This was supposed to be a week long stay during Labor Day Weekend (Sept 2025). We booked this…read moreproperty for our wedding guests and we paid a PREMIUM, like for the price we paid we should've just went for the Ritz or the Four Seasons, and it turned into a nightmare. I am begging you, if you have this booked, cancel it immediately. It is completely a scam listing and needs to be taken down, and the owner prosecuted. The house was filthy and neglected - dead cockroaches everywhere, dust and grime throughout, and even old clothing and slippers left behind from past guests. Clearly it hadn't been properly cleaned in a long time. The listing promised organic hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap in every room, but not a single bathroom or bedroom had these amenities. And linens and towels were dirty or super old/thin. We had to go out and buy basic amenities like soap, towels, and linens. Many things were broken or non-functional: two AC units didn't work, kitchen cabinets and handles were falling apart, lights in some rooms wouldn't turn on properly, and several TVs were broken. It looked like an old abandoned house and the only saving grace was the beautiful pool and landscape/scenery. When I raised these issues, the owner (Chris) initially said he would "make it right" by bringing fans to replace the broken ACs and providing more soap, but those promises were never fulfilled and he ended up ghosting me. After two days of silence, I sent a sterner message, at which point the he became hostile, kicked us out, and refused to refund us. He also had the audacity to say I knew all these issues existed and I was begging for him to let me stay there. Why on earth would I pay a small fortune to stay in dump??? Why would I subject myself to unnecessary stress?? Make it make sense!!! I had to file a claim with VRBO and they would just refund us for the unused nights, which is fair, but wouldn't refund us for the taxes/fees. which makes NO SENSE! When they didn't do anything to help, I had to file a claim with my credit card to get my money back (which was approved easily with all the evidence we had), and still book rooms at a hotel for my wedding guests. Not something you want to worry about 3 days before your wedding. Communication was poor from the very beginning. I asked questions 6 months before check-in and never received a single reply until just 1 month prior. I should have taken that as a red flag. Learn from my mistake and cancel now. This host is dishonest, unprofessional, and completely untrustworthy. I deeply regret trusting them with such an important stay for our wedding. I've used VRBO many times before, and this was by far the worst experience I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and avoid this property and this host at all costs.

We were there Aug 2025. What a dump. Electrical hazards, no smoke detectors, no WiFi, doors that…read moredidn't lock, gaps under doors that would allow the rats running around to get it, only a third of the bedrooms had working (and I'm using this term very loosely) air conditions, dirty laundry left around, dirty dishes left for us to take care of, empty fire extinguisher in kitchen, electrical extension cords running by sinks with no GFCI, electric cord for stove runs up to countertop to plug in exposed to the burner heat, and just total disrepair and lack of up keep . This property was totally misrepresented. We didn't have linens until the neighbor got us some at 11pm. We had 12 children that had been up for 27 hours and no sheets for them to sleep on. They all went to sleep on beach towels. If the cleaning crew was there before us, I wonder what they did. Certainly not worth the outrageous price they charge for cleaning. We cleaned it ourselves and left it cleaner than we found it, even though we only stayed one night. Dirty floors & countertops, sticky tabletop, cobwebs everywhere, garbage laying all around the property. We had to leave after not being there for even 21 hours. Would have left sooner but VRBO dispute representatives kept telling us that we had to wait 5 hours to get a response from the host or owner so we didn't have any contact to talk with. The 800 number on the property listing was a dead number. The host/VRBO representative pretty much ghosted us after the final payment had been made. VRBO needs to up its game. I wonder who paid for the positive reviews on its listing or on Yelp. The only nice things about the place was the pool and the location. Great way to wreck a 50th wedding anniversary family vacation. I've used VRBO 3-4 times in the past. Each rental has had its challenges but the Ko'olau Plantation Estate takes the cake for the worst travel experience we've had.

