Aerial shot of Hale`Aha Kai showing the beach and ocean
Location: Punaluu, North Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA (About 40-45 minutes from Waikiki, Honolulu & the Airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-5)
Hale'Aha Kai... which means 'House of Gathering by the Sea,' is a beautiful artist's retreat that is located directly on Hale'Aha Beach in the tropical little town of Punalu'u, on the island of Oahu. This three bedroom, two bathroom Fully Air-Conditioned home is graciously decorated in a traditional Polynesian style with comfortable, over-sized bamboo furnishings throughout. Original art by the owner and other local artists decorate the home. The living and dining room are both oceanfront with views of the ocean, beach and Koolau Mountains, from Laie to Kaneohe. We offer free Wi-Fi Internet, a 42" plasma HDTV with DVR (you'll never need to miss your favorite TV programs while out sightseeing!) and VOIP telephone service (free calling to the Mainland USA and Canada).
All three bedrooms have air conditioning. The oceanfront, master bedroom has a king-size bed with luxurious, plush-top mattress, 100% cotton linens, goose-down pillows, cable TV/VCR/DVD/DVR, and its own private, full bathroom. The additional bedrooms each have two twins, one in a trundle. These rooms share the second full bathroom. All three bedrooms have ceiling fans and air-conditioning. In addition, there is an outdoor, after-swim shower.
Outside, the yard is fully landscaped and has a large beachfront deck with built-in seating and lanai furniture. Relax in our five comfortable outdoor rocking chairs. There is also a very unique, coconut log raft that is 'anchored' in the backyard. It is perfect for sunning during the day, a cocktail at sunset, and watching the moon rise over the ocean at night. The sunrises and moonrises at Hale'Aha Kai are spectacular.
Hale'Aha Kai sits directly on Hale'Aha Beach, which has soft-white sand and calm, clean, clear, turquoise-blue, ocean water. This is a year-round swimming beach that is perfect the entire family. Punalu`u is on the NE corner of Oahu, so there is close access to the North Shore if you want to attend a pro surf meet or visit Waimea Bay, Pipeline and Haleiwa. Punaluu does not have the dangerous beach currents, shore break and high surf that the beaches on the North Shore of Oahu experience during Spring, Winter and Fall. Our beach offers calmer, family-friendly swimming. The ocean conditions are also excellent for snorkeling and shore fishing. You will have a lot of privacy at Hale'Aha Kai. There are no attached dwellings or other structures on the property... only the house itself.
Punalu'u is located only 40-45 minutes from Honolulu International Airport, downtown Honolulu, and Waikiki Beach, yet it seems worlds away in a beautiful country setting. There are two general stores within walking distance. Within a few minutes drive you will find a full-size grocery store, movie theater, fast food choices, and some interesting local restaurants. If you need to check-in with the rest of the world, Hale`Aha Kai provives high-speed Wi-Fi cable internet access for your notebook computer. We also provide VOIP internet telephone service, with free calling to the continental USA and Canada.
For activities, there is on-site kayaking with two ocean kayaks for exploring the reefs surrounding Punaluu, there are Kahuku and Kualoa Ranches for horseback riding, the Polynesian Cultural Center with its Pacific Islander villages, luau, and shows, Pounder's Beach - famous for its great bodysurfing, Turtle Bay Resort with its two championship golf courses, the North Shore - famous for its wintertime big wave surfing, and many excellent hiking trails are located within a few minutes drive of the house. If you are a paraglider, Kahana Bay, one of the premier paragliding sites in the world, is within minutes of our home.
For added value, we have taken into consideration some of the hidden costs that might be overlooked by our vacationers, especially in Hawaii, where prices for staples can be overwhelming. Stocking your newly arrived to rental with "basics" can really add up. For this reason, we supply our rental with lots of "extras" that many rentals do not offer, such as paper goods (enough toilet paper and paper towels for the duration of your stay), trash bags, foil, plastic wrap, full-size soaps, laundry softener and detergent, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, a nice selection of herbs and spices, coffee filters, and many other essential every-day items that you would normally need to purchase on your own.
Please note that we only offer "Specials" on last minute reservations for those traveling within two weeks of the requested reservation period requested. Please keep this in mind when making your reservation request, we thank you in advance. We feel that we offer a high value property for a great price.
Hale'Aha Kai is the perfect Hawaiian getaway. For additional photos, activities and information, please visit our website (listed below).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Air-conditioning in all rooms.
- Washer: Large capacity washer, laundry detergent is included.
- Dryer: Large capacity dryer, fabric softener is included. Optional clothes line available as well.
- Linens Provided: We provide high quality 100% cotten linens and goose down pillows.
- Off Street Parking: Gated driveway parking for two cars maximum.
- Beds
- King Bed: Plush-top king-size bed in ocean view Master Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Two twins in each of the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with memory foam mattress pads for extra comfort.
- Crib: Portable crib available upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Flat screen cable TV in master bedroom, one other bedroom and the living room. The living room TV is a 42" wall mounted high-definition plasma, and comes with DVR, DVD, VHS and deluxe cable package, including HBO, Cinemax, Starz and premium HD package.
