Honu Cottage: Quiet, Oceanfront Comfort + EPIC VIEWS!

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A Short Stroll Down the Semi-Private Pa Honu Beach

Ko'olau Mountains Summit Hiking & Looking Down the beautiful Waimanalo Bay

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 466.0 sq m

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41- 447 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI, 96795

Waimanalo Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Kaiona Beach Park
‪8 min walk‬
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
‪10 min drive‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

WE ARE LITERALLY ON THE WATER!

E Komo Mai (Welcome) to Paradise!

one rental per 30 day period as required by city & county law

Honu Hale is a charming island-style cottage that sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. A cozy loft bedroom has a comfortable king size bed and ocean views, as well as, a pull out sofa in the downstairs living area. A fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and a dining area with ocean views complete this inviting cottage. Split a/c and wonderful ocean breezes.

We take pride in making you feel at home. Our home is fully furnished with everything you need for an ideal Hawaiian vacation...your home away from home.

As you view the sunrise from your lanai (porch), ocean breezes welcome and entice you to the spectacular vista of tropic islands off the coast. To the right is Manana aka Rabbit Island, Kaohikaipu aka Black Rock Island, and Molokaʻi. To your left is Mokuula and Moku Manu Island… The Hawaiian sunrise welcome you every single day of the year … Plan your days at the beach snorkeling, sea shell hunting or just lounging & sunbathing then enjoy a rinse off in your outdoor hot water shower after you're done.

Garage parking available for 1 vehicle

The lush yard of tropical delights including swaying coconut trees & tropical flowers, like the native-Hawaiian “half-flower” Naupaka & red ginger are for your pleasure!

We invite you to sleep comfortably on our quality mattresses & high thread count cotton sheets.

A charcoal BBQ with a complimentary bag of charcoal is provided for your outdoor cooking needs.

Our Waterfront homes are breathtaking & you will not want to leave… A common refrain from our guests is “it’s better than the pictures!!!” Come experience our little slice of “Heaven on Earth…”

NEED SOMETHING LARGER OR NEED ADDITIONAL SPACE? ASK US ABOUT OUR OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE AREA! We can sleep up to 10 guests at our Beachfront location. CALL TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR HOMES :)

Keywords:

Beachfront, House, Air-Conditioned, Open-Air, Upstairs, King-Sized Bed, Washer, Dryer, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Parking, Serenity, Home Away from Home, Waimanalo, Lanikai, Kailua, Hawaii Kai, Hanauma Bay, Mountains, Ocean, Beaches, Golf Courses, BBQ, Dining Area, Lanai / Porch, Island Style, Pristine, Country, Close to Town, Beautiful, Unforgettable, Honeymoon, Hammock, Hot Tub…

O'ahu city and county law requires one stay per 30 day period.

TAT -174-700-7488-01

Property manager

Kalama

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Yes! We love our keiki!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

*ONLY Toilet paper may be flushed. NO wipes, tampons, condoms or anything else. NO "flushable" wipes. *Please only use a/c when you are home

Please rinse sand off with outdoor shower before showering inside. Please shake all sand from items before laundering.

No unregistered guests on the property without prior written approval. Quiet hours 9pm to 8am

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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 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 security system

Property Registration Number GE-174-700-7488-01, TA-174-700-7488-01

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waimanalo

Located in Waimanalo Beach, a neighbourhood in Waimanalo, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. International Market Place and Waikiki Beach Walk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and Kailua Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Honolulu Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Stan Sheriff Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waimanalo, HI

What's nearby

Waimanalo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kaiona Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sea Life Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Lanikai Beach - 29 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
‪Island Brew Coffeehouse - ‬13 min drive
‪Beastside Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪Boston's Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honu Cottage: Quiet, Oceanfront Comfort + EPIC VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honu Cottage: Quiet, Oceanfront Comfort + EPIC VIEWS! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honu Cottage: Quiet, Oceanfront Comfort + EPIC VIEWS! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Honu Cottage: Quiet, Oceanfront Comfort + EPIC VIEWS! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waimanalo Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Waimanalo Beach and Kaiona Beach Park. Kaupo Bay and Makapuu Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

S bradley W.

