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Reviews of Bright, clean, airy Rocky Point Beach 1 bedroom loft. Steps to beach & bike path

Bright, clean, airy Rocky Point Beach 1 bedroom loft. Steps to beach & bike path
Haleiwa, HI

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
Exactly as presented online, no surprises. Two parents and two teens, and no privacy, but we were prepared for that. Great breeze throughout so no issues with heat, though it's still April, so not sure how summer would be. Beach path right around the corner, very easy access. Basic accommodations, but that's what we were looking for. Close to everything you need in North Shore. We had a great week, thanks Chris and Sam!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the north shore!
This was a great place to spend our honeymoon. The location was amazing, steps to Rocky Point beach. The home was just what we needed- nothing too fancy but a great place to come home to after a day exploring the north shore. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stay
This property suited us perfectly! From the location to everything we wanted to see and do, to the laid back style of the home and property, we will certainly keep coming back to this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, felt like home, very close to beach, great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy beach house!
This place was great and Chris is a wonderful and helpful host. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C., Laguna Niguel,CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The best little bungalow
The location is great, easy parking and great host. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Super Convenient location for a peaceful holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Perfect little place! Just what we were expecting! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P., Merewether, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Rocky Point House
This house was basic but everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach which was awesome. Had a balcony for drying out gear. Washing machine and dryer was handy. A short drive to Foodland to buy groceries. BBQ on deck was great. This was everything our family of 3 needed while staying on the North Shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., Ellensburg, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, wish we were staying longer
What a wonderful spot. My husband and I stayed with another couple, and although the loft bed is small, sleeping in the loft was fun. We could see the stars right through the window at night, and fell asleep listening to the waves. We loved how close it was to the beach, and the bike path at front was perfect to make loops out of all of walks down the beach. Opening the windows in the evenings and running the ample fans cooled the unit down, and we enjoyed listening to and watching the birds right outside. While this rental was a little worn in places, the tiles could use a deep cleaning, and a bathroom curtain could make things less awkward :), everything else was great. As noted in the other reviews and listing, tropical locations have bugs. That's hard to avoid. Just keep your food in the fridge or fully enclosed to avoid the ants. It wasn't a big deal. Chris communicated with us throughout the stay to make sure everything was going well, and had a great supply of beach items (chairs, floaties, boogie boards, mats, small cooler) for us to use. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse in Paradise
Love this property for our little family. Will be back. Watched some amazing surfing and sunsets. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immersive
Super chill stay. Plenty of room, relaxed and comfortable. Steps from nightly beach sunsets. Minutes from pretty much everything one stays on the North shore for. Otherwise, literally 45-60 minutes from anywhere on the island. It was a rare vacation where we had easy access to explore all day, get a nightly beach sunset and follow it up with quite home cooked family dinners. Tree house is fully functional, safe and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our family of four enjoyed our stay on the North Shore. The studio is perfectly located with easy access to the beach. The owner is super easy to reach and makes sure we are happy with our stay. The rental is clean, beds are comfortable. Beach gear is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore adventure
This place provided what we needed for our stay. Dishwater is limited but we ate out so it wasn’t a problem. Close to the beach-.great sunsets!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lok Leung W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Great location near the beach. Owner is nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice little beach house
Steps away from the most beautiful beach! Cute place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, perfect stay
This property was exactly what we were looking for. Laundry facilities were so helpful. Owner very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the treehouse feel!
Chris was a very welcoming & helpful host. We loved our location & the feel of being in a treehouse. Everything we needed was provided, even chairs, masks & snorkels & beach towels. We would definitely return. Aloha! Patty & Baja
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and super host!
Our family recently stayed at Chris' amazing Rocky Point home for 9 nights and everything about it was 10/10. Chris as a host was incredible. We ran into a bit of a jam on our trip and Chris was so caring and kind- he really went above and beyond. You can't beat this location (the beach is around the corner and is absolutely stunning - surpassed our expectations for sure!). The place itself is as described, and has everything you need and we felt right at home. The big sink and comfortable beds were highlights, and nothing beats the incredible breezes coming through that place! We hope to return in the near future. Thanks again Chris for treating our family with so much kindness!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven
I almost didn’t want to leave a review because I don’t want to give away how amazing this place is. First of all Chris was great. Communication was fantastic. He checked in on us to see if we needed anything. Let me say, the location is the best on the island of Oahu.. we had an absolute blast. Rented bikes as the bike path is right there and spent countless hours on the beaches of the north shore. Snorkeling and getting sun… We even got to watch the Billabong Pipe Masters, which was a bucket-list goal of mine… We can’t wait to get back there!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEANNA, Grand Bay Westfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sweet location. This location helped make the North Shore area the favorite part of our visit from New Brunswick Canada to Oahu. The amenities were perfect and felt immersed in the local culture including taking in the Hurley Pro Surf Comp while there. Check in was easy. We felt secure and the loft was super cool! Thank you for sharimh your space with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star stay, with a 5 star host in a 5 star location
Online photos completely representative of the property. The property was really clean. Location amazing, amazing beach within a couple minutes walk and area chill and not over run with tourists (Mid Feb). Our host, Chris was attentive, checking in with us if we needed anything, great, friendly communication. Our arrival was long after night fall and he left the lights on for us. Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved our stay, the perfect location and an open space.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
This beach loft is simple and unpretentious, but it is clean and comfortable. Second-story, you can't quite see the ocean but you can hear the waves crashing, and with lots of windows it cooled down nicely in the evening breezes, so we slept well after bouncing around all day. AWESOME location... literally steps to the beach, centrally located right in the middle of all the famous North Shore breaks; various food trucks, about a 10 minute walk to Ted's, and short drives to the town centers in Hali'ewa and Kahuku. Host Chris was very communicative. A note on the parking situation: it's tight in this area, just the way things are around there. If you rented some hugamongous SUV, it will be a PITA to find parking on a crowded day. However it thins out at night, and we had no problem finding a place to stash our 2-door Jeep. So just be prepared for that. Bottom line, this spot was a great base for our explorations and we liked it. Thanks Chris!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary N.

