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Oceanfront Gem! Steps to Award-Winning Waimanalo Beach – Private Home + Cottage

Aerial View of House, Cottage and Waimanalo Beach

Waimanalo Beach - listed yearly as one of America's Best Beaches.

Dinning room with large windows look at a breath taking view of the ocean.

Living room with 55 inch Roku TV with Cable, Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Blu-Ray.

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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81860 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

waimanalo, hi

Waimanalo Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Lanikai Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Kailua Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstair Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Studio Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Cottage Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Oceanfront Gem! Steps to Award-Winning Waimanalo Beach – Private Home + Cottage

Our wonderful Waimanalo Beach House is a lovely home, right on the beautiful five mile long white sand Waimanalo Beach. Swim right in front of the house, sandy bottom - no rocks and no coral. Waimanalo Beach is located on Hawaii's main island, Oahu, and is just 25 minutes from Honolulu International Airport and famous Waikiki Beach.

It sleeps 8 in the bedrooms It is right on the beautiful sandy beach and you can see the ocean from the living room, dining room and master bedroom. The beach is magnificent. There are no rocks and no coral. There are beautiful views of the pali cliffs and the sunrise over the ocean.

There is a three bedroom, two bath main house with shower and tub and HDTV and also a separate cottage with a fourth bedroom with its own queen size bed, HDTV, and bathroom with shower. Magnificent views of several off shore islands and the morning sunrise offer an inspiring start to each day. Discover the gentle ocean breezes & VIEWS of 7 Islands Including: Lanai, Molokai, Mañana aka Rabbit Island, Kaohikaipu aka Black Rock Island, Mokulua Islands & Moku Manu Island! This is your own piece of paradise, and whether it is a honeymoon, adventure, or family holiday, it has it all. Facilities include a modern kitchen, bamboo floors, koa floors, jacuzzi tub, HDTV's, outdoor hot/cold shower and built-in barbecue pits. The large private yard is adorned with hibiscus flowers, plumeria trees, mature paperbark trees, Madagascar olives and coconut trees! Enjoy the private beach access as you walk through a short, sand trail surrounded by beach Naupaka. Hawaiian style beach house located feet from Waimanalo Beach, the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on O`ahu. The white sand beach directly in front of the house is truly amazing and one of the most spectacular beaches on the Island. There are no rocks or coral reefs to interfere with your enjoyment while swimming. The waves break on the reef offshore. On a clear day, you can see Molokai. Some days you can even see as far as Haleakela on Maui. You can also see Rabbit Island and Black Rock, now sanctuaries for the big sea birds. The pali cliffs are magnificent and some days you can see hang gliders enjoying the Waimanalo breezes. The house has an outdoor hot and cold shower for an easy return to the house from the beach and an outdoor red brick deck.

NUC No.: 90/TVU-0366 and Conv. ID number 1990/NUC-1690 permitted by the City & County of Honolulu for short-term vacation rental. 41-911 Laumilo St. Waimanalo, HI.

The State Transient Accomodation tax is 10.25%, the State Gross Excise tax is 4.712%, and O’ahu Transient Accommodation Tax is 3%. Hawaii law imposes these taxes on all charges associated with the rental, including the cleaning fee and VRBO fees. VRBO collects these state and county taxes for us and VRBO. Tax ID #s: TA - 145-993-9328-01, GE - 145-993-9328-0, OTAT - 145-993-9328-0

Property manager

Sherry Broder

Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

All adults & children over 12 must be vaccinated.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House sleeps 8 in the bedrooms and no more than 8 people including children and infants, are allowed. Children and infants count as overnight guests.

No parties, no weddings, no receptions. no retreats, no business activities on the premises. No more than 15 people including children may gather.

Relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and wonderful Waimanalo Beach House!

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

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GE-145-993-9328-01, TA-145-993-9328-01, 1410050510000, 1990/NUC-1690 (90/TVU-0366)

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waimanalo

Located in Waimanalo Beach, a neighbourhood in Waimanalo, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. International Market Place and Waikiki Beach Walk 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. Honolulu Zoo and Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

waimanalo, hi

What's nearby

Waimanalo Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bellows Field Beach Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Lanikai Beach - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
Kailua Beach - 18 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Island Brew Coffeehouse - ‬17 min drive
‪Beastside Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
‪Boston's Pizza - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Gem! Steps to Award-Winning Waimanalo Beach – Private Home + Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Gem! Steps to Award-Winning Waimanalo Beach – Private Home + Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Gem! Steps to Award-Winning Waimanalo Beach – Private Home + Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Gem! Steps to Award-Winning Waimanalo Beach – Private Home + Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waimanalo Beach holiday home is steps from Waimanalo Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kaiona Beach Park. Makapuu Beach and Sandy Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

24 Apr, 2025

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

The best spot in Waimanalo

This property is truly amazing. Beautiful, clean, not-too-close/far from everything, and situated at perfect beach location. It was a great choice for our multi-generational family trip given the separate cottage space. We had the had the most wonderful time and we’d love to come back in the future!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Best Vacation Ever

Our family of 8 stayed at this property and it could not have been better. Perfect location as it was large enough for our family of 8 and set in a location that had almost zero tourist places close by. Pretty much everything close by was a pure local establishment. While the weather allowed the main house to stay comfortable with the windows open it would have been better if the main area and the master bedroom upstairs had air conditioning. Other than that we could not have asked for a better place. It had beach gear to boot. We would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

スターズ興.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Best place in the world!!

