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Oceanside Bungalow on beautiful Makaha Beach. Great surfing and snorkeling

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Makaha Beach. Yes we are right on the beach.
Gate to the beach from our front yard.
sometimes the currents wash our sand down the beach and expose our lava reef.
Beach
View of the snorkel boats from our front yard.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waianae, HI
  • Makaha Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Papaoneone Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Makaha Valley Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Futon Bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanside Bungalow on beautiful Makaha Beach. Great surfing and snorkeling

Working from home? Why??? when you can work from Paradise.
Now accepting 30-day reservations You will find it's less crowded, a little unexpected, and truly delightful. The vibe here is RETRO and CHILL, so let the good times roll. Please message us for details as we do not use the VRBO calendar.

Perfect for 2, 3, or 4 guests. Walk out the gate directly onto Makaha Surfing Beach. Our Oceanside Bungalow is 700 square feet with 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach chairs, and umbrellas, are all available in the cabana next to the bungalow. Go snorkeling with the sea turtles right off the beach. Do a little Whale Watching from the front yard….migrating season is late December through March, or just enjoy a good book while swinging in the hammock. Sunsets you ask.....absolutely!

Makaha Beach is truly the hidden jewel of Oahu. You are only 35 miles northwest of Honolulu airport away from all of the crowds. Makaha Beach is famous for surfing dating back to the '50s but there is also great snorkeling and just plain lying on the beach in the sun.

If you are looking for a great location with a beautiful secluded beach this place is for you. Our Oceanside Bungalow shares the front yard, (which overlooks the ocean) along with the beach equipment found in the cabana with our Mountainside Bungalow. If you like to play golf, Makaha Valley Resort has 1 golf course with spectacular views.

Barbecue on the front lawn and eat under the 100+-year-old Hau tree, the perfect place to enjoy those beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. There is a grill outside your bungalow and you will find charcoal and lighter fluid in the cabana.

This is really "local" Hawaii. The Makaha Country Club for golf and they now have the restaurant open. Great deep-sea fishing out of the Waianae Harbor and the freshest Ahi Tuna on the island can be found at our local grocery store. A lot of farming nearby which means lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. The farmers market is open on Saturday mornings. There are no bars or restaurants in our immediate neighborhood which makes this the perfect spot for a zero-proof vacation. There are restaurants within 3 miles, Coquitos Latin Cuisine and Kahumana Organic Farm and Cafe. The Beach House by 406 is a nice restaurant and has a nice bar. In Ko'Olina, (20 minutes) Roys, Monkey Pod, Island Vintage Coffee, and more. In Kapolei, (30 minutes) Chilis, Cheesecake Factory, and many more restaurants.

You will have a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable time here at The Bungalows. We have two bungalows on our property, we trust that you will respect your fellow guests. The entire property is for everyone to enjoy.

We do not use the VRBO calendar. So please reach out to us to see if your dates are available. Sorry, no weddings or large parties are permitted.

Makaha Valley Resort District
Hawaii Tax Registration No. GE-088-190-7712-01

Property manager

Lisa and Ken

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 840080160001, GE-088-190-7712-01, TA-088-190-7712-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waianae

Located in Waianae, this holiday home is on the beach. LiliʻUokalani Protestant Church and Kukaniloko Birthstones State Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kuuloa Kai Charters and Dole Plantation. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Waianae, HI

What's nearby

  • Makaha Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Papaoneone Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kea'au Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Makaha Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Pokai Bay Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 32 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spicy House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Bungalow on beautiful Makaha Beach. Great surfing and snorkeling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Bungalow on beautiful Makaha Beach. Great surfing and snorkeling?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Bungalow on beautiful Makaha Beach. Great surfing and snorkeling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Bungalow on beautiful Makaha Beach. Great surfing and snorkeling located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waianae holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Makaha Beach Park and Aki's Beach. Papaoneone Beach and Kea'au Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik O.

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

Excellent little hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu/Waikiki

After doing a bunch of research on places to stay away from Honolulu/Waikiki and something with close proximity to the ocean/beach, we stumbled upon the Bungalows and we were very impressed with the reviews and pictures. We thoroughly reviewed the reviews and figured this was the perfect spot for us with nightly sunsets and a somewhat private beach. We were even more impressed after visiting with the location and calm vibe of the leeward side of the island. It is much more "local" if that makes sense. Not many tourists and the ones we did run into on the beach seem like tourists who are basically regulars. They know the secret that is the north west side of the island. But mostly, on this side of the island you're with native Oahu'ans and everyone is friendly. There is some question about the "feel" of Waianae and the local homelessness that I saw in the reviews. We never once felt unsafe. The property is gate controlled and the property is far enough north that the feelings expressed in other reviews aren't really accurate. I could also tell that there is a strong police presence in the city of Waianae so they are very active in their monitoring. Like I said, we never felt unsafe or worried about our safety or our belongings. The sunsets here are AMAZING. That is probably the one thing we were really excited to experience. Personal, full-view sunsets, literally every night. Very happy with the property, the owners, the location and the experience. Will stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J., Minneapolis

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

Amazing!

