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Mokuleia Classic Hawaiian-Style Beachhouse - Beautiful & Private Beachfront Home

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Your Beach!
A unique Summer Sunset (true colors!) (happy renter)
Our Beautiful View from the house
Large, open, family Living Room - with gorgeous lawn-ocean view!
Living Room - Beautiful view! (table smaller than the Dining Room table)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Waialua, HI
  • Kaiaka Bay Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Haleiwa Aliʻi Beach Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Laniakea Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom, Main - Calif. King bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom, Second (Upstairs) Two smaller individual rooms

2 Single Bunk Beds

Queen bed in Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #1 - Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mokuleia Classic Hawaiian-Style Beachhouse - Beautiful & Private Beachfront Home

Please contact me thru this VRBO site with ANY questions! We have a lovely and comfortable place to stay, for a month-stay per city regulations, and delight in welcoming you. Thank you!

ALOHA - You have TWO options to BOOK or INQUIRE about your beach house stay
1) To BOOK - fill in the "Check availability" (in a blue oval) section to initiate a Reservation Request, and
2) To INQUIRE - fill in the "Contact host" (in blue type) section to communicate to us, owner-manager.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU?
-- HAWAII like it "used to be"
-- COMFORTABLE home
-- LOVELY landscape
-- BEACH FRONT!
-- EASY access to local towns & to Honolulu
-- PRIVATE & SAFE

RENTAL INFORMATION:

TO MOVE FORWARD: For either the "Check availability," or "Contact host" option, PLEASE include info. about your expected visit (number in group, ages of babies/children), reason for coming to stay, experience with VRBO/staying on O'ahu, any questions, and we will respond to you!

RENTAL PERIOD: We have a 15 night minimum stay in your reserved month rental period, with a discount for a month stay (reserved for only your group during the month, per city & county of Honolulu regulations).

COMMUNICATION: Please feel free to ask any questions. We have a lot of information for you on this site, it might answer your questions! We also will inform you along the way, and send you a lot of info. before you arrive. We appreciate you reading it all.

We will communicate via this VRBO site, until you arrive for your stay (then we usually text, or could phone -- your choice -- to keep in touch during your stay). Please let us know if you do not understand something; we are happy to connect with you.

A FEW SPECIFICS: There are no outside visitors to the property (without being requested, registered, approved and authorized first), and no rental cancellations. We cannot be responsible for any outside noise beyond our property. AC is only for use in the individual contained bedrooms [NOT to be used to try to AC the whole house].

SPECIAL: for couples staying a month (no visitors, no parties/gatherings) - please ask.

TO RESERVE: Please tell us about yourself and answer questions that I will send. Once we agree, we require a filled-in, signed Rental Agreement and photo-copy of the main renter govt. photo ID (person who will be on-site during the whole rental period), required with rental fee. Thank you.

HOUSE & PROPERTY DETAILS:

WELCOME to your comfortable, peaceful retreat in Paradise! Beauty surrounds you. The view from the living room itself is marvelous: beautiful Ocean waves and grassy Lawn, Hawaiian coconut trees with blue sky and white clouds. You can sit and look at it all day!

LOCATION - This becomes Your Beach House where you may experience the famed North Shore of O'ahu, home to spectacular winter waves and laid-back beach relaxation in "the country."

This home in the Mokulē'ia neighborhood, of coastal life and inland farming and hills to explore, and is in the district of Waialua, with the nearby towns of Waialua (historic sugar mill town) and Haleiwa (famed surf town).

HOUSE:

THREE BEDROOMS:
1) Main floor Bedroom CALIF. KING bed, with windows, split-system AC (to cool this bedroom only), closet, luggage holders, bedside tables & lamps, and dresser, lawn-ocean view & door to lawn.
2) & 3) Two Upstairs Small Bedrooms with BUNK BEDS - originally a large room, now has two smaller Bedrooms. Each bedroom has one set of twin BUNK beds, individual sliding doors for privacy, a large window, with curtains, a bedside table & lamp, plus individual split-system AC units (to close up and cool the individual bedroom only). Original part of the house with vintage details.

