An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable

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A tropical garden with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a painting of a boat, a beach sign, and a view of the beach through the window.
A tropical beach scene with palm trees, a clear sky, and the ocean in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a light green exterior and white trim, featuring balconies and large windows.
A room with two wicker chairs with leaf-patterned cushions, a small side table with candles, a wall-mounted lamp, and a mirror reflecting a bookshelf and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Punalu'u Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hauula, HI
  • Place, Kaluanui Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Punalu'u Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hauula Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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  • Dryer
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About the area

Punaluu

Located in Hauʻula, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polynesian Cultural Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Turtle Bay Beach and Turtle Bay. Kahuku Farms and Kualoa Ranch are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Map
Hauula, HI

What's nearby

  • Kaluanui Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punalu'u Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hauula Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Turtle Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Pearl Harbor - 51 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Huli Huli Chicken - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp The Bomb - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crouching Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pounders Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Absolute, Perfect Paradise and Affordable located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hauʻula cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kaluanui Beach and Punalu'u Beach Park. Hauula Beaches and Hauʻula Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great little place to get some R&R. Highly recommend. Terrie, the host, is very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in a fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only positive thing to say is that the beach view was good. But the property had a mold problem that created a bad smell. When we checked in we had to clean throughout and wash all the towels and bedding before use. The property is located on a building site and the noise and dust was terrible. It has no air conditioning that made our stay very uncomfortable. We also had parking problems. The property is old and has seen better days. It is overpriced and not worth the money. The host tried to make an additional charge after checking out, but fortunately Vrbo refunded me. I would not recommend it to anybody. The positive ratings from pervious travelers are not accurate, and should not be relied upon. There must be better places to stay in Hawaii!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was as described. Perfect view! Couldn't be better! host was concerned about the construction, but that was not an issue at all! With our reserved parking space, we never had an issue finding a spot. Only things I would mention would be...There is no air conditioning, just fans and even with the fans, If you're not used to heat and humidity it could be uncomfortable. Also, because the beach access and hose off is right by the cottage, and the cottage has so many wonderful windows, there is not a lot of privacy. You don't want to close the curtains, Because then you close off the airflow, but people can see right in the cottage, if it's dark outside and the lights are on in the cottage. So we went to bed with the sun and woke up with the sun. But the fact that we could walk out and snorkel, with sea turtles was epic!!!!!Several very useful items in the kitchen for cooking, which we did. Loved the use of the rice cooker.Excellent location on Oahu! Away from the main crowds, everywhere you look is beautiful! Quiet, and peaceful!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything that was advertised. Great view of the ocean, quiet even while construction was happening and a small cute cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Casual and warm perfect for us away fr the crowds and tourships . A relaxed a d demure place for one couple to enjoy local Oahu
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the lanai. Friendly complex. Unit itself is old, but hey, so are we. Very comfortable. Great owner. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage. It was clean and had all the ameneties that we needed. Good location for exploring the North Shore. Host was very concerned about the ongoing construction interferring with our trip, but the company doing the work always provided us with a spot. Communicaton was good. We saw turtles on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location! Snorkeled with the turtles and really enjoyed the outside lanai. It's an older complex that could use some TLC but it was clean and everyone was very friendly. There was construction going on in the front parking lot that didn't really affect our stay. The owner was very proactive in notifying us about the construction and parking situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, communication was timely and detailed. The unit was just as advertised - the lanai was a special feature.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! The host Terrie was very communicative and we had no issues checking in or out. We love the north shore and staying at this cottage made our trip even better! I do want to note that the cottage is one of a quad-plex (first floor, so can walk right to beach from the patio!) and the beach is shared with a hotel, so it was not as private as we initially expected, but that didn't affect our overall experience. Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute small cottage and quiet beach front

A perfect restful place to recovery from a large family gathering before returning to the Mainland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Great place to vacation. Older place but clean in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach front location

Nice place and close to a nice beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location for a incredible price!

We had an incredible stay! The lanai was incredible and we saw turtles in the water almost every day! The place was great and had everything that we needed for our escape to paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Wonderful time. Property is perfectly located and host is very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

This property is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Steps away from the beach. This part of Oahu is a slower pace than Honolulu.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We enjoyed a very nice sunrise each day. Nice to have the back sliding door open right a beach view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely experience

Greatly enjoyed stay. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond Fabulous!

Stay was simply wonderful! Turtles galore and Terries property is the sweetest of all the cottages! Terries sweet all day long as well. Seriously this stay will make you come back for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach paradise

We enjoyed our stay. Falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean and waking up every morning seeing the sunrise from the lanai. Beautiful location and a very cute cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view!

While the cottage is a little old, it's comfortable and had everything we needed. The view, closeness to the beach, and the sea turtles basking on the beach in the early mornings definitely make it a place to experience. The host, Terrie, is extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We stayed in the Lanai the entire time. Saw turtles every morning on the beach. Very relaxing and met many great people! Terrie the host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steps from the ocean

Beautiful, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Paradise

The location directly on the beach could not be better! The lanai is beautiful and it was so peaceful to relax while listening to the ocean waves. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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