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Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Turtle Bay
  • Place, Turtle Bay Beach
  • Place, Sunset Beach
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind

LEGAL SHORT-TERM RENTAL! CERTIFICATE:1990/NUC-2056 LICENSE# 90/TVU-0003 TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-7-005:006This home is not affected by the new Honolulu County ban on vacation homes. Make sure when booking your vacation home the property that you are reserving has a Short-Term Rental License or TVU#

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWDS, RELAX IN THIS VINTAGE, CHARMING UPDATED TWO-BEDROOM BEACHFRONT COTTAGE. ONE OF FOUR BEACHFRONT HOMES IDEAL FOR FAMILY REUNIONS OR SMALL WEDDINGS.*


This home features a master bedroom (Queen), second bedroom (2 Twins), full bath with tub/shower, full kitchen and living room / dining area opening onto a large covered lanai. Air conditioning units in both bedrooms and living room. Sit and dine on the shady deck and feel the tropical island breezes. This home includes an outside Hot/Cold shower, free WI-FI Internet access, cable sports channels and HI-Def Flat Screen TV.

Fire up the grill and sip your evening drink as you view spectacular sunsets from your outdoor dining area. Step down from your deck to a generous lawn area overlooking the beach.


Take stairs down to the small sandy beach with reef and tide pools to explore; walk east 100 yards to the right and find a swimming area protected by a barrier reef; continue walking east another 100 yards to the west end of beautiful Kawela Bay.

You won’t forget your experience on the North Shore with stunning ocean views; watching whales and giant surf in the winter, swimming and snorkeling in the summer, and soaking in beautiful sunsets year-round.

Conveniently located. A short drive to the east; Kawela Bay (swimming, walking trails), Turtle Bay Resort (golf, restaurants, eco tours, swimming, walking trails), Kahuku Town (9 hole beachfront public golf course, Food Trucks), Malaekahana Bay (swimming, shoreline walk, surfing), Polynesian Cultural Center and to the west; Velzyland, Ted’s Bakery, Sunset-Pipeline (surfing), Shark's Cove & Three Tables (snorkeling, Food Trucks), Waimea Bay (swim, dive rock, giant surf), Waimea Valley Falls Cultural Park and historic Haleiwa Town.

Click on rates and availability tab for a quote for your stay. Minimum stay of 5 nights; last minute shorter stays possible, inquire for details;

CANCELLATION AND CHANGES POLICY:
Cancellations and requests for changes must be submitted in writing to Team Real Estate, Inc.
Full Refund if cancelled at least 60 days prior to arrival date. Within 30 days prior to arrival: Full or Partial refund if scheduled days are rebooked.


*Events: Additional fees charged and contract required for events. Headcount limit: 9 additional people per house booked. Contact office for more details.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 570050060002, GE-169-572-9664-01, TA-169-572-9664-01

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. Kahuku Farms and Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Kahuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Kawela Bay Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Turtle Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sunset Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Waialee Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Banzai Pipeline - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ted's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lei Lei's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kahuku holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kawela Bay Beaches and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Turtle Bay Beach. Kawela Bay Beach Park and Turtle Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Perfect getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage was super clean and comfortable for our family of four. You cannot beat the view and it was an easy walk to a beach with a sandy entry free from rocks.

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

The Perfect North Shore Getaway

beautiful spot, way different feel than the city if that's what you're after. We loved sitting on the beach, the back deck, and being away from the hustle and bustle!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in after hours of flight delays. Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful spot. Sunrises! Sunsets! Rainbows! All seen from the porch of this lovely vacation home. Equipped with beach toys, goggles, flippers, boogie boards. Saw turtles near shore as well as crabs and fish. Home was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our two week stay. Definitely paradise.
Beach view
Beautiful sunset
Lizards, so cute
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Airlea T.

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

Family Vacation

I loved everything about the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location on the North Shore. We loved visiting all the food trucks, Kualoa Ranch, Polynesian Cultural Center, Turtle Bay golf resort, and the Town of Hale’iwa. The view was stunning and being able to lounge in the backyard while we watched the sunset and listened to the waves was perfect. We wish the beach was more usable for swimming, but that’s okay. We saw a seal on two separate occasions hanging out on the rocks on the beach. The house was as described. It’s not fancy and the beds could be more comfortable, but for the money and location, it is a great deal! Check-in and check-out procedure was very simple. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloriani W.

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

Home away from home

Everything about this spot was a dream. It felt like being at home but in paradise. We hope to come back💞 Our fav thing to do was bbq and watch the sunset from the back yard. Amazing food and snorkeling nearby as well as fun shopping a few miles down the way 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle F.

Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the perfect spot. Our young family had the best time! The accommodations were comfortable and spacious. Highlights being the unbelievable view from the shaded front patio for lounging/wale watching, beach access to the tide pools, and easy travel to local activities in Hale’iwa and Kahuku.

10/10 Excellent

Frank O.