*EXTRA* - there is a QUEEN bed in open-plan main floor Living Room (living Hawaiian/family style). (There is no AC available; use open windows and ceiling & standing fans, as this classic beach house was originally designed to enjoy the open-air of Hawaii's trade winds).

TWO BATHROOMS:
1) Main floor 4 pc. full bath, with a separate bathtub, handy handholds and towel storage
2) Upstairs 3 pc. bathroom, large shower with two shower heads and shower light. Original part of the house with vintage details.

LIVING-DINING OPEN PLAN
- large picture-window OCEAN view, plus all the benefits of a regular home
- large combined living room/dining room, lots of seating, including a comfortable rocker-recliner, tables and lamps, plus Queen bed
- ceiling fans and lights, with standing and table lamps, provide both good 3-way, and more subtle mood, lighting. Plenty of electrical outlets in the house.
- there is a "smart" TV, with premium cable, incl. HBO and Showtime, DVD player & CD player (with Hawaiian CDs)
- the room has an airy security screen door, plus many windows, for open-air movement thru the house, with Hawaii's trade winds

KITCHEN
Average kitchen size of the time, double-hung windows, with vintage glass shelves, covered cupboards, security screen door, recent stove, fridge, sink -- plus double views from the kitchen, a sink mountain-view, plus view thru the house to see the lawn-ocean. Reverse-osmosis water filter. Plenty of pots, pans, dishes, utensils, glassware etc.

STORAGE SHED: with washer & dryer, kids & adult beach toys, beach coolers
COVERED OPEN LANAI: with two picnic tables, charcoal grill, beach chairs, twinkle lights

SPACIOUS - There is plenty of space in the combination living-dining room to accommodate your loved ones, eating together family-style at the big table, for playing puzzles/games, working on a computer, while others talk about the day's swim/beach walk/adventures, or just looking out at the beautiful view.

BEACH - Just walk out the door, thru the large covered lanai, with the picnic tables, and you will be on your grassy lawn (big enough for Croquet or Badminton), large shade trees, surrounded by native Hawaiian plantings, and the gently sloping seashore is in front of you.

VIEW - From the lawn, now look down the sandy beach, see the ocean's waves - plus - the coastline and mountain views. Beautiful! Lay down and sunbathe, either on the tree-shaded grass or natural beach, and let go in the warmth of the day, listening to the waves lapping on the shore. Or sit in a chair and just be mesmerized by the ocean's beauty. You may even relax on the lawn, with wi-fi, and be able to work remotely, looking at this beautiful view. Stay long enough and you will see the turtles! (and maybe the humpback whales during winter).

SWIM/SNORKEL - After taking a refreshing swim or snorkel in the warm and safe ocean, return to your home, enter either bathroom's shower from its outside door, enjoy your hot shower, and step directly from the shower into the bathroom to get dressed.

KITCHEN - Stay casual and prepare dinner in the full kitchen. The kitchen has a pass-through to the dining/living room - easy for communicating and also from which to enjoy the picture window ocean view. You could even go out to the lanai and grill your own fish or teriyaki steak or fresh vegetables on the Weber charcoal grill. Eat outside at the double picnic tables or in at the big family-sized dining table - your choice!

BEDROOMS - Three bedrooms (plus living room queen) will accommodate up to eight people. EACH bedroom now has its own installed split-system air conditioner, with individual remote, for use while in the closed bedroom.

1st Floor - Main floor primary bedroom (with a spacious Calif. King bed) and windows providing a beautiful lawn & ocean view (and sounds of the waves!);
2nd - Second floor bedrooms each have one set of stationary twin bunk beds, each in its own small private bedroom area, in the partially-divided upstairs larger room.

Another GREAT place to sleep is on the Queen bed in the living room (used both to sleep and as a relaxation area, a Hawaiian daybed, the 'pune'e' for those in the know). This comfortable bed has the advantage of a picture window lawn/ocean view when you wake up, fresh air from the many windows, and many fans, and soothing ocean sounds at night.

Two bathrooms make this a comfortable retreat for a family or friends to enjoy.

