Family fun or just relax and say aaah! Max 6, 5 minute walk to Beach !

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Glass Ball Hideaway named for the glass balls floats gathered from the beach

View from dining area back toward bedrooms, 3rd queen bed in foreground

Yes, stroll down to Waimanalo Beach from the house. Safe pristine and uncrowded

Grab a boogie board from the house and go for it! Safe swimming

Waimanalo Beach was #1 in 2015, snorkel, swim and stroll. Shhh.keep the secret

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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Waimanalo, HI

Waimanalo Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Kailua Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Lanikai Beach
‪24 min drive‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Makai (ocean)

1 Queen Bed

Mauka (mountain)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Aloha, this unique Premier Partner property is exclusively available for periods of thirty (30) days or more. Questions, please contact us directly for the dates you are interested in and we will respond wiki-wiki (fast !)

You will feel right at home in our renovated Hawaiian style family home. Open and spacious this house sits on a large corner lot just a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful safe uncrowded white sandy beach on the Windward side of the island, known as Waimanalo Beach.

Sleeps six, with two large bedrooms with oh so comfy queen beds and ultra comfortable linens, plus additional queen bed off living area, large bathroom with shower, open living space with ceiling fans and a/c , dining area, full kitchen (plenty of dishes, pots and pans for family meals) outdoor picnic area and gas BBQ. SPLIT A/C HAS BEEN INSTALLED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE HOUSE !!!
We also provide beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs. Just bring your suits !

There is no washer or dryer available, however there is a very nice full-service Laundromat in Waimanalo Town just a mile away. Wash your clothes and hang them on our large private clothesline, you're on vacation!

This home can accommodate 6, however we do have a private detached studio on the property with a kitchenette, full bath with tub and private patio that can accommodate 2 more called Driftwood Hideaway. We will quote you a discounted rate for this studio if included with your stay at Glass Ball Hideaway.
Our GET/TAT license number provided at booking.

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Owner/Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our cancellation policy is a full refund within 45 days of stay.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-120-590-3360-01, GE-120-590-3360-01, 410700023000

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waimanalo

Located in Waimanalo Beach, a neighbourhood in Waimanalo, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 Kailua Beach and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Honolulu Zoo and Hoʻomaluhia 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 mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.

Waimanalo, HI

What's nearby

Waimanalo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bellows Field Beach Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Kailua Beach - 16 min drive - 10.0 km
Lanikai Beach - 24 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 37 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Island Brew Coffeehouse - ‬17 min drive
‪Beastside Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
‪Boston's Pizza - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family fun or just relax and say aaah! Max 6, 5 minute walk to Beach ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family fun or just relax and say aaah! Max 6, 5 minute walk to Beach !?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family fun or just relax and say aaah! Max 6, 5 minute walk to Beach !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family fun or just relax and say aaah! Max 6, 5 minute walk to Beach ! located?

Located in Waimanalo Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waimanalo Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kaiona Beach Park. Bellows Field Beach Park and Kaupo Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

5 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful, relaxing family vacation home

All you need for the perfect family vacation. A home away from home. Perfect beach in walking distance made this the perfect place. Great check in and personal great and walk through everything we needed to know with Vic was much appreciated.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne B.

26 Sept 2024

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

Great place to stay!

Great location near our favorite beach. It was vey convenient to use the beach supplies from the house. Communication with the host was very good. Our only complaint is that the living room air conditioner had trouble keeping up with the heat. The air conditioning in the bedrooms worked well though.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

17 Aug 2024

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

Perfect spot to land

I visited with my mother-in-law and two babies under two. This was the perfect location to walk to the beach, grill at the end of the day, and make new memories with family. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! The home was very clean and comfortable, Vic was communicative and available if we needed anything, but the house was stocked when we arrived so we were set!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie G.

