Punaluu Beach House Punaluu, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 229721

Living room - there are 6 large windows with wonderful ocean views

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Location: Punaluu, North Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA View Map

Accommodations:  House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)

Our beach house is located directly across from Punalu'u Beach Park; the home was built in the 1940's- she shines with her history as well as updates. From the front area of the house you look out at gorgeous views of the beach and reef beyond. Punalu'u Beach is sandy for swimming, with long stretches in both directions for leisurely walks. There are two double kayaks and snorkel gear at the house for your use. The reef is approximately 1/2 mile out providing a very large safe area for exploring.

The bedroom has a queen size bed and there are two large daybeds in the front section of the house. The house has two bathrooms; the second one on the back porch is perfect for showering off when you come in from the beach. The kitchen and dinning area is well equipped, but if you don't feel like cooking there are restaurants nearby. Just down the road is Ching's Family Store with homemade local snacks, basic groceries, and a lunch wagon serving shrimp. The backyard is lush with a koi pond, stream, herb garden for your use, outdoor furniture and grill.

We, the owners, live on our flower farm near Chinaman's Hat- so you will have arrangements of fresh tropical flowers in your rental. Also wanting to "show off" some other Hawaii grown products; you will find an array of locally grown fruits, coffee, sugar and even North Shore grown chocolate to greet you on arrival.

The house is on the windward side of Oahu so the Koolau Mountains surround you and there are hiking trails and many beautiful beaches to enjoy. Kualoa Ranch is 15 minutes away offering a variety of fun activities and Polynesian Cultural Center is 15 minutes the other direction. We look forward to welcoming you to the beach house, "E komo mai"!

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• Amenities
  • Washer: large-capacity
  • Dryer: large-capacity
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed: 2 twin-size day beds
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Over 200 channels to choose from!!
  • DVD
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Lots of counter space to prepare a grand meal. Full size refrigerator and stove.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: For picnics there is a large basket filled with everything but your meal.
  • Refrigerator: Filtered cold water dispenser on door.
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: I can recommend two local companies: Uncle Bobo's(808)291-1279 website: www.unclebobos.com Beaches & Backyards Catering (808)744-4149 website: www.BeachesAndBackyardsCatering.com
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Beach View: The house is across from the beach, however you have unobstructed views of the ocean and sand from the front of the house. There aren't any homes on the beach, for a long ways in either direction, so you can enjoy the entire beachfront.
  • Ocean View: Looking out from the house you see the reef way offshore and the small surf inside.
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet: Bring your laptop
• Other Amenities
  • This location is suitable for an outdoor beach wedding. Depending on the number of wedding guests, an additional charge will be set. Beaches & Backyards Catering can help you with all the details (808) 744-4149 Marisa Hallsted website: www.BeachesAndBackyardsCatering.com
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Horseback Riding

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$175/night... $1000/week
$150 cleaning fee.
$300 security deposit.
One night free for returning guests with a stay of more than 6 nights

