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Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waimanalo, HI
  • Place, Waimanalo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaiona Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherwood Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689

This property is a licensed short-term vacation rental Non-Conforming Use Permit #1990/NUC-1689. It is compliant with Hawaii State Legislation (HB2078) for vacation rental accommodations, License # TA-059-395-6864-01. TMK 410040420000.

"Hale Pohaku" - Waimanalo is a beautiful beachfront home on one of Oahu's most spectacular beaches; Waimanalo. Listed on the Register of Hawaii's Historic Homes this classic restored beach house was built of lava rock during the reign of King Kalakaua. Guests enjoy the white sand beach that fronts the home as well as the clear blue waters for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding. Called "Hale Pohaku" or "House of Stone", this home sleeps 8 and is a wonderful getaway throughout the year. Guests enjoy the spacious living room with classic vaulted ceiling and large picture window overlooking the blue Pacific. Enjoy the 5 miles of sugary-white sand beach fronting the home as it extends for several miles along the shoreline.

Note; this property is for quiet residential vacation accommodations only. Parties, weddings, receptions, Luaus, events and gatherings of any kind are prohibited. Please inquire further with our agents.

There is a separate caretaker cottage with private entry also located at the front of this property (not intrusive to rental guests)!

Please beware of internet scam/fraud. This property may be reserved by designated agent only; Private Homes Hawaii, or by authorized marketing partners (including VRBO/HomeAway, AirBnb). Do not respond to other schemes asking for deposits.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-059-395-6864-01, 410040420000, GE-059-395-6864-01

About the neighborhood

Waimanalo

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Waimanalo Beach, a neighborhood in Waimanalo. Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and Kailua Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Honolulu Zoo and Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Snorkeling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Waimanalo, HI

What's nearby

  • Waimanalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaiona Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sherwood Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kailua Beach - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lanikai Beach - 16 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kalapawai Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ono Steaks and Shrimp Wagon - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689 on Jun 11, 2026 start from $1,106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Pohaku, Waimanalo - Lic.#1990/NUC-1689 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waimanalo Beach vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waimanalo Beach and Kaiona Beach Park. Makapuu Beach and Bellows Field Beach Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camdon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing amazing amazing view!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cammie L.

Great beach getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home had everything we needed for a great family vacation. Extremely comfortable. Location was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cortez and Caroline C.

Everything You Could Want!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are looking for a beautiful, historic home,a view of creation at its most magical and unspoilt....then, this is the house for you! Exquisite in its decoration: Hawaiian quilts and vases of orchids,Chinese pots and water colors of the ocean.You will be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves. We hope to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation home is awesome. It is a historic beach house built in 1929. It is so charming. The view is amazing and the ocean experience is so peaceful. The property management is very attentive. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Home Away From Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a week here and it had everything we needed. Plenty of space so we weren't feeling on top of each other, tons of towels so I wasn't doing laundry every day, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals in. The home is older, but they've done a wonderful job keeping things updated so it doesn't really feel old. The only thing that felt "old" were the windows, but being a historic home I understand why its necessary to keep things as is. When its windy (and its always windy in Waimanalo) the doors/windows can be noisy in certain rooms. My kids wouldn't sleep in a certain bedroom due to the windy noises. The property management was fantastic, and they even sent me back my jacket that I left on accident after scrambling to catch out flight home! We would 1000% stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacey o.

This location can not be beat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I stayed 10 nights in Hale Pohaku with family for an early Christmas. The best feature of this house is the view and super easy beach access! We enjoyed staying on the quiet side of the island and enjoyed all the charm of Kailua for a very relaxing time. This historic home has lots of character and I think is an exception value. It does have some quirks and if you are looking for pristine and new it may not be for you. Personally, I can't wait to go back and would re-book without hesitation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

We'll definitely come back to this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect

The house was amazing, location incredible, and the hospitality / commutation stellar. We can’t wait to book another stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

I recommend this property. Right on the beach, bueatiful location in great neighborhood.with very helpful caretaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joshua r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This house is amazing and so close to the beach. I will certainly come again and rent this property in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nikolas p.

