Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach
Just steps from the water, Aloha Cottages are the quintessential oceanfront accommodations - comfy furniture, wide plank wood floors, warm salt air breezes, and ocean views to soothe the soul. The front porch of Sunrise Cottage is a favorite spot for watching the ocean's changing moods (and whales during winter months). A blend of east coast Cape Cod and early Hawaiian-style homes, our vintage cottages are spacious and light with simple furnishings - everything you will need for a relaxing, rejuvenating Kauai get-away.
PROPERTY DETAILS Sunrise Cottage welcomes you with beautiful French doors and large picture windows in the living/dining room providing panoramic ocean views from almost every room. Two of the three bedrooms have queen-size beds and the same unforgettable ocean view. The third bedroom, furnished with two twin beds (optional King upon request), is a quiet retreat. Sunrise Cottage comfortably accommodates up to six people.
Moonrise Guest Cottage is the second cottage on the property which has another bedroom and bath to accommodate up to 2 more people, a total of up to 8 in both cottages (4 bedrooms/3 baths). Use both cottages together for a group of up to 8 friends or a multi-generational family gathering.
Recently remodeled Moonrise Guest Cottage has the charm of a bamboo canopy bed and peek-a-boo ocean view. The open, white interior is accented with soothing ocean blues for a fun, tropical ambience. A spacious food prep area (with refrigerator/freezer, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, microwave) is perfect for simple meals, along with the large outdoor stainless steel grill.
The beautifully remodeled kitchen of the main house offers gourmet cooks as well as microwavers a spectacular oceanview. The stainless steel countertop, pebble tile floor, and glassfront cabinets are reminiscent of vintage cottage decor. The upgraded appliances and granite-topped peninsula make it a cook's dream.
Both cottages are equipped with WiFi, flat-screen Smart TV and DVD player, all linens including beach towels, ceiling fans, down and faux-down bed pillows.
THE PATH: An exciting feature is the Seaside Walking and Biking Path that runs along the ocean, right past the property. Visitors enjoy the Path for exploring the coastline, past Kapaa Town, beaches and amazing ocean vistas. Kapaa has been voted one of America's 15 Prettiest Small Cities (Aug 2013) by Forbes Magazine, come and see why.
THE BEACH: Just in front of the cottage, less than 30 steps across the front lawn, is the soft sand and warm waters of 'Baby Beach,' one of the safest swimming beaches on the island for small children. Here you can enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, or even SCUBA for lobster in season. The quiet waterfront vintage neighborhood is just a short stroll from Kapaa Town, with charming shops and restaurants.
TVNC #1310 Local 24/7 Contact (not for reservations): Lisa Hunt, Property Manager
Please Note: Aloha Cottages, as well as most accommodations located on or near the ocean on Kauai, are located in a tsunami evacuation zone. You will find detailed instructions and an evacuation and safe place map in your cottage to read over in case of this unlikely occurance.
Keywords: Cottage, house, oceanfront, beach, 8 people, walking/biking path, nearby beaches, shops and restaurants, whale-watching
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Parking in designated parking areas only, do not park on street.
Please take part in the time-honored Hawaiian tradition of removing your shoes when entering the cottage.
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Property Registration Number TA-170-499-0720-01, GE-170-499-0720-01, 450010020000
Property # 53371vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Additional fees. Prior approval needed.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kapaa
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Waipouli, a neighbourhood in Kapaa. Holoholoku Heiau and Hikinaakala Heiau are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Poli'ahu Heiau and Wailua River State Park. Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Is Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach on 24 Aug 2026 start from £517, 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 at Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dazzling Oceanfront Views at Your Own Tropical Oasis, steps from the Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Waipouli holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Waipouli Beach and Fuji Beach. Kapaa Shopping Center and Kela's Glass Gallery are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location was great. We could walk to Baby Beach. Since we were there with young children that was helpful. I t was also easy to drive to either side of the island from the location.
Daina R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
thank you for taking the time to write a review, Daina. Besides the fact that the Aloha Cottages property is located right on the ocean our location on the island is so central it makes exploring so easy and fun. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Mahalo, Steven. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and Barbara and want to thank you for taking such good care of everything! We would welcome you back anytime! Best wishes for a glorious 2022!
