The location of this rental home is just fantastic. It's so close to the ocean, that it provided an environment where I took some of the best naps of my life. What a view. Unmatched. The cleanliness and condition of the rental was just great, and you can't ask for better hosts. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable week. Dan and Yvonne

We loved staying at this wonderful house rental. Right on the ocean and guaranteed beautiful sunsets. Janice and Troy greeted us when we arrived and let us know of places to shop, visit, and countless tips of great things to do! The rental is very clean and accommodating...we hated to leave to our next destination. Bed was very comfortable. Kitchen and bathroom were stocked with everything you would need. Also, beach chairs, mats, boogie boards, etc... came in handy for our day trips. We also had a very nice goody basket that even included three fruits. The location is ideal. Close to North Shore and was easy to get to South side of Oahu too! Look no further...stay at the House of the Rising Sun....you will be glad you did!

My wife and I stayed at Hale O Kalahiki after visiting some some friends on the big island. What a great and relaxing way to spend the few days we had left before heading back to the mainland. The house was very clean and neatly kept, had everything we needed (the gift basket was a nice touch) and best of all, it was right on the beach! We really enjoyed fishing in the mornings with the tackle that was provided and relaxing in the lounge chairs in the afternoon. The best part? We didn't have to share our beach with anyone! We attempted a few outings/tours/luau (there are plenty of options on that side the island), but each time we found ourselves anxious to get back "home" to our private beach retreat. Thanks again Janice and Troy! p.s. thanks also for the Giovanni's Shrimp Truck recommendation, it was definitely worth the short drive for lunch.

My mom and I stayed at the House of the Rising Sun just a few weeks ago. We had a great time! The house itself is in wonderful condition. We were very impressed with how clean and orderly the property was! You can't beat the views from this house. It is literally right on the ocean, and you also have a view of the mountains from your porch. It was great for sitting outside and enjoying a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the ocean. We didn't swim in the water right outside the home, since it's not really a beach but more rocky. We did walk around on the rocks and explore some of the tidepools. The property is very close to a grocery store and some places to eat (right across the street). It is not far from all the famous North Shore beaches and places to eat, but we would definitely recommend having a car! It seems like it would have been difficult to get around without one in that area. Troy and Janice were so welcoming! They greeted us and took the time to find out what we were interested in doing and providing guidance on the best places to go. They've also set up a binder that gives you information on activities around the area. It's great! We were also given a delicious fruit basket with goodies that we ate throughout our stay there :) Also, they provide plenty of extras like sunscreen, snorkeling gear, beach chairs, coolers, fishing rods. Pretty much anything you can think of! We had a wonderful stay here and would recommend this house to anyone visiting the North Shore. :)

If you are looking for a place to stay in Oahu then your search should end here. I searched for hours and hours on this site and other places for a place to stay for my wedding/honeymoon. All of that time searching paid off. When we arrived we were joyously greeted by Troy and Janice and showered with a gift basket and a wealth of information that was vital to enjoying our time in paradise. They also gave us their cell phone number so we could ask questions on the fly if necessary. The house is extremely clean and within a couple hours you truly feel like you are at home. The pictures do not do it justice. We woke up to the most amazing sunrises on the face of the earth. The sound of the water constantly washing on to shore will surely melt away all of the 9 to 5 stress you have in your body. The home comes equipped with just about anything you would need to fulfill your time in paradise. On the coffee table lies a giant organized binder with loads of pamphlets,maps,menus, and ideas for you to soak up before you start your adventures. We found it extremely helpful and it made deciding on what to do a lot easier. To be totally honest you might not want to leave the house. The close proximity to many beaches,breathtaking views and spectacular restaurants will make that hard though. We were married, deeply relaxed, went on adventures, ate some of the best food in the world,and stayed in a beautiful home. I can truly say without a doubt that this was the best week of our lives. Mahalo! Troy and Janice for opening your breathtaking home and hearts to us. Do yourself a favor and end your search now. This is where you want to stay.

Mahalo Janice and Troy for showing us the true meaning of the Aloha Spirit! We were personally greeted with a lei, kisses on the cheek, very thoughtful gift basket, welcome note, and resource materials directing us to food and sights. The owners' personal suggestions (born and raised in Hawaii) for food, sights, and practical tips were SO helpful. Even with all of the wonderful Oahu sights they directed us to, the thing that will keep us coming back is this special property itself. Sunrises were spiritual and the sound of the ocean at night was a lullaby. We had to FORCE ourselves to leave this marvelous home every day. I think we would have been perfectly content to just sit on the deck or lounge on the living room couch all day every day and enjoy the magnificent view, sound, smell, temperature - everything! We had plenty of privacy and felt like we were in our own little world. As much as we enjoyed our time on Maui before arriving on Oahu, we almost would have rather just stayed here the whole time. Which is exactly what we are planning to do for our next anniversary trip!