Charm and amazing beach.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed here twice. We love the location and the beach access.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun!!

Great place, old historic home! The pictures do not show the age so if you are looking for ‘new’ you may be dissatisfied. Awesome location on the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House

We loved the house and location. The house was spotless and had everything we needed and more. I love that the house came with extras like boogie boards, coolers, and beach chairs. They all came in very handy at the amazing beach just steps away from the back door. The beach was never crowded and we loved hearing the waves at night. We loved the location and ate at Ono's and Kalapawai Cafe multiple times. Both were only a block away. Communication with the manager was easy and I'm not sure what could have made this house any better.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Hawaii - fantastic house!

We made the trek to Hawaii from North Carolina and our stay in Waimanalo did not disappoint. The house was incredible, situated on a beautiful private beach just steps from the house. The views from the living room window and then on the beach were stunning. Quite frankly we thought that the pictures shown in the VRBO ad were possibly stock photos, but oh no- they are real. Those views are taken from the house and associated beach!We were a short drive to some amazing hikes (Lighthouse, Diamondhead) and other activities such as snorkeling a Hanauma Bay, watching surfing at the North Shore, Luau at Waimea Valley, etc. The house was stocked with everything we needed, such as beach chairs and toys, and daily necessities like dishwasher and laundry detergent, trash bags, etc. Taken together, we would definitely rent this house again, and miss being in Oahu already!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Awesome rental house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome house right on the beach! The house was large, well appointed and decorated with appropriate period furniture. BIG picture window for enjoying the ocean view. Loved falling asleep to the sound of waves on the beach. The gated entry made it feel extra safe and private. The management personnel and caretaker were professional and very helpful.We hope to be able to stay again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katherine I.

Best Ever!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my second stay at Hale Pohaku - I simply love this historic home!! And this was my third rental experience with Private Homes Hawaii - I love working with this agency. They are the best!! Access to the property is seamless. The on site caretakers are friendly and at the same time unintrusive. The beachfront location is perfect without being overcrowded. In fact, at times it feels almost like a private beach. The home is well stocked with essentials and the exit is one of the easiest. I will be back - I hope sooner rather than later. Again, I simply love this home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

kari g.

Fantastic stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We cannot say enough about our stay, we absolutely loved this home, the location and every detail of our trip. This house provided everything we were hoping for on our family vacation. It’s location on the beach is perfect and stunning...literally steps to the sand. Plenty of room for our big family and amenities for our infant and toddler grandchildren. The living room window provides the most magnificent view of the beach, ocean and spectacular sunrise. The owner and property manager was very responsive. We will definitely be back at this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jelena K.

Amazing stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 8 (3 generations) really enjoyed our stay in beautiful Hale Pohaku. Beach is wonderful, not crowded and like on the post cards. House was amazing, on the beach, very well equipped with everything you could posssibly need. Jeremy was great, organizing early and easy check in and responding to all our questions immediately. Amazing stay with our family. Only (minor) suggestion would be to get better blinds in master bedroom as the rising sun hits the windows directly at 6am in the morning. Other than that I would recommend this house to everyone and will be back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Wonderful Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a large family group. This home Accommodatedus beautifully. Superb location. The beautiful beach was just steps from the backyard. Backyard was a nice private retreat to enjoy the water and the beach. Inside the house had large windows looking out to the ocean. This property is lively, charming and a great place to just get away from it all!The property management company was wonderful to work with. Kind and extremely efficient. Great communication throughout the entire process.I would highly recommend this property and the management company.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

Think the Movie South Pacific

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Historic home with a BEAUTIFUL Beach as part of it's front yard. Large grounds and very private.The home is old,so it took us a bit to get over some cosmetic issues like hairline sink cracks,doors with ocean moisture related issues, some rust etc-BUT after that first impression,the home was like being in a movie set.( Wonderful charm,awesome views and a great sandy beach steps away.) We were ages 2 to 72 and the home was spacious, well equipped for our week stay. This yard and home would be perfect for a wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Fantastic Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in Hale Pohaku for 10 days and had a wonderful experience. The home is almost 100 years old, but meticulously maintained. It was spotless when we arrived and well-stocked with linens, towels, beach chairs/umbrellas, and general household products (tp, paper towels, trash bags, etc). There is a caretaker in a cottage on the property who was welcoming, kind, and very helpful. The view from this house, and the beach just steps from the door, are spectacular. The neighborhood is an easy drive to attractions such as Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and Koko Crater Botanical Garden and is close to restaurants and shopping.We didn’t have a single complaint about this property – it was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hector S.