That was a very wonderful time!! It's just a really great building and beautiful beach!! Everything was great!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Hawaii Paradise

We had a lovely time. Beautiful beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

7 Jan, 2025

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

Wonderful vacation home in paradise

We loved our stay at the Waimainalo Beach House! It had everything we needed and was the perfect base for us to relax and enjoy the beach and explore the island! We found the reviews for the house on this site to be very accurate. Sherry, the owner was very accommodating and was great about communicating with us. We would love to return someday!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiep T.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing beach, very laid back and relaxing

Family trip to relax on the beach. The neighborhood is great, close enough to Honolulu but far enough away to avoid the crowds.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

26 Nov, 2024

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

Retreat to Paradise

Amazing experience away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist scene. Location on the expansive sandy beach is unsurpassed. Falling asleep to the sounds of the waves and cool ocean breeze, priceless! Family friendly with all the amenities needed for a relaxing comfortable retreat. Will definitely be revisiting in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan Y.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Dad's 80th Birthday Celebrations

Our family had a wonderful time celebrating our dad & grandpa's 80th birthday at this house. It was a perfect space for all of us to spread out and enjoy different activities from swimming to playing games. We especially loved the location as it is on the beach! We were able to spend majority of our time at the beach :)

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Cousins Christmas

A well-maintained Hawaii home in an outstanding location. It was perfect for our two families with four young adults between us. Great areas in the house and yard for hanging out, and for playing cards and board games. The beach is SO close! We enjoyed sunrises, beach play (boogie boards provided & a couple of beach chairs), the Makapu’u trail, Kona Brewery Hawaii Kai, Island Snow, lots of hikes, and surf lessons in Waikiki. We would recommend grouping any outings to Waikiki in order to maximize time at the house! It is a peaceful, beautiful retreat. Owner very responsive to questions. Mahalo!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful Location!

Perfect location on Wiamanalo Beach. The house is a vintage Hawaiian beach house with all the amenities. Loved the views and proximity to a pristine white sandy beach. Our host was wonderful and very accomodating. Would stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

24 Dec, 2022

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

Excellent Location and Stay

We had an outstanding stay and loved the mellow vibe of our location. A magnificent beach was just steps away, as well as some hikes with incredible views. There was easy access to supermarkets, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crickett W.

19 Jan, 2025

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

Lovely & As Advertised!

Pros: Beach front! Excellent kitchen to cook in with plenty of kitchen equipment. Amazing dinning room. Great set up for movie night! Functional grill. Plenty of towels and beach toys. Older but comfortable home. Quiet. Cons: Windows and doors are older, can be challenging to open and close. Construction zone across the street is loud during the day. Some of the neighborhood is sketch near Waimānalo beach. Bathroom showers are TINY but outdoor shower is great. Overall two thumbs up, would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

11 Aug, 2024

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

A Perfect Beach House Getaway!!!

The location of this exceptional and comfortable property cannot be beat! The thoughtfully appointed house was absolutely perfect for our family's beach vacation to Waimanalo, and sits on one of the best uncrowded powder beaches imaginable. The check-in process and communication with our host Sherry was excellent, and the big beach house filled with windows and light was roomy and comfortable, making for perfect memories of beautiful Oahu! Our family had a fantastic time watching the sunrise every morning from this wonderful beach house. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

12 Jan, 2023

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

Amazing spot!

The house is so comfortable and the location cannot be beat! We enjoyed being close to the water, hearing the waves, watching the moon rise over the water. Home was clean and perfectly stocked and our host was easy to contact and very helpful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

8 Jan, 2023

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

Thank you for an amazing holiday!

What a beautiful property in the most perfect location! We had a wonderful time and Sherry was terrific to work with! Thank you for everything, Sherry! Jen and family

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

13 Jan, 2024

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

Perfect family getaway spot

We loved watching sunrise on the beach and long walks along the shore. The common spaces are very inviting and encouraged gathering and cooking as a large group. the dishwasher wasn’t working and sherry was able to contact the repair person and get us a temporary fix. A lovely spot.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

22 Oct, 2023

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

Third Time’s a Charm

This was our third time vacationing in Waimanalo. This property was perfect for our family. I had the opportunity to meet the owner. Such a nice person. Can’t wait to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S., Kindred, ND

31 Mar, 2023

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

Great sunrises!!

This place was the perfect place for our family. The beach is one of the best beaches in Oahu for swimming/body boarding. The place was nice and clean. Great location, not too busy compared to other parts of island. BBQ grill pits worked great for all of our cooking! Thanks so much for everything!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing Property!

Absolute perfection at the Hawaiian Sunrise property! Incredibly relaxing, comfortable, amazing beaches, walks, swims, complete Zen. Cannot say enough good things about this property and management team. Thank you!!! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

13 Nov, 2022

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

Beach front house!

