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SURFERS DREAM STUDIO

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December 2024
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Hair dryer, towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Waianae, HI
  • Makaha Beach Park
    8 min walk
  • Kea'au Beach Park
    11 min walk
  • Aki's Beach
    3 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Waianae

When you stay at this apartment in Waianae, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Makaha Beach Park and Kea'au Beach Park. .This apartment is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Aki's Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Papaoneone Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Makaha Beach Park - 8 min walk
  • Kea'au Beach Park - 11 min walk
  • Papaoneone Beach - 3 min drive
  • Makaha Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Makua Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 34 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spicy House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SURFERS DREAM STUDIO

SURFERS DREAM! Private Comfortable Studio with private entrance, King Size Bed and comfortable amenities with a private deck and Outdoor Shower. This Studio is walking distance to one of Oahu's Most Beautiful Beaches on West Side and is located in a Private quiet neighborhood, across the street from some of the best sunsets in the world. BONUS! The Owner has his own surf school business and is a local Native Hawaiian with extensive island knowledge.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-147-114-3936-01, GE-147-114-3936-01

Property is also known as

Surfers Dream Studio Waianae
Surfers Dream Studio Apartment
Surfers Dream Studio Apartment Waianae

SURFERS DREAM STUDIO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 166 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for me
Danny was a great host. I was looking to surf around the island as an intermediate. He gave me good advice. The suite was exactly what I was looking for. Chill vibe, comfy bed, easy surfboard storage. West side was right up my alley. Met a lot of friendly people here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston F.

Great spot
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Quentin C.

Functional, pleasant stay
Perfect for a functional and comfortable base camp, but don’t expect spotlessness or luxury. Highlights: Danny was a fantastic host, excellent at communication and recommendations. Provided a bunch of free gear for us to use, like snorkeling gear, beach umbrella, beach towel, and beach chairs. Outdoor shower is refreshing, but beware of bugs at night. Room had everything we needed, including hot plate which we used to make breakfast each morning. Comfortable and clean bed. Private patio with great view of large lush backyard and stargazing. Private entrance. AC and fan work great in tandem to keep the room cool. Reef the dog is a highlight. Quiet, local neighborhood. 5-minute walk from stunning beach. Danny hooked us up with well-priced and fun surf lessons. What could have been better: the room was definitely well-worn (instances of water stains, rust, chipped paint, chipped wood, worn caulking, etc.). Blackout curtains would have been nice to keep out the sun, as well as a stronger curtain rod. Some of the provided kitchen amenities had a layer of dust on them, and the instant coffee was well-expired. Keep in mind this is natural Hawaii; you will likely see bugs in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A., Batavia

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay at Surfers Dream Studio
We found Danny's place to be a great home base for our time in Oahu. Everything was just as stated in the listing. The room was neat and tidy. The A/C worked well the bed was super comfy. The coffee/cooking area and bathroom were well supplied. The shower was great and had plentiful hot water. We also really enjoyed the small deck just for us! The location was great, easy drive to all the things you want to do on Oahu. Danny was a generous, helpful, and very friendly host. He answered messages promptly and had great suggestions and advice for things to do and how to get there. Definitely recommend the Surfers Dream Studio.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place at a great rate
Daniel was a great host. Had a lot of suggestions on things to do, places to eat, etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home for a few days
Our stay was great! Our hosts were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet little spot.
Excellent hosts, easy going and chill to work with. Come with a golden 🐕 Simple/minimal room attached to garage, backyard deck with great star viewing at night. Great semi isolated beaches nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! And the communication with the host really easy, it’s a really nice place !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This place was great. Danny and Michelle were the best hosts. Their place was clean, we had everything we needed and it’s close to beautiful beaches. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a thorough clean, pests present
Most important: From the beginning my partner was killing roaches and I feel terrible because I was dismissive, saying it's like FL, there are roaches that come and go. I didn't look until later and they were German roaches. German roaches are the only kind I would not want to bring home, they are infestation pests unlike other roaches. The last two nights we also saw a mouse. We kept our food closed and on the counter. The mouse seems to be living in the dresser structure. Danny was notified and provided a mouse trap. Danny and his girlfriend were very nice but were nonchalant about the things we noticed, roaches, mouse, things not drying in the bathroom. Communication: Danny texted me the day of check in. He is very communicative and friendly. Location: Quiet, beautiful rocky shore with tide pools behind the neighborhood, walking distance to sandy beach. We liked being away from the major tourist areas. There are many homeless camps nearby. Plan accordingly when exploring the island. Amenities: This room potentially has a ton of amenities! But you will probably need to ask about them. We requested shampoo/conditioner. Washer/dryer is located in Danny's home. Entrance to the room is inside his garage. The room: This room needs updated photos. My partner is very tidy and noted the grout color, bathroom smelled musty, lizard poop on the blinds. He sanitized everything prior to us using it. Danny/his gf were made aware of all of the above during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Disa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot
Dani was very nice and knowledgeable about local spots. We were looking for a place away from heavy tourist areas and this was perfect. Beautiful beaches and a state park nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Studio for a quick trip!
This studio was perfect for the long week and had everything we needed. Even had everything to cook with which was awesome! Danny is great and gave us lots of recommendations of things to do on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Makaha stay
My daughter and her husband was very please. The host was amazing! The room was great! Very pleased
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Danny is an awesome host. We did surf lessons with him as well as staying at his place and we really enjoyed our time. Easy going, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Host!
Danny was great! Great host and easy to communicate with, can’t say enough. All though I couldn’t stay the whole reservation, I appreciated everything Danny did for my wife and I when I was his guest. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Beavercreek, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE!!
Perfect for our stay. Super comfortable and clean. West Oahu is an interesting area, but Danny‘s home is in a beautiful neighborhood. We absolutely loved that it was not commercial or crowded. Very peaceful. Danny was a spectacular host. Answered all of our questions, provided fantastic recommendations, plus, interesting and fun to talk with and hang out with. It felt like we were staying with old friends. Danny owns a surf school and invited us to take lessons one day. That was not on our agenda, but ended up being a huge highlight of our trip. 10 out of 10 recommend. We would definitely stay here again. Mahalo For your kindness and graciousness.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aloha Spirit
A great location far from the tourist hordes, and a fabulous host made this feel like home. We loved the local feel and the family friendly beach (walking distance) which was mostly uncrowded in early April. Danny goes out of his way to be accommodating and helpful and we'll definitely stay here again when we make it back to Oahu.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet, relaxing, and surf lessons of you want. Highly recommend. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

