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Turtle Bay Sea Shells

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 461.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Kahuku, HI
  • Place, Turtle Bay Palmer Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Turtle Bay Sea Shells

Ground Floor Unit. (Stairs from parking lot and down into unit.) Really cute unit with Hawaiian décor and tasteful artwork. Window Air Conditioning in both bedroom and living room keeps the unit cool and comfortable. Comfortable California king bed. 42" flat-screen TV. Free WIFI. Remodeled bathroom with tiled shower and fully equipped, modern kitchen.

Welcome to Kuilima Estates, the condo property located on the grounds of world-renowned Turtle Bay. The condos are surrounded by two beautifully manicured golf courses and are the only condos on the North Shore. This is a great place to relax, rewind, and restore, and a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The condo property is a short walk to the hotel and to a lovely, sheltered, coved beach, where you can swim, snorkel, and surf. We have our pools, with lounge chairs, an outdoor shower, and charcoal BBQ grills. Bring your own equipment and play tennis on our courts at no charge. Experience the comforts of home as you experience aloha!
Since we are in a tropical environment, it is common to see insects and geckos in the condos. No amount of spraying will completely eliminate insects, especially ants.
TA-154-567-0656-01 TMK 570010290197 STR# 2479 valid till 2/5/27

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-154-567-0656-01, GE-154-567-0656-01

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Bay Sea Shells pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Turtle Bay Sea Shells?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turtle Bay Sea Shells on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$482, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Turtle Bay Sea Shells?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Bay Sea Shells?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Bay Sea Shells?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Bay Sea Shells located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is steps away from Turtle Bay Palmer Course and Turtle Bay Beach. Turtle Bay Faizo Course and Kuilima Cove are just steps away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 115 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, lovely properry. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to a future booking!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2026
Aloha Isaac, Thank you for you lovely review. We are so thankful that you choose to stay with us at the Kuilima Estates at Turtle Bay. We look forward to having you in the future. Till then Mahalo and Safe Travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable accomidation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome! Great location to ocean and pool. Condo had many beach accessories that were much appreciated. Bed was comfortable and A/Cs kept us cool from the 90 degree days.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Russell L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I really hate to leave a bad review, since I grew up down the street from this place, but this place is not set up for a family. Great location, but I really didn’t feel the aloha spirit. Great for a couple that just needs a place to sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Unit was pretty dated, not near many things, the ACs were super noisy as well as the upstairs neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Beautiful and relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My favorite place to stay. This particular unit was well stocked with small appliances , cookware and dishware. Bathrooms had extra towels. The AC in both the living room and bedroom as well as the fans were appreciated since my visit was in August. A sweet unit with comfort and not one bug or ant in the place. Everything was clean and very inviting!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2025
Great! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Please do come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Oahu 2025

Suited our needs well. Convenient location for us. Property was comfortable with all amenities needed. Kitchen is very well stocked with pots and pans, utensils, glasses, dishes, etc. Bedroom carpet could use a deep clean or replacement.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shower heads need to be replaced. The air conditioner quit working in the main room. Error code CH34
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Great Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time and were very comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, walking distance to uncrowded beach. Wish the directions were better to find the right condo. Also no info on rules, check-in or check-out
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ralph W.

Everything was great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Mahalo for staying with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love the Artwork

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was very comfortable and clean. The artwork throughout the unit was awesome!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2024
Mahalo for your feedback. The owner of this unit has great taste in art!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Beautiful will be back

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: absolutely gorgeous. Everything my family needed! Will be back. I have no problem grabbing extra toilet paper and paper towels for the location convenience and price!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and please do come back again soon.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location wasn't as shown in Expedia's map and we weren't provided the actual address until the day prior to check-in. It was implied in emails that there were 2 parking stalls, but when we arrived (planning to bring 2 cars) there was only 1 parking. Window AC in bedroom was working but AC in living room was broken. It was warm and we decided to leave within an hour. eMailed host about the AC and didn't receive a response until after our 2 night stay would have been over; and they only thanked me for letting them know. When I asked them for a refund, they told me that the agreement stated that no refunds would be given if we decided to leave early. When I said that problems justified a refund, no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Great Service

As soon as the unit that was assigned to me was known to have some kind of maintenance needing to be fixed and was not able to be occupied in, management got me into a unit still in same location, unfortunately didn’t get new unit number till after trying to get in the one that was originally assigned. Number listed in email was very helpful, gentleman got me to the right unit via phone in the dark. Was grateful person responded to me since it was already pass 7pm. The gentleman was kind enough to answer my 2nd call again to answer question about the unit. Great customer service and very thankful someone kind was answering the phone call. Appreciate it! Definitely will have to check this side of the island again when we want to get away from Makakilo. Mahalo and blessings to you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Dean S.

Terrible Experience. We ended up leaving within an hour.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the unit wasn't as shown in the map on Expedia and we weren't given the actual address until the day before our stay.It was implied that there would be 2 parking but there was only 1 when we got there.The bedroom window AC was working but the living room AC was broken and it was hot, so we ended up leaving.I emailed about the AC problem but didn't receive a response until after our stay was over and I was only thanked for letting them know.I asked for a refund and was told that the agreement stated that there would be no refund if we decided to leave early. Then when I stated that there were problems that would justify a refund, no response.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
After reviewing your reservation. We noted that in you emailed you mentioned you did not want someone to come in while you were there to fix the AC so we waiting till after you left and the AC was immediately fixed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

degnerm d.

