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Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C

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straight on oceanfront with dining and seating
View to the south east where the sun rises over Makaha Beach
View to the North West where the sun sets over the point of Makaha
Plenty of space to walk around and floor to ceiling cotton curtains for privacy
Newly decorated with funiture, paint, floors, windows and AC.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Waianae, HI
  • Place, Makaha Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kea'au Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Aki's Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

studio

1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool/balcony safety risk, supervise well
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NON SMOKING PROPERTY
Do not hang anything over the railings
Please wash off all sand before entering the unit

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 184001005004, TA-117-674-1888-03, GE-117-674-1888-01

About the area

Waianae

Located in Waianae, this apartment is near a water park and 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 Kaʻena Point State Park and Makaha Beach Park. Kuuloa Kai Charters and Dole Plantation are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Waianae, HI

What's nearby

  • Makaha Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kea'au Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aki's Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Papaoneone Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pearl Harbor Visitor Center - 58 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kahumana Farms & Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spicy House Thai Cuisine Express - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪80 Percent What You Eat - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Direct Oceanfront, Great Surfing, A/C?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather’s suite is the perfect place to enjoy the west side of Oahu. We stayed 7 weeks and enjoyed the location with the ocean right below the Lanai!
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

Awesome stay at the Makaha Shores

My wife and I loved our stay at Heathers condo. Everything was perfect. Most of our stay while at the condo was out on the lanai. The best views!! The bed was super comfortable too. Her place is great for a couple. We definitely hope to come back again.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl T.

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

Condo with a view

This condo was perfect for the two of us. The lanai looks right over the water, kitchen was well equipped, beach accessories to use and the view! Sunset every night from the lanai, just perfect. Heather was very nice and helpful when neededFor our long term stay we were so happy to be here.Highly recommend this place, but please leave availability for our next trip, lol
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Archival

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...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelli P.

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

Paradise!

Paradise!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yumi K.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Great experience

Perfect
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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!
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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We are beach people! Our parents have been coming to Makaha Beach since the 1950's and we have grown up coming to enjoy the beautiful West Side of Oahu. Our permanent residence is in Honolulu, we finally took the plunge and invested in this fabulous property to enjoy with our family. We hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

We rented at Makaha Shores in the past, but nothing was nice or clean or new enough for our standards. We waited to find the right unit on the right floor facing the right direction for an optimal vacation property. We are sure that if you love the beach, sunsets and relaxation, you will love it too!

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