1 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great sunrise from under a highway: quiet 11pm-5pm

a construction zone under a highway - bathroom a joke loving aloha spirit everywhere, Monica and Karen great along with Mike, Brian, Richard, Brian, the girlfriends et al

Stayed 57 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca V.

28 Aug 2022

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

Nice stay

Perfect time, so nice to be that close to the beach

Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

3 Mar 2022

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

Waterfront Waimanalo

Everything we needed for a happy month in Hawaii. First, the view - breathtakingly beautiful. We spent so much time just enjoying it - from our lanai, the beach, the pier - we couldn't get enough. The accommodations were exactly what we needed with a comfy king-sized bed, well equipped kitchen, bathroom with outside access, washer/dryer, fast Wi-Fi, and beach toys galore. Kalama was easy to work with and very helpful. Beautiful Waimanalo beach is close enough for a walk, and there are restaurants and Shimas Grocery store nearby. The lighthouse hike is also a short drive away. Very happy! Mahalo!

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

14 July 2021

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

Really Peaceful

Enjoy my stay in Oahu is this one bedroom loft. Very comfy. This location was perfect for getting around and maintaining a peaceful environment amoung all the tourists. The only thing I would request is a bench or hammock for the loft. Thank you and I will visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

tracy l.

31 Mar 2020

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

Amazing Views & Super Clean!

Visiting Hawaii with my daughter during a major shutdown, we were elated to find this cozy cottage with an incredible view! The hosts were friendly and very responsive. We look forward to staying here again during our next visit to the islands.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

lora b.

12 Mar 2020

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

Beautiful Sunrise

Excellent stay, great location, beautiful beaches and amazing sunrises. Also sailing with Mike was wonderful. Highly recommend this property. We are coming back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James H.

7 Mar 2020

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

Good time with minor issues

Kitchen has an ant problem. Leave any kind of food out on the counter and it is inundated with hundreds of tiny ants. Also TV remote needs new batteries and the cable box doesn’t seem to do anything. Otherwise it was a fabulous stay. Very good place by the beach and Mike is great!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Eric Z.

20 Feb 2020

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Close but not quite

With homeless encampments and burned out cars very close by makes one a bit nervous leaving valuables around when away. There were instructions for garage door, but there was no opener and when inquired of same was indicated to just leave it open. huh? There is a new concrete driveway which is great, but the security gate was open entire stay. What is the point of giving instructions for codes etc. when they are not in use? Same for front door- described a different lock set to one actually in use; fishing poles- rods, reels, but line and lures would help so too would a cleaned up garage and washer/dryer area.. After sweeping the floor, emptying trash bags and moving some stuff as to park it made due. Functional kitchen, small bathroom, postage stamp shower. It all works tho and with the futon turned around so one can at least see the small tv for a late night flick is workable, but you don't stay here for the tube. Morning coffee watching the sunrise on the ocean view is:) Suggestions: Update house binder with relevant and current information- it's not 2015! Clean out and reorganize the sand/surf toy box- musty and dirty and get some chairs to use at beach. Clean cupboards better (bugs) and definitely ac vents ugh! Figure out how guests should park- Escalade views in the mornings are no good. Tall folk-watch your head- like I said it is tight. Overall- decent place to crash out if super tired otherwise the highway noise might wake you. Aloha

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tony R.

14 Feb 2020

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

Not at work is always good!

