Reviews

  • The house was perfectly located right on the beach which was also beautiful!
    The only thing wrong with our 5 day stay was it was too short! The house was perfectly located right on the beach which was also beautiful with soft golden sand. We enjoyed lunches and drinks on the lanai with the gorgeous yard sloping to the beach. The house has a wide open feel and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking for 2 or 12. (The caretaker) was sweet and helpful and a pleasure to work with. Lavish Getaways did an excellent job presenting several options of properties for us to pick from. We can’t thank everyone enough for helping us have our dream wedding.

    - Jeff and Cindy

  • The caretaker, who is a very nice lady, was never intrusive but just a phone call away for whatever was needed.
    My husband and I took our 3 grown children and spouses plus 10 grandchildren, of which 3 are babies to stay for the week and everyone agreed, it was a wonderful place to stay. We did struggle to find the house in the dark but a phone call to the caretaker helped us to find our way. The Moani Kai was a very nice, clean and comfortable beach house to stay in. Was fully stocked with dishes, pans & utensils most everything you would need for cooking. The beds were comfortable and we found everything to be in working order. The Moani had a huge back yard with tennis and basketball court. We all loved that, plus the best was the beach right out your back door with all types of water toys to help keep the kids busy. How can you beat that along with being able to hear ocean waves at night, it is so awesome! Running on the beach in the morning was also a favorite for us but there is also a trail out front you can run on but nothing was more fun than just watching our children and grandchildren body surfing in the water and playing on the beach, interacting with one another, something we can’t always do. Chasing crabs on the beach at night is a hoot!!! So many memories and fun times we now have to cherish. Was perfect for us! The caretaker, who is a very nice lady, was never intrusive but just a phone call away for whatever was needed and we really appreciated that. We all loved the North Shore, no comparison to being stuck in the city, plus plenty of places to keep you busy (gotta see the Breath of Life, at the Polynesian Center) Eeks, just be aware the traffic is really bad when the surf competition is going on and will take an extra hour if you’re trying to go toward Haleiwa, to get shaved ice at Motsumoto’s, one of our favorite places. One person in our group, who went to gas station by the Kahuku grill, said that shaved ice was just as good as Motsumoto’s but for me, it’s the nostalgia of the place plus fun stores to shop in the town.

    - Jodi

  • We Would rent this property again and recommend it highly.
    Eleven fabulous nights with 8 adults and 5 grand kids. Plenty of room for all. Lots of activities close by and everyone was entertained with Swimming, Snorkeling, Surfing, Zip-lining Relaxing and Visiting with family. The only complaint I might have is after paying a hefty cleaning charge we were ask to sweep all of the decks and floors in the house which I did. I understand that sand is a concern and we made every precaution to minimize sand in the house and on the decks. All that said We Would rent this property again and recommend it highly.

    - Chuck G.

  • Wonderful place for some R&R after adventuring all day!
    Beautiful place!!! Super clean stylish and cozy. The hot tub was especially great after a long day with views of the water! Wonderful place for some R&R after adventuring all day!

    - Jessica Lum

  • Moani Kai was a wonderful family friendly place to stay with a beautiful beach front view!
    The view was incredible, the relaxed atmosphere of that side of the island was so great, Carole was very friendly and accommodating and helped us when we needed additional pack and plays for the grandchildren. We loved the hot tub, the sport court, the beach, the porch, the barbecue grill and table set up for family dinners was awesome and we loved the atmosphere in the evenings when we turned on the lights around the dinner table and the trees nearby that were lit, it was really very relaxing and inviting. Thanks so much for making our stay such a pleasant one!

    - Theresa

  • Great home, quiet location, helpful caretaker.
    This home was great for 6 couples celebrating our father’s 80th birthday. The house was clean and well maintained. There was plenty of space for 12 adults to visit together, and cozy nooks for individuals to read and enjoy the property. The weather on this side of the island was very windy while we were there. My brother was able to kiteboard on the beach outside the back door. However, the last day was still and perfect. Carol, the caretaker, was friendly and provided great ideas for beaches, food, hikes, etc. Thanks, Carol and Lavish Getaways for making this such a great vacation. We want to come back.

    - Heidi

  • We will rent again!!! The caretaker was friendly and helpful.
    The Moani Kai was absolutely beautiful! The house is well equipped inside and out and the kitchen has everything you would need. The outdoors had surfboards, chairs, toys for kids, towels….just bring your swimsuit!! There’s enough room to accommodate the young active ones and space for relaxing and peacefulness. The property is right on the beach yet private. We will rent again!!! The caretaker was friendly and helpful.

