Perfect January Retreat from the cold Ohio weather

Kellee (Heborn, Ohio)
Review submitted: January 21, 2013   Date of arrival: January 12, 2013

We started researching places to stay on the Hawaiian Islands last July. Once we decided on Oahu, it didn't take long to find Gina and her beautiful villas. The studio on the first floor was absolutely PERFECT for my husband and I. There wasn't anything we needed other than food for breakfast/lunch. The lanai had an amazing view. I could go on for hours. If you are even second guessing your choice, stop now...choose this!!!

Recommended for: sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Beautiful villa!

Segelkes (United States)
Review submitted: October 26, 2012   Date of arrival: October 9, 2012

Wow! We had such a great time!

We rented this villa from Gina for our honeymoon on Oahu's North Shore for 10 nights and they were 10 amazing nights!

We arrived on 10/9 and the villa was so nice! A big spacious bathroom with a shower, soaking tub, separated room for toilet, washer/dryer, great kitchen, big walk-in closet, comfy bed, and a living room with a view! We picked up groceries on our way up to the North Shore and we had everything we need to store our food, cook, and most importantly make drinks!

This villa was everything we expected and more!

We would recommend this villa to anyone!

Recommended for: tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Great location

Lucinda N. ()
Review submitted: May 2, 2012   Date of arrival: April 7, 2012

This rental turned out to be really great for our week on Oahu. There are 2 studio condos and we stayed in the ground floor unit. That worked out well because you can walk right out to the beach. The beach outside the unit is quite protected from waves, so it makes a great snorkeling spot. We swam with sea turtles! Lanai is reasonably private with a solid wall on one side and slatted divider on the other. Clean and well maintained. Nice little kitchen and bathroom. Plenty of gear in the beach locker. Gina provided a wealth of info on restaurants and things to do in the area. There were a couple of minor inconveniences: The prior visitor took the parking pass and we had trouble getting the security office to call us back and bring a new one. One day there was a power outage and despite calling all the contact numbers we had trouble getting a call back as to what to do with the beeping alarm. But these were small issues, and we fully enjoyed our stay. The complex has a lot of families visiting yet it was also fine for a couple. Really enjoyed the food at Ola which is just steps from the condo. Overall a great experience and highly recommended.

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Wonderful retreat

Noelle M. ()
Review submitted: March 12, 2012   Date of arrival: February 17, 2012

My family really enjoyed staying in the studio villa. We were thrilled with the spaciousness of the room and proximity to the beach. The place lives up to what you see in the pictures. The owners do a wonderful job communicating with clients, and take great care in providing information on the resort and North Shore. We were very happy to have access to their beach locker, especially the snorkel gear. We saw turtles and tropical fish in the cove directly in front of the villa! We were sad to leave and can't wait to go back.

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First time to Oahu

Debbie (Sacramento CA)
Review submitted: November 23, 2011   Date of arrival: October 30, 2011

We would highly recommend the studio for anyone visiting the north shore of Oahu. It is just as presented in the pictures -- beautifully decorated, fully stocked with everything we needed, and literally right on the grass with the beach just step away. Hiking to see the turtles, watching the surfers at Sunset Beach, and enjoying the peacefulness of just sitting on the lanai every morning for breakfast ---Thank you for a wonderful home away from home. We hope to be back soon.

Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Mike and Rita

Rita (Chicago)
Review submitted: November 14, 2011   Date of arrival: November 4, 2011

Perfect location steps from the bay where you can swim and snorkle. Loved the convenient heated pool and jacuzzi. The studio is well equipped, clean and well maintained. We did a lot of walking around the grounds and enjoyed watching the surfers in the next bay, also saw Turtles and sleeping Monk Seals.
Olas is an excellent restaurant and very convenient. I would certainly recommend this property to any family or friends visiting the North Shore.

Recommended for: age 55+, romantic getaway

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Wonderful week at Ocean Villas

Barb & TJ (Tomball, TX)
Review submitted: June 11, 2011   Date of arrival: May 8, 2011

Loved this studio villa on the North Shore. It is the perfect 'home away from home', opening right onto the grassy lawn and peaceful beach at Turtle Bay. Vince & Gina are wonderful to work with and provided answers to every question we had and more ... thanks for a wonderful week.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 4 / 5

Beautiful!

Victoria (Valencia, CA)
Review submitted: September 9, 2010   Date of arrival: July 25, 2010

This villa is in the perfect location; it's practically on the the beach. Great view from the lanai. Very clean and well appointed villa. The beach is fun and the restaurant, Ola, was delicious; and it's just steps from the villa. We had a great trip! Thanks Gina!

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5