Great value for a beautiful 2br guest-house-style unit, tucked away on a quiet street, hardwood floors throughout and 5-minute walk to a beach spot where turtles sunbathe! Up-to-date kitchen with high quality countertops and appliances. Washer and dryer in the unit plus flat screen TV in each room. Pull the car right up to the front door. Location is 45 min from HNL airport, so distant suburbs in a more rural setting. Local flavor with roosters, 2-lane roads and a small town atmosphere. Beautiful, uncrowded west-facing beaches and Pacific sunsets are a couple of miles north; we enjoyed not being packed in urban Honolulu with overpriced accommodations. We were often the only ones for morning walks on the beach - we didn’t think this possible on Oahu. Although note the trade-off is a bit of a drive for fine dining, shopping or Waikiki city lights.

This is the best place to stay! We loved the location! The home is just like in the pictures and even nicer in person. The pool was beautiful and very refreshing after a day in the sun. The hostess (Cynthia) was always willing to answer any questions we had and was very detailed! We definitely plan to come back next year ! The beaches which are many are very close and not as crowded as the ones in Waikiki or the North shore and in my opinion more beautiful. Two large bedroom and two full bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen! Appears to he like an in-law suite but very well appointed with hard wood floors and upscale decor throughout the home . In the charming neighborhood it was probably the nicest home. Thanks again for letting us rent your beautiful home! Loved it All The Hedgepeth’s PS —Feral chickens are a real in Hawaii (google it no joke)—-The neighbors Chicken which does start around 4 was faint and the house was well insulted. Simply put it was a minor allowance and definitely tolerable!

Our family had a great time at this property. Owner was very nice, responsive and easy to work with. Pool was great, house was clean and has all the amenities a family would need. As other people mentioned, yes there are chickens next door but you can plan on hearing those anywhere outside of downtown, including fancy resorts. The West side was a little bit of a drive every day, but totally worth it for the privacy and awesome beaches nearby.

It was fine. We were there 10 days. Cynthia and Eldon are very nice. When something came up, they handled it immediately. The upstairs home was nice and clean. Newer appliances. Everything is well kept. We visited the beach several times, saw turtles and other interesting ocean life in the tide pools. Keep the portable fans going at night & you won't hear the roosters at the neighbors. The people there are very nice. Yes we would go again.

Our Oahu experience was an excellent one! Our host Cynthia was prepared with answers to all our questions that were asked with a quick response. Our stay was pleasant with an excellent home with washer and dryer and all that you could ask for especially after long hiking days. Truly the comforts of home... The home was clean and inviting.. I recommend this home for my family and friends...and you! Truly Blessed to have this 'off-the-beaten-path and local hideaway. Oh, and btw, the roosters did not bother us even with their rootin' as there was a white noise machine in the bedroom. Thank you again and we sure hope to be back soon!

The house was beautiful, clean, easy to access. Thw home did not have anywhere for our son to sleep so we ended up borrowing a pack and play from a friend. The rooms had more than enough space for the pack and play with extra space for our clothes and suitcases. The walk to the beach was only about 5 minutes! The home is located in a nice neighborhood. The home is within the west shore so there is not any tourist attractions near the home. There is a small restaurant about 5 miles down the road that was fantastic and there are some food trucks that stop on the corner that we went to a few times. The owners were quick to respond with anything we needed. The pool was a bit cold but it was the winter. So we only went to it once. I did give 4 stars for the neighbors for a few reasons. One was when we were at the pool, the neighbor had a dog pin right next to the wall so from the pool you could smell the dog poop. The other thing is, the roosters. There were not one. Not two. But maybe 15. They start at about 5 am and don't stop crowing until about 10 pm. It was funny for the first few days but at about the 4th day it was a bit much.The rooms had noise machines to help drown out the sound which helped but if you had the bedroom windows open it sounded as if the roosters were in the room. There have been reviews with the windows not opening. The handles were taken off of the windows in the main room but the bedrooms were able to open. The thermostat also had a box over it but the temperature was comfortable for all of us. Overall it was a great home in a non tourist area. Perfect if you want secluded space and a wonderful home.

All aspects of our stay were very positive (except perhaps the roosters crowing at 2 am next door). Beautiful surroundings near ocean access to watch sea turtles. A 45 minute drive to Waikiki and major attractions but worth the effort to have less commercialization. Hosts were very responsive and gracious.

The rental was clean and well stocked with necessities. It was easy to find and in a close location to the beach. We seen two turtles while swimming at the local beach. Our stay couldn’t have been more flawless and beautiful!!! Can’t wait to come back.