Snow to sandy beach
I am 73 years old and I traveled with my 27 year old friend and dog walker. She had never been to Hawaii and I had traveled to the North Shore many times. Our days were full of activities...zip line, sand bar, swap meet, The Eddie, Waimea Falls, Toa Luau, beaches and look outs. Our Rocky Point studio was a good location. It was small but comfortable and we loved sitting out on the patio at night. It was perfect for 2 people or a small family but too small for a larger group. The stairs could be a challenge for someone older. The washer was adequate but very small. Overall I wasn't disappointed with our choice and it was very private. Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cute space
We came here to unwind from the busy holiday over Christmas. We had an amazing stay. The location is so convenient to the beach. We also loved walking to the original sunrise shack for breakfast. Chris was the perfect host. He was accommodating when we needed him but let us do our own thing. I left a few valuables there and he contacted me and met with my husband to get them back to me. Would definitely stay here again and especially if you want a peaceful relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenilee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas vacation in the tree house
This listing was exactly what it claimed to be and I really enjoyed our stay! I enjoyed being on the Northside of the island where things are more laid back. Some things to note that may be helpful to others: the beach that is located directly behind the property is rocky. It is beautiful but in my opinion not swimable. You can make a short drive to a couple of swimmable areas without issue. I did take the most magnificent nap on the beach though! The lack of air conditioning made the stay uncomfortable for my husband however my children and I were comfortable with the fans. I loved sleeping with the fresh air and the windows open. It does get a bit warm in the afternoon. Overall, I would stay there again but the lack of AC is a deal breaker for my husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach bum house
We loved this cute little beach bum island treehouse. .. would be a surfer's paradise or or great for a fam with 1 or 2 older-than-5ish children (loft/stairs). There's a gravel/stone path to the door. Beach access was a very short walk Or 5-10 minutes drives. The owner, Chris, was very quickly responsive and helpful- including offering extra help when we arrived during a random traffic jam, preventing us from getting groceries. The only issue I'd say is the need for a deep scrub clean in the bathroom. Everything surface-wise was good. There's lots of fans to help with the hotness. The bed was even comfortable! I have pain issues, so this was a big plus! We went body boarding at Kawela Beach with the boards provided and then snorkelers at Shark's cove ( both very cool, Wear water shoes or at least sport-strappy sandles!). A short walk away by the gas station was Elephant truck (yummy Thai ) food truck and smoothie place. The Thai truck has online ordering for peak times. Also, go to Ted's bakery - the best (coconut) cake I think I've ever tasted. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Convenient and pleasant
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, cool place, worked really well for being on the north shore.

10/10 Excellent

dan t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We loved our stay! Right by the beach and perfect for our wee family. Had everything we needed. Thanks again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford H.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore Stay
Nice place. Close to the beach and the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Chris was a great host, the place was super comfortable and in an amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tree house
Great location, close to the beach and waves. Bev & Tim
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C., Athens, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, cozy, convenient
We really enjoyed staying at this property, which felt like living in a treehouse. Although not air conditioned, the propert was cooled by lovely breezes that lulled us to sleep. The owner was responsive without being intrusive. The location is great and atmospheric. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

