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If You Like Crowds, Don't Stay Here !..Sleeps 2 - Walk to Beach!!

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Another gorgeous view of pristine Waimanalo Beach.
Waimanalo Beach, just a few minutes walk from Driftwood Hideaway
Beautiful Sandy beach a 5 minute stroll away. We provide towels, chairs & cooler
Photo taken from the street in front of the studio. The blue is the ocean !
backyard at house

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2220 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Waimanalo, HI
  • Waimanalo Beach
    5 min walk
  • Kaiona Beach Park
    3 min drive
  • Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead
    18 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

If You Like Crowds, Don't Stay Here !..Sleeps 2 - Walk to Beach!!

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

This charming Hawaiiana style studio is perfect for two. Located on a larger corner lot just 5 miles from the bustling town of Kailua and just a short stroll to the 5 mile stretch of white sandy beach in Waimanalo. This studio has a queen size pillow top bed, kitchenette with intimate dining for 2, full bath with tub and a private outdoor patio for alfresco dining. Air-conditioned or use the ceiling fan and let the ocean breezes blow in!
The perfect place whether on the go exploring the rest of the island, or just relaxing at home or beachtime everyday. FREE wifi, private parking, cable TV and 5 minutes walk to 2015 #1 top rated beach in world. Take advantage of the gas grill and kick back. Take your coffee down to the beach and watch the amazing sunrises. Beach towels, boogie boards, beach chairs provided. All you need is your bathing suits and flip-flops !
Sorry, max 2 only. No smoking please.
Our GET/TAT number will be available upon booking.

Property manager

Vic & Karla, Owners
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-120-590-3360-01, GE-120-590-3360-01, 410700023000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Waimanalo

Located in Waimanalo Beach, a neighborhood in Waimanalo, this apartment is in a rural area. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Stan Sheriff Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Map
Waimanalo, HI

What's nearby

  • Waimanalo Beach - 5 min walk
  • Bellows Field Beach Park - 8 min drive
  • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - 14 min drive
  • Kailua Beach - 16 min drive
  • Lanikai Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 37 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Brew Coffeehouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beastside Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is If You Like Crowds, Don't Stay Here !..Sleeps 2 - Walk to Beach!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at If You Like Crowds, Don't Stay Here !..Sleeps 2 - Walk to Beach!!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at If You Like Crowds, Don't Stay Here !..Sleeps 2 - Walk to Beach!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is If You Like Crowds, Don't Stay Here !..Sleeps 2 - Walk to Beach!! located?

Located in Waimanalo Beach, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Waimanalo Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kaiona Beach Park. Bellows Field Beach Park and Makapuu Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This well kept, small place is just a very short walk to the best beach on Oahu. The neighborhood is lovely and a terrific, reasonably priced plate lunch restaurant is close by. Kailua, with a Foodland, Whole Foods, and many decent restaurants, is a short drive away. We stayed for a week in early August and there was a church day camp about fifty feet away which was noisy throughout the day. Otherwise, our stay was peaceful and quite pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away from the hectic traffic of Honolulu
The place was perfect for us. On the east side of Oahu with beaches, sightseeing but without the traffic. We had lived in a moterhome for a couple of years so we felt at home with the small kitchen. A couple of things you should be aware, there is a step over to get into the bathroom and there is no sidewalk from the driveway to the door, so if someone has mobility issues, keep that in mind. Also the driveway where you park is small, so better to get a midsize or smaller rental card. We had a full size and it was a bit tight. Overall we loved the place and appreciate Vic and Karla as hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
The walk to beach was A++++++. Grab a chair and towel and less than 5 minute walk to a very beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheri f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bungalow
Very cozy and comfortable. Nice private patio. Especially appreciated the beach towels, umbrella and boogie boards. The small studio kitchen was well supplied. Great location for a beautiful beach, 5 minutes walk
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful time in Hawaii. Close to non-crowded beach. Away from tourists. Beautiful scenery. Vic and Karla are amazing hosts. Always ready to answer any questions we had. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little apartments close to the beach
The apartment is decorated very cute and has all the basics needed. We loved the location close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
When I’m on vacation I don’t spend too much time in the room. It was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mattia L., Luxembourg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to relax and explore the island
We particularly enjoyed the location - close to Waimanalo Beach and convenient to explore the rest of the island - and the little outside patio. Communication was easy and efficient and check-in with the host was a good way to kick-off our stay. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windward wonderful
This was a nice clean little place. We just needed a place to sleep, shower, change clothes at a low cost. We eat out while on vacation so all we needed was a small fridge and a coffee maker. We didn’t spend much time at the beach but when we did go it was beautiful. We didn’t want to be on the busy side of Oahu so this place was great. Vic greeted us and got us checked in and checked to see if we needed anything. I will be saving Vic’s contact information in case we return to Oahu.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., Germansville USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Beach Getaway
Had a wonderful few days in Oahu staying In Waimanalo. It was easy to communicate with Vic, who personally met us when we arrived and gave us a few local recommendations. A quiet, swimmable beach was steps away that had plenty of shade to relax out of the sun. We also enjoyed walking up and down the long beach to enjoy the beautiful views in all directions. The unit is in a quiet residential area with easy access to a local grocery market, gas, McDonald’s and several local eateries. We spent most of our time enjoying the sites around the island, hiking and exploring and found it an easy drive to most of the things we wanted to do other than the north shore. It was a great location for us since we wanted to be away from the crowds and traffic around Waikiki and Honolulu. The unit is small, but very cozy with the basic necessities. We enjoyed eating on the private patio and made use of the beach chairs and beach towels provided. There were a lot of other extras in the unit that we didn’t need but was nice to have available if needed. Mahalo Vic and Karla for a pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W., CEDAR PARK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location!
We LOVED our time at this property! The location could not have been better for us.... we took the very short walk to the beach every day. We were checked in personally by the owner and he reviewed all the property benefits as we arrived. The experience was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