    - Wendy

  • The property was gorgeous and more than we could ask for!
    I think our business club just found the best beach house ever! It was a really nice getaway! The property was gorgeous and more than we could ask for! They had everything from towels to pots and pans to beach towels/mats to even buckets and shovels to go crab hunting! The house even came with dry branches ready for the fire pit sitting outside by the lawn ready for a bonfire and of course s’mores! We literally only needed our change of clothes! We were very surprised they even provided board games of every sort we could imagine and cable TV! The house itself was very clean and tidy and we felt like we were in a hotel but better. It was nice and private and there was easy and close access to the beach. We could enjoy breakfast out on the big backyard and watch the sunrise on the beach! The shower out on the porch made cleaning up after the beach easy breezy! There was a tennis court and basketball hoop as well and the parking area was very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay here and hope to return again next year!!

    - Cherise

  • Highly recommended. I’d definitely stay here again.
    We had the very best time at Moani Kai. Our children and their families spent four wonderful days at this totally enjoyable home. Being residents of O’ahu and most of our family coming in from the mainland we wanted to make sure that their stay was the best ever. Moani Kai did not disappoint. Highly recommended. I’d definitely stay here again.

    - Paul

  • You have a real gem in a prime location on Oahu.
    The house was immaculate, and the towels both beach and bath are as fine as any found in a five-star resort…your house and grounds around the house are simply wonderful. You have a real gem in a prime location on Oahu. Thank you for opening your home to strangers and allowing others to have the amazing experiences that I understand you and your family have had for many years. The memories you have provided to myself and my family are priceless. My children cannot stop talking about the chickens, geckos, coconuts, hammock, tennis court, and beach fun they had in Hawaii. So why we ever left the house to go see Diamond Head or Pearl Harbor I’ll never know. I have already given your web address to eight different friends and family, and I have only been back 4 days!!!! I have told them all to book early because it’s the best deal in Oahu!

    - Anonymous

  • You gotta come here if you want to get away from the crazy Waikiki and feel how Hawaii is supposed to be.
    This house was perfect for our group of married children & our grandkids. It was even better than the pictures could show. We had so much space and the kids all commented how we never felt crowded. The yard was so great for the kids to run around in when they were done with the sand. The beach was so beautiful in a bay which had a break so the surf wasn’t too scary for the little ones. The sport court was fun too! The hot tub was working great. A guy even came mid-week to clean it. It was especially nice after a day at the beach! The caretaker, Carol was adorable and friendly. She checked in with us to make sure we didn’t need anything but was never invasive. We found plenty to do right around the area. Lots of fun food places. Loved Papa Ole’s for breakfast. My husband was on grill duty for dinners and commented that a newer and bigger BBQ would be great, but we were grateful for all of the extra’s provided that we weren’t expecting. There are 2 washers & 2 dryers to use which was so helpful for our big group. The unit provided plenty of beach & bath towels, lots of chairs in the yard for hanging out, and even beach toys for the kids. There were boogie boards & surfboards. There was DW soap & even TP…Just a few nice things we didn’t have to run out & buy! Our biggest Thank You to the owners & rental agency & Carol : ) for helping our family vacation be the best it could be! Everyone loved it so much and we really hope we can come back again!! You gotta come here if you want to get away from the crazy Waikiki and feel how Hawaii is supposed to be.

    - Anonymous

  • Moani Kaiolohia at Malaekahana Bay really does feel like a home away from home.
    It might be a cliché, but the Moani Kaiolohia at Malaekahana Bay really does feel like a home away from home. The house is well maintained and beautiful, the beach is spectacular and secluded and the north shore really feels like a world away from the hustle of everyday life. If you want a place that is perfect for a large family or a group of friends, you couldn’t do much better.

    - Anonymous

  • Exceeds any other we have stayed at.
    This is an exceptional property. Clean, equipped and right on the beach. The beach directly in front is too rocky to play on but a short walk North is a lovely uncrowded spot. The hot tub was used a lot and meals were enjoyed with easy to use kitchen facilities and outdoor barbecue. Washers and dryers. Very quiet and secluded. Sleeping was easy and bedrooms perfect. We were a family of 11 adults but this place could accommodate 12 adults (our original plan) with everyone having space of their own. Families larger could fit and a large loft which we didn’t use could fit even more. Their on-site hostess was helpful but we didn’t use her very much as we didn’t need to as we are familiar with the Islands. Close to the PCC (2 min), the Temple (1 min), surrounding beaches, activities on the North Shore. If you are looking to relax and enjoy quiet this is the place. It isn’t the least expensive stay on the North Shore but exceeds any other we have stayed at.

    - Anonymous