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Beach House with bay view 1B/1BA Local-style Romantic bungalow on Hanalei Bay

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HMBC Living Room Ocean Front View - Hanalei Moon has you enjoying Hanalei Bay from your cozy ocean front living room.
Hanalei HMBC Ocean front Loungers - Sun bathing, or relaxing in the breeze.
HMBC area - Kitchen, dining and living area all have a view of the bay.
Hanalei HMBC Mountain View 1 - The little Hanalei oasis on the bay.
Hanalei HMBC oceanfront living room view left - Enjoy the beach view from the couch, or just walk across the lawn to put your feet in the sand.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3812 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Hanalei Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hanalei Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach House with bay view 1B/1BA Local-style Romantic bungalow on Hanalei Bay

Our Beachfront home here in the middle of Hanalei Bay can be yours!

Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage is named after the famous Hawaiian song "Hanalei Moon," which extols the extreme beauty and romance of the Hanalei Valley under the tropical night sky.

The cottage is located on the quiet end of town on Weke Road, right on the beach, on 1/3 acre within walking distance of all the restaurants, shops and galleries. Waterfalls are the backdrop for our little beach house. Standard occupancy is 2.

There is complete cozy kitchen where you can whip up fabulous food from the Hanalei Fish Market, the Farmer's Market, or just make snacks to go and enjoy some of the great local restaurants.

King size bed and lights for reading at night. It has a separate bathroom entrance. We have a little library for your use and quite a few great books on Kauai and Hawaii in general.

A twin-size bed is hidden is a hassock in the central room & can accommodate another guest. (Listed rate is for the standard occupancy of 2, but home can accommodate up to 3. Extra guest fee beyond two is $20/night + tax per person. This fee is collected after booking. Only 1 extra guest is allowed.)

We have a little telescope in the living room so that you can better see boats, whales, and dolphins ply the Bay by day and enjoy the moon and stars at night. If you're lucky, you may see a moon bow, something I have only seen in Hanalei. It will happen on a night when there are stars, moon and clouds together. If the clouds are sailing by on the gentle trade winds and shedding some tears, the rain will be illuminated by the moon shining from the cloudless part of the sky. Talk about breathtaking! Depending on the brightness of the moon, you may discern the colors of the rainbow.

Snorkeling, swimming, diving, paddling, hiking, golfing and a health club are all as close as your front yard, to as far as a 10-minute drive away. Walk across your front yard and look to the left; you're likely to see no one for a mile. Look to the right and you'll probably see surfers, volleyball players and beachgoers, with the Hanalei Pier at the far end of the Bay in the background.

Please be aware that when you book this house or any accommodations by the ocean in Hawaii, not on a bluff, you are booking in a tsunami evacuation zone. Evacuation instructions will be in the house and notice of the tsunami evacuation zone will be part of your contract. Also please know that there is a charge of $15 per night for charging of electric vehicles at this property.

(Kauai County TVNC 1088) TMK # 550050150000

Property manager

Suzanne Kobayashi
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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. Maximum attendees: 75
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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number GE-208-983-4496-01, TA-208-983-4496-01, 550050150000

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens 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 biking and cave exploring nearby.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hanalei Bay - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 17 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House with bay view 1B/1BA Local-style Romantic bungalow on Hanalei Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach House with bay view 1B/1BA Local-style Romantic bungalow on Hanalei Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House with bay view 1B/1BA Local-style Romantic bungalow on Hanalei Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach House with bay view 1B/1BA Local-style Romantic bungalow on Hanalei Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Pier and Hanalei Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hanalei Moon is simply perfext

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 have stayed here multiple times and hope to stay here again in the future. This adorable cottage provides everything we could possibly want. It is very well managed too. The location on Hanalei Bay combined with the lovely green space is simply magical.

10/10 Excellent

andrea h.

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Perfect getaway cottage.

This is a perfect location and view to appreciate everything about Hanalei—views, peace, privacy. Cottage adequately stocked, tho dated. If you are a walker, it is within walking distance of village, depending on heat/humidity. Perfect size for 1 or 2 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby G.

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

Beautiful!

We loved our stay at the Moon Cottage. What a beautiful spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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Amazing Location, great beach house

The beach house itself is nothing fancy but exactly what you need. Location is incredible. My wife and I stayed and took advantage of cooking in the cottage for breakfast and heading into town for dinners. Hanalei Bay is an amazing place to stay on the island and this cottage is located exactly where you want to be.The ONLY negative I'd say are the roosters living very close to the house, one right by the bedroom which had us up early a couple of mornings haha
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

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Loved it!

