Modern Garden Cottage | Short Walk to Ocean | Historic Oceanfront Community

I spent 8 nights by myself and had a fantastic time, despite the arrival of hurricane Lane at the end of my trip. The cottage has an enormous bathroom, but it is a little tight on space in the sleeping area. It wasn’t an issue, because I didn’t go to Oahu to hang out in my room. The cottage is a very short walk from some classic south shore surf breaks and decent snorkeling, all of which are accessible via the private neighborhood dock. It is also a short walking distance to Aina Haina shopping center, which has all you need for groceries and small restaurants. The most enjoyable thing from my perspective was the warm hospitality of the owners, Pam, Jason, and their adorable children. In addition to providing everything I could have expected from a rental, I enjoyed multiple engaging conversations. As the hurricane arrived in the area, I received repeated offers of assistance and shelter within the main house. They really are wonderful people, and their hospitality made it much more than a place for me to crash. I would consider myself fortunate to be able to stay there again.

Pamela's sweet guest cottage is private, well equipped and located in a very affluent and coveted neighborhood in East Honolulu. It worked out so well for my husband and me. Pamela was a gracious and accommodating host. Totally recommend this listing!

Pamela's place was great! We didn't want to stay downtown so their place was perfect. It's in a nice neighborhood & close enough to most of our destinations. The cottage had everything we needed & the pool was a nice bonus. Pamela & her husband were very welcoming & would chat with us whenever we saw them. Pamela was great with checking in with us & giving us any recommendations we needed. We'd definitely stay here again!

We had a wonderful time at the cottage!! We stayed here for 5 days while our daughter roomed in Waikiki with her middle school band trip, and it couldn't have been more perfect for us. We were close to many wonderful running and hiking trails, we could hop into the ocean from the neighborhood pier or access the beach from two nearby parks, and then could easily drive to Waikiki and downtown to see the band concerts and go out to wonderful meals at some of Honolulu's fantastic restaurants. Also, relaxing by the pool in the backyard was lovely! We loved turning on the little backyard lantern lights in the evenings, as well. (At our home in Alaska, it's never dark when it's warm enough to sit outside, so that was fun!) The grocery store in easy walking distance was really convenient, as well! Thanks so much, Pam and Jason, for your fantastic recommendations for coffee (The Curb Kaimuki), dinners (our faves: The Pig & the Lady, Mud Hen Water, and Mahina & Suns), and hikes (Wiliwilinui Ridge, Kuli'ou'ou, and Makapuu)! We loved everything about our stay. THANK YOU!!

The cottage is a perfect little gem, and the hosts, Pamela and Jason, couldn’t have been more gracious, easygoing, or lovely. The place is quiet, private, and elegantly appointed with an incredibly comfy bed, and a huge, beautiful bathroom. We mostly ate tapas at home, but we were able to easily prepare a “serious” meal on the large gas grill next to the cottage the one night we were feeling ambitious. The Adirondack chairs out front are the perfect place to chill with a morning coffee (or, evening whiskey) and watch the weather move across the Koʻolau’s. And, the Wailupe Peninsula private pier (a two minute walk away) is magical, with wrap around views of the ocean, wooden benches, and ladder down to the water. I have been to O’ahu many times for work, and pleasure, and this is by far the best place I have stayed. Can’t wait to come back! Wish I was there right now.