Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Anahola, HI

Moloaa Bay4 min walk
Moloaa Beach6 min walk
Anini Beach23 min drive
Lihue, HI (LIH)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

And not only secluded, but only a four and a half minute walk to a gorgeous and private beach! (I know VRBO wrote “six minute walk” in the title, but I measured it once!). Gilligan's Beach Cottage is not like one of the houses packed into town--it is about 15 minutes east of Princeville in rural Kauai in an unspoiled, natural valley called Moloa'a. If you check it out on a map, you will find Moloa'a Bay in the upper right hand corner. Since there is very limited public parking near the beach, this beach is relatively undiscovered by tourists. Hollywood, however, did discover this idylic location in the 1960's and filmed the entire pilot episode of 'Gilligan's Island' here--thus, the name we chose.

Gilligan's Cottage is situated on a large rural lot which is filled with fruit and palm trees, to the delight of our guests. This valley is sparsely populated, and privacy and tranquility is what you will find here. Gilligan's has one bedroom, one full bath with a private outdoor Hawaiian Shower (which is very popular with our guests!). The cottage is fully modern in every way, yet still retains the charm of Old Hawaii in its plantation setting. And not only that, for the warmer, more humid summer days, Gilligan’s has a high-quality Lennox split-system air conditioning unit!

Moloa'a Beach--oh, the beach! Just a four and a half minute walk down a lovely paved country road. Very beautiful, very clean and very LONELY! Many times, you will be the ONLY one to be walking this beach watching turtles, picking up shells, and observing an occasional Monk seal. This is the type of setting in which you totally forget that there is a civilization!

But the nicest part--civilization is just a few minutes drive away from Gilligan's! You will notice that Moloa'a is centrally-located on Kauai, and after a day at restaurants, shopping, hiking, and touring paradise, you still have Gilligan's to come home to--only a dream away...

Keywords: Cottage,TVNC-4189, Special Permit 2011-21
GE-096-247-1936-01, TA-096-247-1936-01, Property tax key 4-9-013-001-0001
3665 Moloa'a Rd., Anahola, HI 96703
Being close to the beach means that we are located in a tsunami zone. In the unlikely case of a tsunami, simply drive up Moloaa Road to Koolau Road, where you will be out of the tsunami zone.
Sorry—this cottage cannot accommodate pets

Property manager

Tony Albertoni

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Moloa'a Bay BEACHFRONT from the Standing Room Only Upstairs Lanai

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

There is a Park-n-Play for a baby or toddler.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking only—thank you!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-096-247-1936-01, 490130010001, GE-096-247-1936-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kilauea

Located in Kilauea, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Hanalei Bay and Hole in the Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Kauai Mini Golf. Princeville Botanical Gardens and Island Sails are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Anahola, HI

What's nearby

Moloaa Bay - 4 min walk
Moloaa Beach - 6 min walk
Kilauea Lighthouse - 20 min drive
Anini Beach - 23 min drive
Hanalei Bay - 31 min drive

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Kai Bar Kilauea - 16 min drive
Kilauea Bakery & Pizza - 16 min drive
Moloaa Sunrise Fruit Stand - 6 min drive
The Bistro - 16 min drive
Kilauea Fish Market - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189 located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Moloaa Bay and Moloaa Beach. Ka Lae Amana and Pakala Point Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

georgianne f.

31 January 2024

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

Fabulous Moloa’a Bay

We enjoyed being a short walk from this lovely, uncrowded beach. The rental was charming, with everything we needed. Very quiet and private. And i loved having the “resident” outdoor cats to feed and pet.😻

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene W., Flagstaff, AZ

17 December 2023

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

Lovely garden Paradise.

We enjoyed everything about Gilligans cottage. It’s totally charming. The beach is cool. Tony, the owner, is very accommodating. We like the cats.☺️🙏

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

5 December 2023

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

Simply AMAZING!

Everything about this property is incredible! The actual cottage itself, the surroundings, the location. Nestled in the jungle just a short distance walk to the ocean. Bright green geckos outside. The sounds of tropical birds. I didn’t shower indoors for a week because of the outdoor shower! The breeze blowing gently through the trees. The fruit trees. The coziness. Everything about it was PERFECT! My husband and I came to Kauai to get married and spend our honeymoon on the Island. Tony wrote us a sweet note wishing us a great time and happy Honeymoon! :) Property was easy to find, quiet neighborhood. We felt like we were HOME staying here! I couldn’t recommend this place enough! Anahola is such an awesome little town. The market isn’t too far away. Close to Kapaa, Hanalei. Sigh. I miss it so much! Would give anything to go back

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

27 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This beautiful, secluded spot is surrounded by flora and Fana. The avocado tree outback is just ready for you to pick a big ripe avocado along with all the other fruit trees. Tony was a wonderful and very attentive host.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

11 October 2023

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

A Step Back in Time

This place and it's location are a Hawaii from decades ago. My wife and I only spent three days/nights there, and wished we'd stayed a week or more. The house itself is a little funky but it has everything you need to be comfortable. Less can certainly be more. It is well equipped. The kitchen has a lot of things for cooking, great filtered water, spices sauces, so you don't have to go out and buy a lot of stuff a a market. The BBQ is great. There are beach towels, snorkeling equipment, and a couple of boogie boards. The property is really nice, with fruit trees, tropical flowers, a huge avocado tree, coconut palms, and lots of jungle foliage. The best part is the location. It's out of the way, and it's a fantastic, secluded bay. If you want a place to really relax, talk to the owner, Tony, and reserve a slot of time in paradise! He's a wonderful guy to talk to, and he wants to give his guests the opportunity to share something very special!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tony Albertoni

We are a multicultural family of six who happen to be smitten by Kauai! We feel blessed that we found this place to take care of and share with others.

Why they chose this property

The first time we came to Moloaa Beach, it was love at first sight! I would invite you to visit to find out why it is a local’s favorite beach and valley.

What makes this property unique

The drawing factor of Moloaa Bay is that you are not inundated with crowds. There are plenty of other vacation rentals on the North Shore, but if you are trying to find privacy and relaxation, Moloaa Bay cannot be beat!