Very nice property located away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Nice beach minutes walk from property. Hidden gem of a beach where you can see sea turtles. Several other beaches nearby. Only downsides, you would need a car to see the island. Can take about an hour to get to Waikiki. This was not an issue for us, we knew about it and planned for it. Preferred to stay in a quieter area. The other downside was the roosters. The neighbor had chickens in the backyard and the roosters woke us up early every morning. We are from the east coast so we were up early anyway due to the 6 hour time difference

The home it’s very nice there were only three things that I didn’t notice on the reviews. The unit is up a flight of stairs, which I was not aware of. My sister-in-law just had knee surgery, but we did manage. The other is the rooster, most reviews made light of it, but personally it bothered me because it does grow nonstop for several hours. Other than that it’s a bit of a drive to the rest of the island but it’s a beautiful home.

This property was great. It was a little far from the popular locations on the island, but it was perfect for us. We loved the beaches that were close and didn’t mind driving to the other locations. Having a washer and dryer comes in handy for keeping clothing clean and dry in a humid climate.. we really enjoyed it!

Stunning beaches near by

The property is lovely and in a quiet location. The turtle beach is beautiful. Make sure to go to the beach in the afternoon at high tide to sea the big turtles sunning. The home is cozy and has everything needed. We cook breakfast and dinner everyday without needing anything but the food. Pool is spectacular with the waterfall, and the owner even changed the time it turned on. The owner was very helpful, when we got there the temp was at 75 and they sent Art to change it to 71. There are floor fans as well and it was so comfortable. This is a guest home and so there were others in the main house but we had the use of the pool and almost never saw them. The friendly roosters made sure to let us know they were there each day but didn't disturb our sleep. We would definitely stay again.

The property was easy to find and absolutely beautiful! Fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy the beach and have a relaxing, comfortable stay. The beds and pillows were so comfortable and we slept great. The pool area was really nice and private. We would definitely recommend this property.

Our party included my husband and myself, his elderly parents (82 & 75), and our children (ages 7 & 10). From the youngest to the oldest, we all enjoyed our stay at this property. Aki’s Beach is a hidden gem, a 2 minute walk from the property, and so picturesque. We found sea turtles sleeping there in the morning, and they swam with us in the afternoons. The property owners are so wonderful and were very quick to respond to any questions we had. If you are looking for a more quiet place to stay, away from the high tourist traffic, but still close to everything Honolulu has to offer, I highly recommend this place.

The property was lovely and the pool was amazing. We enjoyed our 2 weeks there. Was very quiet and the little hidden beach was very nice. Love seeing the turtles coming up on the beach.

First of all, the rental was a nice space--sparkling clean and well appointed. Kitchen is well-stocked with equipment, but no spices, etc. Our only issue was that we didn't realize this property was on the owners' property---Owners were extremely nice, but they maintained control of temperature in our living space at 75 degrees with handles removed from windows--I'm sure guests in past have run up the electricity bills in the past. We talked owners into decreasing temp by 1 degree on 1st night of stay and another degree on fourth night. They also brought in floor fans. I prefer not to stay on someone else's property when possible, and I like to control my own living space. Though the owners were not intrusive, I was aware of them during most of the time I was there. Still, a very nice property.

We really enjoyed the spacious property The pool and barbecue area was very private. The kitchen was well equipped. Overall the stay was very nice. The home is not waterfront, but a small beach nearby was a great spot. We saw some turtles some of which crawled up on the beach.

As the title says, this is a beautiful and well-appointed home. It's basically a self-contained guest unit attached to the owner's home, with a private entrance. The pool and outside areas are shared with the homeowner, but we never encountered them while we were there. The home has just about everything you need: generous and modern kitchen appliances, laundry (which we didn't use), towels, some board games, cable TV, and wireless Internet. There were some kitchen staples on hand (pepper, dish soap, etc.), but others were lacking (vegetable oil, spices, etc. - the kind of things that are hard to buy in very small quantities). There's a grocery store nearby, and we ended up buying more than we needed and left some behind. The pool is a very nice touch. The waterfall is programmed to operate from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and you cannot control it. The only complaint I have is that nearby neighbors have roosters that start crowing around 4:30 each morning. I strongly suggest bringing earplugs. Maybe the host could provide a white noise machine to help mask the noise. The owner was very attentive to our needs, checked in on us by text, and we got our full deposit back.

