When my wife and I chose Hawaii to celebrate our ten-year anniversary, we wanted to find a place to stay that was both accessible to the beauty of the North Shore but off the beaten path. We were so pleased with the Ohana checking both boxes!
From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the local host Lindsay, we could feel the Aloha spirit we’d heard so much about. She gave us her suggestions of beaches and restaurants as well as some tips about the local shopping center (everything in Laie is closed Sundays). She made herself available throughout our visit in the case we needed anything. When I managed to somehow lock ourselves out, Joe responded immediately and Lindsay had the problem solved almost immediately while we visited a beach.
The space was perfect for my wife and I - a spacious bedroom, full kitchen, small table for meals, a futon and TV (not that you’ll need it) and a good size bathroom with shower. Two huge pluses for us were WiFi (so we could FaceTime with the kids) and a washer and dryer.
The backyard overlooks one side of the point and came complete with fire pit and benches. While we didn’t have the opportunity to use it, it was a very cozy space with a great view.
The fairly private beach is just across the street (maybe a five minute walk from door to water) and the gorgeous Laie Point is maybe a 10 minute walk down the street. Pro tip: Get out there to see the sunrise at least one morning - 100% amazing.
The Ohana was everything we hoped it would be and exactly what we needed, while Joe and Lindsay were both excellent hosts!