karoline h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel like kama aina on the north shore
It is a lovely little space with lots of character in the midst of some of the most famous beaches in the world. You have to be careful when swimming at Rocky Point, even in the late summer because of the reef being close to the surface, however at one end of the nearby beach there is a reefless area that is nice to get in and bob around in the waves. Waimea Bay is also very calm in the summer (careful in the winter! big big waves!!) and great for swimming. There is no air conditioning (as mentioned in the ad) but the house is outfitted with excellent fans and many of them. That, plus the sea breezes coming through the windows makes for a very nice place to stay. A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Great Location
Cute little apartment with a great location with a close walk to a beautiful beach and local beaches, hiking, snorkling. The apartment was clean but could use a little TLC. Especially in the bathroom. Tha't why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super close to beautiful beach and surf
We’ve stayed at this location 3 times now. You can’t beat the proximity to an almost empty beautiful beach most of the year. The host is very responsive and nice. I don’t understand any negative reviews. It’s beach living in Hawaii, feels like home but a bit cooler and wetter. I grew up in Ewa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
This is an easily accessible upstairs apartment that's just a few minute walk away from the beach, and a few minute drive away from food and shopping. Parking was easy, access couldn't be simpler. Remember that this is a tropical location. No matter where you stay, you're going to see a few bugs. This house was spotless and ready for me. There are two improvements I would ask for. 1) Air conditioning. There's no A/C here, and while I completely understand the expense and energy usage, it did get uncomfortably hot during the hottest part of the day... Thankfully I was away most of each day I was there, and it cools off easily with fans and open windows during the evening. I would pay extra for a portable unit. 2) curtains in the bathroom. There is a window in the bathroom with a clear view to the neighbors yard, which was normally occupied. You're not exposed, but awkward eye contact occurred. Overall, I would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week!
We loved our stay (6 nights) at Chris's Treehouse. The location is great. Beach access is right around the corner and Chris provides beach gear. You can easily walk to the popular Sunset Beach. The apartment and especially the terrace is larger than it appears in the photos. The parking situation was very relaxed and communication with Chris was great. Everything is there that you need. The apartment is very breezy and from the top bed you can see the stars and a bit of the ocean! We would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Averee C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location but…
Great location, but not as clean as we would have liked (i.e., there was old food pieces stuck inside the microwave). I actually booked for 2 nights but stayed for 1 because I woke up to a cockroach crawling up my arm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review Averee, For sure we are not happy the microwave was missed in the cleaning prior to your stay. We do pride ourselves of a clean, comfortable and safe space. I can also appreciate the shock and disgust of having an insect crawling on ones arm. Our tolerance and phobias obviously vary in this area and I have sympathy for someone extremely effected. For all of any potential guest there are cockroaches among other insects that live in the tropics. They live in the trees and bushes directly outside our unit. They will come in open doors, primarily at night. Something I wish we could, but cannot, control. I assure that we thoroughly clean, set traps and spray when necessary.

10/10 Excellent

Elena W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near sunset beach
We had a wonderful stay, it was just a bit short. We were provided with beach equipment and a kitchen with all the utensils you need. There are windows all around, so it gets quite bright early in the morning. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation rental
The house was in a great location, a very short walk to the beach and right on a really nice bike trail. The “treehouse” layout gave it a nice vacation feel and was perfect for what we were looking for. Chris was a great host and checked in regularly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Halle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Very cute home! Location couldn’t be better. We would happily book here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on the North Shore
We really enjoyed the loft and the attached deck. Great location on the North Shore and a wonderful place to spend a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this property. It was close to a beautiful surf beach and only a few minutes drive to some good snorkelling spots. It was roomy enough for my family (2 adults and 2 teenagers). It was lovely to be up high to catch the sea breeze and be surrounded by lush fruit trees. It had a true Hawaiian north shore feeling about it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Whitney M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely misleading
Let me start by saying I do not understand any of these positive reviews, other than proximity to the beach. I booked this rental for my parents for 5 nights. They stayed 1 as it was SO bad they could not stay there. Cockroaches in the bathroom, rotting holes in the carpet, grease caked in the oven, mildew/ mold in the bathroom, rotting shelving. Kitchen supplies do not work and are dirty. The washer and dryer are outside in an dirty little room. When arriving and looking for parking, a neighbor knocked on the door and told them he was "Sick of this sh**" as he has lived there for 70 years and was tired of renters. Aside from the cleanliness, the lock on the door leading outside is broken and light fixtures are ripped off the wall. I wish I could add pictures because it was truly stunning the reality vs what the post looks like. We knew it was a simple beach house, but this was truly something. I contacted the host and did not hear back. I will be reaching out to VRBO with pictures. I never leave reviews, even when unhappy, but if I can save someone else the experience and money, I'm happy to. Please, please do not stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
To whomever reads this review I hope that you can take our overwhelming 5 star reviews as an indications of the experience you will have with us. These guests were rude to myself and my neighbors, angry and condescending before they even saw our house. Left without any communication. I could go through point by point of the untruths in this review but all I can do is hope y'all take it for what it is. Im sorry they had a bad experience as we take pride in a clean, cozy retreat to enjoy the North Shore.

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the Neighborhood
Right in the heart of the NorthShore ! Great upstairs unit right off the bike path. You get a real sense of living in Hawaii as apposed to staying at a resort. I’m bringing my wife back in 3 months !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Chris was an excellent host! Very responsive and accommodating. Place was clean and felt like home. Great location to food trucks, beach and activities. Highly recommend! Thanks Chris!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022