This place is amazing. Everything about it is perfect!

Everything was great except half the bikes were broken. Location can’t be beat. Close to everything my family like. Second time in two years we’ve stayed here and will come back.

We just returned home from a wonderful week on north shore Oahu in the "Ginger House". The house had everything we needed -- kitchen utensils, paper goods supply, appliances, and plenty of seating inside and on the huge deck, which is where we ate all our meals. The house is located spitting distance from Shark's cove, Foodland, and the wonderful food trucks. Everything we needed was either in the house already or a short walk or bike ride away. The beds were all very comfortable, and there were plenty of pillows and towels. We used the washer and dryer frequently -- there is a big box of laundry detergent in the closet. Our first evening on the deck, we watched humpback whales jumping in the surf as the sun was setting. Three mornings, we awoke to beautiful rainbows also off the deck. Activities and toys: The beach cruisers were nice to have - they required a bit of minor repair, which my bike-loving husband was more than happy to do. We enjoyed the bike trails -- north past Ted's Bakery (yum!) and south to Waimea Bay. The boogie boards under the house were in pretty bad shape, but we quickly learned why -- That surf is treacherous! We learned that 60+ year olds should not attempt boogie-boarding in that surf. The slope of the beach causes big waves, even during the supposed "calm" season. Three of us got pounded in that surf, much to the delight of the people watching on the beach. I'm still pulling sand out of my ears. It was a blast! There were three full surf boards, but none of us are surfers, and we didn't want to attempt that craziness. The tidal pools at Shark's cove (short walk south) have incredible snorkeling for beginners. We found the best time to go is during a rain shower, when the beach clears out. We had the place to ourselves. There were many varieties of fish and water plants and cavernous areas in the rocks to explore. The house calico cat, "Ginger", is a sweetie. We purchased cat food at Foodland and fed her daily. She was always glad to see us return. There were other cats and the occasional chicken running thru the yard, but we rarely saw them. One more thing: The Toa Luau at Waimea Valley is amazing! The food and entertainment were more than worth the price of admission! We really enjoyed our stay, and we hope to return! Aloha!