Is Best Kept Secret on Oahu ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Best Kept Secret on Oahu ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waianae condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park and Papaoneone Beach. Aki's Beach and Makaha Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Best Kept Secret on Oahu ! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

Great property and property owners! This was just as advertised and the condo property was so peaceful and quiet. Everyone from the staff to the other guests were so nice and friendly.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

27 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property is great especially if you just stay within the condo complex. Great food with 30-45 min drive. The beach was clean and never crowded. The condo itself was clean and well stocked with activities to do when not on the beach. Along with beach chairs, snorkel equipment, umbrella, and boogie boards.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

11 Dec 2024

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Best kept secret indeed!

What a lovely, well-kept unit in a quiet building on a private cove. The beach views were amazing and the beach was deserted most of the time. The bedroom is in the street side but the waves were plenty loud enough through the open bedroom and sliding doors. It was a fantastic place for us to use as a homebase while we explored the island. Later in the week we were in Waikiki since I was participating in the Pearl Harbor Day parade that weekend. We much preferred the quiet cove!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

26 Jun 2022

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Very nice condo with beautiful view

The condo was very nicely decorated and clean. There were plenty of beach towels and a cooler and some reusable ice blocks in the freezer making it easy to pack a lunch and head out to adventure in Oahu. We were about an hour from the eastshore and the north shores and close to electric beach and Ka'ena Point and nearby beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

6 Apr 2023

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Sunset, sand, beautiful crescent beach

The view from this condo is amazing with easy access to a beautiful beach and ocean made for swimming. The condo was clean and well equipped. The only downsides are the lack of good restaurants and multitude of homeless camps on the way to the condo. If you want to cook yourself, or eat fast-food, this place is great. We spent our days touring and ate out before returning to the condo for beach time and beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

8 Nov 2023

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Away from it all..yes folks, you are on the beach@

True oceanfront! Well kept up condo complex with a security gate to enter. Very few people on this beach. Woderful for us. The view IS the ocean! This small complex is just that, a condo complex without the touristy stuff like lei making, open bars or restaurants on site. You feel like a local. Very nice! Only negative: lots of homeless camps along the Farrington Highway to get to it.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte M.

14 Mar 2024

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Absolutely Gorgeous view

This unit has a beautiful view right outside the door. Snorkeling was awesome. My husband and I were able to see sea turtles. When we arrived there, there was a note on the washer and dryer not to use it that someone was going to come by so we stayed out of the room for the day to repair. When we returned I tried to do laundry and the issue was not fixed a little inconvenient, considering I booked 7 days. we drove all over the island. Hawaii is so beautiful. Unfortunately there’s a large homeless community in this area. There is a security guard on duty at this location. I highly recommend the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

26 Jun 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was incredible! The photos are spot on with the beauty and closeness of the beach! This place had everything we needed: cooler, beach chairs, beach towels, washer and dryer, hair dryer, iron, all the kitchen items needed to cook (we didn’t cook there though)! I do feel like the inside pictures don’t go the place justice though. The furniture is much nicer than it appears in the photos—high quality wicker items. I’ve already shared this place with many family members and friends! I’m so happy we chose not to stay in one of the busy tourist areas. The drive into the tourist areas (Pearl Harbor, Downtown Waikiki) was kind of a bummer, but the mountain scenery was beautiful. If you’re a hiker, my husband hiked/climbed the mountain right by the condo. We also went to a trail that was called Kaʻena Point Trail. It was mostly flat, so non-experts like me were able to utilize it. There is hardly any shade, so be aware of that beforehand. There is a gem of a restaurant only about six minutes away from the condo. It is on an Army base, but civilians are able to go to it. Some people online said you needed an ID to get in, but they did not check our IDs when we went. It’s called The Beach House by 604. Coquito’s nearby is also good. We loved their Tres Leches cake. The surrounding area (not the condo itself or on the street the condo was on) was a little sketchy when we went to Longs Drug Store around 8 PM one night, but no one approached us or anything like that.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

24 May 2025

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Off the beaten path

This place is beautiful! Right on the beach in a secured location with very few people around making for a very quiet location. The condo is perfect and the bed exceptionally comfortable. Only slightly down side is there are a lot of homeless camps in the town before you get to the condo but no one bothered us. It’s also a bit of a drive to any tourist areas but we loved the quiet, less populated location. Watching the sunset nightly was also a highlight. Very peacfeful. More than worth it!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

11 May 2025

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Great Time

Had a great time, will come again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai R.

