Sooz and Richard are incredible. The Bayer Estate transports you back to old Hawaii, with a beautifully crafted historic home, sanctuary lawn, and an inviting atmosphere that embraces you with Aloha. You'll hear stories about Hawaii 5-0 filming on location, but the star-studded notoriety pales in comparison to the way Sooz and Richard make you feel at home, whether it's your wedding, special event, birthday party, or other intimate occasion. Steps from the water, you can hear and feel the ocean lapping at the shore while you enjoy the sunset on the sand or watch a movie under the stars. And be prepared to have fun, because Sooz and Richard know how to throw a party. The 60s party is one of our particular favorites! Finally, Yogi will be there to greet you, tail wagging and a gentle smile on his adorable face... This is our absolute favorite place for an event, with Auntie and Uncle we adore...We so recommend checking out the place for yourself! read more

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Management and pricing and cleanliness. I never write reviews but I wanted to be candid with my experience for future brides and grooms to be! So our wedding was a 5/5 experience but management is definitely old school and could use a lot of work. There is no texting, only a landline, and an email to work with. Good luck reaching anyone via email. To have a 6 hour wedding with 50 people, it costs roughly 10k for the space (about average when you factor in lighting, furniture and seating at other venues) but you have to pay for you own prep time. Only an hour is complimentary, so if you want to add any personal touches at all you basically need to pay for that time. Considering you're paying 10k, the fact that one is not allowed to leave decor at the venue is super unreasonable. There was no event going on the day prior except for our own rehearsal. So we were to bring everything we could on our own day of, and beg our wedding planner to help. They claimed it was for "liability purpose" yet I was allowed to leave my dress grossing 2800 at the venue and not my $10 box of flowers... and the lightning that was already hanging cost $750 to allegedly rehang. Who knows why that needed $750. There were claims that there was not enough space to leave any belongings or purchase enough chairs for my guests, but from what I can see it's just badly organized. There's a massive stack of CDs in front of the bridal room coated with so much dust you can barely read the titles. There's all kinds of knick knacks everywhere by the piano. The dust in the bridal room is bore line scary when you look closely, the chandelier had dead flowers and cobwebs. The frames are coated with dust. Again, the wedding itself was beautiful but for 10k you'd think someone could be paid $200 to come in there to clean. I sincerely have no idea what my 10k went towards since the Morgage on the house is non existent according to Zillow. Emails were rarely answered in a timely manner, which is tough if you're a bride organizing almost everything. and their sweet sweet dog who was advertised as a ring bearer apparently only performed this service one time prior and got side tracked and pulled my flower girl into the bushes. I love that kind of silliness and don't blame the dog one bit. But it certainly feels like false advertising to say that this dog is willing to do the service but come day of my planner told me of all the weddings she'd aided there, she's never seen it happen once. We had a great wedding, but it's massively overpriced for how little effort is going in on the home owner's end. A beautiful scam. 3 stars for my guest's wonderful experience but not to my own chaotic one. read more

Sooz and Richard's lovely seaside property was the venue for my sister's and brother in law's wedding 10 years ago and again last week for their wedding vow renewal. Both occasions did not disappoint. They are such wonderful hosts and make you feel like you're truly enjoying your celebration in private right next to the ocean. I highly recommend them and their lovely locale, The Bayer Estate for your event! read more

Bayer Estate - View of the water from the backyard. Just a simply, lovely property! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Bayer Estate is nothing shy of fabulous! We had our wedding there (40 people, half from Vancouver, half from Melbourne) a month ago and it was perfect. If you're looking for something other than a cookie cutter, hotel/resort wedding, check this place out. Sooz and Linda are absolutely amazing and attentive to your every need and this two story historic home has so much character. The front and back yards both have a bar set up and the back yard comes out onto the beach and you get married in front of the ocean. Every guest at my wedding said they'd never been to a wedding so lovely. read more

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Well known to people who watch Hawaii Five-O,.. what can i say about this place,.. id say b-e-a-utiful... so tranquil and feels like a home away from home,.. my friend had their reception here and let me tell you, the people here are so nice and so hospitable,.. they are so welcoming and friendly,.. the view of the house is beautiful,.. i just wish i was living on here too... read more

