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Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!

HMBC Living Room Ocean Front View - Hanalei Moon has you enjoying Hanalei Bay from your cozy ocean front living room.

Hanalei HMBC Ocean front Loungers - Sun bathing, or relaxing in the breeze.

HMBC area - Kitchen, dining and living area all have a view of the bay.

Hanalei HMBC Mountain View 1 - The little Hanalei oasis on the bay.

Hanalei HMBC oceanfront living room view left - Enjoy the beach view from the couch, or just walk across the lawn to put your feet in the sand.

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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3812 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Hanalei, HI

Hanalei Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Hanalei Beach Park
‪17 min walk‬
Hanalei Bay
Lihue, HI (LIH)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!

Our Beachfront home here in the middle of Hanalei Bay can be yours!

Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage is named after the famous Hawaiian song "Hanalei Moon," which extols the extreme beauty and romance of the Hanalei Valley under the tropical night sky.

The cottage is located on the quiet end of town on Weke Road, right on the beach, on 1/3 acre within walking distance of all the restaurants, shops and galleries. Waterfalls are the backdrop for our little beach house. Standard occupancy is 2.

There is complete cozy kitchen where you can whip up fabulous food from the Hanalei Fish Market, the Farmer's Market, or just make snacks to go and enjoy some of the great local restaurants.

King size bed and lights for reading at night. It has a separate bathroom entrance. We have a little library for your use and quite a few great books on Kauai and Hawaii in general.

A twin-size bed is hidden is a hassock in the central room & can accommodate another guest. (Listed rate is for the standard occupancy of 2, but home can accommodate up to 3. Extra guest fee beyond two is $20/night + tax per person. This fee is collected after booking. Only 1 extra guest is allowed.)

We have a little telescope in the living room so that you can better see boats, whales, and dolphins ply the Bay by day and enjoy the moon and stars at night. If you're lucky, you may see a moon bow, something I have only seen in Hanalei. It will happen on a night when there are stars, moon and clouds together. If the clouds are sailing by on the gentle trade winds and shedding some tears, the rain will be illuminated by the moon shining from the cloudless part of the sky. Talk about breathtaking! Depending on the brightness of the moon, you may discern the colors of the rainbow.

Snorkeling, swimming, diving, paddling, hiking, golfing and a health club are all as close as your front yard, to as far as a 10-minute drive away. Walk across your front yard and look to the left; you're likely to see no one for a mile. Look to the right and you'll probably see surfers, volleyball players and beachgoers, with the Hanalei Pier at the far end of the Bay in the background.

Please be aware that when you book this house or any accommodations by the ocean in Hawaii, not on a bluff, you are booking in a tsunami evacuation zone. Evacuation instructions will be in the house and notice of the tsunami evacuation zone will be part of your contract. Also please know that there is a charge of $15 per night for charging of electric vehicles at this property.

(Kauai County TVNC 1088) TMK # 550050150000

Property manager

Suzanne Kobayashi

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number GE-208-983-4496-01, TA-208-983-4496-01, 550050150000

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

Hanalei Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hanalei Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Princeville Makai Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Hideaways Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Lihue, HI (LIH) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬3 min drive
‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Tahiti Nui - ‬16 min walk
‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Pier and Hanalei Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

27 Jun, 2025

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

Amazing property on Hanalei Bay

This is a wonderful property directly on Hanalei Bay. We really enjoyed being able to walk through the backyard and onto the beach. The house is a great size for 2 people, with plenty of outdoor spaces as well. The owners have recently updated the interior with new smart tvs and stainless steel appliances, giving the house an updated feel. They also provide some beach chairs, snorkeling gear and grill accessories for the charcoal Weber grill, which all helped to make our stay more enjoyable. This property will definitely be on our list to return to!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby G.

21 Feb, 2025

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

Beautiful!

We loved our stay at the Moon Cottage. What a beautiful spot.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

8 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect little spot on Hanalei Bay

This was the perfect cottage - great location, beautiful view, has everything you would want. We loved being able to walk right out to the beach. Outdoor shower was a plus. We would love to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea h.

28 Feb, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway cottage.

This is a perfect location and view to appreciate everything about Hanalei—views, peace, privacy. Cottage adequately stocked, tho dated. If you are a walker, it is within walking distance of village, depending on heat/humidity. Perfect size for 1 or 2 people.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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10/10 Excellent

22 Mar, 2025

Hanalei Moon is simply perfext

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 have stayed here multiple times and hope to stay here again in the future. This adorable cottage provides everything we could possibly want. It is very well managed too. The location on Hanalei Bay combined with the lovely green space is simply magical.

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

25 Apr, 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage. Great location.

Comfortable cottage with beautiful views of Hanalei Bay. Close to shopping and restaurants. We would definitely choose this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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8/10 Good

15 May, 2025

Beautiful Hanalei Bay beachfront bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed many times in these properties on Hanalei Bay, and the location can't be beat. Gorgeous views of the bay, and just a short walk to the water. The Moon Beach Cottage is functional and has everything you need, but it's showing its age. The beach and bath towels all need replaced, and some of the small appliances are getting old. But it's comfortable and there's nothing like being on this beach every morning when you wake up.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

3 May, 2022

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

Lovely oceanfront cottage

Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage is such a perfect place to unplug and enjoy the quiet and the beauty in Hanalei.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Hanalei

I loved the house and beautiful location with a view of Hanalei Bay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan y.