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

Amazing North Shore

Perfect
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Stay in HI

We had a wonderful stay in HI. This was a great location, not far from popular destinations (and a grocery store) but still private and quiet. The entrance can be tricky to spot, so I might recommend more signage. The home was very clean and stocked with essentials to get us through the first day or so. Communication with the property manager was helpful and efficient. It was great having our own access to the beach. Note, the washer/dryer are located outside which was unusual for us. They worked just fine but we had an initial concern as the units were rusted on the outside. However, we understand the space limitations inside and were grateful to be able to do laundry as we were there for a week! Would recommend this location to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing view by the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay here in the Northshore beachfront house. It was perfectly sized for us and it was great being right on the beach for the kiddos. We also met a few of the neighbors and they were also wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Beautiful, peaceful, comfortable

Cannot wait to return. This was the ultimate north shore, serene escape for us. Some highlights that made this a comfortable rental for 5+ days - RIGHT on the beach. It is rocky but perfect for small children to explore tide pools. 5 min walk on beach to a swimming/sandy area. We planned to explore north shore a lot more but the property was so great with beach access we barely left the place! Nice spacious kitchen, well stocked. Wine fridge! Great indoor and outdoor showers. Effective air conditioners in each bedroom. Comfortable beds. Lots of storage areas. Washer/dryer. easy parking in front of the home. You will be right beside 3 other rentals - safety/comfort in numbers but there are dense bushes lining each home for privacy if you're not feeling social. The resident rooster will wake you up at 4, 5 and 6 am but thats fine because you can head to Ted's bakery (5 min drive) to get the freshest pastries/breakfast each morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dave L., Ojai Ca

Loyal customer to Team Real Eatate since 1996

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our eighth time we've stayed at his house over the last 20 years The reason we keep coming back is because we love the North Shore and the secluded area of Kawala. As usual the property and home were clean and well-maintained The house is still decorated exactly as it was when we first started coming 20 years ago. It would be nice if they would update it to a current standard Unfortunately the price has went up and the quality has remained the same. We probably will not return I'm sad to say good luck. By the way the Team real estate staff is excellent and we appreciate them very much

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Beautiful location

Loved our little beach house. Beautiful view, quiet, my kids loved seeing the little baby chicks, hearing the roosters, and the kitties that live on the property. The beach was conveniently right there and never crowded since its only accessed by the homes along it. I wanted our stay to be relaxing and away from all the crowds. I am so happy we stayed here and we will be back. In regard to the house itself. It's a cute little house. The beds were comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked as far as cooking pots and pans and had a toaster, a blender, coffee pot, etc. We had plenty of towels, blankets, and the little AC's in each room worked great. My husband said he had great sleep the entire time we were there. There's also a washer and dryer outside and an outside shower to rinse off after the beach. I do wish the outside shower was enclosed. It was a little awkward trying to rinse sand out of my bathing suit and the other house has windows facing the shower. If you are considering where to stay for your vacation I highly recommend one of the properties this owner has. You will not regret it. We will be back and hopefully next time renting one of the bigger houses because we'll have more family with us next time. Thank you to the owners for making the house comfortable for your guests. ❤️ I
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was truly an unforgettable experience. The house was absolutely stunning, just as pictured. It was clean with all modern amenities. Our host was just one text away if we needed anything. The neighborhood was quiet. The beach just down the steps was the perfect backdrop for breakfast, dinner and cocktails. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just completed 8 nights at this idyllic North Shore cottage. It was everything as advertised and much more. Clean and air conditioned, all modern amenities provided, just steps away from a beautiful Hawaiian beach and a clear view of the sunset every evening. World class snorkeling is minutes away at Shark's Cove & Turtle Bay, world class food trucks are minutes away in the other direction in Kuhuku, and world class surfing is literally out the back door with Velzyland & Bonsai in sight from the deck and Sunset and Waimea beaches a very short drive away! You'll need to try hard to find a better Oahu beach cottage. Marcello was great with communications and made sure we were happy. We're looking forward to our next visit already, maybe come back in the winter for the whales and the Big Surf.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Beautiful stay

Was very clean. Was grateful for the washer and dryer. The view was amazing. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Second Time We have stayed here and an Excellent Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect place to relax and enjoy privacy. Great for a couple or small family. Much better than a Hotel and less expensive than a resort. North Shore requires a decent amount of driving to do most things, but the reward is great scenery and privacy

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Gorgeous and great location

we absolutely LOVED it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

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

Location is everything

Directly on the beach..Sat and watched sunsets every night. Tide pools and a beach you could take a short walk on and a Lani we ate on most nights. Our favorite North Shore beaches just minutes away. Only suggestions would be a little updating..but for the price point, nothing unexpected. Roosters could be re-homed…lol. but typical for North shore. We lived on Oahu years back…so we know where to stay..and this is the place if you are focused on beachfront and North Shore. Mahalo.
Backyard view of house
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy D.

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

Perfection

Quaint cottage with the right balance of modern convenience without losing its original 1940’s charm. Situated right on the ocean, I could slip down the stairs in my PJ’s, coffee in hand and dip my toes in the ocean. The grassy lawn was the perfect spot for my teens to tan, while I relaxed in the shade with a book. Ted’s bakery just down the street became a family favorite and Kawela Beach just 1 minute down the road felt like our little secret. I will definitely return here without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna B.

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

Spring break getaway

Had an amazing time at the property - our teens and us loved the location, the outdoor space, the house itself, the beautiful views. It was a fantastic home base to explore the North Shore with its countless beautiful beaches and amazing food trucks. The chicken and cats only added to the experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Issac V.

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

Great place to stay, unwind and explore the island.

The property was clean, easy to find and having amenities available. The beach was easy to access via stairs down to the ocean with amazing views from the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great beach front access

The house could definitely use some TLC. The shower needs a deep cleaning and the windows should honestly be replaced as they have tape holding them together. They should also note there is a window above the shower that is always open so the house is definitely not sound proof. Overall a good stay had easy communication with property management. Loved having the lawn chairs and beach chair option.Great location on the north shore!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great stay!!

We stayed at Kawela Kai beach house for a week from 1-15-25 and were very pleased with the house. It was clean and everything that we had expected. Sarah was great in fulfilling a couple of requests we had and followed up with them promptly. The location was ideal for us being close to the area shrimp trucks and points of interest. If we return to the North Shore we hope this house will be available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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