Title: Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=22869141&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind ![Dining - Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind (Kahuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22869200/22869141/471827ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind (Kahuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22869200/22869141/e39c6a3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind (Kahuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22869200/22869141/42f2e27a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind (Kahuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22869200/22869141/b13d6895.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind (Kahuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22869200/22869141/5bbc57e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the North Shore, this charming two-bedroom beachfront cottage offers a vintage vibe with modern comforts. Unwind in air-conditioned bedrooms, dine on the covered lanai and feel tropical island breezes. This home includes free WI-FI Internet access, cable sports channels and HI-Def Flat Screen TV as well as an outside Hot/Cold shower. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind LEGAL SHORT-TERM RENTAL! CERTIFICATE:1990/NUC-2056 LICENSE# 90/TVU-0003 TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-7-005:006This home is not affected by the new Honolulu County ban on vacation homes. Make sure when booking your vacation home the property that you are reserving has a Short-Term Rental License or TVU# FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWDS, RELAX IN THIS VINTAGE, CHARMING UPDATED TWO-BEDROOM BEACHFRONT COTTAGE. ONE OF FOUR BEACHFRONT HOMES IDEAL FOR FAMILY REUNIONS OR SMALL WEDDINGS.\* This home features a master bedroom (Queen), second bedroom (2 Twins), full bath with tub/shower, full kitchen and living room / dining area opening onto a large covered lanai. Air conditioning units in both bedrooms and living room. Sit and dine on the shady deck and feel the tropical island breezes. This home includes an outside Hot/Cold shower, free WI-FI Internet access, cable sports channels and HI-Def Flat Screen TV. Fire up the grill and sip your evening drink as you view spectacular sunsets from your outdoor dining area. Step down from your deck to a generous lawn area overlooking the beach. Take stairs down to the small sandy beach with reef and tide pools to explore; walk east 100 yards to the right and find a swimming area protected by a barrier reef; continue walking east another 100 yards to the west end of beautiful Kawela Bay. You won’t forget your experience on the North Shore with stunning ocean views; watching whales and giant surf in the winter, swimming and snorkeling in the summer, and soaking in beautiful sunsets year-round. Conveniently located. A short drive to the east; Kawela Bay (swimming, walking trails), Turtle Bay Resort (golf, restaurants, eco tours, swimming, walking trails), Kahuku Town (9 hole beachfront public golf course, Food Trucks), Malaekahana Bay (swimming, shoreline walk, surfing), Polynesian Cultural Center and to the west; Velzyland, Ted’s Bakery, Sunset-Pipeline (surfing), Shark's Cove & Three Tables (snorkeling, Food Trucks), Waimea Bay (swim, dive rock, giant surf), Waimea Valley Falls Cultural Park and historic Haleiwa Town. Click on rates and availability tab for a quote for your stay. Minimum stay of 5 nights; last minute shorter stays possible, inquire for details; CANCELLATION AND CHANGES POLICY: Cancellations and requests for changes must be submitted in writing to Team Real Estate, Inc. Full Refund if cancelled at least 60 days prior to arrival date. Within 30 days prior to arrival: Full or Partial refund if scheduled days are rebooked. \*Events: Additional fees charged and contract required for events. Headcount limit: 9 additional people per house booked. Contact office for more details. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36862400/36862341/4c5433d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hale Kai - BEACHFRONT Exclusive Area North Shore Kapaeloa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=36862341&PinnedHotelID=36862341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111183800/111183790/w1024h680x0y3-ddda88db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wyndham Waikiki Beach Walk Kahaluʻu - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=111183790&PinnedHotelID=111183790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33117600/33117506/daba070f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kawela Kai 503: Updated NORTH SHORE Beach Front-Relax & Unwind Kahuku - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 150 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=33117506&PinnedHotelID=33117506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23039500/23039428/3d55f879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kawela Kai 493: North Shore Beach Front Kahuku - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 209 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=23039428&PinnedHotelID=23039428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22970000/22961000/22960950/3013909f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Waialua - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 8.8 Excellent 154 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=22960950&PinnedHotelID=22960950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76590200/76590141/217d93bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Beach Front Home with Amazing Sunsets Waianae - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=76590141&PinnedHotelID=76590141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99940000/99935000/99934933/ec4ce1a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean View Home in Gated Makaha Valley Near Beach w/Full Kitchen & Bbq Grill Waianae - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=99934933&PinnedHotelID=99934933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21623900/21623858/e1418bc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hale Lilly, Legal short term Rental. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 570050060002, GE-169-572-9664-01, TA-169-572-9664-01 ### Property is also known as Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 House Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 House Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 House Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 House Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 House Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 House Private vacation home Spring Special #2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Spring Special #2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Kahuku Spring Special 2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Private vacation home Spring Special #2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Spring Special #2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 Kahuku Spring Special #2 Kawela Kai Nani 495 #02 Kawela Kai 495 Beach Front Cottage Beach Front Kawela Kai Nani 495 License #90/tvu 0003 1671-70012 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.69550%2C-158.01610&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hqyEepPyoW_v324nJ4wCvFocvPE=) Kahuku, HI #### What's nearby - Kawela Bay Beaches \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Kawela Bay Beach Park \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Turtle Bay Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Turtle Bay \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Turtle Bay Faizo Course \- 4 min drive \- 4.2 km #### Getting around - Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ted's Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tanaka Kahuku Shrimp - ‬5 min drive - ‪Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Elephant Shack - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lei Lei's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind? ### What time is check-out at Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind? ### Where is Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 134 8 - Good 29 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Issac V. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay, unwind and explore the island. The property was clean, easy to find and having amenities available. The beach was easy to access via stairs down to the ocean with amazing views from the property. ##### Issac V. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinna B. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break getaway Had an amazing time at the property - our teens and us loved the location, the outdoor space, the house itself, the beautiful views. It was a fantastic home base to explore the North Shore with its countless beautiful beaches and amazing food trucks. The chicken and cats only added to the experience! ##### Corinna B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas G. Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay!! We stayed at Kawela Kai beach house for a week from 1-15-25 and were very pleased with the house. It was clean and everything that we had expected. Sarah was great in fulfilling a couple of requests we had and followed up with them promptly. The location was ideal for us being close to the area shrimp trucks and points of interest. If we return to the North Shore we hope this house will be available. ##### Thomas G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shauna H. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location is everything Directly on the beach..Sat and watched sunsets every night. Tide pools and a beach you could take a short walk on and a Lani we ate on most nights. Our favorite North Shore beaches just minutes away. Only suggestions would be a little updating..but for the price point, nothing unexpected. Roosters could be re-homed…lol. but typical for North shore. We lived on Oahu years back…so we know where to stay..and this is the place if you are focused on beachfront and North Shore. Mahalo. ![Backyard view of house](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6cd49f21-06cb-4b9b-ae98-5ccd9866a823-1745600990738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Shauna H. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloriani W. Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Everything about this spot was a dream. It felt like being at home but in paradise. We hope to come back💞 Our fav thing to do was bbq and watch the sunset from the back yard. Amazing food and snorkeling nearby as well as fun shopping a few miles down the way 10/10 ##### Gloriani W. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle F. Feb 26, 2025 #### Perfect 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 is the perfect spot. Our young family had the best time! The accommodations were comfortable and spacious. Highlights being the unbelievable view from the shaded front patio for lounging/wale watching, beach access to the tide pools, and easy travel to local activities in Hale’iwa and Kahuku. ##### Gabrielle F. ### 6/10 Okay #### Alexis Y. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great beach front access The house could definitely use some TLC. The shower needs a deep cleaning and the windows should honestly be replaced as they have tape holding them together. They should also note there is a window above the shower that is always open so the house is definitely not sound proof. Overall a good stay had easy communication with property management. Loved having the lawn chairs and beach chair option.Great location on the north shore! ##### Alexis Y. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise The location was great, view priceless, service was amazing. Only thing is the furniture could be updated to more comfortable seating. I will stay again. Memories made ##### Julie H. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Honolulu, Hawaii Jun 8, 2024 #### Review 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: Very nice. Home was very clean. ##### A guest from Honolulu, Hawaii ### 10/10 Excellent #### June M. Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven This beach house was such a treat. Being oceanfront with the sand, only a few steps away, whale watching every morning while drinking coffee, and the grass area for playing ball and sunny lounge chairs made it an extra wonderful. Be sure to bring your headlamps for night time tide pool exploring, we saw an eel! Thank you for the wonderful retreat. WE WILL BE BACK! ##### June M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in HI We had a wonderful stay in HI. This was a great location, not far from popular destinations (and a grocery store) but still private and quiet. The entrance can be tricky to spot, so I might recommend more signage. The home was very clean and stocked with essentials to get us through the first day or so. Communication with the property manager was helpful and efficient. It was great having our own access to the beach. Note, the washer/dryer are located outside which was unusual for us. They worked just fine but we had an initial concern as the units were rusted on the outside. However, we understand the space limitations inside and were grateful to be able to do laundry as we were there for a week! Would recommend this location to anyone. ##### Anna S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura f. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! I can’t say enough! This place is exactly how it is pictured and just gorgeous. Top notch alarm system. They have sand toys so don’t buy any! Perfect place for lounging, we barely wanted to leave but with Haleiwa town 10 mins away and all of the best snorkel spots right next door, we left a few times. Incredible. ##### Laura f. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meagan D. Sep 18, 2024 #### Would stay here again! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for the second half of our stay. They gave us a welcome kit with a roll of toilet paper, paper towel, some hand soap and dish soap. The views were amazing and it was so much fun to wake up and walk down to the beach. On the side of the house there were some beach toys, snorkel stuff and a boogie board, probably from previous renters. Overall it was amazing. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Meagan D. ### 8/10 Good #### Courtney A. Oct 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful property The house is definitely older—probably from the 1940s, and in need of some TLC. Would be nice to have had some basic toiletries, laundry soap, scissors. Did have plenty of towels for the beach and even 2 chairs which is nice. Outside area is beautiful and right on the beach. I would definitely recommend it for a stay. Can also rent the houses next door if you have a big group and the yards connect. Close to Foodland, Ken’s Fish, food trucks. Also close to Turtle bay which my kids enjoyed because the beach is calmer there. ##### Courtney A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waterfront Paradise This little house is clean, well-appointed, and the location is absolutely stunning. We loved walking in the flat rocks of the Long Beach. It’s not ideal for swimming, but it’s wild and wonderful. We even saw humpbacks breaching in the distance. Each room has an adequate air conditioning unit. We did have a little trouble with accessing Netflix and prime. The Rooster seems to crow on its own schedule, but he and the hen watch over the property, along with the little family of cats. We loved it! ##### Scott B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn B. Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Oceanfront Gem Our family had a wonderful stay at Kawela Kai and cannot recommend it enough. This is one of the few remaining properties you can find to rent for less than a month outside the tourist hot spots of Waikiki and Turtle Bay, and what a find it is! The property is beautiful, just far enough from the road to eliminate noise and right on a small but beautiful stretch of sandy beach. The backyard is nicely landscaped and equipped with lounge chairs to take in the view, while the large back porch has a table to enjoy meals outside. The building itself is old but well maintained, and the interior is nicely appointed and clean. It has what appear to be brand new appliances in the well stocked kitchen, AC throughout, and a good security system. The location can't be beat; right on the North Shore, less than 15min to Waimea and good snorkeling beaches to the west and the Polynesian Cultural Center and gorgeous Windward shore to the east. In short, if the idea of staying in a cookie cutter condo in Waikiki does not appeal, this is the place for you! ##### Shawn B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth K. Sep 27, 2024 #### Love the Back Porch Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very nice little house. Clean and comfortable. Looks bigger in the pics than it is. It is just over 700 Sq Ft but the porch is nice and big for you to spread out on. Chickens, roosters and feral cats are to be expected. They ask you not to feed them. This was especially hard for us and it eliminated any outdoor eating for us. Don't expect any small things like, pens, paper, chip clips, fly swatter, etc. Beds and ACs were good. With temp while we were there - had to keep the AC on until night. No cross breeze in the house. hard to hear the waves with the AC on. Nice beach to walk on but not an "entry" beach- pretty rocky. Overall a nice house. ##### Beth K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Shore Cottage Felt relaxed and right at home in the North Shore Cottage only a few minutes drive from Kahuku in one direction and Pupukea and Sharks Cove in the other. Hale’iwa was only 20min- half hour drive away depending on traffic. Turtle Bay and the hikes, beaches, beach and pool bar, that it offers is right around the corner. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem if u like remote feeling of yourself on a beach go to Kawela Bay (Small waves even in November- good for families) and there was a great remote hike out to the pillbox and to the Kahuku point… all in the Turtle Bay grounds. I can’t forget that sunset beach, banzai pipeline and Ted’s Bakery are also a short drive away. The cottage was well equipped, two beach chairs and snorkel gear and body boards. There were beach towels, outdoor laundry worked very well. Air conditioners were in the place but the fans in every room and the ocean breeze through the windows kept the place cool. Beds were comfy and we slept well. We also had a rooster (Rocky) chickens, two feral cats (Ernie and Bert) that visited daily. Loved the porch for viewing the ocean in the hot sun or rain. The kitchen, flooring and overall upkeep was good, the place was clean on arrival. Landscapers come midweek for the grounds. Lots of food truck and shopping options in Kahuku, including Giovanni’s… don’t miss out on the Paniolo at Seven Brothers. Take advantage of the beer garden when u order your food Seven Brothers will walk it over to u there. ##### Laura L. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy L. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Loved our little beach house. Beautiful view, quiet, my kids loved seeing the little baby chicks, hearing the roosters, and the kitties that live on the property. The beach was conveniently right there and never crowded since its only accessed by the homes along it. I wanted our stay to be relaxing and away from all the crowds. I am so happy we stayed here and we will be back. In regard to the house itself. It's a cute little house. The beds were comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked as far as cooking pots and pans and had a toaster, a blender, coffee pot, etc. We had plenty of towels, blankets, and the little AC's in each room worked great. My husband said he had great sleep the entire time we were there. There's also a washer and dryer outside and an outside shower to rinse off after the beach. I do wish the outside shower was enclosed. It was a little awkward trying to rinse sand out of my bathing suit and the other house has windows facing the shower. If you are considering where to stay for your vacation I highly recommend one of the properties this owner has. You will not regret it. We will be back and hopefully next time renting one of the bigger houses because we'll have more family with us next time. Thank you to the owners for making the house comfortable for your guests. ❤️ I ##### Brandy L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alan I., Sacramento, CA, USA Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Poor value / Good Marketing found the nearby highway loud all hours of day and night; especially, when the in-room A/C unit is off. It is best to leave on for white noise. Living area: We found the wicker furniture uncomfortable and stained. We used the wi-fi without issues and with speeds to allow our Apple TV to stream movies and sports. The standing lamp in the corner to light the room has an electrical short. Bathroom: We were disappointed that there was no shampoo or soap for use in the bathroom. We found the shower curtain stained pink with mold. We found and used many new body and beach towels, but no step cloth when exiting the stained shower. Outdoors: We enjoyed the covered deck. We experienced crowing rosters, barking dogs, and crying feral cats. The annoying feral cats overran the outside patio's deck begging for food to the point we discontinued eating outside because the cats insisted on being on our laps and tabletop. We were disappointed to learn the washer and dryer is shared with others on property and found our laundry placed in the outside sink and wet from rain. We were surprised our lawn furniture was used when we were away. ##### Alan I. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey K. Feb 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! LOCATION: Amazing! You can't beat the location. True beachfront. It's on a quieter stretch of the main highway, but close to the busy Sunset Beach/Waimea area. Other reviewers mentioned traffic noise, but we weren't bothered. Stunning views, especially at sunrise and sunset. At night we enjoyed listening to the crashing waves. There is a nice stretch of sand for relaxing and beachcombing. As other reviewers noted, the area immediately in front of the stairs is not ideal for swimming due to rocks, but there are several nearby swimming areas. MANAGEMENT: By coincidence, the owners were vacationing on the property for the majority of our stay. They were welcoming and kind. The management company was friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Guest manual was full of helpful information. HOME: Perfect set-up for our family of 4\. Clean and organized. Comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchen. HUGE covered deck. Extra towels & linens. Beach chairs, beach towels, and gear provided. Outdoor shower was nice. It was a bonus having a washer & dryer and extra fridge. TIP: As mentioned above, there are three other larger rental homes on the property - great if you're vacationing with multiple families or hosting an event. However, if you are a solo renter and craving a quieter experience, you may want to check if the other houses are booked by one group. On our final night, a large party rented out the other houses and kind of took over the whole property. ##### Tracey K. