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Cozy Oceanfront Home - Secluded Beach, North of Sunset Beach - Near Kawela Bay

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Fantastic ocean view from living room, dining area, and kitchen.
Our fantastic view. Just my humble opinion.
Living Room
View from Dining Area
Another view from Dining Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 466.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kahuku, HI
  • Turtle Bay
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Turtle Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Oceanfront Home - Secluded Beach, North of Sunset Beach - Near Kawela Bay

Hawaii Tax I.D for both TAT & GET. No. 027-702-8864-01

Our oceanfront home, Kawela Kai, is located on the North Shore of Oahu in between Sunset Beach and the Turtle Bay Resort. The stretch of beach where we are located is beautifully secluded and uncrowded. The beach is protected by a coral reef.

The house is an air conditioned, cozy, two-bedroom, single-family home with it's own yard. It is furnished with a fully-equipped kitchen and all linens. The house has been upgraded and includes; granite counters, soft close cabinets and drawers in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, crown molding throughout, and plantation shutters. There is one queen and two single beds. The house is not high-end fancy. If you are looking for luxurious accommodations, our house is NOT for you. It is clean, cozy, and cared for lovingly. For your convenience, we offer wireless internet access.

The house has a lovely covered lanai for protection from the sun or if you are a sun lover, there is a nice grassy area between the house and the ocean where you can soak up the sun. During the winter months and early spring, you may have the opportunity to see the humpback whales that migrate from Alaska. If the surf is not too high, you may see the whales breathing and breaching right from the lanai. Other wildlife may be seen from the lanai; such as birds, turtles, rays, Hawaiian monk seals, and the occasional surfer.

There is a washer and dryer available for your use during your stay. As with many oceanfront homes on the North Shore, we are located on the road that goes around the island, so the bedrooms may experience some traffic noise at different times of the day.

The house sits about 18 feet above the beach. Access to the beach is via steps in the sea wall. Good mobility is required for the steps down to the ocean. Other access to the beach from the house is two to three houses down the road by the beach park. Directly in front of the house is a flat rocky/sandstone surface with sandy beach further away to the right and the left of the house. Access to the water directly in front of the house is over a sandstone surface, and a lava/coral shelf.

It is recommended that only those very comfortable in the ocean access the water in front of the house. Experienced ocean swimmers may swim, snorkel, and surf in front of the house during the months from late spring through early fall, but because we are on the North Shore, when the surf is up it is not safe for inexperienced swimmers just about anywhere on the North Shore.

During the winter months, the powerful awesome large surf on the North Shore is tremendously exciting to watch. We are located two miles from Sunset Beach, three miles from Pipeline, and five miles from Waimea Bay. These three beaches are world famous for the large surf and surfing competitions. Even if you do not surf, it is exhilarating to watch!

We are located ten miles from historic Haleiwa town which offers a variety of shops and restaurants. We are about a mile from the championship golf courses at the Turtle Bay Resort.

We do not rent our house out for parties, weddings, or any other type of gatherings. The maximum number of people, including babies and children, allowed is a total of four.

NOTE: Due to the City and County of Honolulu vacation rental ordinance Bill 89 settlement agreement, our property is a legally established dwelling that is rented for periods of 30 consecutive days or more at any one time. Questions or dates unavailable? Click on the "Ask owner a question" button.

Parcel ID / TMK - 1570050090002000

Mahalo for your interest in our home.

Keywords: Oceanfront Home

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties, weddings, or other gatherings
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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
Note from host: No parties, weddings, or other gatherings
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GE-027-702-8864-01, TA-027-702-8864-01, 570050090002

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kahuku

Located in Kahuku, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polynesian Cultural Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Turtle Bay Beach and Sunset Beach. Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Kuuloa Kai Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kahuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kawela Bay Beach Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Banzai Pipeline - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Turtle Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ted's Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kahuku Shrimp & Thai Food Truck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Shrimp Truck - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Oceanfront Home - Secluded Beach, North of Sunset Beach - Near Kawela Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Oceanfront Home - Secluded Beach, North of Sunset Beach - Near Kawela Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Oceanfront Home - Secluded Beach, North of Sunset Beach - Near Kawela Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Oceanfront Home - Secluded Beach, North of Sunset Beach - Near Kawela Bay located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kawela Bay Beaches and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Turtle Bay Beach. Turtle Bay and Kawela Bay Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

Our November stay was wonderful! the house is so cute & the view spectacular. We spent an entire evening on the deck listening to the waves & watching the moon on the ocean & playing "spot the gecko". This was one of our most special trips back to the islands & we fell in love again with the North Shore :) Thank you so much Lenae & Lori! Your Aloha spirit is evident in every inch of the house!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cozy cottage

The house was as advertised. Great ocean view, comfortable beds, and good shower pressure. We loved the miles and miles of walking trails at Turtle Bay. Walking near the house was hard because of the busy highway running behind the property. The owners were quick to reply with the small issues we had. The kitchen does need to have more plates and silverware added. So nice to have access to a washer and dryer. The giant waves and surf competitions were fun to see.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Best vacation ever!