A nice condo ,but the view....

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 197 is a nice unit, fairly clean, but outdated fixtures. ( ie old faucets, tubs etc.) Great place to stay if you are out for the day, but the view from the patio is of garbage dumpsters. They stage them on the access road behind the condo, the truck picks them up around 6:30 a.m., then they redistribiute the dumpsters throughout, with the tractor. The next day is the recycles, then the compostable dumpsters, each day, there was activity. This is why the price of the condo is what it is. Not disatisfied, but would have paid up to be on the golf course
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
First of all, I hope that the property owner reads this. There were goods and bads to our stay here. First the goods – the property was clean. The one bed was comfortable, and the unit size was as described. Now the bad – false advertising on proximity to the ocean. Photos in advertising are not what you see from the unit. Instructions for entry into the unit are confusing. Main bathtub was filthy when we arrived. Hide a bed did not have blankets so our family had to sleep under multiple sheets for the first two nights. The sleeper sofa is ancient. The coffee maker did not work at all, and there was no description of what kind of coffee maker there was so we weren’t prepared. There is a barbecue, but when we went to use it, there was no hose connecting gas to the barbecue. Lighting down the stairs to the unit is inadequate the sooner or later someone’s going to trip and fall. In the welcome folder there is described two key fobs to be used, however, there are no key fobs. The welcome packet is so old that it has the original Wi-Fi user name and password, and then one written on a piece of paper and stapled to the folder. The pictures in the master bathroom have mold on them. Now the worst part of the entire visit. We went through what could’ve been the worst natural disaster since hurricane Ewa. We never received one phone call asking if we were OK or if we needed anything. Shameful. We will not be staying here again. Safety of your guests should be your top priority.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

LACY W.

Pretty Good

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have stayed at the Turtle Bay condos many times, and this unit was not my favorite. Pros: 1) it’s a Less expensive unit on this property. 2) I love the location of staying at the turtle Bay condos. 3) It’s clean. 4) The king bed was VERY comfortable. Cons: 1) This unit does not sit on the golf course, so no great views. 2) There is no AC in the living room, and air flow in this unit is not strong. If someone stays on the pull out couch they will want AC!! 3) This is a bottom floor unit and you can clearly hear loud walking and doors open/close upstairs. 4). The property management company works banker hours so our WiFi was never working and finding/entering our unit was VERY frustrating - and there’s no one to ask for help. And the app they try to push you to is DUMB and never worked. 5) The parking stall was a bit far which became tiresome with luggage and daily hauling beach gear n such. There are many other units I’ve enjoyed better; I would not recommend this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jackie C.

Great location for sightseeing

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We chose this because of its central location to Waimea valley, Haleiwa, Polynesian Cultural Center, and Kuloa Ranch as well as the very close proximity to Turtle Bay resort. There is an awesome food cart pod two miles East as well but don’t rely on that for dinner in winter. Parking and condo entry was convenient and this unit is very close to a small unheated pool. It’s on the ground floor which makes it easy to pop over to the pool however that also means the next door neighbors can sprawl out on their side of the patio thus reducing your privacy. The kitchen is well stocked as far as dishes and cookware however there is nothing else except a salt & pepper shaker (and the salt was empty so we bought some). We’ve rented lots of units through VRBO, AirBnB and Vacasa over the years and have always had some random odds & ends left from previous renters. Heck the place we are renting in Makaha right now has all tons of stuff so we don’t have to go buy a bottle of mustard that we will use once. Anyway, that’s just a heads up for your grocery shopping plans. The bed here was deliciously comfortable and having his/hers bathrooms was a luxury. We loved all the artwork in the unit and we chuckled to ourselves that all the Buzz’s Steakhouse posters seduced us into eating there when we visited Kailua beach. One complaint that we had is that we weren’t warned ahead of our reservation that exterminators would be entering our unit and spraying. We weren’t told until our second evening that spraying would happen the next day. There is no such thing as safe bug poison and spraying should happen only when the unit is unoccupied.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2022
Thank you for your review, however we do not provide any condiments as these units are legal vacation rentals and not owners renting out their own homes who may chose to leave those items for guest. We will keep in mind the bug spray however not every unit is open at one time and all the units get sprayed on the same day. We apologize for not notify you sooner. Mahalo for staying with us and we hope you stay with us in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was some noise from the upstairs suites as they have laminate floors and there is very little insulation. That is our only complaint. It was a convenient location clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ariana P.

Beautiful property, would stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great weekend at this property. The property description was exactly as described, the location was perfect with close access to the resort nearby and the beach. The customer service was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

More than awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A safe and perfect location to mill around the North Shore. I have zero regret for Kuilima Estates being part of our itinerary. PERFRCTION !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christina P.

A Great Deal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were attending a wedding at Turtle Bay and for half the price of the resort hotel rooms, we had our own condo. We saved so much money cooking for ourselves, having a place for our local friends to visit,do our own laundry, ect.Checking in was easy, checking out we had to drive a few miles and were late to the plan for that;)As far as the condo, it could use some love. It was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, towels, etc, but the shower curtain smelled terribly moldy and one shower could not even be used due to a poor shower head. The other tub would fill as you shower from a clogged drain.The screen door in the back was completely off the track and just propped against the glass door. When I tried to iron my dress the cord started popping and sparking from a cut in the cord. So simple improvements with some attention.

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