We rented out Sidebar for our wedding ceremony and reception. The staff (Colonel Spray and Cline)…read morewere great and easy to work with. We catered half our menu from the venue and I must say the food was good! The venue is nice and roomy. The seating at the bar area makes it flexible enough to host a sizeable party. Overall I can't recommend this plane highly enough. Definitely keep this place in your shortlist of venues for your next function.

Great venue! Rusty was a pleasure to deal with when booking. Lots of parking and overflow is across…read morethe street and free! It was almost perfect! The bar is a plus because we didn't have to bring alcoholic drinks, and everyone was happy with the good prices! Four stars because we did not care for the bartendress. She was the only staff on hand and could improve on her people skills. She may have been a good bartendress... I do not know! Mahalo, Rusty! This won't stop us from coming back.

We began our visit with the complimentary daily guided tour. Our tour guide, Dayton is very…read moreknowledgeable, informative and accommodating. the tour was the perfect start to our visit. After the tour we visited the gardens and waterfall. A very peaceful day on beautiful Oahu.

Beautiful place to visit, bring your water bottle and snack, can be hot and the walk to the falls…read moreis back in the park. I would be there when they open. they have a small gift shop and also they sell food and drinks.

If I could give Tradewinds Ranch 10 stars I would! What an amazing place to have a wedding! I…read morehighly recommend this venue. Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by a beautiful farm, this oasis is a perfect place that's away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu! We live in Hawaii but wanted a quiet and secluded venue and this was a perfect place!!! The owners of the ranch are so sweet and accommodating and their wedding coordinator was helpful and amazing! Thank you for your hospitality!!! We even had a mascot! Shotgun the horse greeted all the guests!

We are locals, born & raised on Oahu. We will be getting married here at Tradewinds in a few months…read more& we could not be happier with it! When I first came across Tradewinds Ranch, there were a few negative reviews from a few years ago circulating around Yelp as well as a few other wedding venue pages. I was RELIEVED to find that Tradewinds Ranch is under NEW MANAGEMENT & the lady mentioned in all of the reviews is no more! Rest assured, the new owners, Joyce & Dave are absolutely amazing! They understand the stressful process of planning a wedding (or any event, for that matter) & have been wonderful from the moment I met them! I'm a bit of an obsessive planner, & Joyce has been available every step of the way to answer any questions I have. This past weekend, we brought our families along to do a pre-wedding tour of the ranch & it was a HIT! I couldn't help it, I just had to show off! The property is gorgeous & PERFECT for anyone in search of a rustic, country themed venue. Complete with a barn, 3 bedroom "barn-dominium" with a full size bar, as well as a 3-bedroom ranch house, the possibilities are endless. This is definitely a one-of-a-kind venue! There is nothing like it here on Oahu (trust me, I spent months searching). As a woman & a huge country music fan, I have been dreaming about the perfect rustic wedding my entire life. With Tradewinds Ranch, my dreams are coming true! Joyce & Dave, I cannot thank you folks enough for making this a wonderful experience for us & our families! Please stay tuned for pics of our special day!

Excellent fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden. If you can get bananas, they are the best I…read morehave had in my life! Super friendly service too!

Organic fruits and veggies for a sustainable North Shore! Waihuena Farm grows everything using…read morestrict organic practices, but is too small scale for the expensive organic certification process. You can speak to the farm owner and workers and even tour the place to see this for yourself. Farm stand is open on site Mondays 2-5pm and CSA subscriptions are available for weekly and bi-weekly pickups. There is a paypal feature for pre-ordering at Waihuenafarm.com/csa-farm-baskets. Cash accepted on site on Mondays 2-5. Also some produce is sold at the Sunset Beach Elementary Farmers' Market Saturday mornings. CSA shares for $25 are the absolute best deal you can get on same day harvested organic food out here. Eggs too!

Loulu Palms is truly breathtaking. It was the perfect setting for our wedding and created such a…read morespecial atmosphere for us and our guests. Nickie was kind, responsive, and so helpful throughout the entire process. We couldn't have imagined a better place to get married. The venue is private, beautiful, and has the most epic sunsets! Ashley was our wedding coordinator and she is amazing, cannot say enough great things about her!! I was so intimidated by the thought of planning a wedding and from our very first meeting she made me feel so much better about it all and gave me so much direction. She made the entire process feel easy and stress-free, and on the wedding day everything flowed so smoothly. We were able to be fully present with our guests and just enjoy the day. We are so grateful for her calm energy and attention to detail.