Overall, enjoyed staying here. The place is a bit rustic. Stove, kitchen in general, could use an update. Very comfortable bed, but if you are on the ocean side, watch your head as the roofline is quite low. Slightly disappointed that the windows in the bedroom were pretty dirty, would have been nice to wake up to that amazing view, and it is pretty amazing. We didnt swim or snorkel, but if we did we would have used our own gear. There is an old cooler on the porch filled with items, either people left them behind or they are the owners, but they smelled musty and werent in great shape. Huge palm frond in the outside shower, which we also didnt use. If we are ever in that part of Ohau again, we would be more than happy to stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

10 Feb 2020

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

Awesome Hawaiian Style Home

I highly recommend this beautiful home on the beach with a million dollar ocean view of Rabbit Island. The sunrise is amazing and the full moon was breathtaking. You can swim and snorkel in the back yard! Mike and Patrick have the aloha spirit and made us feel at home. They took us on a boat ride that was so much fun!!! We also purchase beautiful art and books by Patrick Ching that he signed for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penelope W.

10 Jan 2020

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

Amazing!

My family of four never left the property one they arrived. Everything is Right outside your front door: snorkeling, beach, paddle boarding. The views of rabbit island are spectacular. One of the highlights of our trip was a ride on Michael’s sailing canoe. We will most definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rino J.

2 Jan 2020

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

Absolutely Stunning

Beautiful place to stay. You can even snorkel right outside the private beach. Can't get enough of this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sue C., Roseburg , USA

8 Dec 2019

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

Gorgeous views and setting

Quaint older but clean cottage below the road and between the ocean and the cliffs. Good location for travel to different areas of the island. I think the photos and amenities need to be updated as we had no dishwasher (which for us was fine) and the washer/dryer was in the garage amongst a lot of boxes, tools and clothes. This may be just temporary as there’s some landscaping going on. The front gate was open and we had no clicker to close the garage so lock your vehicle. Friendly people and quick to respond with questions or concerns. Overall we enjoyed our stay. 11/30-12/4

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madeline W.

21 Nov 2019

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

Unbelievable views

The location cannot be beat. Unbelievable views, private beach, beautiful mountains, and cliffs. Watching the lightning storms over the ocean was one of the prettiest things I’ve seen. This is the place you imagine when you dream of going to Hawaii. The check-in process was really easy, the house was easy to find, and the house was very clean. They had a pack n play waiting in the house for us. There’s a hammock, swings, a hot tub, basically everything you could want from a Hawaiian stay. Mike was really nice and took us out on his boat! I wish we could stay forever. Thank you for the wonderful vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

german k.

18 Nov 2019

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

Amazing location

Private beach with spectacular views, boat ride with Mike was awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

1 Nov 2019

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

Perfect Getaway

From start to finish, our stay at this lovely cottage was easy and very enjoyable. Great location. Great people. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Y.

18 Oct 2019

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

Beach front

We loved all the beach toys! Snorkel gear, boards, shoes, toys. Water was clean, warm, sandy.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

24 Sept 2019

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

simply beautiful

Honus Cottage was just perfect for our ohana, Patrick Ching and Mike were great hosts. The best stay we've had and then some waking up to the sun rising breath taking.. Thank you Mike and Patrick

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Philippe H.

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Well located but noisy

Well located to visit the East and North coast. Yet next to the road (even if you do not see it), so it's quite noisy. The pictures depicting the site describe well what you see there. However the interior of the house is quite worn out, hense not attractive at all.

10/10 Excellent

Jan Trang N.

19 Aug 2019

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

RIGHT ON THE BEACH, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, GREAT NEIGHBORS

This is our second time staying at Mike's property. Each time has been great. You're right on the beach. There is a pier you can fish on and catch all sorts of fun little fish. My little son loved to go snorkeling each morning and fish in in the afternoon. The cottage is cozy and comfortable, it is very conveniently located and was easy to get around all the beautiful beaches and famous scenic locations. It was an awesome 7 days!!!! Thank you!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R., Raleigh

18 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful views!