I want to tell you not to stay here, because I have a feeling this spot will soon blow up and getting access to it in the future may be difficult. The photos on VRBO do not do the property justice. The mountain rolls right down behind the house into the beach. The beach in back of the house is nearly deserted and there are all the amenities you need for a fun beach day in the shed. While swimming you’ll bump into several sea turtles and see whales from the back yard. It’s magical. Pro-tip: if you stay here check out Aloha Poke down the road. Best Poke we had on island!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

The property is amazing… being on that section of the beach was perfect.

There are 4 adults in this house, with plenty of room and privacy. The property is so clean, and functional with everything needed to prepare meals if desired. The private beach is amazing! We would definitely rent this property again. Donna, Adrian, Scott and Julia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri F.

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

Marvelous beach property!

Marvelous beach property! If you want a private, out of the fray of other tourists, with beautiful grounds, all the beach supplies you need and stay on a beautiful beach that feels like your very own, this is the place! My family of four adults stayed here for a week and loved every moment. In fact the last day, we couldn't soak up enough before heading to the airport. The property itself is a rustic beach house, but well supplied with all you will need from a fully stocked kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a very comfortable futon for relaxing or sleeping, washer and dryer, grills and a cabana filled with all you need for your stay. The grounds have beautiful foliage that is well maintained. The Hau tree with tables and chairs on the beach side and the yard side were well used during our visit. We woke in the morning and either went straight to the beach to look for turtles, whales and surfers or sat and watched the waves with coffee under the tree. The grills, table, chairs lights and the tiki torches made for lovely dinners while we listened to the waves. Lisa and Ken were fantastic hosts and provided us with sight seeing and insight on best travel times when asked. I can't say enough good things about this property. We would recommend to family and friends as well as stay again ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

luis g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth the money

I would like to rate my stay while at your property in Makaha Hawaii. Pros; Nice location Beds are comfortable AC is cold I Cons; 1 The property is old and needs updating. The windows don’t close properly and so the air condition unit is constantly running trying to catch up. 2. The furniture provided for the living room can accommodate three people in the old futon and one in an upright uncomfortable chair. That’s it. 3. The living room sits facing the west side so when the sun goes down it is extremely hot in the living room making hard to sit and enjoy. The curtains are very light and don’t keep the heavy sun out of the living room so for a few hours is hard to watch television. 4. The house was supplied with minimal toiletries, 2 rolls of toilet paper and two small soap samples for bathing, all of this for three adults staying one week. Obviously not enough so we had to buy more during the stay. 5. A remote is not available for the outside gate, meaning you have to get out of the car to get in and out of the house. Providing a remote control for your guest would make it more pleasant. 6. Too many rules for this house upon check in and check out. The owner expects you to sort your trash and keep your shoes off while in the house. I’m on vacation and don’t need the extra stress. 7. Although a cleaning fee is charged up front( first time I have to pay this in advance), the owner expects you to basically clean the house before you leave. If I am imposed a cleaning fee, then the owner should take care of the cleaning without bothering the guest. 8. There is only one ceiling fan in the living room/kitchen area which is not enough to keep the area cool when the sun is hitting the area directly in the late afternoon. There is a floor fan that barely helps. 9. There is only one TV provided and has free Samsung TV programming. If you don’t log in to your streaming device you are out of luck. 10. There is a second tv in one of the bedrooms but is not hooked up to anything and is useless unless you plug in a VCR or something external to view movies. 11. The worst off all is the fact that every morning around 4;00 am in the morning, a ton of roosters start loudly calling out their mates and then the dogs start barking. This continues until well past 7;30 am. There is no resting in the mornings as you get woken up every early morning by the roosters and dogs while you stay at this house. Not only should this be told to any prospective guest
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Exceptional

Property was beyond our expectations. Home was clean and hosts were responsive. I plan to stay again the next time I’m back on island.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Great accommodations!!!

We were swept away by the views and amenities offered at the bungalow. It was just as advertised!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location right on the beach. The bungalow was clean and comfortable. Great spot to relax on the hammock, eat fresh mangos, & sit and watch the waves. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tony c.

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

Great time

We loved the beach and the house had everything you think you need and then some. I thought of giving only four stars for location because on the way to the house you do travel through some unpleasant areas. But having the beach almost to ourselves more then made up for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C., San Mateo

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

Great Experience

Property right on the beach. House was made you feel like a real local. Outdoor space was great. Would recommend to anyone to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Knighted R.

