Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(93 Ratings)

Cottage in Kauai, HI

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this cottage rental

And not only secluded, but only a four and a half minute walk to a gorgeous and private beach! (I know VRBO wrote “six minute walk” in the title, but I measured it once!). Gilligan's Beach Cottage is not like one of the houses packed into town--it is about 15 minutes east of Princeville in rural Kauai in an unspoiled, natural valley called Moloa'a. If you check it out on a map, you will find Moloa'a Bay in the upper right hand corner. Since there is very limited public parking near the beach, this beach is relatively undiscovered by tourists. Hollywood, however, did discover this idylic location in the 1960's and filmed the entire pilot episode of 'Gilligan's Island' here--thus, the name we chose.

Gilligan's Cottage is situated on a large rural lot which is filled with fruit and palm trees, to the delight of our guests. This valley is sparsely populated, and privacy and tranquility is what you will find here. Gilligan's has one bedroom, one full bath with a private outdoor Hawaiian Shower (which is very popular with our guests!). The cottage is fully modern in every way, yet still retains the charm of Old Hawaii in its plantation setting. And not only that, for the warmer, more humid summer days, Gilligan’s has a high-quality Lennox split-system air conditioning unit!

Moloa'a Beach--oh, the beach! Just a four and a half minute walk down a lovely paved country road. Very beautiful, very clean and very LONELY! Many times, you will be the ONLY one to be walking this beach watching turtles, picking up shells, and observing an occasional Monk seal. This is the type of setting in which you totally forget that there is a civilization!

But the nicest part--civilization is just a few minutes drive away from Gilligan's! You will notice that Moloa'a is centrally-located on Kauai, and after a day at restaurants, shopping, hiking, and touring paradise, you still have Gilligan's to come home to--only a dream away...

Keywords: Cottage,TVNC-4189, Special Permit 2011-21
GE-096-247-1936-01, TA-096-247-1936-01, Property tax key 4-9-013-001-0001
3665 Moloa'a Rd., Anahola, HI 96703
Being close to the beach means that we are located in a tsunami zone. In the unlikely case of a tsunami, simply drive up Moloaa Road to Koolau Road, where you will be out of the tsunami zone.
Sorry—this cottage cannot accommodate pets

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(93 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Gilligans is a gem in a jungle like environment. The house is clean and neat with many special features such as the flora in the yard which includes many flowering plants, a lime tree, and a huge avocado tree. We especially enjoyed the cats that come visiting and the ever present flock of chickens which made us feel right at home, Tony and his staff keep this place well stocked to meet all your needs.
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Gilligans. The cottage was so cozy, secluded and private and surrounded by lush tropical tress and plants and flowers close to the beach. The cottage was very clean, had all the amenities we needed including snorkeling gear, towels and boogie boards. Tony was an amazing and accommodating host and we loved feeding the little kitties every evening. !!
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2024
We enjoyed being a short walk from this lovely, uncrowded beach. The rental was charming, with everything we needed. Very quiet and private. And i loved having the “resident” outdoor cats to feed and pet.😻
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
We enjoyed everything about Gilligans cottage. It’s totally charming. The beach is cool. Tony, the owner, is very accommodating. We like the cats.☺️🙏
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
Everything about this property is incredible! The actual cottage itself, the surroundings, the location. Nestled in the jungle just a short distance walk to the ocean. Bright green geckos outside. The sounds of tropical birds. I didn’t shower indoors for a week because of the outdoor shower! The breeze blowing gently through the trees. The fruit trees. The coziness. Everything about it was PERFECT! My husband and I came to Kauai to get married and spend our honeymoon on the Island. Tony wrote us a sweet note wishing us a great time and happy Honeymoon! :) Property was easy to find, quiet neighborhood. We felt like we were HOME staying here! I couldn’t recommend this place enough! Anahola is such an awesome little town. The market isn’t too far away. Close to Kapaa, Hanalei. Sigh. I miss it so much! Would give anything to go back
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
This beautiful, secluded spot is surrounded by flora and Fana. The avocado tree outback is just ready for you to pick a big ripe avocado along with all the other fruit trees. Tony was a wonderful and very attentive host.
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
This place and it's location are a Hawaii from decades ago. My wife and I only spent three days/nights there, and wished we'd stayed a week or more. The house itself is a little funky but it has everything you need to be comfortable. Less can certainly be more. It is well equipped. The kitchen has a lot of things for cooking, great filtered water, spices sauces, so you don't have to go out and buy a lot of stuff a a market. The BBQ is great. There are beach towels, snorkeling equipment, and a couple of boogie boards. The property is really nice, with fruit trees, tropical flowers, a huge avocado tree, coconut palms, and lots of jungle foliage. The best part is the location. It's out of the way, and it's a fantastic, secluded bay. If you want a place to really relax, talk to the owner, Tony, and reserve a slot of time in paradise! He's a wonderful guy to talk to, and he wants to give his guests the opportunity to share something very special!
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
Best provisioned ABB we have stayed in,was like being at home. Very clean, everything worked. Excellent communication with owner. Really quiet . All good. And , beach is as good as it gets, go to south end for calm swiming area and the rock ledge there is good for snorkeling too.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kauai?

The average price for a rental in Kauai is $798 per night. This rental is $159 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189 pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gilligan's-secluded air-conditioned Cottage Near Gorgeous Beach--TVNC-4189?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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