Bayer Estate - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

when describing a place like the Bayer Estate, "quaint" just doesn't quite cut it. for small, "early-ish" gatherings (under 100 people), this is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.... such as, a wedding, which many folks reserve this place for. stepping in the doors, you'll appreciate the old country style of the house. there are high ceilings, with sturdy dark wood construction, and antique furniture. i feel like i fell directly into someone's pinterest board for "Old country livin". there's even a friendly old dog that does nothing but laze around... its probably his job to do such, in order to add to the charm of the place. but really, the house itself is beautiful. so beautiful in fact that they shoot Hawaii Five-0 here (you might recognize it as McGarrett's house). the owners of the property will definitely work this into the conversation, should you inquire about the home ;) not only that, it is historical as well. the website doesnt tell you too, too much, but if you talk to the owners, they're glad to fill you in if you're interested. i suggest asking them about the history of the house. it really is interesting. the property is surrounded by lush plants and trees, and when you make your way out to the large back yard area, it opens up right on to the beach. "ridiculously picturesque" is one way to describe it..... you might note that i mentioned earlier that this is good for early gatherings.... if you're thinking of hosting a function here, keep in mind, your time there will depend on what kind of function you're planning on having. checking out their website, weddings can be reserved for blocks of time ranging from 1 and a half hours, or up to 8 and a half hours, depending on which block you want.... but they are specific, so you're going to have to plan around their time-table.... which only extends till 9pm. if it is simply for a special event (non-wedding), there is a 3 hour minimum, for anytime between 9am - 9pm. you can bring in your own catering / food / booze, so you do not need to go with a specific caterer like some places. parking is limited, so keep this in mind as well.... if you're looking for something different, and crazy memorable, this is something that should be on your list of places to consider for your wedding or special occasion..... read more

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We got married here and it was absolutely perfect! If you have a group of 50 or less, I highly recommend the Bayer Estate for almost any function. It's an old craftsman-style home with a backyard that faces the ocean, which created a beautiful, dramatic backdrop for our wedding. It might seem expensive, but it's worth every penny for a place that's really unique, intimate and breathaking compared to other wedding venues in Hawaii. Susan runs the place and she's really cool. read more

My sister was recently married here and this venue was amazing! Apart from the decor and location (beautiful private beachfront) Linda went above and beyond to help with any little details needed, including changing all the layout of the wedding beforehand in case it rained! Such a special place! read more

A quaint and gorgeous location for a small sized wedding. Quiet with the beach right in the backyard. You can't ask for a more tranquil setting. I was just a guest at the wedding so unfortunately I don't have any price information or input on booking and coordinating, but if you're having a small destination wedding on the islands, I'd recommend looking into this place! read more

A nice lovely place on the South Shore and in Hawaii Kai. This is used primary for special events and weddings, but did you know that the Bayer Estate is also used for scenes in Hawaii Five-0 and that it serves as the McGarrett House? The owners are pretty nice and welcoming too. Just might be a good idea to call them ahead of time and let them know you are coming if you plan on stopping by. read more

what's up with this place. after numerous phone messages, emails, and their web site's questionnaire, no word. Especially for our a wedding venue, they should have the courtesy to get back to you for those brides to be who are already overwhelmed! read more

I got mariied here last october. The service was great. They met all my crazy requests. In the end the pictures were amazing this place is perfect for a small wedding and reception. We had 40 people in the backyard. It was so intimate. The price is really expensive. It is just for the venue. It would have been cheaper to go to a hotel but it wouldn't have benn as personal. read more

OMG! Why is there only 2 reviews on the place!?!?!? I got married here this past May and it was absolutely perfect! Yes this place is more expensive than many places on Oahu but its so worth it! The estate is beautiful! And once you step out to the back...*sigh* just breathtaking! I remember when I first visited the place, I did not want to leave! I was stressed out of my mind when I arrived on Oahu but being there was so calming! Sooz is absolutely the best! She is so kind and caring and really keeps you calm throughout the whole process. She's not your wedding coordinator but she is so helpful! She gives you many suggestions but never pushes anything. Planning a destination wedding is quite overwhelming but it was so easy planning with Sooz by email and phone. She really put all my worries away! The only downside is that you're only allowed 60 guests or less. This was perfect for me as I wanted a completely intimate and private ceremony. This place is definitely private, with its own beach. Everyone who is planning to get married on Oahu should definitely check this place out! read more

Worth every dime you pay, Linda and her friends and family are so nice and so many cute details that this venue will take care off. Loved my wedding with this beautiful house and backdrop. they answer emails promptly and make sure the wedding day runs smoothly. Plus this is the Hawaii 5-0 house. Gotta love that. Sincerely, Lisa and Shaun read more

This place is BEAUTIFUL! Beach front property that is rented out for weddings or smaller parties. I'm sure it's expensive but they put on a beautiful event and you really can't beat the extended yard with the "infinity pool" at the end, if you will. ;) read more

The Bayer Estate was the perfect venue for our small, intimate Hawaiian wedding. The property is absolutely stunning- historic home, gardens, ocean, a view that goes on for miles- what more could you ask for! Sooz and Linda are kind, helpful and wonderful to work with- They make the home look simply gorgeous for weddings. From the rose petal isle to the organza draped arbor- everything was stunning. The entire venue photographs exceptionally well. This is a unique property that is quaint and intimate. Couple this with a breathtaking backdrop & careful attention to every detail by the owners, it's the perfect place to say "I do". It's absolutely worth the cost. read more

I was just a guest at this function. It was probably the most perfect evening I have ever spent at a party. The foliage was a nice windbreaker, there were no flies, it was just perfect. It is probably an expensive venue, but so well worth it. I recommend this venue to everybody. read more

They seem really professional, I am booked for my wedding here next June. Its a beautiful property. Stay away from the Fanger Estates. They practice shady business and I'm going thru hell getting my deposit back. read more