21 July 2024

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

Fun

We loved our time in this house, It had everything we need (towels, beach stuff, dishes, great air conditionning, 3 confortable beds, board games…) and a nice exterior table. It is well located. The host is very welcoming. I recommand.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

9 July 2024

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

Great quiet neighborhood, away from large crowds

Flight late arriving which caused stressful check in with property manager who was upset. Property manager should be patient with renters on day of check in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

26 June 2024

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

Great place to stay in an excellent location

We have been to Hawaii a few times and this location has been our favorite so far. The beach that is maybe a five minute walk was awesome. It was perfect for our kids to play at. The beach only had a few people there each day we were there. We would definitely book this location with Vic again. Thanks again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

20 June 2024

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

Great House, Great Location

Vic was wonderful to work with. Our stay was amazing! I would book this home again! Thanks Vic!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

17 May 2024

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

Lovely home and amazing beach!

Loved our time here. Cute patio table, great kitchen and living room area. Close walk to the beach in a neat neighborhood. Beds and bedrooms were comfy. Love that it slept our crew of 6 so comfortably. Property manager was attentive and available as needed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Prescott, AZ

16 Jan 2024

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

Perfect

Very clean, quiet and accommodating. Only 5 minute walk from the beach. Truly a nice area to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

alana h.

16 Oct 2023

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

Cute cottage

Overall state was very good. The traffic on the street at night is extremely noisy especially for a person sleeping in the bed in the living room. It’s very close to the windows. The cottage is neat and clean, however, using any of the boogie board/outdoor equipment, was impossible due to condition of them. We did have guests staying in the studio for part of our trip. They are very close and you can hear them working in their kitchen when you are sitting outside at your table it’s not as private as we would have liked it to be. The beach is absolutely spectacular and for that location can’t be beat. However, there really is nothing close to walk to. Host was approachable and when we needed him, he was easily reachable. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest J.

22 July 2023

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

Waimanalo Gem

Oh the East side of the island. The 2 bedroom house was comfortable and having a full kitchen was great. Also, walking to one of the best beaches in Waimanalo to watch the sunrise and swim. Definitely a place to “E komo mai”

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

18 July 2023

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

Great Vacation!

Perfect size home for us and just a stones throw from a great family beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

15 June 2023

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

Beach vacation

We chose the house based on location and previous reviews. It did not disappoint! It easily held my family of four, offering a bed for both kids to have their own area. The house is on the corner of the street, located right off the main road right through town so you will hear traffic. A fan was provided so that helped drown out noise at night and early morning for anyone sleeping mountain side. The mountains right outside the door are beautiful! The beach is literally at the end of the road. Beach towels were provided as were chairs, umbrellas and toys. We appreciated that greatly. If you go to the beach early enough they’re is a small area to park. The neighborhood felt safe to walk at night. L & L is right up the road as was a local grocery store. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

25 May 2023

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

Destination wedding

It was a very cozy and laidback place. We enjoyed the daycare singing local songs, occasionally okd mcdonalds farm too and playing. We loved the local feel rather than tourist waikiki feel. Of the clincher was the 3 mile long Waimānalo Beach which was easy walk never crowded and my opinion best beach in Oahu. Very good down home local restaurants and more upscale just a few minutes away in Kailua. My daughters wedding took place at Kalama Beach club close by. I enjoyed the local neighborhood trees and flowers as much as the botanical gardens when walking to the beach.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika T., San Francisco

11 Apr 2023

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

Residential, Walk to beach, family getaway

Vic was such a wonderful host. The house was perfect for our family (4yr old son). Amenities were great, fully functional kitchen. The rooster in the neighborhood was up bright and early but that’s going to happen in any residential neighborhood on the island. We didn’t mind. The walk to beach was perfect and Kailua and Bellows were just down the way. So much more relaxing than Waikiki. The house has beach chairs, toys, boogie boards and we donated a few toys as well for the next family. Great price for the location. We would highly recommend and would stay again. Mahalo for the family memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

23 Mar 2023

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

Perfect

First time using VRBO. The owner was jovial and informative. The property was just a short walk to what was a quiet beach. Most days we only saw a few people walking the beach. The house was well appointed with everything we needed for a great vacation. Couldn't be more pleased.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIRANDA LUANN N.

