This is the perfect place for two people. Incredibly affordable, especially for the location and the views. The inside is small but it’s clean, and it’s in a gorgeous and very quiet neighborhood set in the hills about 5 minutes walking distance from the beach. The suite has everything you need with a queen bed, and a full kitchenette with a stovetop, refrigerator and freezer and all the cooking and eating utensils and appliances you need.
There is also a private covered patio, and Ana brought us a cool little gas grill moments after we texted asking if they had one we could use. They also brought over snorkeling gear, body boards and other beach toys soon after we asked. Did I say they are very quick to respond to requests?
We’ve come to Oahu several times in the past and we usually stay on the North Shore, but the place we booked in Waialua backed out at the last second. Fortunately for us, Ana had availability and she kindly took us in on incredibly short notice and over the holiday.
Check-in instructions were very clear making the place easy to find and easy to get in after a long day of flights. Reserved parking was available and always easy to get.
I was a little concerned before we arrived that we would be too far away from Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Haleiwa and all the other incredible North Shore spots we like to hit, but it didn’t take anytime at all to drive up there. Another bonus we were very excited about was being close to the infamous Koko Head Hike – which I highly recommend – and Waikiki Beach.
One thing we were concerned about missing was not being right next to the water and hearing the ocean waves crashing on the shore. The good news is that the Hawaiian hills have their own sounds and they are amazing. The roosters greet you in morning and all other types of tropical birds chime in at all hours.
Ana surprised us a couple times leaving fresh cut flowers from her garden on our patio one day and delicious fresh fruit the next.
One review I read about Ana’s Place complained about the lack of an ocean view from the suite itself. This made me laugh knowing that if Ana’s Place had an ocean view from the patio we would be paying much more. And the fact is a beautiful view of the blue Pacific Ocean was only a few steps out the door.
To wrap it up, Ana’s Place is a comfy retreat in a great location with kind and responsive hosts. You will be thankful you stayed.