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 4710 sq ft

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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

Important information

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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

Onsite 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 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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Waimanalo

Located in Waimanalo Beach, a neighborhood 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Honolulu Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Stan Sheriff Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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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

Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 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! ?

Check-out 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 mi (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

8/10 Good

Tracy L.

Jan 2, 2019

Quiet beachfront cottage

what a lovely little beachfront cottage. quiet, cozy, comfortable & well-maintained property with million dollar views. we were able to check-in few hours early & owner was very responsive. after spending 4 nights in Maui, this cute place was a perfect way to end our vacation in Oahu.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

S bradley W.

Jun 1, 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

8/10 Good

Rose P.

Feb 4, 2019

Gorgeous

Overall it was a great stay! The location is so beautiful and the place is cute. There were plenty of towels, bedding, snorkel gear, BBQ. The kitchen was well appointed but the quality wasn't great. I like to cook on vaca so I would have appreciated better knives and more up to date appliances for the price. The bed was comfy and the futon was fine. The place was clean on the surface but the house is old and could use deep clean. For the price I think they could have fluffed it up a but more, I think mostly we are paying for the location. Just know its a beach cottage built in the 60s or 70s. The host was very nice and responsive and let us have a late check out which I appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette J.

Aug 13, 2018

Perfect!

We rented the small Honu Cottage for 5 days, 2 Adults one 12 year old and it was perfect for us. Everything is new and clean as it has been remodeled. The view from the cottage, yard, and pier are spectacular. We enjoyed the views, outdoor shower, swings, swimming, snorkeling, hanging out on the pier, and on the small beach. We were fortunate to take a ride on the catamaran with the owner and his dog which was a highlight of our trip. The Owner and Property Manager are both responsive and laid back. The rides into town for shops and restaurants to Kailua or Waikiki are simple and quick 25 - 35 minutes and about 15 minutes to Hawaii Kai. One of our favorite beaches on the island, Waimanalo Beach Park, is a few minutes drive away for larger waves, boogie boarding, swimming and soaking up the sun. We actually didn't even go this time, just stopped for a few minutes after checking out, because we loved hanging at the cottage grounds. This property is perfect for parties of 3, possibly 4. It is relaxing and gorgeous. Thank you for allowing us a little slice of aloha! Definitely recommend; I LOVED the constant beauty! Thank you Mike & Kalia for your aloha spirit and making our trip so memorable!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda K., fargo nd

May 27, 2012

Love the view

We stayed at this property in May 2012. This property has amazing views and was the perfect size for my husband and I. We got up every morning and watched the incredible sunrises on the beach. It was nice to be away from all the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. It was easy to find especially with the marker he had on the mailbox. The garage was a big bonus. We also got to meet the owners and they are great people. I would recommend this property to others. There are a couple of reasons why I didn't give this property 5 stars. This property has 2 other houses that share the drive way and the common areas. It always felt a little weird being so close to the other renters. I always felt like we had to be careful to not be in each others way. But it was still better then dealing with all the people on Waikiki beach. -The picture of the beach is also a little misleading as it doesn't show all the rocks that are on the beach. -the view from the house is a little misleading as well. Right in front of the house is were the neighboring house parks their car. which depending on how they park or if they have more then one vehicle it can be difficult to back out of the garage.

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Mar 25, 2019

So Happy we chose Waimanalo Honu Cottage

Our family, (2 adults, 2 kids) just recently returned from our trip to Oahu. There were several times when we thanked our VRBO stars that we chose the Waimanalo Honu Cottage. It was exactly as described, situated beautifully on the eastern Oahu Shores. Beautiful views of the near bye mountains and islands and a fun semi-private beach for us to swim in. WE saw lots of gekkos and salamanders and even Whales surfacing in the distance. The drive to and from was beautiful in and of itself with many roadside turnoffs with spectacular views of the ocean and shore. The town of Waimanalo was also fun with a great roadside eatery Ono Stakehouse (as recommended by the property) and an ice cream shop (Dave's) that the kids enjoyed returning to frequenty. The people in the area were very friendly and the gift shops much more reasonable than downtown Honolulu. We did enjoy driving to Waikiki as well and were glad to make a day trip out of it, but it was nice to retire away from the hub-bub of the main hotel touristy areas. The cottage was in a great location. An easy day trip up to the Polynesian center for Luau and show, near Hanuau Bay (sp?) and Eastern Honolulu and the Kona Brewing company restaurant which was a nice hangout. The cottage itself was cozy for four but even the downstairs pullout bed was comfortable. Great that they had a big bin full of recreational equipment we could use for the beach. Kids enjoyed the hammock as did I on late moonlit nights. Saved big money preparing our own breakfasts and a couple of dinners in the kitchen which was also appreciated. Would stay there again if and when we return to Hawaii. Thank you for letting us share in your cottage. Hawaii and Hawaiians were great!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesca V.

Aug 28, 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.

Mar 3, 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.

Jul 14, 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.

Mar 31, 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.

Mar 12, 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.

Mar 7, 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.

Feb 20, 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.

Feb 14, 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.

Feb 10, 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.

Jan 10, 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.

Jan 2, 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

Dec 8, 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.

Nov 21, 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.

Nov 18, 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.

Nov 1, 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.

Oct 18, 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.

Sep 24, 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.

Aug 20, 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.

Aug 19, 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

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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