Stayed here for a week and it was the most enjoyable vacation ever! The home was excellent, very clean and was relaxing. We sat on the lanai every day and watch the whales. A sea turtle also came up to the shore. Lanea and Lori are wonderful to deal with. They always answered emails and any questions we had. We definitely plan on going back to Oahu and already know that we will be making plans to rent this home again. It is so worth it, we really didn't want to leave. It is beautiful there, very peaceful listening to the waves. We LOVED it and can't say enough great things about it. This vacation will stay in our minds forever.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Susan M.

Don't Bother

Needed to find a place to stay for one night before our Honeymoon at Hale Pono opened. Thank goodness we only had to stay for one night. Even that was one night too long. The pictures you see were not what my husband and I experienced. Count your blessing's you don't have to stay in a dump like we did. Beyond run down, and if you need a good nights sleep, bring industrial ear plugs.The bedrooms are on the highway. Could not get out of there fast enough to our beautiful gated palace.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Dear Lori and Lenae, Thank you for making your house available to our family over the past several years. Although I have always enjoyed staying in your home, I was even more thankful for the coziness and relaxation it provided this year. My husband broke his leg surfing during our stay, so we ended up spending a lot more time "hanging out around the house" instead of running around the island. We still had a wonderful time. We loved eating meals out on the lanai while we watched and listened to the waves. We also really loved the easy access to the private and safe beach just below the house--it made it very easy to entertain our 3 year old son for hours on end. The outdoor shower is a big plus too, especially for the sandy little kid when he is done playing on the beach! My husband, (since he wasn't doing a whole lot this trip:))also wanted me to mention that he REALLY enjoyed the wireless interent this year too! We look forward to our stay next year! Thanks again.

2/10 Terrible

dan a.

So-So nothing to shout about

A average rental property that will do the job but not much else. How it got so many 5 star reviews baffles me. I guess people who have never used a great rental do not know the difference between so-so rentals and good ones. If you choose this rental, just know that the beach below it is unusable. Nice to look at, but not to enjoy. The owners clearly state that, but you will need to go elsewhere for true beach enjoyment. All the appliance work fine, but you will need to bring almost everything else besides what the owners state is included. So the bottom line is this: This is a RENTAL unit, not someone's home. There are very few extras, (as the owner states) unlike a very well appointment home rental. Just go into this unit with low expectations and you will be fine. Have fun!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom O., Wisconsin

Great Stay

My wife and I really enjoyed relaxing at Kawela Kai after our Hawaiian cruse. The view from the porch/lanai for morning coffee, afternoon snacks, and evening sunsets is wonderful. We also enjoyed the changing tides and waves into the many tide pools below the bungalow. We could walk a 100 yards to sand on either side of the property but with water shoes on the flat stones sand does not fill them and we enjoyed the many tide pools with little fishes and crabs there. The secret to getting down for us 70 year olds is frontwards down the steps but climb down the rock part backwards. Also the fruit stand just down the road toward Turtle Bay has parking and an opening to Kawela Bay and its third largest Banyon tree in the world (according to our Maui guide) and its secluded sand beach. Ted's Bakery just a two minute drive in the other direction has breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as well as its famous bakery and Chocolate haupia pie. We bought a whole one and enjoyed a piece for lunch desert every day while sitting on the deck. Two days we saw whales spouting and breaching in the distance beyond the reef. Do bring a roll of paper towels to use for napkins and cleaning as there are none.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa P.

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

Excellent stay

This property is in the ideal location. Oceanfront, near snorkel spots and great beaches. I haven't seen this mentioned in any of the reviews, but it is near Kahuku golf course. A very nice 9 hole oceanside course. Very unpretentious and relatively inexpensive compared to other courses in Hawaii for non residents. The beach in front of the home is a little hard to get down to as the listing mentions, but not horrible. There are nice tidepools to explore and you can actually walk several miles down the beach if you so desire. The owner is very responsive for a small issue that we had.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Sunsets By The Ocean

Right on the ocean with beautiful sunsets just about every evening. Loved listening to the ocean. Kitchen well equipped. Bed was comfortable. Close by famous beaches. Saw 16 ft waves at the Pipeline. Lots to do nearby and driving a short distance. Beautiful walks everyday! Great food nearby. We are vegan and there were a lot of places with delicious food which is sometimes hard to find! We could have spent another month! Also our host was available to answer any questions immediately. LOVED our stay here!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Barry P., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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

Cozy oceanfront cottage

Cozy oceanfront cottage. This cottage was well equipped and very comfortable for three guests in December. it is not located next to a good swimming beach but the views are incredible of the ocean and waves breaking on the reef. Beautiful back lawn and lanai for sunbathing and ocean gazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Wonderful vacation!

