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

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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
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kahuku, HI
  • Turtle Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Turtle Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#02 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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Team Real Estate, Inc.
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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
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. Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Kuuloa Kai Charters are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Kahuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kawela Bay Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Banzai Pipeline - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Turtle Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ted's Bakery - ‬4 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 #02 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 #02 Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #02 Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #02 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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
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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

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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10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Lovely property
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 lovely stay in this little rental home. The property was spotless, quiet, and in a great location. Very private, but close to grocery stores and restaurants. We loved sitting on the lovely covered deck, watching the sunset and the waves rolling in. We arrived after dark on the first night of our stay and had a very difficult time finding the property because the address isn't easy to see from the highway, so better directions for new arrivals would be helpful. We will definitely make plans to reserve this cottage for future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Shore Cottage
Felt relaxed and right at home in the North Shore Cottage only a few minutes drive from Kahuku in one direction and Pupukea and Sharks Cove in the other. Hale’iwa was only 20min- half hour drive away depending on traffic. Turtle Bay and the hikes, beaches, beach and pool bar, that it offers is right around the corner. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem if u like remote feeling of yourself on a beach go to Kawela Bay (Small waves even in November- good for families) and there was a great remote hike out to the pillbox and to the Kahuku point… all in the Turtle Bay grounds. I can’t forget that sunset beach, banzai pipeline and Ted’s Bakery are also a short drive away. The cottage was well equipped, two beach chairs and snorkel gear and body boards. There were beach towels, outdoor laundry worked very well. Air conditioners were in the place but the fans in every room and the ocean breeze through the windows kept the place cool. Beds were comfy and we slept well. We also had a rooster (Rocky) chickens, two feral cats (Ernie and Bert) that visited daily. Loved the porch for viewing the ocean in the hot sun or rain. The kitchen, flooring and overall upkeep was good, the place was clean on arrival. Landscapers come midweek for the grounds. Lots of food truck and shopping options in Kahuku, including Giovanni’s… don’t miss out on the Paniolo at Seven Brothers. Take advantage of the beer garden when u order your food Seven Brothers will walk it over to u there.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North shore property
Absolutely loved the house and location on the beach. Only suggestion is lighting at turn in to the property. Difficult to find in the dark. Otherwise, we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Oceanfront Gem
Our family had a wonderful stay at Kawela Kai and cannot recommend it enough. This is one of the few remaining properties you can find to rent for less than a month outside the tourist hot spots of Waikiki and Turtle Bay, and what a find it is! The property is beautiful, just far enough from the road to eliminate noise and right on a small but beautiful stretch of sandy beach. The backyard is nicely landscaped and equipped with lounge chairs to take in the view, while the large back porch has a table to enjoy meals outside. The building itself is old but well maintained, and the interior is nicely appointed and clean. It has what appear to be brand new appliances in the well stocked kitchen, AC throughout, and a good security system. The location can't be beat; right on the North Shore, less than 15min to Waimea and good snorkeling beaches to the west and the Polynesian Cultural Center and gorgeous Windward shore to the east. In short, if the idea of staying in a cookie cutter condo in Waikiki does not appeal, this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Perfect view
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: Everything was fantastic, why go to a beach when you have your own in the backyard!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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

Beth K.

Love the Back Porch
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very nice little house. Clean and comfortable. Looks bigger in the pics than it is. It is just over 700 Sq Ft but the porch is nice and big for you to spread out on. Chickens, roosters and feral cats are to be expected. They ask you not to feed them. This was especially hard for us and it eliminated any outdoor eating for us. Don't expect any small things like, pens, paper, chip clips, fly swatter, etc. Beds and ACs were good. With temp while we were there - had to keep the AC on until night. No cross breeze in the house. hard to hear the waves with the AC on. Nice beach to walk on but not an "entry" beach- pretty rocky. Overall a nice house.
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10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

Would stay here again!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for the second half of our stay. They gave us a welcome kit with a roll of toilet paper, paper towel, some hand soap and dish soap. The views were amazing and it was so much fun to wake up and walk down to the beach. On the side of the house there were some beach toys, snorkel stuff and a boogie board, probably from previous renters. Overall it was amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Ricard B.

Ricard Kai 495
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: Really amazing property, clean and well kept. Great communication with the management team. Will come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Amazing location just next to the beach
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The most amazing point about this bungalow is the location, we were always up early in the morning to watch the sunrise over the ocean walking along what felt like a private beach. The property is as described, with easy parking and easy to find.It lacks a bit of tender love and care as the Windows are old and don't keep the noise out and the air conditioning is basic and noisy, but that all adds to the charm of this home. We would love to visit again, but it is just far away. A local supermarket is a short drive away, but nothing is within walking distance, which is normal in the USA. Turtle Beach is a 10-minute drive away, it was great to get there before everyone from the south of the island arrived. The North Shore is the place to be. Look out for the Chickens and friendly cats, they come right on your terrace.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hanns-Joachim K.

So macht Urlaub Spass
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: Eine tolle Unterkunft direkt am Meer. Alles sauber und gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Matt S.

North Shore get away
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a great location. The property is clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
I can’t say enough! This place is exactly how it is pictured and just gorgeous. Top notch alarm system. They have sand toys so don’t buy any! Perfect place for lounging, we barely wanted to leave but with Haleiwa town 10 mins away and all of the best snorkel spots right next door, we left a few times. Incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Honolulu, Hawaii

Review
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: Very nice. Home was very clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

Absolute paradise
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a perfect family vacation at this great little beach house. Our kids (6 and 4) loved playing in the tide pools and walking down the beach. We saw several sea turtles and had a blast exploring the beach every day. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront Paradise
This little house is clean, well-appointed, and the location is absolutely stunning. We loved walking in the flat rocks of the Long Beach. It’s not ideal for swimming, but it’s wild and wonderful. We even saw humpbacks breaching in the distance. Each room has an adequate air conditioning unit. We did have a little trouble with accessing Netflix and prime. The Rooster seems to crow on its own schedule, but he and the hen watch over the property, along with the little family of cats. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

June M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
This beach house was such a treat. Being oceanfront with the sand, only a few steps away, whale watching every morning while drinking coffee, and the grass area for playing ball and sunny lounge chairs made it an extra wonderful. Be sure to bring your headlamps for night time tide pool exploring, we saw an eel! Thank you for the wonderful retreat. WE WILL BE BACK!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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