Amazing place for two people. Perfect location, comfortable and just what we needed! Highly recommended for a couple or two people who just want to get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Amazing location

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: What a beautiful location and home. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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Excellent location, perfect vacation

Half Moon Bay was amazing. The location was perfect. Close enough to town to easily get to stuff but far enough away to feel secluded. The beach is right there and you almost feel like it’s your own private beach. And the house was great. If I had any quibble with anything, it was with the fact that there were no directions on how to access local tv channels to watch sports. But that is relatively minor. We would come back 10 out of 10 times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

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Perfect little spot on Hanalei Bay

This was the perfect cottage - great location, beautiful view, has everything you would want. We loved being able to walk right out to the beach. Outdoor shower was a plus. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Vintage Cottage with Old Hawaiian Charm

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 was our second time at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage which pretty much says it all! The bungalow was chosen entirely for its location directly on Hanalei Bay and it proved to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The whole experience is reminiscent of a 50s Hawaiian postcard! Yes, I remember :) Cant wait to go back...
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Vintage Cottage with Old Hawaiian Charm

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 was our second time at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage which pretty much says it all! The bungalow was chosen entirely for its location directly on Hanalei Bay and it proved to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The whole experience is reminiscent of a 50s Hawaiian postcard! Yes, I remember :) Cant wait to go back...
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8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Daul/Bila 10/24

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: Wonderful. Beautiful, simple cottage and location.Great time and place.’Shopping and restaurants close by.Need more air conditioners, a better tv system.

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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A Perfect Getaway

This cottage was a perfect getaway for my partner and I. It was beautiful, right on the beach, quiet and close enough to town to bike (which we rented for the week) in for dinner. As we are not cooks and live so rurally that we don’t eat out often, enjoying the many exotic meal options was fun for us. Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Slice of Heaven

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’ve been staying at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage every year for the last 18 years so, obviously, we LOVE it. We love the proximity to the beach, the ocean views, the mountain views, the waterfalls, the lanai, the outdoor shower, and more.
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10/10 Excellent

Trenee L.

Loved this place

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 cute cottage was everything we hoped it would be. Clean and cozy, well appointed with everything you need. If you're looking for a resort experience this is not for you. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is it.
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10/10 Excellent

becky k.

Wish I could live here!

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 spent a week here in June. The place was clean very well stocked inside and out with everything we needed. A couple of things came up and Kira was quick to respond and help. Great communication. The house is located perfectly distanced to town and the beach. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Perfect beachfront 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: We decided on Hanalei Bay for our wedding, and the Moon Beach Cottage was the most picture perfect accommodations we could've picked. The house was clean, well equipped, and cooled down quickly after those long beach walks. It was tricky keeping the sand out of the house even with the hose outside, and there was no vacuum or broom (though there is an outdoors broom). The outdoor shower is a must-use, especially during those surprise downpours.Location was spectacular, with an expansive lawn leading to the beach. The way to town is deceptively far, but not unreasonable. The only bump in our stay was we were given the wrong directions to the house, but we had the proper address and lockbox code which was the most important part - Google maps got us there with no trouble.Overall we were thrilled with our experience with this home, and we will absolutely be returning to stay for future anniversaries.
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

Charming Cottage on gorgeous 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 absolutely loved our stay at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage! Everything we could need was provided and the cottage was full of character and charm. If you prefer a sterile resort scene, this is not for you but it suited us perfectly- felt like a "home away from home". You can't ask for a better location, on the quiet end of the most beautiful beach- perfect for a sunrise walk to the pier (about 2 miles rt) and an afternoon float. Great neighborhood, very convenient to shops & restaurants but also quiet and tucked away on a dead-end street. Beginning to end, our communication with Beach & Bluff Realty was excellent and we enjoyed every minute of our stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Alaina C.

Divine relaxation

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: This was our second stay in this cottage. It has all the basics, nothing fancy, but it is very cozy and the location is lovely if you want to take walks on the beach and just spend time on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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4 nights in Hanalei

The house was just as represented in the listing. Simple place, but all the basic amenities were there. Nice to have the outdoor shower and washer/dryer. It was all about the location for us. We love Hanalei Bay. View is incredible. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie A.

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cozy cottage with a lovely view

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage on Hanalei Bay with a view of the bay through beautiful trees--it was hard to pull ourselves away. It had everything we needed--the outdoor shower is so convenient and there are lots of books to read if it rains. The cottage is on a lawn shared with several other rentals so we got to know our fellow visitors!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Heavenly Hanalei Beach Cottage

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: My husband planned this heavenly trip for my birthday. It was everything we were hoping for, and more. From the "welcome basket" with many goodies, to the beautiful views out our front window (better in person), to the amazing covered porch to sit during the occasional showers, and of course the best part, the mere steps to the beach. We experienced a well stocked home with everything you might need and a comfortable king bed. Everything you could hope for. We had an amazing time. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Cottage in 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: Everything was awesome!
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10/10 Excellent

James L., Wenatchee, WA

Just what we wanted

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: Great place, hope to be back. Simple, classic Hawaiian house with everything we needed. Didn't use A/C, great open air.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Another Wonderful Stay

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: Arriving at Moon Cottage was like arriving home. We have stayed here before and were so happy to return. Several updates have occurred that made our week comfortable and relaxing. Everything we needed was there. A wonderful location, very quiet neighbors, walks on the beach and peaceful times enjoying the view of the ocean from the large windows all added to wonderful memories

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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Peaceful Oasis Steps from the Bay

An absolutely magical place that I would highly reccomend and can't wait to return to. The house was very sweet and homey. We were able to comfortably cook many meals in the house. We spent every day just reading and relaxing at the beach, which is basically only separated from the house by a large lawn. You can see the ocean from your living room window and we woke up to the sound of crashing waves and beautiful sunrises every morning. Absolutely idylic. We will be back.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2023

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