The property is lovely with a spectacular view. It's in a great location close to all of the things we were interested in seeing in the North Shore area. The owners were attentive and responsive to any need or concern. We definitely recommend this place and want to book it again. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Folsom, CA

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

Owners and property are awesome!

Awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

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

We had a great stay !

Ocean views were beautiful! Quiet neighborhood ! Great location close to all north shore
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Beautiful getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy home. We enjoyed all of our meals on the lanai with an excellent view of the ocean. Sunsets are stunning and we loved the direct access to the beach for evening strolls. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linell S.

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

Perfect for our stay

We stayed a week, myself and two teen granddaughters. Lovely little house on the beach. The view was great and we could walk to a sandy area for swimming and sun bathing. Wish there were stairs down to shore. It was a climb over some rocks but all worked ok. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Beautiful view on the water

Beautiful ocean view, directly on the water. Place was updated and spotless! Truly enjoyed our stay. Will rent it again when we we return.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime A., Texas!

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

Great Stay - Just as described

Owners sent a detailed email letting us know how to get to the property and once we arrived, everything was just as described and looked online. I loved sitting out on the back porch and listening to the water early in the mornings! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

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

Great Place to stay at!!!

We were very happy with the property! Amazing view! Very quiet! Perfect paradise!!! They had everything we needed!! The North Shore is the best to stay at! We hope to go back one day and would stay again at this property if available!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

On Highway a bit tricky at times

If you're looking for just the basics with an ocean view - this fits the bill. You pull off the highway into the driveway which is a challenge sometimes. North shore was Great.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

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

Great little place to stay

Close to amenities and beautiful view.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Beautiful

My family and I had a wonderful experience with this property. Everything was as advertised and could not have gone more smoothly. Will plan to return as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Takashi H., Ibaraki, Japan

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

Excellent!

Amid COVID-19 crisis, power outage, etc. it was enjoyable place to stay. One suggestion is more toilet paper inventory at the house, but should not be major problem in normal time. Mahalo :)
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the property and location

We loved the house and it’s location!! The views were amazing. We had an issue with dishes and silverware being dirty. The microwave was also not clean. Contacted the owners and they were very gracious and explained the problem. This issue was resolved. The overall experience was amazing! I would definitely recommend this property to anyone. If you want a great Hawaiian get away rent this property!!

10/10 Excellent

Stephane P., Montreal

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

Just perfect!

This is a very nice house in an amazing location... we just could not get enough of sitting on the terrace and enjoying the beach front... the house has also all the amenities and is very comfortable... There is a foodland and many food trucks close by which makes it very easy to get good meals without a long drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

We had an awesome visit. All went well! House was nice with some upgrades. Perfect location!

All went smooth from start to finish. Perfect location. To watch the waves or drive down the road to watch even bigger waves and surfing. The house is very near the main road, so constant traffic all day and night might be a bit noisy for light sleepers. I bring earplugs when I travel so all good for me. Very peaceful otherwise to sit in backyard or on the porch. We really enjoyed our stay with the house in such great proximity to north shore restaurants, shopping and scenery.

About the host

Your host

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We love Hawaii. One of us grew up in Hawaii, the other in San Diego. We are retired teachers and now we are Pickleball players! Our cocker spaniel's name is Lei Lei.

Why they chose this property

We love the North Shore and specifically the part where the house is located because it is away from the crowds. We are a couple of miles from Sunset Beach which is exactly what we wanted. From our house or lanai, if we see four or five people walk by on the beach, that is a very crowded day! We chose this property because it is directly oceanfront. Nothing blocks our view. We like that our house is not connected to any other dwelling and we that we have our own yard.

What makes this property unique

Our house is much more to us than a piece of real estate. The house is our pride and joy and we are so grateful for it. We love relaxing there while being surrounded by so much beauty. We love watching the turtles come up for air. We are filled with awe as we see the whales breathe, breach, and frolic during winter and spring months. We can see these things happening while sitting on our lanai, sitting at our dining room table, or washing dishes at the kitchen sink. Every meal at the house offers a table with a terrific view. Not many restaurants can compete with our view. Needless to say, we prefer to stay home for meals. Mahalo for taking a look.