Aloha, Susan
We so enjoyed the house and property! The location is close to town, adjacent to a bike and walking path, and watching the tides roll in and out was wonderful.Our family fished in the ocean right in front of the house, and walked along the waters edge.We had everything we needed in the house and the host was in excellent communication.We would stay here again!
Nicole S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Thank you, Nicole, for this very nice review. I was just reading a report about what influences people's choice of vacation rentals and consistently exceptional reviews was at the top of the list so we appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your stay at Aloha Cottages. Were you able to catch any fish on our beach and did you happen to see our resident sea turtle?
With appreciation and warm aloha, Susan
The cottage was absolutely adorable with wonderful details including decor and furnishings. It was also so well stocked with essentials. The view from the front porch was perfect.
Melanie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Mahalo, Melanie, it was a pleasure to have you and your family at the cottages. We stay at the cottages often and like to have our favorite cooking utensils handy, glad you made use of things! I do love that view, thanks for mentioning it!
Aloha, Susan
We enjoyed the location, cleanliness and roominess of Sunrise Cottage. The Moonrise Cottage was a big plus.
Kitchen had everything we needed, and the water sports equipment were an added plus!
Frank H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
A Big Mahalo, Frank, for your nice review of Aloha Cottages! We often use the cottages ourselves so the kitchen is always well-equiped and we know our visitors love the water sports equipment for their children. So glad you enjoyed it and hope you return soon!
Susan
The property was very well kept, Clean and comfortable. People walking by everyday wanted to know about the house.
Sharon D.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
Thank you, Sharon, for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate any comments from our visitors! We have many people find us by just walking or bicycling past, some even take pictures, saying it's their favorite in the neighborhood! it's such a wonderful location, right on the seaside walking/biking path.
Mahalo, Susan
We loved our stay here. It was our first trip to Kawai and we found this location to be very convenient. Plenty of options to eat and shop nearby. We loved the cottage!! The host and house manager were very prompt to answer all our questions and provide assistance as needed. Would definitely stay here again!!
We had an absolute blast staying in this beautiful, waterfront cottage - the location is perfect! Right along an amazing bike trail that hugs the coast, walking distance to a grocery store and restaurants. The cool, ocean breeze was perfect for sleeping at night. Snorkeling right out front brings green sea turtles and so many tropical fish! The place even comes with two sea kayaks for exploring the area. I highly recommend staying here - this was such an incredible place!!!
We had a wonderful time in Kauai and the best part was staying at this beautiful vintage Hawaiian cottage waking up to the sunrise was so magical, peaceful and beautiful. We will miss the serenity.
Don’t hesitate to book Aloha Cottages! Everything was about it was welcoming and comfortable. The view speaks for itself. Susan and her family made it a pleasant stay. Thank you!
The house is super cute and in a nice location. Floors and kitchen were a little dirtier than we expected. Loved sitting out on the lanai and front yard watching the sunrise and the bikers/walkers go by.
Julia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2024
Thank you, Julia, for taking the time to write a review, we appreciate your comments. I am embarrassed that you didn't find the cottage clean and ready for your arrival, that is our intention for every visitor, anything less is just unexceptable. Please accept my sincere apologies, we take this seriously and are making plans to remedy problem. Warmest aloha, Susan
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janice A.
12 Apr 2019
Perfect family getaway
Our stay could not have been more perfect! The home had everything our family needed for a comfortable stay. (Myself, Husband, 2 young adult dtrs and significant others) The location in Kapaa is ideal. So many fun memories made here, don't hesitate to book this charming home!
Janice A.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
A BIG Mahalo, Janice, for choosing Sunrise Cottage for your family gathering on Kauai, and for writing such a lovely review. We appreciate you taking the time to do this and we love to hear how much our guests enjoy the cottage. We especially appreciate you taking such good care of everything while you were there!