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/11/09
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  Rachel and Richard , Santa Ana, CA
  • This was our first trip to Oahu and what an experience it was. If you want to feel the heart of Oahu staying on the windward side is a gem location. Everything was near us and we felt like a resident from staying near locals. The home was comfort with a relaxing tropical exotic backyard paradise feeling. The front view of the house was the beach with beautiful sunrises. The sea breeze would blow all and night keeping the house nice and cool. It wasn’t until days later we decided to be wed in front of our rental home. We were so lucky that the owner is an amazing florist. She decorated our forever memorable ceremony and made my precious plumeria bouquet. We were touched with the view and each recommendation the owner provided to us. It was such a smooth process! We cannot stop thanking the owner for her generous input. After our ceremony we had a great dinner down the road at the Crouching Tiger. The next morning we grabbed the kayaks and snorkeling gear that’s included with our stay and headed out to the beach. Everything was local. The Polynesian cultural center luau was 10 minutes away to the north and china mans hat to the south. We honestly didn’t have time to do excursion’s. The area has fun active activities, local popular shrimp trucks. Having a great kitchen with quality amenities was a pleasure to cook in. Thank you for your hospitality! We will be returning very soon.
• 09/07/09
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  Cristin and Ryan , Baltimore, MD
  • We loved our stay at your Punaluu house. The house was perfect for us. Loved the nice big kitchen, and of course, the beautiful view of the ocean. Thank you for your kind hospitality-the lei's and flowers were beautiful, the fruit and coffee delicious. Ryan enjoyed feeding the fish, and attempting to catch one in the stream in the back yard. We loved exploring the island, but our beach time was the highlight of our trip. Mahalo Kathy!
• 07/19/09
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  Nguhuia , Rotorua, New Zealand
  • A wonderful home, exceeded expectation. The photo's do not do it justice. Ever need is catered for to ensure that one can just relax, while away time and enjoy balmy nights in Punaluu. The flowers were exceptional. Thanks very much you have thought of everything. We will be back.
• 06/30/09
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  Rachel , Delran, NJ
  • We loved this house!! We loved the town (every time we left to go elsewhere we'd find ourselves saying "Yay Punalu'u!" when we returned - we were even in Waikiki and we'd be going, "Well...it's no Punalu'u"), and how centrally located the town was - anywhere we wanted to go was 45 minutes away at most. The views of the beach and the mountains are gorgeous. The kitchen and all the cooking supplies are fantastic, as well as the grill! We loved the convenience of having the second bathroom outside, all the beach gear available, and the entire backyard was great. We couldn't get over the family of chickens out there, we even named them! Having the washer and dryer was such a relief - flying home with clean clothes was a new experience for us! The daybeds in the front room were perfect (I had been worried they might not be long enough for my friend and I because we're both tall) but we had no problem at all. The flowers and leis were beautiful and we loved the fish in all the various spots! We LOVED the indoor shower and the Aveda products you provided! The internet connection was very helpful to have, as were all the menus and guidebooks you provided. We visited Ching's at least twice a day and we started and ended our trip down the highway at Uncle Bobo's! The beach was great for taking walks on, especially in the morning. Staying at your beautiful house definitely made our vacation! We'd never want to do it any other way. Thank you so much for having us :)
• 06/02/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Thank you Kathy for a wonderful stay at the Punalu'u Guest House. We appreciate the toys you left for our son as well as the fresh fruit and flowers. We greatly enjoyed our stay on Oahu and felt quite at home here. Our son had fun exploring the backyard and was very excited by the fish and birds. The beach house has everything we need for a comfortable cozy stay. We hope to make it back here again soon. Mahalo, Family with 2 year old from Emeryville, CA
• 05/18/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    It was heavenly being back on Oahu and in Punalu'u again, thanks in large part to our stay at your rental home. It has been 2 and a half years since our last visit--when we came to get married at Kualoa Beach Park. What a treat it was to play at Punalu'u Beach Park again, eat lunch at the shrimp truck and laze our days around the coast. We found your rental home to be a comfortable, cozy spot to rejuvenate our bodies and inspire the soul while on this island paradise. Thank you for your keen attention to detail--the fresh flowers, spices in the garden (Alex made a mean herb butter to accompany some fresh Kahuku corn), the goldfish in unexpected places, the well-equipped kitchen, the convenience of having an iron and washer/dryer, the overall cleanliness of everything, the snorkel and kayak equipment (we finally "learned" to kayak--and what a breeze it was!) and the delicious fruit waiting for us upon our arrival. A big "thank you" too for inviting us to your home to experience the awesome beauty of your home, gardens and fish farm -- all we can say is "WOW!"-- what a treat it was to get a glimpse into your passions and pastimes! Thank you also for being available to give advice on things to do and see--we have listed some of the fun things we did on the next page for inspiration: * Dinner at the Little Village and Noodle House- Chinatown *Beach time at Kailua and Lanikai beaches --heaven on earth! *Snorkeling at Shark's Cove and Turtle Bay, and hanging out at Waimea Bay--dive off the rocks if you dare! *Shave Ice at Matsumoto's and drinks at Breakers in Haleiwa. *Sunset catamaran ride at Waikiki Beach *Island reggae music live at The Shack in Waikiki on Wednesday and Saturday nights. *Good shopping and eats in downtown area of Kailua *Sunrise at Kualoa Beach Park *Famous mai tais at Mai Tai Beach Bar at Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki--watch out, they pack a punch! *Dinner on the patio at Jameson's restaurant in Haleiwa. *Walks down Punalu'u back roads (beware of the bull that lives at the end of Punalu'u Valley Road!) This visit won't be our last! Aloha and Mahalo, (Couple and Brother from San Diego, CA)
• 04/28/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Our second guests at Punalu'u wrote: What wonderful memories we will take away from our short stay here in Punalu'u! A new love for "apple bananas"...yum! A coconut scented orchid...yum (just in thought...) Roast pork and gravy from Kaya's (just down the road...) again...yum!! But we didn't just eat - We mountain biked in the Waikane Valley at the Kualoa Ranch and nearly missed being flattened by a herd or VERY angry cattle (Bike Hawaii). We hiked up Pu'u Piei (Hike #36 in the "Hiker's Guide to Oahu" (on the table by the TV) NOT for the faint hearted!! (definitely need GOOD shoes and WATER!!) We paddled along the shore in the kayaks provided and found reefs to snorkel... We also had some lovely naps on the day bed listening to the surf. Thank you for sharing your little piece of Hawaii with us...from the leis upon arrival to the small thoughtful touches throughout the home - we appreciated your attention to detail and look forward to sharing our adventures with family and friends... Thanks - Mahalo! (Couple from Nashville, TN)
• 03/30/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Our first guests at Punalu'u wrote: Thank you for your hospitality and the refund of security deposit. Our trip to Hawaii was a great and memorable one, thanks in large part to the your beach house as our temporary home away from home. What works well: large living space (800 SF) for 4 people (2 couples); thoroughly equipped kitchen, with new large fridge and new range with ceramic glass cooktop (for easy cleanup); showers (one spacious indoor shower, and a convenient outside warm-water shower to wash away sand); Large grille on the backyard porch; Locally grown coffee, sugar and fresh flowers; ocean front view; the pacific ocean is less than 50 yards away; quiet and beautiful beach just across a two-lane highway; near north shore and polynesian culture center; Canoes (x2) and Snorkel gears (x3) We wish you and your family the best and hope we will visit you on the island in the future. (Family from Lincoln, RI)

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