Beachfront Studio located on the 5th floor overlooking Makaha Beach

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Winter Surf for the surf pros or just nice to watch...

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Host

9.2

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Kitchen

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waianae, HI

Makaha Beach Park2 min walk
Papaoneone Beach2 min drive
Makaha Valley Golf Club5 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully remodeled studio unit that sleeps 2 people. Full kitchen with granite counter tops. Full bathroom with tub/shower. Queen size Murphy wall bed for convenience, Rattan couch, 40' screen TV, DVD, and FREE WIFI. All linens, towels, beach towels, dishes, pots and utensils provided. Just bring your clothes and food. On site laundry and BBQ also available on property.

Studio is located in the Makaha Shores which is located right on Makaha surfing beach. Come for big winter surf or swimming during the summer months. Enjoy breath taking views of the ocean and mountains right from your lanai. Makaha is also known for the occasional ocean life vistors ranging from Monk Seals, dolphins and whales (winter months).

Come and experience it yourself...

NUC #90/TVU-0455
TAT #187-320-9344-01
GE #187-320-9344-01

Property manager

Antoilana 'Ming' Aila

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Property Registration Number 184001005007, TA-187-320-9344-02, GE-187-320-9344-02

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waianae

Located in Waianae, this condo is on the beach. Makaha Valley Golf Club and Ko Olina Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Makaha Beach Park and Kea'au Beach Park. Kuuloa Kai Charters and Dole Plantation are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Waianae, HI

What's nearby

Makaha Beach Park - 2 min walk
Kea'au Beach Park - 14 min walk
Aki's Beach - 17 min walk
Papaoneone Beach - 2 min drive
Makaha Valley Golf Club - 5 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
‪Hannara Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Studio located on the 5th floor overlooking Makaha Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beachfront Studio located on the 5th floor overlooking Makaha Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Studio located on the 5th floor overlooking Makaha Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Studio located on the 5th floor overlooking Makaha Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Studio located on the 5th floor overlooking Makaha Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this condo 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 miles (3 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

15 June 2024

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

Very enjoyable stay

Loved being so close to sand and water. Loved the sound of waves going to sleep and waking up.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre R.

28 May 2024

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

Nice studio, well located.

This lodging has been very convenient for us. The description is accurate. The studio is well equipped. Shopping for food is not far, at Wai'anae. Communicating with the owner/rental agency prior to coming has been difficult.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen T., San Francisco, Ca

8 Mar 2024

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

On the Beach

Love being able to stay on the beach and be so close to family who live here on the Leeward side of Oahu!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia H.

25 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful

Makaha Shores is great place to visit and all we had hoped. It was a very clean, safe property, nice warm pool, friendly neighbors and a nice BBQ area. Ming was very helpful and quick to reply when we had a question. The condo had everything we needed, was very clean, and the beach/ocean view was fabulous! A little bit of paradise at a very reasonable price. We hope to return for sure!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi G.

13 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location

Hawaii

Great views from balcony and beautiful beach. Condo needed fixes to screen and sliding doors and lights. Neighborhood description was not at all accurate. Lots of homeless and decent local eateries were difficult to find.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

3 Jan 2024

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

Nice building

Great

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Clean Unit in Locals Area

Clean, comfortable, secure property on the beach at Makaha Shores. The pool was very clean. Nice bbq area with two propane grills that got nice and hot. Propane was always full. Bed and linens were very comfortable. The view was outstanding. Ming was very responsive and sweet. Would definitely stay again. The only thing that was odd was check in. We arrived after hours so we filled out the check in/parking form and attempted to bring it to the office in the morning, but could never find the manager. She kept taping more checki in sheets to our car and unit door. We ended up giving it to the maintenance man. Nothing happened; it was just weird.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Josh S.

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Makaha Condo

The condo was cozy and had everything we needed. Only downside was the unit wasn't ready at check in time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

1 July 2023

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

Happy

Everything good except for the people smoking marijuana. And I get a tag on foot for pulling into garage with a cigarette. But I apologize and did not have any more. This is a beautiful place thank you so much for letting us stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john e.

18 June 2023

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

Little Paradise

We really enjoyed this stay here. So much to do and not crowded. Looking forward to coming back sometime.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

11 June 2023

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

We loved it here!

YES,parking to this unit is tight b/c of a post,so don’t rent an SUV if staying here,but it’s covered which is nice so your rental isn’t constantly in the sun. The loud music by locals on the beach happened 1 night out of 7. A call to police stopped it in less than 5 minutes. The condo itself is very quiet & there’s no noise after 9. As for locals yelling at us? Never,not once. Locals were the nicest,most polite people ever! The tent cities lined up along Fairington Hi-way on the beaches thru Waianae B4 getting to the condo are rampant. Lots of homeless people,but they don’t bother you. Once you get to Makaha Beach & the condo,there’s none. It’s a quiet, beautiful beach with locals surfing,boogie boarding,& groups in outriggers racing early morning or late eve. 1/2 way thru OUR stay,a filming crew took over the beach to film a movie! That was fun to watch! The condo is older,but so well maintained inside & out,you feel like you’re staying in a new place. Awesome views! New cupboards,countertops,the bathroom is all new,but door to unit & lanai doors are older. The unit is very well equipped! Even a cooler we used DAILY for lunch picnics. Sadly the beach umbrella was broken. I do wish there was an ironing board,even a tabletop 1,since they had an iron. There’s NO AC! A.M. & eve is fabulous with fans provided,open lanai doors & louvers on unit door(best sleeping ever!)but have plans to be gone 10a.m.-7p.m.,it gets warm in there. Want remote & beautiful? This is it!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

JAN R.