VINTAGE BEACH HOUSE - The house is an ORIGINAL, vintage, roomy, Hawaiian style, classic board and batten, unique beach house, built circa 1920s-1940s. My grandparents said it first started life as a fishing shack! In this house we enjoy Hawaii's trade winds, with open windows, & six ceiling fans that cool the house, with extra standing fans too. Our beach home was built to have a bedroom for the parents and a bedroom for the kids, so we added the extra queen bed in the living room for those who enjoy Hawaiian-style informal, casual, beach-side living. This Hawaiian beach house has been well-used and well-loved within this family since the 1930s! Many improvements have been made over the years, and especially the past five years. And we would like to share it with you now.

CONVENIENT - The nearby towns of Waialua and Haleiwa are just five and ten minutes away, respectively, with many restaurants, shops and attractions available! The beautiful North Shore coast stretches out in either direction.

~ Great restaurants and weekly farmer's markets
~ Variety of shops and interesting things to see & do (like fishing or a surf class)
~ Attractions - nearby Haleiwa Harbor, Waimea Bay park, falls & lu'au, hikes and walks, golf courses, other beautiful beaches, the Polynesian Cultural Center, easy access to Pearl Harbor and Honolulu.

PEACEFUL - When you stay here, in the quiet of the night, go outside, look up at the star-filled sky, and notice how peaceful it is. It is QUIET. Listen to the waves, they will lull you to sleep in your clean and cozy beds - all is well with the world, and in the morning you will happily greet another beautiful day!

Keywords: House, beach front, home, beach house, original, vintage, classic, romantic

Property manager

Stephanie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are expected to be supervised in & out
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Events

No events allowed
No outside visitors allowed on property.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking, or Vaping allowed on property.
15 Nt. Minimum. Completed rental agreement (& copy of gov. ID) must be e-mailed to owner at time of booking. Travel Ins. (CFAR) highly encouraged.
Refundable Security Deposit taken separate of rental fees. Extra renters over four in number are $50 per pers per nt plus tx (max 8 people).
No smoking or vaping on property. Children expected to be fully supervised. Quiet hours appreciated (8 pm to 8 am) in open-air Lanai and grounds.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No outside visitors allowed on property.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number GE-155-197-0304-01, TA-155-197-0304-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mokuleia

Located in Waialua, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sunset Beach and Polo Beach, while Art...is and Haleiwa Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Kuuloa Kai Charters and Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Waialua, HI

What's nearby

  • Kaiaka Bay Beach Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Haleiwa Aliʻi Beach Park - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Hale'iwa Beach Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Laniakea Beach - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Waimea Bay - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 32 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Boar and the Coconut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Wave Shrimp - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mokuleia Classic Hawaiian-Style Beachhouse - Beautiful & Private Beachfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mokuleia Classic Hawaiian-Style Beachhouse - Beautiful & Private Beachfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mokuleia Classic Hawaiian-Style Beachhouse - Beautiful & Private Beachfront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mokuleia Classic Hawaiian-Style Beachhouse - Beautiful & Private Beachfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waialua holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Polo Beach, Mokuleia Beach and Hawaii Polo Club. Mokuleia Beach Park and Art...is are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danell N.

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

Beach house

True beach house. Right on the water.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Quiet Slice of Paradise

My husband and I came out, just the two of us, for our 10 year anniversary. Believe it or not, the house was perfect. It is really a 2 bedroom as the third bedroom is the living room. I would encourage this location for couples. It didn't feel too big. We just didn't use the bunk room. The location is unbelievable. The beach is RIGHT THERE. We came in Sept, so the first few days the water was like glass and we snorkeled and saw turtles and squid, a ton of fish, but the last part of our stay the water was a bit murky which was no big deal. There is no one on the beach, although the neighbors next door are very active and usually in their backyard in the mornings. The sand is very soft and quite a workout to walk in, but you can walk for miles, and there are turtles dotting the sand in the evenings. The house is very clean, and Stephanie came by a few times to tidy up and visit. Any issues and she was right there to help. We loved the bed in the living room, and I laid out every afternoon in front of the tv and dozed. We saw no bugs during our stay, which I loved. No AC in the living room, but with the windows open, we were never too hot and the screens keep critters out. Overall, the stay was magical. Haleiwa is 15 min or less and Honolulu is about 40 min in the other direction. Truly a perfect location. 👌
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Holiday in the Sun

Great place to stay quiet neighborhood right on the beach
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo C.