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Video Library: We maintain an extensive DVD library that is frequently updated to include current releases as well as classics and Hawaiian themed offerings.
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Extensive CD library with many Hawaiian selections.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: A well-equipped kitchen that will satisfy the chef within you. We have all new stainless steel kitchen appliances as of 2009.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: High quality pots, pans, serving and dining necessities.
- Refrigerator: Side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with filtered water, crushed and cubed ice.
- Dishwasher: Dishwasher with complimentary detergent.
- Microwave: High powered, full size microwave.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: You may choose between a gas or charcoal grill, as both are available.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: There is a large redwood deck with built-in seating. Guests will love our five comfortable outdoor lanai rocking chairs.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront: The beachfront house is located directly ON a year-around, white sand swimming beach. Step out of our backyard, directly onto a sandy beach, perfect for snorkeling, kayaking or a swim. This is a 365 day a year swimming beach. We do not get the large dangerous winter surf that the North Shore is known for, as we are around the corner on the safer side of the island for swimming.
- Communications
- Telephone (5)
- Free Long Distance: Free calling to all Hawaiian Islands, the continental USA, Canada and Puerto Rico with our VOIP telephone service.
- Cell Phone: We have excellent cell phone reception, as the towers are located atop a condo building approximately 1/2 mile north of the house.
- Broadband Internet: We offer guests the choice of High-speed WI-FI or plugging into the cable box.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Unlike most hotels, we offer wi-fi at no additional cost to our guests.
- Other Amenities
- Don't miss your favorite TV shows while you are at the beach or out sightseeing. We provide DVR just for this reason. Air-conditioning in all rooms, VOIP telephone (unlimited free calling to all 50 states and Canada), Wi-Fi Network, 42" Wall-mounted Plasma Screen HDTV, Library of Films and CDs, 3 Stereo CD Players, Well-stocked Gourmet Kitchen, Coffeebean Grinder, Regular, French Press, Espresso/Capuccino Coffee Makers, Blender, Cusinart Mixer, High-quality Cookware, Dishes and Cooking Utensils provided, 100% Cotton Linens provided, Ceiling Fans in all rooms, Ample Closet Space in All 3 Bedrooms, Port-a-crib, Hairdryers, Iron/Ironing Board, Additional Outdoor Apres-swim Shower, Beach Chairs, Lounge Chairs & Towels, Outdoor Furniture including 5 comfortable outdoor rocking chairs, Oceanfront Deck with Built-in Seating and 5 Rocking Chairs, Coconut Log Raft for Sunning & Relaxing, 2 Ocean Kayaks, Snorkeling Equipment, Boogie Boards, Kick Boards, Landscaped Yard, White Sand Beach and Oc
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: We welcome families with children to our home. We think your children will love our shell garden, great selection of kid-friendly movie titles, kid-sized snorkeling gear and life vests for the kayaks, and the great beach in front of our house.
- Smoking Allowed: We do allow outdoor smoking.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No indoor smoking or disposal of spent smoking materials is allowed.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- On-site Kayaking, Beachcombing, Excellent Snorkeling/Diving on Miles of Ocean Reefs that Surround Punaluu, Bodysurfing, Luau, Farmer's Market, Championship Golf at Nearby Turtle Bay Resort (15 minutes away), Casual Golf at Kahuku Golf Course, nearby luau and entertainment at the Polynesian Cultural Center, movie set tours and horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, full spa facilities at nearby Turtle Bay Resort, along with fine dining and other resort amenities. Whale watching in-season.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High season-December, June, July & August, Low Season Sept-May
We also offer monthly Rates - we max at 5 guests in total, including children.
Low Season from $400 per night - $12000 per month (starts at 400 per night)
High Season from $450 per night - $13500 per month (starts at 450 per night)
Couples Special from $10500 per month (starts at 350 per night, 2 guests max)
E-mail for availability, I do not use the calendar on this VRBO site
Cleaning rates vary depending on number of guests and length of stay
+12.9% Hawaii State taxes. Visit the Haleahakai website for additional information
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Aerial shot of Hale`Aha Kai showing the beach and ocean - Punaluu, Oahu, HI - Hawaii Vacation Home Rental
- View from Hale`Aha Kai's backyard, looking onto Hale`Aha Beach - Punaluu, Oahu, HI - Hawaii Vacation Home Rental
- Punalu`u coastline with its beautiful reef system - Punaluu, Oahu, HI - Hawaii Vacation Home Rental
- The view of Hale`Aha Kai from the ocean
- Ocean views from the dining area
- Views of the ocean from Hale`Aha Kai's living room
- Our coconut log raft
- Two ocean kayaks exclusively for our guest's use
- Oceanfront master bedroom
- Palm bedroom with trundle
- Aloha bedroom
- View from deck to beach
- back yard
- sunrise from back yard
- Wall mounted plasma HD TV
- back yard
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