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Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C

Escape to paradise where you can unwind by the pool or explore Hawaii's raw natural beauty just outside your door.

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

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

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating 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)

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  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
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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

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number 184001005004, TA-117-674-1888-03, GE-117-674-1888-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Waianae, HI

What's nearby

  • Makaha Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kea'au Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Papaoneone Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Makaha Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Pokai Bay Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waianae apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Makaha Beach Park and Kea'au Beach Park. Aki's Beach and Papaoneone Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Enjoyed my stay! Great view, great food, great experience! Just do it!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Great first visit!
This was our first visit to Hawaii, and from our first contact email, we were happy we chose Heather's condo. The condo was clean, bed was comfortable, had plenty of storage and conveniences and a million dollar view! The grounds were well kept, BBQ very convenient, the pool was awesome, as were the people we met. We were fortunate to see dolphins & whales from the lanai, and a turtle on Makaha beach. We were mesmerized by the beautiful blue ocean and the surfers. We rented a car and took advantage of touring the island several times. We booked a snorkel and dolphin tour on the Dolphin Star which was awesome, with pickup in Waianae boat Harbour -the crew was friendly and informative. Tamura market was convenient for groceries, fast food restaurants were close and the local Saturday market(8am- noon) had local goods and fresh produce(located behind Longs Drugs and Pizza Hut). The Polynesian Culture Centre was a highlight for us- including the tour, luau and evening show. Kapolei has easy highway access with lots of major stores and restaurants, and Ko Olina has access to the public for swimming- we used lagoon #4 close to the marina. A wonderful holiday in paradise! Would love to return one day...

2/10 Terrible

Joseph R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointment
Oldand dirty not ADA compliance
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelli P., Bainbridge Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
Paradise!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Ocean!
Great surfing views and sounds from the ocean wwaves
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yumi K., Nabari, Mie, Japan

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ローカルなハワイ
ワイキキだけがハワイではありません。ここマカハは華やかさは無く、ゆったり時間が流れる南の島。バルコニーは最高に居心地が良く、サンセットとサーフィンを見ながらワインと夕食を楽しめます。もちろん、自分達でクッキング。それもまた楽しみの一つです。今回は2回目の滞在で、自分達のセカンドホームのように感じました。
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nilotpal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
"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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Perfect
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Yumi K., Nabari, Mie, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable Stay
We really really enjoyed staying here for a month during Feb. 2020. This is the best place that we've ever stayed in the world. When we are at the lanai, we always can see surfing, sometimes whales, sometimes dolphins. Just sitting at the lanai makes us happy and excited. Of course we enjoyed breakfast and dinner while seeing surfing and beautiful sunset. Until this time we’ve used hotels for a long time. This was the first time for us to use a condominium. And we found a condo was better than a hotel. At first we worried about various things because there was no reception or no concierge. But Heather gave us all necessary information, and we found it was easy to use a condo. All the people we met near here were very kind. Makaha is an awesome place to stay for a long time. Thank you very much for sharing your place, Heather. We'd like to come back here again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martina S., Berlin - Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Heather!!
Heather ist eine einzigartige Gastgeberin. Nach meinem Unfall auf Hawaii, war sie zu jeder Zeit ansprechbar, hilfsbereit und großzügig. Wir können Heather und ihr Apartment 312 nur Jedem wärmstens empfehlen. Das hübsche, komfortable Apartment hat alles was man für einen entspannten Urlaub benötigt: ein Badezimmer mit Dusch-Badewanne und vielen Schubladen im Unterschrank. Ein Küchenbereich mit einem typisch amerikanischen Riesenherd und 2 Backöfen, Spülmaschine, Kaffeemaschine, Toastofen und großem Kühlschrank - dieser ist während unseres Urlaubs kaputt gegangen und wurde sofort durch ein Neugerät mit Eiswürfelbereiter ersetzt. Ansonsten sind alle notwendigen Utensilien wie Pfannen, Töpfe, Besteck, Geschirr usw. für die Zubereitung eigener Speisen vorhanden. Die man wahlweise an der schönen Küchentheke oder auf dem Balkon (Lanai) einnehmen kann. Das Bett ist bequem und hatte eine neue Matratze. Zusätzlich ist ein großzügiges Ausziehbett vorhanden, welches auch als Sofa nutzbar ist. Der Balkon (Lanai) ist mit einem Bar-Tisch und zwei Bar-Stühlen sowie einer kleinen Rattan-Liegelandschaft ausgestattet. Und dann dieser Blick… einfach unglaublich, sagenhaft! Man schaut direkt auf den Ozean, kann den ganzen Tag den Surfern zusehen, sieht Delphine und mit etwas Glück auch Wale in der Ferne!! Die gesamte Anlage ist überaus ordentlich gestaltet, sauber und wird durch Security bewacht. Zum Apartment gehört ein eigener, überdachter Parkplatz. Der Pool ist beheizt und groß genug, um dort auch sportlich einige Bahnen zu ziehen. Der gesamte Bereich ist Nichtraucher deklariert - zum Rauchen also ein paar Schritte nach links zur kleinen Mauer am Strand gehen. Am Strand gibt es nur wenige Touristen - Makaha Beach liegt ca. 50km westlich von Honolulu - überwiegend gestalten dort „Einheimische“ ihre Familienwochenenden mit Barbecue und Musik. Da dieses hübsche Apartment Oceanfront liegt wird man davon in keiner Weise gestört - die tolle Brandung ist allgegenwärtig. Und Preis/Leistungsmässig gibt es nach unseren Recherchen auf ganz Hawaii (alle Inseln - wir waren auf allen :-) nichts vergleichbares. Aloha
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie P., Boston, ma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!