great location on the north shore. walking distance to a great beach and a short drive into town. definitely worth it
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Holly
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Can't wait to come back!
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Alberto
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Great place and convenient
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Lea
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die Unterkunft ist sehr familiär und man fühlt sich sehr wohl. Die Gastgeber sind super nett und total hilfsbereit. Ich durfte mir sogar ein Surfboard ausleihen und wir hatten ein tolles Christmas Dinner.
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Mauro
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Mrs. Maria and Mr. great person like a lot…
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Erica
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I had an amazing stay with Maria and Bernie. Everything was as listed, very clean, and well equipped! Traveling alone as a woman can be a little scary but I felt SO comfortable at Maria and Bernie’s Airbnb. I got to meet people from all different parts of the world too! Thank you so much for being great hosts!!!
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Moritz
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Fantastic place with very nice garden! Though I arrived very late, Bernie stayed up and waited which was very kind. Perfect place to explore the beautiful north shore or walk down to the beach to watch the amazing sunsets!
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Siobhan
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Maria & Bernie are truly incredible. This place is magical, I felt right at home. So peaceful, clean, beautiful & fully stocked w everything I needed & more. I will be back so soon!! 10/10 experience!!
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Loved our stay here.
Backstory: We had a last minute change to the original location we were staying on another part of the island and these folks saved our butt at 8pm by not only supplying us with a room but actually meeting us on the main road to escort us in!
We stayed in their studio building which was gorgeous and had air conditioning, all the amenities we could need and a side yard that was absolutely beautiful for relaxing when we weren't at the beach.
They saved our vacation, and made us feel absolutely at home.
Kim Daeun
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객실도 깨끗하고
공용 부엌 샤워장 마당 정원 다이닝 공간
모두 쾌적하고 넓었습니다.
우리를 따뜻하게 맞이해준
버니와 마리아 덕에 삼촌 이모 집에
놀러온 거 같은 기분이었습니다.
Faith Lawrence
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This is genuinely one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed at. It had amazing access to the beach and is located in a beautiful area that’s not too congested. The rooms and common spaces were really nice and the outdoor areas were beautiful. However, I would say my favorite part of my stay here was the staff. Bernie and Maria were incredible hosts and I had the opportunity to meet Mike and April who work on the property as well—they were all so kind and welcoming and made sure you felt like family! I wish I could’ve stayed for another month but hopefully I can come back to visit again soon. I would highly recommend staying here for anyone visiting O’ahu!!
Mia Alexander
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Staying at Kalani Private Lodging was one of the highlights of my trip. The property is absolutely beautiful—lush, peaceful, and impeccably maintained. Everything was in great shape, from the fully stocked kitchen to the cozy, clean room and the serene outdoor spaces. You can tell a lot of care goes into every detail.
What made the experience even more special were the hosts, Bernie and Maria. They are incredible. Bernie went above and beyond to make sure all guests felt at home—offering amazing local recommendations, the occasional ride if needed, and just genuinely wanting everyone to have a great time. They even had snorkels, surfboards, and other gear available to borrow which made it that much easier to dive into the local lifestyle.
And you truly can’t beat the location—right across the street from Sunset Beach. Whether you’re there to relax, surf, explore, or just soak it all in, Kalani feels like home in paradise. I’m already dreaming of coming back!
Teri Bell
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Actually, my family stayed in the Kalani Hawaii Private Lodging /Pacific Guest House in October 2024, so I’m a bit behind on this review. My daughter planned her destination wedding in Hawaii, I chose Kalani lodging as it was nearby her wedding venue in Waimea Valley. I must say our stay was an amazing and satisfying experience considering some hectic moments we’ve gone through preparing for the day before, and the day of the wedding. Bernie was great, he was attentive, and very patient even if having our bridesmaids, photographer, makeup artists in the property with us but only for couple of hours to dressed up before going to the venue, we weren’t making any disturbance noise or anything like it in respect of others and the rules.
The Pacific Guest House has its own step up entrance and a walkway leading to a lush green garden which was perfect for my daughter’s wedding photo background that we enjoyed very much. Has private porch, also a nice hammock to lay down and relax. Everything in the house and outside was clean and well organized. Short walk across the road to go to the beach, watch surfers and watch the sunset. It’s a peaceful place in north shore and we felt very comfortable and safe as this property has a secured gate. We could have stayed longer but we had to go back to Waikiki to sent off friends and relatives that attended the wedding then we ourselves eventually left the island to go back home.
Although I wasn’t able to meet Maria personally, she was very helpful from the beginning of my inquiry and accommodating my reservation requests, sending me information and instructions via email.
Bernie and Maria thank you for sharing your home and for contributing to the wonderful wedding event experience that my family will remember. Will definitely recommend to others.
-Tess
Karen Arias
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Amazing place to stay in North shore, clean, great views, beautiful lodge!
Andrea Magee
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I've stayed at many hotels, hostels, condos and airbnbs across Hawaii, and Kalani Lodging is at the top of the list! The rooms and bathrooms are pristine, the patio and yard areas are spacious and there was plenty of room to curl up solo with a book, or chat with the other guests. The hosts, Maria and Bernie, are lovely and were always quickly responsive while we were planning our visit, and during our stay. Bernie is certainly salty, but he has a heart of gold and is a treasure trove of North Shore history and recommendations. He drove us around on our first day there, giving us fantastic pointers on where to eat and what to do during our stay. Only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer, and we hope to visit again in the future!
Renzo Fassioli
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Maria, Bernie, and Kalani are the best hosts one could ever ask for. If you’re visiting the NS, this is definitely the place to stay.
Sara Campbell
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My stay at Kalani in the North Shore of Oahu was great. The accommodations were comfortable, and the property itself was beautiful. Bernie was a wonderful host—so kind and attentive, making the experience even more special. The location is unbeatable, offering easy access to everything the North Shore has to offer. 10/10, I would happily stay here again!