We stayed in Waikiki before staying here and are so happy when we finally got to leave the busy city! This cottage is everything I wanted. Simple interior with everything you need and amazing views! The host, Mike, was so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend giving a donation and going out on his sailboat. This place and Mike made our trip perfect!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

15 Aug 2019

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

Beach Cottage in a Beautiful Location

I stayed at this cottage for 4 nights at the end of July 2019 with my wife, son and daughter. I chose this property largely because of its oceanfront location on the windward side of Oahu, and it did not disappoint. The views are stunning. Standing in the dining room or on the lanai, you look across a vast expanse of Pacific Ocean and can watch a beautiful sunrise over Rabbit Island. If you stand in the front yard and look behind you, you see the towering cliffs below Deadman’s Catwalk. It’s easy to believe that “Lost” was filmed near here. It’s a 30 second walk from the lanai across the grass to the waterfront. There is a bench and chair where you can sit and watch the ocean and soak in the trade winds, perfect for sunrises or enjoying an evening glass of POG & Rum. The wooden pier extends pretty far into the ocean and at the end you can hear the surf crashing on the distant reef that protects this part of the coastline. There is also a small area of sandy beach access to the ocean. One of the family’s favorites from this trip was to go down to the beach just before sunset and watch the ghost crabs excavate their holes in the sand and occasionally fight their neighbors or a lazy crab trying to steal a hole. A neighbor also showed us his "pet" octopus who has a nest under the pier. The cottage itself is not fancy but it provides the essentials and has a genuine charm to it. There is a large bed upstairs in the loft and a futon in the living room that was comfortable enough for sleeping. There is a full kitchen if you want to cook and some basic supplies (salt, sugar, coffee, etc.). The air conditioning works great (a feature often overlooked in Hawaii rentals). There is a separate entry directly into the bathroom and an outside shower there to rinse off sand and salt before you come in. The property has three or four separate residences but everyone was courteous and quiet. The property is a 3-minute drive from Waimanalo Beach Park (where there was parking available on weekdays in the middle of summer). My wife and daughter spent parts of several days there and said it was the best beach they had ever visited (except maybe Harbour Island in The Bahamas) – clean and silky sand. Even though it's on the other side of the mountains, you can get to easily get to Pearl Harbor / Honolulu in about 35-40 minutes (but avoid rush hour!). The bottom line is that if/when we return to Oahu for another visit, we would like to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., Woodway WA, St Paul de Vence France

26 July 2019

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

Hidden Oasis

This was the perfect place for us to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. The small house was clean and had all the amenities we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

SUSUMU N.

15 May 2019

ハワイに行くなら絶対ここ！！

ワイマナロの海はワイキキやその他と違って明らかに綺麗です！そしてこのコテージは日用雑貨がほとんど揃ってるほか、綺麗で虫もいないし、カヌーや水泳道具、釣竿、バーベキューセット、などなどいっぱい付いてます。ただしレンタカーが無いとここに泊まるのは難しい事と説明が全て英語なので私はGoogle翻訳に頼りっぱなしでした。色々難しいけれどブッチギリで最高です。また泊まりたいです。

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

12 May 2019

Outstanding Oahu!

Quaint home near steps from the ocean. Great views and minutes from all the wonderful sights of the island. Thank you for your amazing home.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kalama

We love Waimanalo. Our family enjoys Surfing, Kayaking, Boogie Boarding, Sailing, Fishing and long walks on the beach, we love and respect the ocean and we hope you and your family will enjoy this beautiful home as much as we do! Mahalo nui loa for visiting Waimanalo, Hawai'i :)

Why they chose this property

My family and I cherish Waimanalo and the ability to get away from the city and enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside, unwind on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and still be minutes away from great restaurants, shopping, the cinema and all major Hawaii attractions. We feel blessed to be able to share the ALOHA and open our home to guests from all over the world

What makes this property unique

See our REVIEWS! This home is a rare gem because of the location, VIEWS & pleasant home-away-from-home comforts :) COME VISIT TODAY!

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