Beachfront Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family recently stayed at Hale Pohaku and it was a dream vacation! Waimanalo is a very quiet town with white sand beach (No Rocks, No Coral, No Currents, Small Waves, some Jelly Fish) and it was perfect to relax from sunrise to dusk. Hale Pohaku property was just as described, it was very clean and sizeable. The layout was great with spacious living room with big windows, all bedrooms have AC. the bathrooms, kitchen, laundry area were good, and for kids the WiFi worked just fine. The ocean view and having the beach just a few steps away was the highlight of every morning. The Property Manager and staff were very helpful (even brought us delicious bread pudding) and the caretakers that live on property were very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Two couples spent a week here in late January, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The reason to stay at this house is the amazing beach. We spent hours each day walking and enjoying the beach itself, and inside the house the picture window in the living room kept drawing us back (and together) for the view. The beach was never crowded, even on weekends and sometimes we were the only people out walking. We swam nearly every day, the surf is low and it is easy to get in for swimming. Plenty of beach towels, toys, chairs, etc. provided. The location is actually very convenient--15-30 min from pretty much everywhere we were interested in. The house itself is very old and has not been updated. We loved the layout, with two bedrooms and a bath on one wing completely separate from the master bedroom and bath on the other side. It was perfect for two couples or two families. However, it was a little awkward getting down to the patio or beach as there is no access from the beach side of the house except through the master bedroom. The beds are very comfortable, the linens and towels of high quality, and the kitchen is very well stocked and has relatively new appliances. The house was very clean. It would have been much more pleasant if it were updated, since the furniture is old, the air conditioners in the bedrooms are noisy (although they kept the rooms cool for sleeping), and the curtains in every room let in too much light, but for a week it was fine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary or Gene B.

A Beautiful Place to Relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On our eighth trip to Hawaii, this was our favorite house so far! The home itself is clean and well-appointed, featuring modern amenities but also a nod to its history with pieces of local art throughout. Our party of seven all loved the house, it's location, the terrific beach just steps away, and especially THAT VIEW from the huge living room picture window. Sunrises are amazing and our daily early-morning routine of "watching the ocean wake up" is something we miss already.From the beginning, when Jeremy sent us a pdf of all the details we'd need or want, then met us at the home and showed us around on arrival, we were impressed with the preparation and professionalism of our hosts. Everything was as advertised or better, and our stay, despite three days of overcast, rainy weather, exceeded our expectations.It was so nice just to bask in the quiet of Waimanalo. The nearly-deserted beach, which is the best one we've been to on Oahu, is just beautiful, and the waves are just right for boogie boarding or swimming/playing out past the surfline. We felt safe in the water throughout, although on the windy, rainy days when the surf was higher and pretty rough, we obeyed the posted warnings and stayed out of the water.We loved the location as well. For food, there are two excellent places to eat an easy block walk away. We walked down and got takeout several times during the trip and were seriously spoiled by the fish tacos, garlic shrimp (some of the best we've had on the island), garlic fries, fresh kahlua pig sandwiches, and even shaved ice that was a quick and easy walk away. Also, location-wise, we were 5 minutes from Kaihlua, about 15 minutes from Hunauma Bay and about 20 from Honolulu. One morning we went ziplining at Keanu Farms on the North Shore (highly recommended - the most fun we had on the trip!) - which is about 75 minutes away, so everything's pretty close.All in all, we had a terrific week at Hale Pohaku in Waiman
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous beach in front yard

The house is well situated on one of the best beaches on Oahu. The water is turquoise and sand is fine. The neighborhood feels authentically local and the historic house is very comfortable. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

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