Location: Kapaa, East Kauai, Kauai, Hawaii, USA (Kauai's East Shore with spectacular Sun and Moon Rises)
Accommodations: Cottage, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
The oceanfront charm of Moonrise Cottage offers an unforgettable island experience. At Moonrise Cottage your Kauai vacation won’t be compromised by budget constraints... it's one of Kauai's best bargains! Many of our Moonrise guests are newlyweds enjoying the intimate, cozy ambience of this sweet vintage retreat for their honeymoon.
Tucked away for privacy, you approach the cottage from the ocean, along a grassy path lined with palms, ferns and lilies. Even though the ocean view is somewhat obscured by foliage the sandy beach and warm ocean water is only 60 steps from your door. You can enjoy the every changing panoramic ocean view from the Adirondack chairs on the front lawn as you sip morning coffee or a cool afternoon drink. In winter months you will probably spot whales offshore.
Or wander down to wiggle your toes in the warm sand of "Baby Beach," so called because of the shallow lagoon formed by a small inner reef. A meander down the beach at sunrise can reward you with shells and beach glass and to watch the full moon rise from the ocean at sunset is nothing short of spectacular.
We scoured the island for just the right blend of wicker, bamboo and tropical print fabrics to give Moonrise Cottage the charm and comfort of a vintage Hawaiian beach house. The piece de resistance is a magnificent queen-size bamboo canopy bed, complete with mosquito netting for ambience (rarely do we get mosquitoes). The raised ceiling and ceiling fans add to the open, tropical feeling. The mornings here are heavenly, so quiet you can hear the songs of tropical birds and wind in the palm trees.
Moonrise Cottage is centrally located just a half mile south of the quaint town of Kapaa, with convenient access to the island's many attractions. The NEW seaside walking path encourages strolls into town for shopping or dining and beyond to beaches and the beautiful coastline.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Also, beach towels
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Comfy and cozy in a romantic bamboo canopy frame.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: New Toshiba LCD-HD TV with digital cable box featuring HBO, Showtime and DVR.
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Music Library: iPod docking station speakers...bring your iPod
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave: As well as blender, coffee maker, toaster.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Fantastic all stainless gas grill
- Deck/Patio: With ocean view
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Sit-on-Top Kayaks, Boogie boards, Beach towels, Beach Chairs, Cooking Utensils, iron & board, hair dryer, A No Smoking property
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: This property is comfortable for 1-2 people but a couple with a baby or child would find it too small.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Other Activities
- Kitesurfing, Whale Watching in winter months
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly Rate: $950/week + Taxes + $125 Out-cleaning
1 Week (7 Night) Minimum.
10% Discount for 4 or More Weeks.
We accept credit card payments through PayPal
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1998
Charlie and I have been married for 41 years and have two grown daughters. We divide our time between our cottages on Kauai and Portland, Oregon. Charlie has retired from the high tech world where he was a consultant and trainer. I work part time as a graphic designer specializing in website design.
Why the Owner Chose Kapaa
We visited Kauai for the first time in 1996, absolutely loved it, and upon leaving fantasized about living there, if just for a short time. But unlike so many fantasies, this one came true. We rented Sunrise Cottage (#53371) for 18 months and ultimately purchased the property, soon adding Moonrise Cottage as a second rental. The experience of being right on the ocean is like no other, we love watching the weather cross the sky, the colors and moods of the ocean change. The property is within walking distance of darling little Kapaa Town and central to all the many wonderful things to do and see on the island.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
The front lawn of Moonrise Cottage is situated to enjoy the spectacular sun and moon rises over the ocean, which are unforgettable. We use the new seaside walking/biking path almost every day to walk into town, to Kealia Beach or just for some exercise. The short three mile drive to Sleeping Giant Mountain is one of our regular expeditions, giving great cardio and amazing views of the entire eastern shoreline of the island. Our sweet little neighborhood is quiet and tucked away, we love listening to the birds in the mornings from the bamboo canopy bed.
Property Photos
- Moonrise Cottage, 1/2 mile south of Kapaa - Kapaa, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Charming & Romantic Oceanfront Cottage With Beach Just Steps Away!
- The ocean view from the front window of Moonrise Cottage. - Kapaa, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Charming & Romantic Oceanfront Cottage With Beach Just Steps Away!
- The tropical romance of a queen-size bamboo canopy bed welcomes you. - Kapaa, Kauai, HI - Hawaii Charming & Romantic Oceanfront Cottage With Beach Just Steps Away!
- The warm water & soft sand of Baby Beach is just 60 steps from your door.
- Kayak the nearby Wailua River for a picnic at this magnificent waterfall.
- The compact kitchen offers most cooking conveniences.
- Picture yourself lounging on Baby Beach at Moonrise Cottage.
- The living area of Moonrise Cottage offers dining with an ocean view.
- Adirondack chairs on the front lawn give an amazing 180° view.
- The private lanai, lit by tiki torches at dark.
- The new seaside walking/biking path will take you to Kealia Beach and beyond.
- Moonrise visitors get an upfront view of the beach and ocean.
- Spectacular views when hiking nearby Sleeping Giant Mountain.
- Sunrise Cottage, adjacent, is available to accommodate up to six more people
- Baby Beach is the top kitesurfing spot on the island...fun to watch.
- A typical sunrise at Moonrise Cottage, Kauai
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CNSmith , Lexington, VA
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We loved this cozy cottage, thank you!
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Lovely place with a secluded feeling right in the midst of Kapaa.
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Yea! Fantastic cottage. Best place to stay!