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne W. Nov 22, 2024 #### Lovely property 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 had a lovely stay in this little rental home. The property was spotless, quiet, and in a great location. Very private, but close to grocery stores and restaurants. We loved sitting on the lovely covered deck, watching the sunset and the waves rolling in. We arrived after dark on the first night of our stay and had a very difficult time finding the property because the address isn't easy to see from the highway, so better directions for new arrivals would be helpful. We will definitely make plans to reserve this cottage for future trips. ##### Dianne W. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie P. Oct 1, 2024 #### Perfect view 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: Everything was fantastic, why go to a beach when you have your own in the backyard! ##### Carrie P. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricard B. Sep 4, 2024 #### Ricard Kai 495 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: Really amazing property, clean and well kept. Great communication with the management team. Will come back. ##### Ricard B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek S. Aug 19, 2024 #### Amazing location just next to the beach Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The most amazing point about this bungalow is the location, we were always up early in the morning to watch the sunrise over the ocean walking along what felt like a private beach. The property is as described, with easy parking and easy to find.It lacks a bit of tender love and care as the Windows are old and don't keep the noise out and the air conditioning is basic and noisy, but that all adds to the charm of this home. We would love to visit again, but it is just far away. A local supermarket is a short drive away, but nothing is within walking distance, which is normal in the USA. Turtle Beach is a 10-minute drive away, it was great to get there before everyone from the south of the island arrived. The North Shore is the place to be. Look out for the Chickens and friendly cats, they come right on your terrace. ##### Derek S. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Downtown Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Halifax-Halifax-Hotels.0-n6217399-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179995-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Kauai Shores Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapaa-Hotels-Kauai-Shores-Hotel.h9733.Hotel-Information) > > [Hanalei Colony Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanalei-Hotels-Hanalei-Colony-Resort.h889785.Hotel-Information) > > [Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa Kauai by OUTRIGGER](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapaa-Hotels-Waipouli-Beach-Resorts-Spa-Kauai-By-Outrigger.h1541115.Hotel-Information) > > [Plantation Hale Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapaa-Hotels-Plantation-Hale-Suites.h6655.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Hotel-Marina-El-Cid-Spa-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h1319425.Hotel-Information) > > [Disney Aulani One Bedroom Poolside Villa!](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapolei-Hotels-Disney-Aulani-One-Bedroom-Poolside-Villa.h63165700.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Bali](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Bali-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d602651-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapaa-Hotels-Sheraton-Kauai-Coconut-Beach-Resort.h25681.Hotel-Information) > > [Kauai Coast at the Beachboy](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapaa-Hotels-Kauai-Coast-At-The-Beachboy.h19414.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapolei-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Oahu-At-Ko-Olina.h6910.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Northeast Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Northeast-Calgary-Hotels.d553248623754127581.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lae Nani Kauai](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapaa-Hotels-Lae-Nani-Resort-Kauai-By-Outrigger.h40406.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Ko'Olina Beach Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapolei-Hotels-Marriotts-KoOlina-Beach-Club.h910988.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn By Radisson Toronto - Markham](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Toronto-Markham.h12330.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Luxury Ko'Olina Coconut Plantation Oahu, 2-Story, 5 min to beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapolei-Hotels-Luxury-Koolina-Coconut-Plantation-Oahu.h22395259.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Naples](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Hotels.d6034774.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Beach Villas at Ko Olina by Real Select Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Kapolei-Hotels-The-Beach-Villas-At-Ko-Olina-By-Real-Select-Vacations.h27094352.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yvr/calgary-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Sapporo (CTS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/cts/vancouver-to-sapporo) > > [Flights from Kitchener (YKF) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ykf/mco/kitchener-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/bom/halifax-to-mumbai) ### Packages > [Utah Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Utah.d246.Destination-Travel-Guides)