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Outdoor dining
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hauula, HI
  • Punalu'u Beach Park
    14 min walk
  • Chiyo's Snack Shack
    3 min walk
  • Kalauao / Pearlridge Station
    50 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    51 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Punaluu

With a stay at this cottage in Hauula, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Polynesian Cultural Center and Kaluanui Beach. .This beach cottage is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Turtle Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Punalu'u Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Punalu'u Beach Park - 14 min walk
  • Hauʻula Beach Park - 3 min drive
  • Polynesian Cultural Center - 7 min drive
  • Brigham Young University Hawaii - 9 min drive
  • Kualoa Ranch - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 55 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Polynesian Cultural Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hukilau Marketplace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ha Breath of Life - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coral Kingdom - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable

If you are looking for Paradise, this is IT. The location of this Little Cottage is 30 feet out the front door to the most beautiful sandy beach. The snorkeling and fishing are exciting. There is a pool on the property, exercise room, Bar-B-Q area and parking. This cottage is completely furnished with all you will need. There are local restaurants nearby and Super Markets, plus a theater. You will never forget the Sunset and Sunrise as you sit in the comfort of this House by the Sea. This cottage is perfect if you are looking for a serene, calm, quiet vacation. There is everything you will need included with this rental. Boogie boards, snorkel equipment beach mats, beach chairs and umbrella, and many more items to make it comfortable. The Bar-B-Q and pool are nearby for the perfect chef. 🌺🌺if you would like another PERFECT RENTAL look at VRBO.com/244716 and it says 30 days but you can book for 8 days or more.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Terrie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There are designated smoking areas on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets of any kind

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only 2 visitors perday and they must park roadside
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-191-932-4160-01, TA-191-932-4160-01

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An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Becky G., Bloomington