3 May 2025

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Hidden gem

Truly magical. The view is breathtaking and it is West facing so you get some shade in the morning and a sunset over the ocean every night. The beach is never crowded and there was plenty of room to spread out and have your own space. The property itself is very well managed and maintained and has a pool and tennis court. The unit is a little out of the way on the West side of the island, so anticipate some driving. We spent half our time here and half in Waikiki and it made for a perfect contrast to the bustle of downtown Honolulu. Just because other reviews have mentioned it, there are some people camping/living on the beach in the surrounding areas but if you have ever lived in or spent any amount of time in a big city it is no big deal at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Apr 2025

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Best kept secret paradise

Could not have asked for a better place to spend our vacation. The owners were super easy to work with. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

16 Dec 2024

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Great view

We really enjoyed our stay and the host was excellent. I gave a 4 on location as you drive past a large number of homeless encampments as you travel to the site. The security is excellent at the site which was much appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hydn M.

29 Nov 2024

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Makaha reunion

Good weather..good ocean and beach… Makaha best side of Oahu

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn I.

24 Nov 2024

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Best view in town

Went to Hawaii for the first time to celebrate my birthday with two of my best friends and we’re not disappointed! Condo was beautiful and clean! Owner is very thorough and knowledgeable, easy to work with! Be ready for a drive to get to the other end of the island but the view and beach access is worth it! Best birthday and vacation seeing the beauty of Hawaii!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

26 Oct 2024

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Anniversary celebration

The place was very clean and welcoming. They had everything you need for the beach, chairs, umbrella, cooler, kids toys, etc…. Beautiful view from the patio door. Easy access to the beach. It is distant from some of the main attractions but if you like quiet and no traffic this is the place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

19 Oct 2024

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großartige Unterkunft

Alles vorhanden was man braucht, toller Strand direkt vor der Tür

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

20 Aug 2024

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Great Getaway

The location, the unit, the beach hit the spot for a getaway. No crowds, pleasant people, clean. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vu L.

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Gerry is the most accomodating host that I’ve experienced. The place is simply awesome, we watch sunset everyday either from the beach or from the apartment. It has all things that you would need and you would definitely have a feel of living in someone’s home, not at a rental place. There are few supermarkets near by that make cooking so much easy. We were not disturbed or concerned by homeless people - it’s just a sad fact of Hawaii living conditions that make many not being able to afford houses.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth the drive

Clean, well equipped condo. Stunning view and not many people. First time not staying in Honolulu or with a friend. For a quiet getaway, this place is perfect. Stop for groceries or necessities on the way.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene R.

23 Apr 2024

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Little piece of heaven!

The place was wonderful. The view from the lanai was breathtaking! Those two weeks flew by!!! H1 is a scary highway for us country bumpkins, but we managed. Would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

6 Apr 2024

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Family Trip 2024

This property was exactly as described!!! Highly recommend !! Beach View spectacular!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

3 Apr 2024

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Alpha… whales, turtles, sunsets, island pace

Awesome relaxation with my husband. Quiet concrete building, great office space and separate bedroom for remote work. and Gerri and onsite staff were excellent. Thanks for having us. Appreciate it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

11 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible ocean view

As in description, property was literally on the edge of the ocean with a sandy beach flanked by amazing lava cliffs. We were not prepared for the homeless camps adjacent to and on the beach along route. To be clear, we never felt threatened in any way and came to realize this is a scene across the two islands we visited and know that the owner has no control over the locations of camps. That said, would not hesitate to recommend and revisit property.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Place

Condo was immaculate. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, etc. There were several beach chairs and a beach umbrella in the closet. The beach front at the condo was incredibly peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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