Aloha, Susan
Our stay at Sunrise cottage was spectacular. Early morning sunrise on the porch was the most relaxing of our vacation. Centrally located in Kapa’a we had easy access to the North Shore and west to the Na Pali coastline. The cottage and properly was clean and all the amenities were provided. We loved our stay and would recommend the cottage to our friends and family. Thanks Susan and Charlie for a wonderful stay!
Scott B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you, thank you, Scott! You were great guests that we would welcome back any time! Your recommendation to family and friends is always appreciated!
Aloha,
Susan
We spent a week at this delightful cottage in Kapaa. The home is so comfortable and decorated so well. The view was gorgeous. We spent hours on the front porch watching the waves roll in and seeing whales. The location is excellent being close to town, the walking/biking path and restaurants. The owners were very friendly and helpful as was their daughter/manager Jessica. Loved our visit here and hoping to come back soon!!
Cynthia R.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
We loved you, as well, and want to thank you for taking such good care of everything! You were wonderful guests and we'd welcome you back anytime! Aloha, Susan
We can’t say enough about this. Wonderful home. Great location, great hosts. Perfect for the children to run around on the lawn. Perfect for the family to go fishing across the street or the children to go to the beach across the street. There are so many words that escape me to describe our time there.
Sunrise cottage has it all! Aside from the beautiful views and the great accommodation, its location is awesome for visiting west, south and north shores. We used the walking path daily and it was so convenient to visit eateries and sights in Kapaa. But the best part is the people and how responsive the host and property manager are when we have an issue. Thank-you for making our stay an unforgettable one. Mahola :)
Very nice Hawaiian house in a good, central location
A very good vacation house in Kauai. All 5 family members thought the house was perfect for our needs, was centrally located in Kapa'a, was very close to the ocean and had a nice walking path. Our property manager was responsive to our needs and even offered to dry our clothes when the dryer had issues (issues solved). We would go back.
Greg K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Aloha Greg,
We so appreciate you taking the time to write a review, we know how much other travelers learn from the experiences of others. And, thank you for taking such good care of the property... we hope you WILL come back!
Susan
We had a great time. The property, for the most part is as advertised. The people in charge of maintaining the property did an excellent job fixing a couple of small issues.The location and view are fabulous. It is strategically located to lost of places on the island.To be perfect, the lock issue at the front door should be fixed.Thanks
Steve B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
29 Jul 2018
Great vacation house rental in Kapaa!
We rented this vacation house for 8 nights and it was amazing. There were 6 of us so it was the perfect size. The location was great...right on the ocean, walking distance to the cute downtown area of Kapaa for shopping and restaurants. Also close to the grocery store. Since it was our first trip to Kauai we wanted to stay in Kapaa for our home base to get around the island easily and it worked out great. The house was very clean and included many amenities. We loved having the boogie boards available to use at the beach! We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend this place!
Katie M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you, Katie, for your glowing review. We appreciate you letting other potential visitors know how much you enjoyed the cottage. We would love to welcome you back soon!
Susan
About the host
Hosted by Susan Hoerner
Charlie and I have been married for 53 years (whew!) and have two grown daughters, one of whom is now our Property Manager. We divide our time between our cottages on Kauai and our house in Portland, Oregon. Charlie has retired from the high tech world where he was a consultant and trainer. I am a retired graphic designer. Now we like to hike and bike, read and travel.
Why they chose this property
We visited Kauai for the first time in 1996, absolutely loved it, and upon leaving fantasized about living here, if just for a short time. But unlike so many fantasies, this one came true. We rented Sunrise Cottage 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 easy walking distance of Kapaa Town, recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's prettiest small towns (Aug '13), and central to all the many wonderful things to do and see on the island. We love to recommend our favorite places to shop and eat, locally.
What makes this property unique
The front lawn of Sunrise Cottage is situated to enjoy the unforgettable sun and moon rises over the ocean, which we celebrate regularly. We use the new seaside walking/biking path almost every day to walk or bike into town, to Kealia Beach or just for some exercise. The short three mile drive to Sleeping Giant Mountain hiking trail 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 yet convenient for shopping, services and for getting around the island.
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