We had a Fantastic week at Hale O Kalahiki !!! It was just what we were looking for. Right on the ocean with a fantastic deck to relax and watch the sun rise. Our hosts were the best you could ever hope for. All of their special touches made us feel right at home. Thank you so much to you both. We would definitely stay again if we come back to Oahu. I would recommend this place to anyone going to Oahu!!!!!!

We wanted a great view, a place to relax, neat area for exploring and away from the tourist. This was it. The travel tips from Janice and Troy were so helpful. We felt that we could have called on them for any thing. The beach house was so clean. The master bed,very comfortable, along with the sound of the ocean we sleep amazing well. The house has been furnished with everything you could need. We managed well with the small bedroom for the young men, we knew before arriving that it would be a tight fit.

Our week-long stay on Oahu was enhanced by staying in this house. • pride in ownership is evident at every turn; very well kept and clean • pride in heritage is shown in personal communication with owners • fantastic gift basket offers the best Oahu has to offer: fruits, nuts, coffee and more • house contains everything you might need: appliances, dishes, beach gear, tons of towels, etc. • quiet neighborhood • fantastic view of ocean AND mountains - doesn't get any better • location is great for exploring north or south • thoughtful HUGE resource book of things to do, places to eat, etc. If it's not there, ask. Owners are happy to share their island. • lanai is beautiful spot to relax; ocean is steps away. No sandy beach, but the beautiful black rocks against the blue ocean is stunning. At low tide, carefully navigate over the rocks to explore what the ocean has left behind. We would 100% return to this house. Go. Experience. Enjoy.

We wanted a quiet place with a deck overlooking the ocean for coffee in the morning & wine in the evening to celebrate our 30th anniversary and we found it! The pictures don't do it justice, the home is very private, quiet, had amazing views, exactly what we needed! Janice & Troy welcomed us with hugs and an amazing basket (with wine, fresh fruit, coffee, cookies, chocolate, nuts), fresh flowers, as well as a personalized wedding anniversary photo & card. They are the perfect landlords and although they might have started as landlords they're now Ohana! They made sure we had information on anything we wanted to do, even told us about a beach for sea turtles (which we found 6 large ones sunning! I have only seen them when scuba diving and was surprised to see 250 lb turtles laying on the beach). Tamura's grocery store was perfect for our needs. Loved Giovanni's shrimp truck. Went twice for shave ice in Haleiwa. Grilled fresh Ahi at the house (yum). The kitchen was well stocked including a rice maker, the king bed was very comfortable, the sound of the surf lulling you to sleep made it heavenly. Spent a day at Waimea Falls Park and enjoyed the farmers market. We saw a monk seal sunning on a beach as we were headed to HNL our last day. The only negative was the fact we had to go back home! Our 9 nights still wasn't enough and I would recommend this hale to anyone looking to relax by the ocean! We're already trying to plan next years trip to Hale O Kalahiki. Mahalo to Janice & Troy (our new cousins) for making our anniversary wonderful!

The view is amazing - ocean views all throughout most of the house. Going to sleep listening to the ocean is very relaxing -- and the sunrises are incredible. We were very comfortable staying here and enjoyed our visit. The house is well taken care of and has everything you could possibly need! It is a short drive (25 min) to the North Shore where we spent most of our time during our visit. The owners are very kind and helpful - and go out of their way to make your stay special. I highly recommend staying here. I'm sure we will be back!

Breathtaking views of the water, picturesque sunrise, and immaculately kept house. The owners could not have been more sweet and helpful in getting us set up and making recommendations. Cannot wait to return.

Beauriful stay. We watched the blue moon rise over the ocean, happens only every five years! I hadn't taken a vacation in over 4 years and was hoping for something special. We were very lucky The House of the Rising Sun could have us and it was an experience I will never forget. Sea turtles almost come right up to the deck of the house. I will definitely be staying here again. The owners are really kind and I look forward to seeing them soon. William

My husband and I spent our anniversary at the House of the Rising Sun for our first trip to Hawaii. The owners couldn't have been nicer. As soon as we booked the room, they emailed us different deals based on our interests. They met us at the house and went through the big book (as mentioned in other reviews) with many suggestions of things to do and places to eat. The house was was just as nice as the pictures show--nice vanilla exterior with deck--neighbors weren't there and so it was very quiet . Every window on the back side of the house faces the ocean. It was windy--there is a reason it is called the windward side. The second bedroom was very small, only a trundle bed and pass through to the bathroom--no concern to us as it was just the two of us. The owners left us a beautiful basket with tropical fruit, coffee, macadamia nuts, etc. The house had everything we needed from snorkel equipment, beach towels, coolers, mats, shampoo, even hats! It was nice not to have to bring any of those items with us. The house was located very near the Polynesian Cultural Center and not too far from Shark's Cove for snorkeling. It was fun to wake up in the morning and watch the turtles pop their heads up in the water. There were multitudes of beaches close by. We went to Waikiki one day and felt very lucky that we were NOT staying there. The location of this house is much more remote/homey than Waikiki. Thank you for a lovely retreat!