“Fabulous” We had a wonderful stay, and are so appreciative of all the extras that came with it. We feel blessed to have such wonderful people take such great care of us on our 1st vacation of Hawaii. Thank you AL & Chris. Also thank you to Kathe who provided the ins and outs of the property.

“Amazing and Perfect!!” We could not have asked for a better cottage for our honeymoon stay on Oahu. The location is perfect - right on the beach so the waves lull you to sleep and you can walk right outside in the morning to watch the sunrise. The location on the island is also ideal as a midpoint between towns on the far north shore to accessing Pearl Harbor and Wakiki Beach. Karen is extremely attentitive to details within the cottage for any amenity you may need. She was also very responsive as we prepared for our arrival. For a quiet, beach front getaway, this is your place to stay!

“Our piece of paradise too!” We spent a week in this beautiful condo and plan to come back again. Everything previously stated was true as are the posted photos. We had five in our family, three adults and two kids. My mom slept on the Murphy bed and my girls, aged 7 & 12, slept on the futons on the living room floor. Everyone was comfortable & my mom loved to waking up to an ocean view sunrise. The washer & dryer were such a plus as we didn't pack as many clothes. Anything we needed was there: beach chairs, towels, sand toys, snorkeling gear & coolers. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, coffee pot, even plastic wrap & foil! There's many places to eat and shop within a few miles of the condo and there's a binder full of information and menus. Chris & Al's contact on the island, Kathe, was great! She met us when we arrived and was readily available when needed. If you want a peaceful and quiet stay while on Oahu, this is the place to be! Thank you, Chris & Al for sharing your piece of paradise and we will be back!

“Home away From Home” If anyone is looking for a relaxing retreat, this is the place for you. The location of this property is quiet and yet is within close proximity of places such as Turtle Bay Resort (excellent golfing) and North Shore Sunset Beach and Haleiwa. The Bus even stops right in front on both sides of the street allowing one a cheap ride ($2.50) in either direction. Everything I needed was provided and the owner was quite approachable regarding any concerns or questions that I had. I would recommend this property to anyone that is looking less for luxury but more for a home away from home getaway.

“"Lovely"” We stayed at Suite Aloha in September for 11 days. The room was spacious, airy and very comfortable. There was a huge ceiling fan to cool the entire room throughout the day and night. We were awakened by the sweet fragrance of plumeria as it floated through the windows every morning. Lovely! Sabine thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. We were welcomed with fresh fruit and a Beautiful arrangement of fresh Hawaiian flowers. There were beach items available for us to use including a beach umbrella, chairs, mats and beach bag. The location was ideal. We could easily walk to Kailua Beach or to Kailua town. Kailua town has plenty of upscale shops and restaurants. There was even a brand new Target there. We would definitely stay there again. It was lovely!

“Relaxing stay in Punalu'u” Our family stayed in condo #401, it was perfect and exceeded our expectations. The condo has everything you need and more. We had an incredible vacation. The condo has a gorgeous view of the ocean and a big, comfy balcony to sit on and enjoy the view! It's just a short walk across the lawn to the water. The condo itself is lovely and clean with a complete kitchen, not lacking anything a cook would need. We had a lot of meals in the condo and that helps too if you're on a special diet or just want to save on meals. The beds are very comfortable too! It's the perfect place for a family with kids to stay, everything you need is there, even a washer and dryer! Punalu'u is serene and beautiful. We plan on returning soon!

“Great way to "see" the real Hawaii” We enjoyed the sunsets, watching the surfers, close to the many activities available. We enjoyed the walks, swimming pool and watching for the whales. This is a great way to relax and enjoy the ocean. It was great eating at the small restr. and talking to the local people. Enjoyed their local markets. Just a great way to spend a vacation. Must have a car to get around.

“AWESOME VIEWS/GREAT NORTH SHORE LOCATION” We arrived on Sat.(Feb25) for a stay thru Fri (March3rd)and could no have been more pleased with our stay.The views were incredible (we even saw whales, 2 evenings in a row),the Ocean is right outside the deck and everything in the posting is accurate and Stacy(the Owner) was very helpful and truly went out of her way to help us with any questions/advise. It took us 36 years (since our Honeymoon) to come to Hawaii,but staying at this Romantic couples getaway was worth the wait......RGN

“Remote, quaint just outside the crowds of North Shore” Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the Orange Cottage at Owen's Retreat. Yes - it could use a little "sprucing up" like others have mentioned. This is not some swanky beach cottage. But we weren't really looking for that. It was peaceful and intimate. The ocean is literally feet away. The beach directly out front is not swimable - but drive either direction a few minutes and you have all kinds of beaches to swim at. 10 minute drive to the shops and restaurants of North Shore. The airplanes and helicopters were not an issue - it all stopped at night time. The caretakers were very sweet and around if you needed them.

“Perfect Location... The "Real" Hawaii” Being from New Hampshire, Hale Malaekahana reminded me of a Lake House dropped on a perfect stretch of Hawaiian beach, close to the North Shore of Oahu. If you're looking for marble floors and granite counters, stay in Waikiki...if you want a true feel for the "Country" of Hawaii, grab a week or more at Hale Malaekahana!! The house and kitchen were very well equipped for anything that you would need, including surf boards, life jackets, beach chairs/mats, snorkel gear and a Webber Grill for grilling up some of the fresh caught fish that you can get from the locals. Forget about the pricey restaurants in Honolulu, experience the local garlic shrimp and Huli chicken along the route, you'll be glad you stayed up here!! Nothing more relaxing than falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking early to an awesome sunrise and coffee on the beach. Stan and Marcia ( although we didn't meet them personally) were very responsive to e-mails and calls during the booking process and our rental went off without a hitch. They even graciously accommodated our request for a late check-out on departure day as we had a late flight and we wanted to soak up every minute of Sun we could out front on the beach!!

“Go when want be a householder of HAWAII!!” Parents & kids were enjoyed to stay and we felt we lives in Hawaii. Everything was perfect but one thing we didn't like is blunt knife!!!! Anyway, thanks for Brandyn and her collegues for supporting us to stay. There are small playground in 30 m from the house. Our kids went there every morning.

“Turtle Bay Condo” We enjoyed our stay at your Turtle Bay condo. It's in a beautiful area with beautiful beaches, 3 pools to choose from, tennis, golf and horseback riding. The condo was spacious, clean and quiet. It had a nice lanai and a well-equiped kitchen. We would stay there again if we planned to travel to Oahu.