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
The best part of this place was its lanai and ocean front location. Appreciated all the beach equipment. We also saw sea turtles on the beach daily at dusk. From 1-19 max one day. The cottage is a set of 3 with 4 units each and part of a high rise condo complex in need of and in process of restoration. Hence the scaffolding and noisy work right behind the cottage that prevented enjoying its location during the day. (Terrie did inform us of street side work when we made the reservation and updated us that the work had moved to the backside of the cottage but unfortunately it was too late to cancel.) The interior is worn and could use a good cleaning and editing of accumulated stuff. The presumably older photos make it appear better than the reality. The exterior cottage photo is of the other 2 cottages.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Hawaiian get-away
The cottage delivers … it offers premium location (10 steps to the beach); a lanai to enjoy the views day and night; easy trips to the local food truck scene and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Drive a little further north, you’ll be at Dole Plantation and the Banzai Pipeline to watch surfing. Honolulu is only an hour south. We’ll definitely be back - one our best vacations !!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
Perfect place to relax and enjoy the view. Great place to get away from the crowds and explore the northern area of the island. 15 min. to Kualoa Ranch where there is something for everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The location and description of the cottage is 100% accurate. It's a beautiful, peaceful location just steps from the beach. You're also within easy driving distance to all the attractions of the North Shore. You can easily have a morning swim, see some sights and then return for a early evening swim...or, spend the entire day at the cottage/beach. There are plenty of food options nearby. I especially liked the kitchen at Kaya's Country Store and it's an easy walk. Terrie is a great communicator and really cares that you enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This cottage was absolute paradise. Everything was just so wonderful - the view, the relaxation, the beach being a mere 30 feet from the lanai. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation spot. The space is set up perfectly to feel spacious and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make/have meals. Many thanks to Terrie for the caring, kind, and quick communication as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Richard Hayes
The cottage was wonderfully comfortable and well furnished/supplied, in a great location on O'ahu. It was perfect for my short trip!. My only concern is that the standard sized pick-up truck that I rented at HNL would never have been able to get into parking spot #16, if the slot next to it (#15) had been used. I was lucky that slot next to mine was unoccupied throughout my entire stay. The rental needs to explicitly advertise the very tight parking/maneuvering radius that goes with the assigned parking stall for this cottage, and advise renters to bring a compact vehicle. Thanks again for the great accomodation, Terrie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway Spot to Relax
We wanted a relaxing location to getaway from the busyness of the big city, and this place was just that. 10 steps out the back patio, and you’re on the beach. The place was cool enough with the fans, and it had everything we needed to have peace of mind, including kitchen items to cook in when we wanted to. Definitely a spot to come back to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to enjoy the whole island
First off, Terrie is great to work with…she’s quick to respond, answered all my questions and gave us great tips! This is a great little cottage that reminds me of a south Florida bungalow. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and the refrigerator/freezer is great! This was our first time in Hawaii/Oahu and this is the coast to stay on! Easy to get anywhere on the island from here! We traveled over the entire island and saw all it’s beauty! A great week! Loved the lanai and our own beach and listening to the ocean. My husband swam with turtles! (Of course, that’s when I wasn’t in the water…Lol!) The last afternoon I was looking forward to floating on tubes and snorkeling at the beach, but alas rain came so we enjoyed just being in the lanai! Saw our only rainbow on Oahu that afternoon and got a great pic to remember our fabulous week! Mahalo Terrie!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise
The location directly on the beach could not be better! The lanai is beautiful and it was so peaceful to relax while listening to the ocean waves. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Lowville,NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute small cottage and quiet beach front
A perfect restful place to recovery from a large family gathering before returning to the Mainland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mujeeb J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views, Lanai
Perfect property for a couple. Although, the place is a little dated and tight, the views can't be beat. Walking right onto a beautiful beach was the best feature of this property. Terrie is a great host and called to check up on us and see if we made it in okay. She also provided great tips on where to spot turtles in the early hours of the morning. Pros: on a beautiful beach, amazing lanai, thoughtfully furnished with all essential items, good internet, walking distance to shops and amazing food trucks Cons: tight space, a little dated, no a/c or dishwasher, noise from neighboring units. Overall, we had a positive experience and recommended for a couple who are willing to overlook some of the drawbacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage on the ocean with all the comforts of home
Cute little cottage on the beach. We saw turtles nesting on the beach and swam with them right outside. Great winds kept us cool at night Kitchen/laundry and all the amenities of home. Terrie was a thoughtful and responsive host-even checked in on us when the power was out in the area. The location was perfect for us to set out on adventures all over Oahu. Fantastic cottage to use as your home base and a home away from home. Quiet area, but life starts early on the island and you can hear roosters and people outside. Not an issue for us, we were trying to make use of every minute, but would be hard to sleep late if that’s your lifestyle . Loved this little cottage with its beautiful lanai
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on Oahu
Couldn't ask for anything else for this little GEM on Oahu. It is great to get away from the hussle of Waikiki and enjoy the North Shore. This little bungalow is right on the beach! Perfect romantic place for a simple get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey M., Calgary, Alberta Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness
Punaluu cottage
This cottage has great potential. It is a lovely location right on the beach. Turtles come up on the beach in the evening and you can see them while snorkeling right in front of the cottage. Terri the host is quite easy to get ahold of if needed. It was also easy to fine (even in the pouring rain). Parking spot is quite small and would be hard for a larger car to get into the spot. (We had a Corolla). The inside of the cottage is well equipped. The problems we had we with the cleanliness of the unit. To be honest it could use a thorough cleaning. There was also a bit of an ant problem in the kitchen. We were not comfortable preparing food. I would use some pesticide spray on the counter but as soon as you brought out any food to prepare a meal there they were. Our expenses went up on this trip because we were eating away from the place.. I don’t make these comments to take away from the owner however as a person who only gets a holiday like this every few years I would have like to have known. I can be a little bit of a clean freak but perhaps cleaning whatever was on the wall behind the sliding door in the bathroom might be necessary. Great place if you are not a clean freak and don’t mind sharing you meal with ants.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaii beach
Quiet, just a few using the beach which we appreciate. Groceries and restaurants within 20 minutes. Tate parks and other beaches very close.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hated to Leave
Our stay was absolutely perfect for us. After a week in busy Waikiki, the peacefulness and much slower pace of the Northeast side of the island was perfect for the soul. The cottage itself was so welcoming-with everything one could need for beach living, and playing—and it was literally 20 steps to the beach! Everything from linens to kitchen stuff was clean and available, and the owner was always available to answer questions. …..and that lanai-our favorite place in the cottage!!! From early morning coffee/sunrises, to evening meals watching and listening to the ocean-it was simply an outstanding place to “be”. The sunrises were stunningly beautiful, the breezes were lovely, and if one is an early riser, you might be lucky enough to see the turtles (some HUGE) resting on the beach before they return to the ocean for the day. This was our second stay in the immediate area, and this cottage is, by far, the best fit for us! We look forward to visiting the island and staying at this little bit of paradise again. Aloha, and mahalo, Terrie, for sharing Paradise with us! 💞
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We enjoyed a very nice sunrise each day. Nice to have the back sliding door open right a beach view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach front location
Nice place and close to a nice beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from the ocean
Beautiful, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dotty and Don C., Albuquerque, NM USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect Beach Location
The view is to die for!!! The patio is very comfortable. It is definitely a COTTAGE as the owner refers to it. Unfortunately, the weather was so perfect while we were there that it was too hot for us to sleep at night. We had no airflow. There were two nice floor fans and an above fan that tried to cool it down for us. We come from no humidity, though. We kept the windows open, but it wasn't enough for us. But, if you want a perfect beach, don't mind a tiny coffee pot, and don't mind doing your own dishes on vacation, this is the place for you. We came for a wedding and had a lot of luggage as a result. There is no way we could have fit a 3rd person in it. The bathroom and shower are very small, too. But, if you just bring your beach clothes, a 3rd person can fit. I never used the pool because of our schedule and the hours it was open. The laundry is in the highrise next to it. Also, you get one assigned parking spot which is VERY close to the cottage. But, you better be a great driver to park in it. We had a Camaro and could barely swing into it when the other car was in it's slot. The owner really needs a diagram of which condo of the 4 in the Quadroplex is yours. And, there should be big lettering on the door to help you identify you are entering the proper door upon check-in. That would make the check-in process easier. I was afraid I was going to enter the wrong cottage. It was hit and miss.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely experience
Greatly enjoyed stay. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

caleb k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach relax
Loved this cottage! Literally steps from the water, nice lanai on ground floor looking out over the ocean. Only down side was Construction ongoing on the grounds and slightly cramped parking, but once that is cleaned up this place would be literally perfect for a nice quiet relaxing stay on the beach, away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Wonderful time. Property is perfectly located and host is very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Great place to vacation. Older place but clean in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Paradise
Charming rustic cottage with a lovely lanai looking directly out to the ocean; perfect for relaxing or sharing a meal while enjoying gentle tradewinds. We fell asleep each night to the sounds of the waves coming into shore and woke to spectacular sunrises. Our host answered our questions quickly and offered great suggestions to make our stay even more special. Many thanks and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023