3 Feb, 2023

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

Beautiful location and cottage!!

Perfect size for two people, awesome location, beautiful views, right on the beach! We’ll definitely stay here again! Great communication with the hosts. Mahalo!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

4 Jun, 2023

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

May Kuaui Stay

House is in a perfect location. The view cannot be beat!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

naomi m.

11 Mar, 2023

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

Dreamy location

Epic location, a set up for the most relaxed Kauai beach vacation. A little slice of what it might be to actually live in this gorgeous Paradise.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

20 Jan, 2025

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

Excellent location, perfect vacation

Half Moon Bay was amazing. The location was perfect. Close enough to town to easily get to stuff but far enough away to feel secluded. The beach is right there and you almost feel like it’s your own private beach. And the house was great. If I had any quibble with anything, it was with the fact that there were no directions on how to access local tv channels to watch sports. But that is relatively minor. We would come back 10 out of 10 times.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

10 Aug, 2024

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

A Perfect Getaway

This cottage was a perfect getaway for my partner and I. It was beautiful, right on the beach, quiet and close enough to town to bike (which we rented for the week) in for dinner. As we are not cooks and live so rurally that we don’t eat out often, enjoying the many exotic meal options was fun for us. Couldn’t have been better.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie A.

3 Apr, 2024

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cozy cottage with a lovely view

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage on Hanalei Bay with a view of the bay through beautiful trees--it was hard to pull ourselves away. It had everything we needed--the outdoor shower is so convenient and there are lots of books to read if it rains. The cottage is on a lawn shared with several other rentals so we got to know our fellow visitors!

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey Z.

15 Feb, 2019

Great, affordable place right on Hanalei Bay

We enjoyed a two-day long wind storm from this property and it was perfect. The gas stove came in handy when the power was out, and the view of the storm from the living room could not be beat. The house is in good condition and it had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

9 Apr, 2024

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

4 nights in Hanalei

The house was just as represented in the listing. Simple place, but all the basic amenities were there. Nice to have the outdoor shower and washer/dryer. It was all about the location for us. We love Hanalei Bay. View is incredible. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Breckenridge,CO

21 Jul, 2023

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

Hanalei Moon Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the moon cottage. Beautiful property with great bay access. Also very close to town and jump off point for Napali adventures. No more indoor showers for us! Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Peaceful Oasis Steps from the Bay

An absolutely magical place that I would highly reccomend and can't wait to return to. The house was very sweet and homey. We were able to comfortably cook many meals in the house. We spent every day just reading and relaxing at the beach, which is basically only separated from the house by a large lawn. You can see the ocean from your living room window and we woke up to the sound of crashing waves and beautiful sunrises every morning. Absolutely idylic. We will be back.

Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

11 May, 2023

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

Hanalei Moon our private refuge

We had a lovely stay at the Hanalei Moon cottage. It’s located at the western end of Hanalei Beach, on a large lawn which is shared with several other houses. The house is set well back from the beach, but the view across the lawn is pretty, and we enjoyed the easy access from the street. The cottage was well appointed, the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was small but adequate for light cooking, and included an unvented gas range. We limited our cooking to breakfast items and using the microwave. There is a charcoal grill with charcoal provided. The washer and dryer worked well, though they are located outside under the overhanging eave. There is a large, outdoor shower, on a deck next to the house, and it is screened for privacy. I used that shower, daily, during our stay. There is an air conditioning unit, located in the dining / sitting area, which works well to cool the house in the evening.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Amazing Location, great beach house

The beach house itself is nothing fancy but exactly what you need. Location is incredible. My wife and I stayed and took advantage of cooking in the cottage for breakfast and heading into town for dinners. Hanalei Bay is an amazing place to stay on the island and this cottage is located exactly where you want to be.The ONLY negative I'd say are the roosters living very close to the house, one right by the bedroom which had us up early a couple of mornings haha

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Loved it!

Amazing place for two people. Perfect location, comfortable and just what we needed! Highly recommended for a couple or two people who just want to get away!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

27 Jan, 2025

Amazing location

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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

20 Nov, 2024

Vintage Cottage with Old Hawaiian Charm

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 our second time at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage which pretty much says it all! The bungalow was chosen entirely for its location directly on Hanalei Bay and it proved to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The whole experience is reminiscent of a 50s Hawaiian postcard! Yes, I remember :) Cant wait to go back...

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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

19 Nov, 2024

Vintage Cottage with Old Hawaiian Charm

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 our second time at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage which pretty much says it all! The bungalow was chosen entirely for its location directly on Hanalei Bay and it proved to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The whole experience is reminiscent of a 50s Hawaiian postcard! Yes, I remember :) Cant wait to go back...