18 Oct 2022

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

Perfect little place

Felt very welcomed!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

9 Oct 2022

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

The quiet side of the island

We very much enjoyed our stay in this home. It was so close to the beach. We traveled with our 7, 9 and 11 year old and everyone was comfortable. They loved the boogie boards, beach toys and we were thankful for the chairs and the wagon to bring everything the short block to the beach entrance. We did read about the proximity to the main street, and we were, it really didn't bother us. If you are looking for 5 star luxury hotel accommodation this isn't your place. If you want a house with what you need, comfortable beds, and a great location in a cute neighborhood then this is your place. Great little coffee place next to the ice cream store just down the road. Beaches that you won't find on other parts of the island and so many places nearby to see and explore

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T., Oklahoma City, United States

22 Sept 2022

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

Family Vacation

Thank you Vic and Karla for our wonderful stay in Oahu! Our kids absolutely had the best time of their lives staying here during our family vacation. They were amazed waking up to a beautiful mountain view. The house is nice and clean. There’s plenty of parking at the house. The walk to the beach is very short. We will definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M., COWEN. WV

13 Sept 2022

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

DO IT !!!

Click the reserve button for this location. the property owners were very helpful. While you ay not be able to see the ocean from the house, it truly is just a short walk to the beach. AHHH the beach, it has a beautiful sunrise, soft waves, warm sand and you can easily return to the house for meals. The house is older so don't expect new build finishes, but the beds are comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and everything you need for a memorable trip. Just do it, click reserve.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., Santa Clara, United States

30 Aug 2022

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

Home away from home

The experience at the glass ball hideaway was such an amazing experience. The best part of the property is that it’s location is a 5 minute walk from the beach. We met our host Vic who gave us such a warm welcome and a walkthrough of the house. This place is for family or a couple who want to stay away from the crowds of tourist and enjoy a comforts and tranquility of people who live in Oahu. We didn’t want to leave, but we will definitely come back to Vic and Karla’s little hideaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Sarah S.

29 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

A very loud house

With the 20 + houses we have stayed at through vrbo, this is probably the loudest house we have ever stayed at . The house is located right next to a major highway, it doesn’t look much on google map but the single lane highway is a major road on the island and the traffic runs throughout the night. The house is equipped with a single pane window so the traffic never quiets down. We bought ear plugs after the first night and that provided little help, simply from all the traffic and trucks that take that road . My children were very excited to leave the house because they couldn’t sleep . The other huge disadvantage of the house is that it provides little privacy, there is another caretaker who also lives on the property and his bathroom faces directly at the picnic table. Imagine having a breakfast while listening to another persons bodily function in the bathroom. Overall it was not a pleasant stay but it provided a shorter walk to Waimanalo beach which was a plus.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janlin C.

9 June 2022

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

A Hui Hou!

Returning home after 11 years, this beautiful home made us feel as if we never left! Located on the Windward side of Oahu, we had the most amazing beaches, best food, friendliest people, and scenic views right at our fingertips! Vic was so professional and treated us like Ohana ! He made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond with his Aloha!! We are sure to return! Mahalo Nui Loa Vic & Karla,! A Hui Hou!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

5 Apr 2022

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

At Home in Hawaii

This property was perfect for my family of six. What we appreciated the most was that it felt like we were staying in a home, rather than a resort. Highlights include a five minute walk to the beach, air conditioning, comfy beds, beach toys and plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Potential low-lights include road noise, school next door and dated amenities. We are looking at booking this property again next year. We absolutely loved our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buffy S.

23 Mar 2022

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

Perfect in so many ways!

My family (2 adults, 3 teens and a tween) stayed in the home for 2 weeks, it was perfect in so many ways!! Very spacious, everything you could need for a relaxing vacation. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean, a good selection of beach gear, more than enough towels (for everyday use and the beach), and a clothesline to hang everything on. The house was a 5 minute stroll to a beautiful uncrowded beach through a quiet and friendly neighborhood. A 15-20 minute drive gets you to grocery stores and restaurants. Vic is such a great host, welcoming, answers any questions you have and has a great collection of maps and guide books to use. This is really the perfect home for your family get away and we cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Makai (ocean)

Mauka (mountain)

1 bathroom

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