We loved this home. The ONLY drawback for me was not having control over the thermostat. I would have liked it cooler. That said, the listing DOES say that for a daily fee you can change the temp and the owners are so friendly that a quick convo could have remedied the matter. I'm just pointing that out so you can address it ahead of time if it's important to you. Really a terrific home. We would stay here again.

The home was absolutely gorgeous and well kept! The neighborhood was very different we had anticipated. The rental home was the best home in this neighborhood!

This place was exceptional, from pulling into the driveway to stepping into the place, we felt very comfortable and relaxed in this home. The walking distance to the beaches and the smells of the flowers all throughout the neighborhood made this a memorable place to stay in. Would stay again for sure in this house if we have a chance to get back.

Great property. Beautiful guest house. Pool was an added bonus. Only down fall was the rooster next door who gets going about 3 a.m. and goes All morning Long

This guest house was extremely lovely, gorgeous hardwood floors, well decorated and all the things you'd need. The pool was an extremely nice asset and the 5 minute walk to a small beach where you can see sea turtles up close made it delightful. The stars at night were tremendous as well. The hosts were very easy to work with and the manager is extremely helpful and friendly. That said it is useful for travelers to know that Waianae and the west coast in general is very secluded, rural and not particularly oriented toward tourists, ie: the traffic to get there was unexpectedly slow, there are very few restaurants (basically fast food), and no tourist stores, as well as limited groceries available nearby. There is a neighboring rooster that is quite vocal and the public beaches nearby are lovely but have some more permanent resident activity. That said is was a very lovely place to stay and we were able to get out to other parts of the island from there, just useful to know what is and isn't there prior to your arrival.

We saw so many turtles at the beach, it was magical. Beautiful sunsets... the private pool was perfect. Away from the crowds and very relaxing.

We very much enjoyed the local beach, which is down the street, as well as the sea turtles that you can observe at the beach every time you visit. The pool was refreshing daily as well, and staying at this location provided more of a local experience as opposed to the large hotels in the area. Thanks to Elton and Cynthia!

We had the perfect experience renting this guest home from elton and cynthia. Welcomed us with open arms and the house was very effecient with everything needed. The pool was very refreshing after a long flight. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would definately stay again.

Absolutely beautiful place! Very spacious and clean. Pool with waterfall was incredible-so relaxing and tranquil. Everything is just as advertised. Really made us feel right at home! I would definitely stay here again! If you’re In O’ahu, this is a great place to stay!

Well cared for. Owner and Property manager were great communicators. Well stocked Kitchen. Beds were unbelievably comfortable. Ton of Beach gear to use. Pool was Awesome. Lunch or Dinner BBQ on the Lanai. Felt like Home right away!! Turtle (Aki) Beach was a nightly ritual, for the best sunsets and turtle watching on the west shore!

The Property and area were Breathtaking.Eveything we dreamed of for our first Hawaiian vacation.But the best part of all were the wonderful owners and the housekeeper,who made us feel so welcomed and granted our every request!

A beautiful place to stay with the owners being some of the nicest people ever. The guest house, pool and beaches were amazing. We had everything we needed - and much more.

Our two weeks at Elton & Cynthia's was absolutely wonderful!! The guesthouse was beautiful, well-appointed and private. The private pool was absolutely fantastic, and the beach items made available were used almost daily at the close-by beautiful beaches that we had virtually to ourselves for hours at a time and saw sea turtles at every day. One beach is less than a 5 minute walk down the street and is absolutely beautiful and perfect for sunset (and always filled with several visiting turtles). We did have to learn how the solar hot water system worked to insure we could handwash some kitchen items and shower at appropriate times, and how to turn on the pool waterfalls.. Wow! Tough, huh? The ONLY other issue was quickly seeing that the traffic needed to be negotiated at off-times to avoid sitting in backups here and there, but arrival at the guesthouse would always make it worth it, even when we'd get caught. Our only REGRET was that both Elton & Cynthia are busy, travelling people and we had very little time with them. Would have been great to get to know them better. We couldn't have picked a better place to spend the two weeks we wanted to take for a restful recovery after a very tough year. Our hosts were so mindful of our elderly mom and her needs too. We found out they'd even readied a downstairs room in their home for her in case she found the stairs to be too much!! How's that for hospitality?! On our walks, the neighbors were always very friendly and we felt so welcome. Beautiful flowers and plantings in the area were as spectacular as the beautiful home we stayed at. We'll never forget the great time we had staying there. Private, peaceful, beautiful, and with everything you needed. Who could ask for anything more? (Except to stay longer!!) Aloha at its best...