#02 Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind
House in Kawela Bay, HI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Kawela Bay, HI
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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. ❤️
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10.0 / 10.0
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:
Eine tolle Unterkunft direkt am Meer. Alles sauber und gut ausgestattet.
8.0 / 10.0
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 house is in a great location. The property is clean. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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 had a perfect family vacation at this great little beach house. Our kids (6 and 4) loved playing in the tide pools and walking down the beach. We saw several sea turtles and had a blast exploring the beach every day. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
I loved everything about the stay.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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:
A wonderful experience
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
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 great experience from start to finish. The property manager was great and helpful. The home was clean and well maintained. The view and location of the home are hard to beat. Especially the little tide pool right in front which is great for kids. Highly recommend.
8.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay!
6.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
10.0 / 10.0
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:
The entire stay was fantastic. The house was clean, the backyard was scenic, the air conditioners worked well. Most importantly, this was a great central location on the North Shore- close to everything. Everything was as-described. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
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:
The views and the outdoor area are perfect. House was very clean. Feels very secluded, short drive to Turtle Bay, Sharks cove and Foodland. Highly recommend, we will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
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:
The home was perfect! The view was spectacular! This was the perfect place for our family to get away and refresh. We hope to be back!
10.0 / 10.0
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 second time I’ve stayed here and I was not disappointed. We had a wonderful time and I will stay here again when I revisit the North Shore.
8.0 / 10.0
Loved the location and beach front property. AC units were so nice to have. Communication with owners was wonderful and helpful! It was a perfect little vacation home. Would stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
Cannot wait to return. This was the ultimate north shore, serene escape for us. Some highlights that made this a comfortable rental for 5+ days - RIGHT on the beach. It is rocky but perfect for small children to explore tide pools. 5 min walk on beach to a swimming/sandy area. We planned to explore north shore a lot more but the property was so great with beach access we barely left the place! Nice spacious kitchen, well stocked. Wine fridge! Great indoor and outdoor showers. Effective air conditioners in each bedroom. Comfortable beds. Lots of storage areas. Washer/dryer. easy parking in front of the home. You will be right beside 3 other rentals - safety/comfort in numbers but there are dense bushes lining each home for privacy if you're not feeling social. The resident rooster will wake you up at 4, 5 and 6 am but thats fine because you can head to Ted's bakery (5 min drive) to get the freshest pastries/breakfast each morning.
10.0 / 10.0
We came here for our kid's spring break and of all the places we've ever stayed (hotel and house rental), this is our favorite one by far. The dream landscape of having an oceanfront home in the beautiful North Shore, basically your own private beach and only being minutes from anywhere you'd want to go in the North Shore has it meeting every checkbox we could imagine. The privacy from the neighbors was also great. Thank you so much for sharing your home. We will absolutely be back and have recommended it to anyone who asks :)
10.0 / 10.0
This was an amazing stay. The communication with the real estate company was great as was the experience of living on this beachfront property. The place was clean and comfortable and we will definitely be recommending it to everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Nice location, beautiful views, loved the covered deck, the outside shower was very handy. For our needs the furniture was adequate, but if we were at the property for longer periods of time, more comfortable furniture would have been appreciated. We did struggle with finding the entrance to the property, especially at night, so a marker of some sort would have come in handy. The check in/out process instructions were very clear and easy to follow, we only set the alarm off once. :-) We loved the chickens and the kittens, but the sun rose multiple times each morning for the roosters. We would definitely stay here again as well as recommend it to others.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome stay at our Kawela Kai unit. The home was the perfect size for our family of 3. The view was spectacular. Location was steps away from the beach, with a nice large deck to enjoy our meals at and loungers on the grassy area.
There was one bedroom with a double sized bed and a second bedroom with 2 twin beds. My husband and I are both tall and larger so our daughter got the double bed and we took the room with the twin beds. The bathroom was a decent size with a convenient vanity and stool opposite the sink. Kitchen was the perfect size and had a full sized refrigerator and stove. The couch was a little uncomfortable and a second cushioned chair would have been nice, but that was a minor issue.
The home had plenty of towels and beach towels and some beach chairs and foam floaties. The unit also had AC units in each bedroom and the dining/living room area that were all highly efficient and cooled the rooms super fast. However, the weather was so nice and the bedroom ceiling fans were effective in keeping the temperature in the rooms very comfortable. We originally considered one of the larger units for the second bathroom, but we didn’t need it. There was an outdoor shower that was great to wash off all the sand.
In our 15 or so trips to the islands, this was hands down the best location and our favorite accommodations we watched whales from the deck, beautiful sunsets and even rainbows. Simply spectacular.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our little bungalow on the ocean and were sad to leave. Perfect for a family of four and had everything we needed for a pleasurable stay. We especially enjoyed whale watching from the lanai where we saw tons of activity and even a few whales breaching off in the distance. This place is a gem. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
As below we were satisfied with our stay--great location, clean, did have basic spice condiments. Nice updated kitchen and openable window. Covered lanai is great for shade after too much sun. WiFi works well. We definitely will recommend to others.A few general condition comments: Other windows do not work well or open. Sliding patio door locks only by putting the stick in the track. Seems incongruous for a place that has an alarm system. No drape or curtain or shade on sliding glass door. Need brighter lighting in bath. One sofa type piece of furniture that is not very comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this house, area and overall experience. The beach below has little swimming spots if you walk about 500 feet. We felt at home and would come back! We were sad to leave.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week at the beachside cottage. Very clean and welcoming. Well stocked with kitchen utensils. Comfortable beds. Didn’t need the AC due to cool night breezes. Previous renters left salt, pepper and olive oil which we gratefully used. Worked perfectly for 4 adults. Not a swimming beach but we loved easy access by stairs to beach level and wading in 2 foot deep pool at high tide. Friendly housekeepers at vacated cottage next door were a delight and offered many helpful tips of places to see, eat and enjoy. Loved those ladies! We would definitely come here again! Mahalo!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location. Quietness. Closeness to Haleiwa, shopping, surfing, & the best food trucks. View from the porch for Sunset was amazing!! Had all the amenities we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
I would do it again!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
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 in this beautiful house for a couple of days. There is all you need and enough space for 4 adults to have a relaxed vacation. All in all we would definitely come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Beds were comfortable, home was clean and just as pictured. Location is absolutely perfect!
Our only complaint is shortage of amenities supplied. Very little toilet paper (2 rolls), less than a roll of paper towels, and only 3 wash clothes were supplied for 4 people for a 7 night stay. Even a bar of soap would have been easy to supply. I strongly feel these simple ammenities being supplied would make the experience perfect. Thank you!
8.0 / 10.0
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:
Great Place with all you need
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kawela Bay?
The average price for a rental in Kawela Bay is £410 per night. This rental is £30 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at #02 Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is #02 Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at #02 Kawela Kai 495:North Shore Beach Front---Relax & Unwind?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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