aide o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We had a wonderful time. The location is small for two people but it has all the essentials. The best part is that it’s walking distance from the beach. Will definitely be back. Thank you Vic.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, pleasant stay
Great location next to Waimanalo beach. Clean with amenities like beach chairs and towels. Communication with Vic was easy and he was readily available. Had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway!!
A nice clean place to shower and sleep after a great a day at the beach our out and about on the island. Location was perfect! A block away from the beach and .4 mile away from best friend and her Ohana. Vic was a great host!!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a fantastic beach location
Thoroughly enjoyed this property and the amazing location! Vic was very helpful with activity and grocery / restaurant recommendations and provided just the right beach amenities. A bit of road construction in the area but our overall stay was excellent. Easily accessed the places we wanted to see. Enjoyed sunrise at the beach each day, long walks in the surf and sand, and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A dreamy driftwood studio, walking distance to the beach!
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was! Vic was accommodating and communicative during our entire vacation. The location was beyond compare! Perfect place for a couple to getaway and avoid the crowds. Lovely views, easy beach access, great accommodations overall!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kendra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute hideaway
Response to any issues were so fast! Had everything you would need (maybe a couple more trash bags next time). The reason only 4 stars is WE (this has nothing to do with the property or the management) weren’t prepared to be sharing a wall with a resident- our thoughts were that The property was a stand alone, we aren’t used to hearing someone or them hearing us.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a great time staying at Vic and Karla’s place for 4 nights. They are so thoughtful on their included amenities- such as, beach towels, chairs and boogie boards. We loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I want to keep Waimanalo Beach a secret...
Walking distance to one of the most beautiful and least crowded beaches on the island - do I need to say more? If you want to avoid the packed Waikiki and tourist traps on the north shore, this is it. Plenty of hiking trials nearby. A variety of food options. Unless all you wanted is swimming/surfing/chilling on a beach, you do need a car to get around. Vic is extremely helpful, responsive, and accommodating. I hope to visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for family
Just like home. Lots of storage space. Abundantly stocked with assorted kitchenware, linens, big fridge, even food plastic wrap & reusable grocery bags. Nice natural breezes and clean split A/C system. Host provided everything we needed, even beach towels, beach chairs and sand toys for the kids. Host checked in occasionally to see if everything was going well. very pleased w/this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to a great beach!
Very short walk to what ended up being our favorite beach. Cute little place. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Relaxing!
Small town charm and beautiful close beach!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gunter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waimanalo Driftwood Hideaway
For us it was the best we could get. Thanks to Vic for the firendly welcome in the middle of the night. We had all we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
One of the best beaches within a 5 minute walk. Quite locatin. Not much road noise. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect my my husband and I on a weekend getaway
I would highly recommend staying here. The location is wonderful and the place has everything you need for a day at the beach. Vic was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

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Hosted by Vic & Karla, Owners

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