the home were very high end and comfy. The kitchen literally had everything you could need...even to cook Thanksgiving dinner for 12 which we did! The views were incredible...truly some of the best we saw the entire trip were from the front porch. The outdoor shower made you really feel like you were on vacation! The owners put in A/C in the bedrooms which we only used on 2 nights when the wind wasn't as strong so that was a nice addition but honestly 95% of the time we didn't even thing about it since the weather and breeze were so nice. Every member of our family said it was their favorite vacation we have ever had which is saying a lot because we have taken some wonderful trips over the years! Mahalo for our magical Thanksgiving vacation! We hope to visit again soon!

My favorite place in the world! Overlooking beautiful views in all directions, clear views of Velzyland and Freddyland surf breaks, incredible sunsets, mountain rainforest views to the South, Hale Pono is a serene and peaceful oasis in top of the line luxury with a classy, cool, high-end surfer vibe. You can just walk right out on to the sand and stroll down the beach, or jump right in the friendly blue waters. Bamboo, hardwood, black stone tile and a big Buddha in the living room keeps you in the Zen zone and fosters the adventure and deep relaxation of a true Hawaiian experience. Right by all the world-class surfing beaches, Turtle Bay restaurants and golf, minutes from Haleiwa, and only a 5-minute walk to Ted's for the best plate lunch in Oahu, Hale Pono is the ultimate base camp for an outrageous North Shore safari. Can't say enough about this place. Love it! Mahalo, Jim

Our family enjoyed our time on this gorgeous property. We are already looking forward to booking another trip here next year.

Hale Pono is a large house located right on the beach of Oahu's North Shore. It is secluded but with direct beach access, and breakfast can be spent watching surfers take on the reef-curling sets of Velzyland. Sunset Beach and Pipeline are within walking distance (or a short drive), as is Ted's Bakery. The North Shore has a great vibe, well away from the bustle of Waikiki. Be sure to get some 'shrimp' from Fumi's roadside diner just past Turtle Bay. We easily fit 2 families into the house, which has everything supplied and is clean, comfortable, luxurious and relaxing. Only point to note is that there is no air-con (ceiling fans only), so I can't speak for how warm it would get in mid Summer as we visited in October. We would happily return, and highly recommend this accommodation if you're after something special. About an hour's drive from Honolulu airport.

Wow! My family stayed at Hale Pono for our first vacation to Hawaii and we are thrilled to tell you to do the same. The nine of us had plenty of room to not be right on top of each other. The beach... amazing and very secluded! We cannot imagine staying anywhere else! We were close to so many great places to eat and do! Elyse was quick to respond and followed up with emails prior to our trip (which is calming when you’re from so far away!) Alix was super friendly and very helpful. You will love staying here, the master suite upstairs amazing! The kids had only 1 complaint... no air conditioning ( first world problems) .. we bought an extra fan(although they had plenty), and everyone was satisfied! The coastal breezes with the open windows made for great air and tranquil sounds... ahhh... We can not wait to return, we will absolutely be back to this beautiful home! Did I mention the master suite upstairs... be still my heart 😉.... Mahalo from Cincinnati, OH!! 💙❤️💚💜

My family and I stay on the North Shore of Oahu approximately every 6 months. We have stayed at Turtle Bay and many other VBROs over the last 10 years. We have stayed at Hale Pano several times now and found this home to be the perfect combination of location, size and amenities. Though I have a family of four, this home can easily accommodate 2 families. I have found the North Shore to be safe, but this is Hawaii and the double gates always give me the confidence that my family is safe. There is a gate for the community and one for the property itself. The check in and check out process is literally easier than that of a hotel. The property is located on the beach itself wherein you can walk from the sliding back window through the grass in the backyard to get to the beach. Walk on the path of lava slabs though as I made friends with some of the snails just off the path :)

This was a beautiful home on a beautiful beach on the north shore of Oahu. There was plenty of room for our two families while enjoying the view of the ocean in your backyard. The property was very clean upon our arrival. The two master suites were great for the adults and the two other rooms great for the kids both offering ample space. Kitchen area was very well appointed with everything you have in your kitchen at home. The beach is located right off the back yard and only 30 or so yards from the house. Beach was beautiful with nice sand and clear turquoise waters. Properly manager Alice Noda was awesome answering all our questions and the property owner also great at responding to all questions in a timely manner. Our families loved this vacation spot and hope to return again in the future. It’s rare to find this type of property that allows you easy access to the big city while being secluded enough to enjoy a quiet and relaxing day. Would highly recommend this as your families next vacation destination.

If there is a better house to rent on the North Shore, I haven't found it. You really can't beat a house and property of this size right on the beach. The beach out front is great, more secluded than Sunset or Pipeline, with mellow shorebreak protected by reef and an outer swell that surfers love. We even saw a sea turtle swimming right out front! We had wonderful dinners on the lanai with the sea breeze flowing over us. With no neighbors to the south, we felt so private. The twinkling lights in the trees were the perfect touch. The beds were so comfortable and the rooms were nicely appointed. Every detail in the house was well thought out and lovingly appointed. We really felt like home! We will be back for sure!

this is a lovely, elegant home on the edge of a cove. it has privacy, views and open spaces. we are multi-generational family and everyone had their own space as well as gorgeous areas to join together. even cooking in this kitchen doesn't seem so much like a chore but a luxury. any issue that arose, the property manager was extremely reachable and helpful. we surfed, swam and hiked everyday. it is quite up on the north shore but we sought that out and made trips into haleiwa and the foodland was closer by. we loved it and hope to return (again).

Peaceful...

Beautiful house right at my favor spot on the North Shore , Valzyland , quite and very clean cold not ask for something better than this .

We love this place: the location, the hosts, the house are all wonderful and make for a wonderful family vacation. We will return every year to make more life-long memories!