GotinPich247, Vancouver, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
10 happy days at Makaha
If you are not fussy there is everything you need indeed. Birds were singing in the distance before dark like at no other place . Large back yard was pleasure to look at and exclusively for us. The host Daniel was very helpful. His dog was the best behaved dog I 've seen. His black cat was coming to stay near us and like the dog was friendly. West Oahu has the best beaches. I did some swimming and free diving at the Makaha caverns nearby and was pleased to see more turtles and fish that I remember from 10- 15 years ago. Even small sharks were cruising at 35-40 feet deep. My wife and I can't surf but watching the locals and specially the young kids do it was amazing. We enjoyed walks before sunset . Sometimes the sunset would be so beautiful. There is a lot to see if you are into unspoiled nature.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great studio, location and host!
We are a couple who stayed at Danny's place for 6 nights and we would stay there again! We much appreciated the tranquility, safety, and beautiful uncrowded beaches of the neighborhood. The air-conditioned studio gives access to an outdoor terrace where we enjoyed sunny breakfasts and stargazing with Reef and Midnight, the owner's very friendly pets. We also really appreciated the closed garage space for our car rental. Most of all, Danny was very welcoming and responsive: he gave us access to beach gear (chairs, towels) and provided many local tips for restaurants (Coquito's, The Beach House by 604) and island activities. On top of all this, he is an awesome surf instructor and in no time we were up on the boards enjoying the waves in Pokai Bay! The souvenir video, filmed by a drone, was an amazing highlight of our trip. Thank you Danny for being such a great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inese C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silence by the ocean
We were here for the second time. Was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

3 day stay
Danny is super nice and very friendly! Every recommendation he gave us (The Beach House for lunch, Ka’ena Park for a hike, Country Cafe for breakfast) was fantastic! We were able to take a surf lesson with him on our last day of our stay, which was AMAZING. An honest description of the property; it is a room built into/onto his garage so we had 3 cockroaches and 2 lizards (that we saw) crawling around the room… Everything else was clean. The room had a stocked little kitchenette, which was perfect. Danny’s neighborhood was quiet and safe, but getting to it was a little questionable (it’s not Danny’s fault, I just wished someone had given us a heads up about parts of the west side of the island).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Daniel very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place on Oahu
We loved staying at the Surfers Dream Studio! Danny is a great host and provided us with plenty of useful tips and information. We got to watch a surf competition within a few minutes walking distance from the place, while still enjoying the quiet neighborhood of the house. It is not a huge apartment, but it has everything you need and Danny is always willing to help and make your stay perfect. We also did a surf lesson with him and also rented his boards on the following day! It's indeed a surfers dream studio!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great, relaxing, peaceful place to stay! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024