North Shore Garden Studio

The location and setting of this studio are fantastic. Set up in the hills above North Shore, close to everything, in a peaceful and beautiful suburb. The garden is lovely, and the setting is perfect. The pool is a nice addition, though we didn’t use it - too many great beaches nearby. Check in was easy and the communication was great.

Felt a little too intimate with the neighbouring apartment (could hear them in the bathroom etc). There was AC, but we were encouraged not to use it. I fully appreciate this, and in no way were we told ‘don’t use it’; TLDR we would have used it if we hadn’t been encouraged not too. The mornings are loud with birds and cars leaving and dogs barking, and sleeping with the windows open isn’t what we would have chosen. Seems to be a common compliant, with some earplugs left somewhat apologetically by the bed. The only other thing, picked up by some others, is that the interior could use a bit of updating. I still don’t understand how the shower handles work with each other :)

Beautiful location. Great host.

All Good!

Host was very nice. Studio had everything we needed and more. Bed was super comfortable.

Nothing.

Location was a drive above the beach and ton area. There was no walking to town, just a 10-12 minute steep drive from a neighborhood. Once you get into town parking is a challenge. Not convenient.

The room was hot, stuffy and uncomfortable. Seemed like a second story breezy loft overlooking a pool from the online photos. Not true. Not comfortable, nowhere to hang out. Unfriendly and aggressive dogs onsite. Room is attached to owners property. The most expensive and least comfortable places we booked on the island in our 2 week stay.

The bed and bedsheets were super comfy!

The property is shared with the owners and their dogs. As someone who’s not too comfortable with dogs, having them run and jump when we got out the car was a bit scary.

Location was amazing- very tranquil.

The host was very responsive, and fixed several minor problems within 24 hours. The location was very close to beaches, surfing and a food store. The neighborhood was quiet.

The kitchen and bathroom really were tiny. Only 2 appliances could be plugged in at a time, so we couldn’t make, for example, eggs, toast and coffee all at the same time. No restaurants in the area, only a couple of food trucks and a grocery store. The road to reach the unit is very steep and winding - wouldn’t want to attempt it in the dark! The yard was rather messy. Although the room was very clean, the lanai and outdoor furniture was not.

Les plages à perte de vue .

Nous avons été désagréablement surpris en arrivant , l’adresse indique Haleiwa , mais en fait c’est dans le bourg d’à côté . Le jardin était sans dessus dessous … a été nettoyé le jour de notre départ . Il y aurait bien besoin d’un bon rafraîchissement à l’intérieur : meubles abîmés, plaque de cuisson rouillée , couverts usagés , robinets à changer , la table est petite pour prendre le déjeuner , les fauteuils à l’extérieur étaient sales donc inutilisables . Il y avait des produits de douche entamés dans la salle de bain.