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

Authentic Hawaii

If I say to many good things everybody will book it and it won’t be available when I come back….. Let’s just say, I’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

Bungalow

Lisa and Ken were awesome hosts. Very responsive. The bungalow was great. Well furnished and the beach toys - chairs, etc were a nice addition. Only recommendation would be shades in the living room area to keep the hot sun out in late afternoon. Very relaxing trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

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

Gorgeous Beach

The bungalow had everything we needed. Thank you Lisa and Ken for sharing your place with us. The view of the beach is amazing. We loved the privacy and our boys had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

judy a., Glendale, Az

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

Beautiful beach and ocean view.

When we arrived the home was exactly as shown in the listing. Great place to stay if you want to be away from all the tourists. The location lacks restaurants but if you are wanting to cook it provides you with the basics. So go shopping before you arrive. You do share the property with others. The couple we shared with were great! We couldn't swim on our beach cause the waves were very intense. But we found that to be at most of the beaches on the west side of the island. Overall a beautiful location on the ocean. Great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna N.

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

BEST TWO WEEKS EVER

If you have to quarantine, this is the only way to do it. The bungalow has everything you could ever want and more! We spent so much time in the hammocks, enjoying the property, and looking at the amazing views of the private beach. Lisa and Ken were fantastic hosts- they went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed, plus a few things we didn't know we needed but absolutely did. The giant avocados were definitely a highlight, so tasty! Can't wait to come back and bring the rest of the family.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Absolutely awesome experience

The house and property were just perfect for the mandatory quarantine and a definite place to go back to! Lovely views, beautiful beach, great bungalow and yard. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Excellent

The property if very nicely furnished and maintained to a high standard. There are lots of things provided which goes beyond your normal rental property. The fabulous beach is just steps from your front door. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great

Loved it will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ines&Steffen, Berlin (Germany)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage direkt am Strand und etwas außerhalb gelegen. Daher besonders entspannend um das Meeresrauschen und die Vögel zu genießen. Es war perfekt! Vielen Dank für diese traumhafte Zeit!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Perfect!

Everything was perfect! The location was beautiful, wonderfully situated in Hawaii’s hidden gem Makaha. The bungalow is well maintained and the hosts are fabulous. I highly recommend these bungalows!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

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

Beautiful Property and Beach

Ken and Lisa were very friendly and accommodating. We had to print some passes for a show. We connected to the printer in the bungalow. However, there was no paper. We texted Lisa and within 15 minutes we had paper delivered to us. The beach was beautiful and clean. The property owners along the beach take good care of it. We saw a couple of sea turtles in the water. We have never snorkeled so we did not venture out to swim with them. The downsides for us were the distance from most of the tourist locations and the run down town of Waianae. Since this was our first trip to Hawaii, we wanted to see locations like Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, etc. It was about an hour drive each way. So, maybe staying for a few nights in Honolulu to see those places then staying the rest of the time at the bungalows would have been better. We found on our way home that Waianae is a somewhat of a high crime area. It was fine during the day though and we did not have any problems when we stopped at the Tamura Super Market for groceries. If you want a nice bungalow and an uncrowded beach to relax this is the place.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carroll M., Hernando, Mississippi

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

Quite

Excellent access to mostly private beach. Longest drive is to Polynesian center about 1.5 hrs. No loud neighbors. Nice secluded location away from the hustle of Waikiki.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Beautiful beach

The beach and the bungalow are great. The reason the 4 star and not a 5 is the living room furniture is very uncomfortable. You spend all day outside, however in the evening I do like to relax. Mahalo
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Norma F.

I am looking forward to going back 😎

Loved everything! Met the owners Ken and Lisa, they are nice and very accommodating! Perfect place to just kick back and enjoy the beach! It is a ways from the airport so I suggest a rental car! I thought the locals were nice! However, there are “Tent Cities “everywhere,Homeless people all up and down the coastline!😬Big Bummer! They are an eye sore for sure, but they really don’t bother anything! That’s why I gave The Bungalows 4 stars not 5! The Tent Cities are the state of Hawaii’s BAD!! Not Ken and Lisa’s! Because it is all around the Island!!😎 It won’t keep us from going back again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gunilla F.

Lovely beach

A cute house on a fabulous beach. (Unfortunately it was windy and the surf was high but we loved it anyway) Lots of beach extras - snorkeling gear, umbrella, beach chairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and Ken

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Makaha is our favorite place in the whole world and we have traveled to many, many places. Until we are able to retire to our lovely beach, we hope that others can enjoy our wonderful community and lifestyle here on Westside Oahu

Why they chose this property

Beautiful trade wind breezes throughout the day. Mostly dry with occasional rain showers. The best sunsets! A quiet relaxing large beach where you will see some of the locals teaching their kids how to swim and surf.

What makes this property unique

One of the quietest, relaxing, clean beaches in all of Oahu. Lots of ocean life to enjoy; you can swim with sea turtles and tropical fish, watch the whales as they breach the water during migrating season, and snorkel the coral reef.

Languages:

English
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