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

Awesome place!

We loved this place. Nothing crazy fancy, just beautiful home and location. Stephanie is very attentive and easy to get ahold of and work with. We would definitely come back. Thank you, Stephanie.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

One if the best places to stay in the north shore

Stephanie’s house is perfect for a family with kids. Super clean, well equipped and in an amazing location, the beach is beautiful and safe. We had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florin M., Atlanta, USA

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

Real Hawaii

We enjoyed our stay at Stephanie's property. We were looking for a place that's away from the crowds, laid back, with a real Hawaii feeling. And we found it! The beach acces was also amazing and it's centrally located for day trips around the island. We will choose the same place when we return to Oahu. Thank you, Stephanie, for making sure the soul of this house does not go away.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Lovely quiet spot

Great house with nice spaces. Very well equipped inside and plenty of beach chairs etc. for outside. The garden is lovely and the beach is just steps away. Such fun to watch the surfers from both inside and outside the house. A very quiet neighborhood on a one lane street that is good for walking. Perfect for a couple or a family with young kids.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O., Mount Vernon WA

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

Beach House

This vacation/holiday was one of the best for us. The Beach house is comfortable, safe, and relaxing. You will have everything you need to have a relaxing and fun vacation. The neighbors are very friendly. Stephanie is a wonderful person. She checked with us if we needed it anything throughout our stay. We really enjoyed our stay at the Beach House.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rose L.

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

Oceanfront Quaint Home

We loved the location of this home - right on the water. The vintage decor was amusing. Exceedingly well stocked pantry. Lots of games and books! Stephanie, the owner, could not have been nicer.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter K., Sierra Vista, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Trip

Nice property and location. If you are looking for a beach house with an old Hawaii feeling, I would recommend this location. The owner was very sweet lady, and you could tell she has a lot of love for her family home. I will have to say that the check-in and check-out process are a bit much for my liking. If you rent this place, be sure to allot yourself and hour or two for check-in.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana H., Las Vegas, NV

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

Classic Hawaiian Beauty

This property is a classic Hawaiian beauty. There are amazing views all around. It's located in a very quiet neighborhood far away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. There is a lovely town very close by for shopping and eating. The house is very comfortable and you have everything you need for the beach, which is right out the back door! You can swim with turtles everyday you are there. It is like having your own private beach. We were a party of four adults and there is definitely room for four more. If you need to get some work done before you play, the wifi works perfectly, and if you stock up the fridge you don't have to go anywhere! We would love to go back there if they'll have us 🥰
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo F.

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

Great house Great place Great Stay

We were welcomed by the owner and had a fantastic time on the beach and in the house it’s a beautiful location near Haleiwa where we strolled frequently. The owner is an elderly person who comes round to do the gardening so the place remains in perfect condition and is very eager to meet and engage with you to your best accommodation but it’s up to you to draw the line. I very much enjoyed watching the numerous sea turtles in the sea. If you like the North shore it’s a great family house to stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Private and Quiet with Amazing Views!

This is the second time we have stayed at Stephanie's property, and it was just as magical as the first visit! If you are looking for a property directly on the beach, with ocean views from the primary bedroom and common room, this is the perfect location. Without even leaving the property you are able to witness turtles swimming and resting on the beach, parachuters falling from the sky, snorkeling, fishing, walks on the beach, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets! We like to rent bikes and SUP's from town (they deliver) so we can enjoy bike rides in the private community and purchase local fruit from the small kiosks in front of the homes. We are very active all day, up with the sun, and in bed just after sunset, so it was a nice treat to have newly installed air condition to cool the rooms down at bed time! (The primary bedroom also has a very comfortable new king size bed.) When we would break away from the property we would visit the Waialua Sugar Mill for Shave Ice, Jerry's for Pizza (In Waialua), The Beach House (dinner for a little fancier meal, in Haleiwa), and Haleiwa town for a variety of food and shopping. We appreciate the personal and detailed information Stephanie provides at check in, and the special treats she drops off during gardening days! Thank you Stephanie, can't wait to for the next visit!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