We held our wedding at Loulu Palm Farms on February 20, 2026. We had 50 total guests joining us…read morefrom Vancouver, Canada and Australia. With all of the planning taking place within a 6-month timeframe, we truly couldn't have pulled it off without the amazing help of our Coordinator, Ashley Fennell, and Nickie Coleman at Loulu Palm Farm Estate. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of, and so many of our guests said it was the best wedding they've ever attended. We can't recommend Loulu Palms enough to host your wedding. Even in the rain, the venue is stunning and my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day, other than enjoying the special experience.

I cannot express how grateful my wife and I are that we chose Sunset Ranch as our wedding venue. We…read morehad our wedding this past weekend, and everything that was promised to us from the very start was not only fulfilled but exceeded our expectations. We were exceptionally lucky to have our coordinator, Ronda, who was the best person to work with throughout the entire process. Since we live all the way on the East Coast, having someone like Ronda assist us through every step of the planning process really put us at ease. The more we worked with her, the more we began to feel at ease that everything would turn out perfectly. She guided us tremendously and answered all of our questions in a timely and communicative manner. We truly felt blessed to have her. And of course, the day of the wedding went so smoothly thanks to the entire Sunset Ranch staff. All of their coordinators were on top of their responsibilities, and everything ran seamlessly. Our family and friends had a wonderful time, and as a cherry on top, the venue was so beautifully decorated--it's something my wife and I will never forget. Thank you, Sunset Ranch!

What a beautiful, secluded, tranquil, intimate, and peaceful venue - until the sun goes down and…read moredrinks are flowing! Sunset Ranch is located in Pupukea. Easy to get to. Find Pupukea Road and drive all the way in. It's a little over an hour drive from town - via H2 and through Wahiawa. I attended one of my good friend of 30+ years' wedding and they picked an amazing place. Gorgeous mountain and ocean views. The whole place was only for the wedding with clean, outdoor restrooms, pond, reception area, ceremony, outdoor dining area, bar, special sitting areas, open fields, horse stables and field, garden area, and etc. Everything was clean, neat, and very well maintained. The food was awesome! Had Kale Salad, Braised short ribs, fish, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, etc. Everything was tasty, delicious, warm, and well prepared. The staff were amazing. Even with such a big party, they were very attentive and friendly. Overall, a very, very nice, private place to consider to hold your special events. Clean, well kept areas. Great staff. Solid food. Kid friendly. Handicap accessible. Small kine far, but worth the trip for sure.

If you're planning to stay big or small, Avoid. Horrible…read moreExperience and I finally give up dealing with them after 5 years. We didnt even get to stay here because the owners are back and fourth on policy's Booked in for Dec 2020 during covid. My family contracted Covid days away from trip. We were definitely well within the Covid guidelines of a return policy, but they wouldn't give one so we agreed to just using the credit at a later. After that they more than able to cancel it and tried to reschedule us for the spring . Their availability went away every time. Every few months we would attempt to make a booking, but they were always full. (interesting right ?) Next thing you know two years plus go by. Now she says she's unable to give us any compensation or credit because we're past the two years. It's not our fault they did not have availability. Don't book your stay here. The owners have every intention to get money out of you and lack any type of customer service. Worst customer service and just the worst selfish people. Greed: greed /rēd/ noun 1. intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

Our family of five (three kids ages 11,7,&8) stayed for a week and it was the highlight of our…read moretrip! The free washing machine and dryer helped us to not have to pack so much. The owners are very kind and attentive. They let us borrow some of their boogie boards and beach chairs when we spent a day at Hukilau beach. It was amazing waking up to the sun rise every day. The beach was great for our kids (not too rough, not too deep). We love the north shore area of Oahu and will always stay here when we visit.