Makaha Beach Cabanas, Waianae

We stayed at MBC Unit 917. We found it to be awesome. The view was unreal and the unit super nice. The value for the price was great. We love the local flare and not the "touristy" stuff. The people in Makaha are awesome and the Management and Residents at MBC were great to us. If there are reviews that are unhappy....I DO WONDER WHY??? Maybe they are unhappy on the main land also !?? Anyway, Inga's Realty in Makaha helped us find our Unit 917. We willl definately reserve for next year.

I cant say enough good things about the Makaha beach Cabanas! The people (locals) are great, the area is great, the beach is the best and the sunsets rockI cant wait to go back!!

well we moved there and for the price of the rent at 900 a month and the safe beach out the back door its a steal...the whole time we lived there we had no gang bashings or robberies... i guess you get what you give... if you are one of the visitors that doesnt head to the community tent and get to know the people that live there then your experience is going to suffer... the knowledge learned from one quiet chat with a local is enough to elevate your entire experience...

We did not stay at the condos, but we visited the beach. It was so beautiful and quiet even over Labor Day weekend. My kids loved riding the waves and I snokeled a bit. If you are looking for wonderful sunsets and a great beach, this i that was unfriendly or scary. We have read other reviews about ify places , but this is not it

We wouldn't recommend it to rent or buy, as the management doesn't seem to be concerned with the thefts, gang bashings or noise problems. Perhaps a little paint once in 20 years by the elevator and cleaning the entry way would be good. Especially with 18 units x 9 stories at $300+ per month maintenance fees. That's why we wouldn't recommend it, to rent or buy.

We loved the beach and the local feel of the neighborhood. This is not a touristy area so if you want to do anything other than hang out on the beach you will need a car. The closest grocery stores are within 3 miles. Public transport is on the main road outside. We really didn't like that the owners lied about the unit. It was not a one bedroom, it was a studio. It was not a new condo as stated either. There was no couch only an old uncomfortable futon that was terrible to sit or sleep on. I would have bought a blown up mattress if we had to sleep on it. The bed was good though. The renovation job was poor to say the least. The kitchen cabinetry was falling apart, half the outlets in the unit didn't work, the screen door was falling off and very hard to open/close, and the hot water tap in the bathroom was very hard to use. I wasn't a huge fan of all the tiny ants and spiders all over the counters much of the time in both the kitchen and bathroom. The cockroaches were no joy either. The building is poorly constructed so you can hear EVERYTHING. The neighbors TV, conversations, bathroom flushing, sink usage, people walking by the unit and the street traffic. Oh yeah, the high speed wireless internet was a joke as well. I would recommend this place if the beach is the only real reason you've come to Hawaii. If you wish to spend any time in your rental unit be prepared to rough it though. For almost $600/week I expected a little more.

The Cabanas are so perfect for the beach and the setting sunsets every evening. This was the most relaxing time in my life and our condo was like a baby ceasers palace. We will be back and most likely move there. It is the most un-congested beach on oahu we loved it. Sincerely Carla & Dave

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Since I live at the Makaha Beach Cabanas, I have to say that this is one of the nicest beaches by far on the island. If you are not into "local style" than stay in Waikiki. The leeward side of the Island is about local style and respect. Please do not come on this side of the Island not expeceting the true local lifestyle. Yes, there are homeless people living on the beach, but they do not bother you and if you are from the city, than you are used to it. Please do not trash our Island and please, please keep your valuables in the condo and not the car. It is paradise, but there are people who need money. Many people have differnt views of Hawaii. The Leeward coast is one of the last places on Oahu that is has not been "built on" in a long time and makes Hawaii, Hawaii. Take the time to enjoy the turtles and save money. Hope to see you soon on the WESTSIDE! Aloha!

This was my first trip to Hawaii, but my spouse was born and raised there. I researched and checked on all the condo rentals on the leeward side of the island, so we would be close to my in-laws. I didn't want to stay anywhere near a tourist type area. We decided on Makaha Shores due to the price, availability, and we wanted to stay ON the ocean, not a view of the ocean. I started searching only 3 months ahead of time, and learned that you should begin searching at least 6 months ahead. But we were pleasantly surprised to find Makaha Shores to be a very clean, friendly, place. Our efficiency room was just right for us 2. It is a privately owned condo (owners live in Hawaii) and was decorated VERY nice. But each condo is individually owned and decorated, so be sure to ask for pictures before committing. Full kitchen, bath, living room with couch, coffee table, tv, dresser, and a pull down murphy bed, which I was surprised was very comfortable. Every condo has a lanai overlooking the ocean, or like ours the ocean & beach. Our room did not have a/c, which I was nervous about prior to going, but we found that the breeze off the ocean with the ceiling fan kept it just perfect (not too cold, not too hot). Loved falling asleep to the waves crashing on the beach and getting up in the morning, making coffee, and sitting on the lanai watching the surfers paddling out at sunrise (don't see that in Michigan lol).I really loved Makaha beach. It was great for boogie boarding (2 boards came with our room) which I finally got the hang of after about 5 days. We brought our own snorkel masks/fins and if you start at the center of the beach and follow the corral ridge under water, you'll will see sea turtles and a wide aray of beautiful fish. A local surfer told us about a large rock to look for, and we found a whole family of turtles living at, about 20ft below us. The water was warm, blue, and clear. We traveled the entire island, and although there were some nice spots, I must say that my favorite is the leeward side of the island. Not as populated, mostly polynesian people, which made me feel like I was in hawaii, not a tourist vacation area. As for us, we already decided that after checking out all the other condo's on the leeward side, the only other one we would stay at, would be the Princess, but its twice as much per week. Since we spent a lot of time at the family's house visiting, and alot of $ shopping, why spend any more money on a place to stay. So we will be staying at Makaha Shores our next trip. Just remember request the owner email photos of the interior, and view from the lanai, before you decide (that goes for anyplace your looking at renting). There are some real nice condo's and some tacky furnished ones. I look forward to our next trip, and the day we move there permanently. Mahalo!