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On the beach, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Waianae, HI
  • Makaha Beach Park
    2 min walk
  • Jason's Bar-B-Que
    3 min drive
  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station
    33 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Waianae

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Makaha Beach Park and Kea'au Beach Park. Aki's Beach and Papaoneone Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Makaha Beach Park - 2 min walk
  • Kea'au Beach Park - 13 min walk
  • Papaoneone Beach - 2 min drive
  • Makaha Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Makua Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 33 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spicy House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C

MAKAHA SHORES

From the moment you open the door you will feel like you have arrived in paradise! Sleep with the sound of crashing waves. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktail while sitting on the balcony with 180 degree direct oceanfront view. This building is shaped like an L. One side is directly on the ocean and the other side faces the beach and road, with noise from cars and beach goers. We are facing the direct ocean view

A/C installed 2023.

Brand new, fully stocked kitchen with stainless dishwasher, double oven range, fridge, icemaker, microwave and disposal, granite counter tops, breakfast bar and everything a cook needs for meal prep. New vinyl wood floors in 2023. All furnishings are brand new! Queen size pillow top mattress on a carved teak bed,2 dressers, Twin sofa bed, flat screen Smart TV with HD cable and Apps for Netflix\Social Media built in, DSL Wi-fi, Luxury linens with plenty of pillows, outdoor dining and lounge furnishings, beach towels, iron, hair dryer, you name it.

Building features coin laundry, barbecue area ,Swimming pool, FREE assigned covered parking and elevator.

People love Makaha for its year round beautiful weather, as rain is very rare here. Visitors say this is the real Hawaii. The beaches are raw, natural and pristine. In a few minute's drive is Yokohama Beach where the nature is uncontaminated by manmade construction. Within 25 minutes in close by Kapolei you will find all the shopping you need to stock up, movies, more golf, water park, and resorts.

Waikele premium outlet mall is also about 25 minutes away. Ala Moana Mall, the largest outdoor shopping mecca in the country and Famous Waikiki are an hour away.

Renting a car is highly recommended as shops and restaurants are all too far to walk....but the beach is outside your door. It's great to take a day to drive the entire island perimeter and see the famous North Shore, Haleiwa and white sand beaches of Kailua. The hustle and bustle of Waikiki is about 45 minutes away.

Property manager

Heather

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Pillow top mattress
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NON SMOKING PROPERTY

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: pool/balcony safety risk, supervise well

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 184001005004, TA-117-674-1888-03, GE-117-674-1888-01

Property is also known as

Direct Oceanfront Great Surfing Totally Renovated
Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, Totally Renovated Waianae
Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, Totally Renovated Apartment
Makaha Shores. Direct Oceanfront Great Surfing Totally Renovated

Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Enjoyed my stay! Great view, great food, great experience! Just do it!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointment
Oldand dirty not ADA compliance
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo, beautiful view, beautiful Makaha Beach
Wonderful two month stay! What a view! Sunrises and sunsets. The beach is mostly for locals and surfers, you won't find many tourists here. Further north the road leads to more gorgeous, quiet beaches, and a trail leading to the northwest tip of Oahu. A car is pretty much necessary. The condo is very comfortable, with the ocean and beach view right in front of the balcony. Very nice staff and residents. Shopping is easy a few miles south. Also close to Ko Olina, a beautiful resort area with four lagoons and a luau. Thanks to the owner for sharing this amazing place.
Stayed 57 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location right on the beach
We loved staying here. We relaxed on our Lani and watched the surfers, whales, and sunsets. The room had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, kitchen was fully stocked and they included extras for the beach. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, quiet, and relaxing get away.
Stayed 37 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous sunsets
Beautifully renovated suite. Fully stocked kitchen. Excellent full view of ocean. Lovely heated mineral pool. Highly recommend if a layed back vacation is what you have in mind! 😀
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelli P., Bainbridge Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Paradise!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay at Makaha Shores
We spent 30 glorious days at Makaha Shores in Heather and Pau’s condo unit. Where to begin….the check-in process was seamless and Heathers unit provides absolutely everything you need for your stay. We had booked with Heather a couple of times previous but with Covid it just didn’t work out. We’re so thankful it did this time! We arrived to a clean and welcoming unit with breath taking views of the ocean, sunrise and sunsets. Upon opening my eyes in the morning without even lifting my head off of the pillow you could see the surfers and if my eyes happened to open early enough you could also catch the beautiful hues of the sunrise. I had no need to contact Heather while there as everything was quite perfect, but she was great with informing us of things going on around the building that may affect us. The grounds of the building are very clean and well maintained and the maintenance and management staff were very friendly. Mahalo Heather…until next time🤗
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Month long stay
Property was clean and comfortable. Amazing views with the sound of the ocean.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S., WYLIE

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We loved our stay! Had everything we needed! Loved to sit on balcony and watch the water and surfers and see easy access to beach!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

barton b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean Ocean!
Great surfing views and sounds from the ocean wwaves
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nilotpal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and a perfect place for a long getaway
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!!!
Stayed 54 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Beachfront Oasis!
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!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Get Out" - Hawaii
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!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ligia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
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.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
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!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Perfect
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beloved home ❤
everything was just great. My favorite place for families with children Yana
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Stay
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!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Saint Augustine, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome ocean front studio!
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!

8/10 Good

Gloria N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Makaha Shores
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.
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie P., Boston, ma

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally recommend
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!

8/10 Good

Katsuhiro O., Tokyo, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf, Cook, Eat, Drink, Sleep!
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Zach R., Coquitlam

Liked: Cleanliness
5 days on Makaha Beach
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.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanai to Die For
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!

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

Surf side stay
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019