A perfect house for quintessential Hawaiian vacation

We were looking for a quiet and simple place to stay for our North shore vacation. We found it at Stephanie’s home in Mokuleia. It was the perfect place to help us slow down and take in the sights and sounds of the ocean, mountains, and wildlife. It was a great home base location for all of our North Shore adventures including hiking, surfing, fishing, and swimming. The home was well appointed and Stephanie was very attentive to our needs, including the special needs of our disabled son. The house is perfectly level without any steps so it made it easy to get his wheelchair inside. She also provided a shower chair for our use which was very helpful. We really appreciated the beach chairs, beach towels, ice chests, and ice blocks, which made it easy for our day adventures at other beaches. Stephanie was also generous about us having close family friends who live on the island gather with us. We really appreciated that. The wildlife was incredible. A monk seal napped most of one day just in front of the house and turtles swam by constantly, coming up the sand to sleep at night. The neighbors were friendly and full of Aloha, sharing stories and food with us. It really felt like home and made it hard to leave.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The vintage Hawaiian house was just what we were looking for

The vintage house was awesome and very clean. Everything worked. Two bathrooms and a nice kitchen. The front lawn lead to the beach and ocean. There is a reef, but plenty of area near shore for swimming. You can snorkel over the reef, but don’t touchi it. We saw turtles and whales breached far out. There is a covered lanai for when it rains. It was at least 80 degrees for our whole stay. The owner stops by twice a week to check on things, pick up leaves and see if anything is needed. Overall, we had a nice relaxing and long vacation
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G., Wichita

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

Best Experience of our Life!

We absolutely loved the home, location and wonderful access to the ocean. Stephanie was the perfect hostess and spoiled us rotten with her gifts and suggestions. This is my 4th visit to Ohau , staying many places. Stephanie’s house is far the best place I’ve ever stayed and plan to one day return. Mahalo Stephanie!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe V., East Bethel, USA

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

Great Stay

Stephanie has a wonderful beachfront house in a quiet area of the island. Somewhat removed from the normal tourist areas, it is near to more local flavor and activities, but a short drive to those other areas. Comfortable, pleasant and island charming. We had a very enjoyable couple of months here.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Telell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect beachfront home-away-from-home

Our 15-day stay in Stephanie's lovely, well-maintained, and secluded beach house was perfect for our 4-person family time together before launching our daughter at Univ. Hawaii Manoa. Due to the Delta coronavirus surge, we mostly hunkered down at "home" and made full use of the great amenities, sparsely occupied beach, and spectacular ocean views. Stephanie was very attentive, considerate of our time, and helpful. We loved the daily turtle sightings, reef snorkel opportunities, and rare glimpses of endangered monk seals. The house had everything we needed, including a complete kitchen and dining setup. We especially loved eating meals on covered lanai, lounging under the palm trees mere steps from the surf, and appreciating our good luck to be in a traditional Hawaiian home rather than a tourist hotel. Thanks again for sharing your amazing home, Stephanie - we will be back soon (after COVID-19 subsides), if possible! Susan S. and family
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny H., Boise, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront Charmer

Great little home and perfect location! Beach steps from the door! We loved our stay...

10/10 Excellent

Kishore K.

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

Great beach house

Relaxing and quiet beach house to work and relax:
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great out of the way north shore property!

We have been visiting family on the North Shore of Oahu for the past 7 years. We chose this area because it was close to where they lived. We soon fell in love with the amazing beach, mountain views and quiet location. We’ve stayed in several rentals and this one had the best outdoor space. The covered picnic tables off the house offered a perfect place to enjoy our meals while still enjoying the ocean views. The yard was large with beautiful plants/flowers and palm trees. There were plenty of chairs, beach chairs, beach towels and yard games available. The yard and beach really were perfect. Inside of the house is great too. We loved the king bed and ocean views of the master bedroom. Our son was comfortable in one of the smaller rooms with a twin bunk bed. Our older teens preferred to sleep on the queen bed in the living room since they were a little big for the other bunk bed room. This is an older cottage that has been decorated really cute and has everything you could need on vacation. It is not a luxury property, more like a vintage property (which is what we prefer). Stephanie was attentive and went out of her way to leave thoughtful gifts and even bought something for the kids. Only complaint is that the outside security cameras are always on, even when guests are staying and that felt like an invasion of privacy even though the owner said she only checks them about once a day for security purposes. But overall, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Roberta H.