Great beach front house with guest house on quiet east side of island. Great location. 30 minutes to Honolulu or an hour to north shore. Walk to cafe for breakfast lunch or dinner. Small market in walking distance.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

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10/10 Excellent

19 Jan, 2009

Guestbook Comment

We had a wonderful time staying in the Waimanalo beach house! The furnishings are very comfortable. The sunrise from the master upstairs is breathtaking. The beach is also terrific. Everything we could have asked for in a vacation! We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Los Angeles

17 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing House

Our family gathered here for a week and had a really fantastic time. The property is great from the front yard where kids can play to the large gathering areas inside to the extremely easy access to a beautiful beach. The neighborhood is also very walkable. Sherry was easy to communicate with and very responsive. I’m very grateful we were able to rent this house and make family memories together.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

10 May, 2024

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

Truly Experience Hawaii

Our family gathered at Hawaiian Sunrise to celebrate our granddaughter’s college graduation. The wonderful setting in native flora just steps to the golden beach made us feel as though we had our own home in O’ahu. The house had all the amenities to accommodate us all. We even had a dinner with extended family members who were staying in Waikiki; they were blown away by our spot under the shadow of a cliff side. The top level equipment /appliances made cooking just as convenient as my own home. The setting on the beach provides a genuine million-dollar location. If you want a wonderful Hawaii experience, come to Hawaiian Sunrise.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Canby, Oregon

28 Apr, 2021

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

Your Own Personal Oasis

This is the second time we have rented this property. Sherry, the owner, couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. The property is well stocked, and the location is excellent. Waimanalo is a great little town with a couple of small restaurants and a McDonald's for the kids. The beach is pristine and the sand is as soft as you could imagine. The family spent most of their time in the ocean, boogie boarding and wave jumping. I have no doubt we will rent again as both times it has been an excellent experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dona F.

11 Nov, 2023

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

Amazing

I have stayed in a lot of vacation rentals and most of the time the pictures make it look more beautiful than it actually is, this is the opposite. It looked a little dark, but the location looked wonderful to me, so we booked it, and it turned out to be absolutely beautiful windows everywhere Bright and airy everything was clean. No bugs !!! Anything we needed was there. I had such a wonderful time we had five people in the house more than enough room. The beach was just stepped out the back door just amazing. 🌺 Can’t wait to stay here again 🌴

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Broder

The Broder Van Dyke Family has been renting the Waimanalo Hawaiian Sunrise property for over 30 years and been a member of the Waimanalo Community for over 40 years. Come visit this secluded island white sand beach paradise for your next vacation.

Why they chose this property

Why We Chose Waimānalo

We fell in love with Waimānalo decades ago because it feels like the Hawai‘i of old— a quiet seaside community where neighbors know each other, keiki (kids) still ride their bikes to the shave-ice stand, and every sunrise is a small celebration. The beach itself sealed the deal: five unbroken miles of fine, white sand framed by turquoise water on one side and emerald Pali cliffs on the other. There are no high-rises, no nightlife noise—just the rolling sound of gentle waves and birdsong at dawn.

What we enjoy most is the balance: we can pick up farm-fresh produce at the weekend farmers’ market, grab plate lunches from family-run cafés, or drive 15 minutes to Kailua for boutiques and restaurants—yet the moment we turn back onto Laumilo Street, the pace slows and the sky opens wide. Even after all these years we still pause to watch the sea change colors at sunset or to spot honu (sea turtles) cruising the shoreline.

In short, Waimānalo offers the rare mix of pristine natural beauty and genuine local culture—exactly the kind of place we dreamed of raising our family and exactly the kind of experience we’re excited to share with our guests.

What makes this property unique

What Makes Our Property Unique

• True, Legal Beachfront Stay – Fewer than 150 single-family homes on O‘ahu are fully licensed TVUs; ours holds NUC #90/TVU-0366 (Conv. ID 1990/NUC-1690), so you enjoy a genuine feet-in-the-sand experience without the 90-day minimum stay rule that limits most rentals.

• “Double Dwelling” Flexibility – A three-bedroom main house plus a detached studio cottage lets multi-generation families or two couples travel together while still having personal space.

• Sunrise-to-Starlight Views – From the living room and primary suite you watch the sun peek over Rabbit Island; from the lanai you count the stars undimmed by city lights—magic you rarely find this close to Honolulu.

• Old-Hawai‘i Neighborhood Vibe – Waimānalo remains blissfully free of high-rises; instead you’re greeted by friendly neighbors, a roadside farm stand, and miles of uncrowded white sand.

• Thoughtful Extras – Central A/C, gig-speed Wi-Fi, outdoor hot/cold shower, beach gear closet, and a lush yard big enough for sunset yoga sessions or children’s games—all maintained by a family that lives just up the road and treats every guest like a longtime friend.

(State of Hawai‘i tax IDs: TA-145-993-9328-01 • GE-145-993-9328-01 • OTAT-145-993-9328-01)