1 June 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not clean or ready at check in time.

Flight landed at 12:30, at 3:30 still no word from manager as to check in codes. Called VRBO to get codes. Manager finally called me around 4:30. The room not cleaned/ready “I forgot you were coming, I’ll try to get someone out to clean unit”. At 9:00 pm we finally decided to just head to the room… still wasn’t clean (in process). After cleaning person left (9:30) we observed…mold around shower, mold in coffee pot, no sheets on bed (had to make bed ourselves), old food left in refrigerator (not cleaned), no working wi-fi. This was unacceptable. We got a full refund for 7 nights. Good price for a hotel if you don’t mind mold or places that aren’t clean.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

30 May 2023

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

Makaha Shores

As a first time user of VRBO I wasn’t familiar with the process and how things would turn out. I’m happy to say everything went well and would do it again. The condo was perfect for me and me young daughter. She enjoyed her trip and so did I.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D., Kempner

20 May 2023

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

Best beach on Oahu

This property is located adjacent to the best beach on Oahu. The surfing during wave season is amazing and the swimming and snorkeling during the reminder of the year is wonderful. The property itself is well equipped with all that you need including beach chairs, beach towels, snorkeling gear, sunscreen, spices (the coffee maker needed some attention),full sized appliances-everything you need for a perfect stay. This unit’s parking space is extremely tight-anything over a midsize car is a challenging fit. Driving to the unit you pass many homeless encampments but the unit itself is very secure. The view from the unit is amazing!!! We required assistance from Ming and she was amazing as well. This unit is one of the best I’ve ever stayed in. Oh and, the Thai/Viet food truck at the beach is absolutely delicious!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

21 Jan 2023

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

Can't beat the beach view from the balcony

Very good small apartment, well equipped

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

13 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Beach!

Great time...only disappointing thing was some of the locals yelling at you out in the waves!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ken H.

4 Oct 2022

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

Would recommend

Condo is from the 70’s but has been upgraded. Nice views of beach and ocean. Friendly environment. Loud music from beach annoying at times. Property manager missed a message I sent regarding an issue that need immediate attention. She contacted me a day later and was apologetic. Just an honest mistake. We enjoyed our time here and would definitely consider staying again.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rainer B.

9 Aug 2022

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

Right on the beach

Generous size (for a studio) apartment in an amazing position, overlooking beautiful Makaha beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

20 July 2022

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

Beautiful and peaceful stay

Absolutely as described and better. Gorgeous view of both the beach and mountains, and extremely well stocked kitchen, bathroom, and beach accessories. Parking was straightforward and the building staff are friendly and helpful. Even on the weekends, there is plenty of space to spread out on the beach and enjoy the ocean. If getting off the beaten path on Oahu is what you are looking for, this is the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ana P.

28 June 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

It was okay

So over all the property was okay. Although there was a few things we weren’t aware of. One, this studio is located on the west side of the island we’re most of the homeless population lives, we weren’t aware we had to check in our rental car with the management office, and lastly our first night we noticed cockroaches inside the unit. I let the owner know and she sent a cleaning crew within the day. There’s also no actual AC unit. There’s 2 electrical fans (which were very dusty) and 1 ceiling fan. We tried to be out during most of the day and just come to the unit to shower and sleep so at the end of the day it was okay.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

4 June 2022

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

Excellent remote getaway

My wife and I stayed here for 10 days. Overall the property is great and has plenty of accommodations. Here are our pros and cons. Pros: 1. Affordable rental away from high tourist areas 2. Right on the beach w/ beach access 3. Parking included 4. Room is fully stocked with necessary vacation items. I.E. snorkeling gear, towels, linens, chairs, toiletries, cooking equipment/utensils. 5. On site coin-op laundry for longer trip renters Cons: 1. Parking space/garage is tight 2. No A/C in unit but 3 fans included in rental 3. Far from attractions, highly recommend rental car. 4. Beach can be noisy at night as other reviews have stated. Ming was very helpful and accommodating, and the pros far outweighed the cons. Just know that this location is really for those that want to be away from tourist areas, however the drive to and from the rest of the island is amazing and an experience in itself. Bottom line: Highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

18 Apr 2022

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

Perfect place

We had a great time at Makaha. The only thing that was not mentioned in the listing is that you have to walk up a half flight of stairs to get to the elevator.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles m., mannington

8 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you want to avoid the hustle of Honolulu this is the ticket.

Directly on the beach with surfers out all day. 3 minor issues 1. A guy plays loud music on the beach below you sometimes until 9 pm. 2. Unit had everything you will need except beach chairs. Neither one of these would deter me from renting this unit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly T., East Alton, IL

29 Jan 2022

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

Week in Paradise

We stayed at this same complex in 2019, but in a different condo. This condo was so much nicer and roomier. We had an amazing view of the ocean, and with the balcony doors open you can hear the ocean 24/7 and a fabulous ocean breeze. Kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with anything you could ever need. I have one recommendation for the owner. One or two beach chairs would have been a plus for the trips to the fabulous beach. I recommend this condo to everyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin W.

31 Dec 2021

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

Good place on the beach

Overall a good place to stay. You do have homeless further down on other beaches but the beach the property is on doesn't have any. Beyond the owners control was loud music until up to 2AM and fireworks every night until 10 or 11 PM. In the owners control is the place could use some maintenance. Especially the screens up by the ceiling. They are not flush against the sills so we had lots of mosquitoes come in at night and got lots of bites. One of the screen doors also needs fixed as it has ends up having a gap where mosquitoes get in. If you can handle all that it is a beautiful place stay. Beach gate access is wonderful. We got to see two seals that played in the water for an hour and then they napped on the beach for two hours.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021