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

Location and Views

The location is ideal for a quiet and restful vacation. Yet it is close to Haleiwa for shopping and eating. The views of the ocean are wonderful.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Adam K.

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

Great for a secluded beach getaway, not ideal for small kids.

First, this property is legally zoned to be rented for 30 days or longer only. Our stay was for one week, and the property owner told us after we arrived that we had to be quiet about the duration length, not talk to neighbors, and tell anyone that asks that we are family/friends of Stephanie to avoid her getting fined by the city/state. Had we known this ahead of time we would have stayed in a property that was zoned correctly so we didn't have to feel like we were unwelcome. Multiple neighbors made comments about us as we were out and about. The property and location are fantastic if you're looking for a quiet, almost private beach environment. The home, while quite old, is very well maintained and provides plenty of privacy. I would give this a 8/10 for families with older children (10+ years) or couples. The missing 2 stars are assigned to how incredibly warm the home gets even will all the windows open. With fans running in mid-afternoon / early evening the home was well above 80 degrees. While the bedrooms have A/C, they are wall mounted and only help cool those specific rooms. Having young children (ages 3-7), we would give this a 4/10. The all concrete floors with no rugs/carpet, etc on the main floor made it very uncomfortable and difficult to let the kids play indoors in the evenings. The flooring on the upper rooms is older wood that is no ideal for anything but walking on. The home does come with plenty of amenities which was great. Being able to use the snorkling gear, floation devices, etc., made it very convenient at the beach. The beach is not ideal for swimming as there is a reef just a dozen feet or so off. The water isn't deep enough yet to swim over it, and it's not shallow enough to let kids really play in the ocean. We found incredible beaches just a short drive from the home though. The North Shore has big waves but the beaches were fantastic and we found plenty of kid friendly areas to swim in. The check-in process was rough, but I'm sure a large part of that was us having small children. Stephanie is incredibly detailed about reviewing every aspect of the property. We arrived around 6:15pm to check-in and the process didn't end until almost 8:30. With small children and dinner waiting for us it was a very long process. We are used to accessing our rental homes with a simple key code and any relevant instructions provided either via email or left in a common area to review.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the beach

Love the stay, place is right on the beach, and great for walking, and the big lawn is nice for croquet and bbq's. The water out front is not great for swimming, but there are some places walking distance, but you can certainly get in.... Overall, the place is older, but everything worked and we had a great time. Nice quiet neighborhood. Great surfing beach near by for me and the kids with lifeguards, bathrooms etc. I would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie

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This beach house has been in our family for almost NINETY years! (In fact, that's a photo of Stephanie c. 1959 in front of one of our coconut palm trees, which still remains.)
Our grandparents, parents, the siblings, and now children and grandchildren have had many memorable and fun times here. And we are ready and willing to share this vintage beach house with you now.

Why they chose this property

We have a family history and much aloha for Mokulē'ia and the Waialua district. It is reflected in our stories, experiences, the house itself, and the furnishings and plantings. This truly is a vintage, classic beach house, and there are fewer and fewer of them remaining in Hawai'i! This is no modern cookie cutter house, flat and starkly new - this house is unique, with home-grown vernacular architecture and has soul. And it has seen its share of natural phenomenon, and keeps on being a beautiful, calming refuge. Come relax ocean-side in a real home-like beach house, just perfect for everyone to feel comfortable in!

What makes this property unique

We love the openness of the living and dining rooms, comfy and casual, with the fabulous view out the picture window! I especially like the Queen bed in the living room, used as a Hawaiian-style daybed/pune'e, where you can wake up to the morning view of trees, blue sky and ocean. It's a room that just embraces everyone in a big family hug!
There is also an easy five-stair 'upstairs' where the second (double-rooms) bedroom and second bathroom are located, adding both some privacy and still some connection to the rest of the house, overlooking the dining area.

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