"The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ

Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Interior
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(83 Ratings)

House in Hauula, HI

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

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

About this house rental

[A legal rental of minimum 30 days]
This is the story of a little beach house doing its part in preserving a sanctuary on this stretch of sand for the endangered Hawaiian monk seals. For many years the beach in front of the house was known as the home of a famously beloved seal named Honey Girl (Google her). After her passing in the Spring of 2020, other monk seals have taken over residence. One or two of them come to bask in the sun for an afternoon every few days and can be clearly seen about a stone's throw away from our patio.

You and your family (especially the little ones) are asked to participate in our effort in Hawaiian sea life conservation! When the monk seals are here, please help by erecting signs (available) around them to direct people away from the seals.

Don't be surprised if a roosters' crow wakes you in the morning. Located on the spectacular North Shore of Oahu you are surrounded by the Kualoa Mountains (Kualoa Ranch/Jurassic World) and your front yard is a sandy crescent beach (swimmable, sandy bottom) protected by barrier reefs, and turquoise water-great for swimming and watching our sea turtle and seal friends!!

Our comfortably furnished living room opens to the oceanfront patio with spectacular views! A small country kitchen and dining room have an ocean view and we have seen seals and turtles swam by right outside the dining room window. When you are not enjoying the beach (we have life jackets, swimming fins, children's sandbox toys, boogie boards, floaties, freesbee, etc.) there is cable TV (on a 60 in. TV), Netflix, Hawaiian-themed Hollywood blockbuster movies on DVDs, music CDs, books, some toddler toys, puzzle pieces, and board games for your family's enjoyment. How about turning off the TV to gaze at the stars with the little ones (telescope provided). Check the moon phase calendar as you may even be able to catch a full moon rise over the Pacific Ocean (you would never forget the view)!

Bring your fishing rods or spears. You may fish right out front (please obey size and species restrictions) and grill it for dinner on the patio under the stars!

Yoga mats are also available.

When it rains in the afternoon be sure to look out from the deck for 180 degrees of a giant rainbow arch, sometimes even double arches. Let the ocean surprise you during your stay with: driftwoods, drifting coconuts, sea turtles, moon light shooting through the clouds onto the distant ocean, and more! Fall asleep every night to the sound of the soothing waves. Run down a few steps from the patio and jump into the warm ocean waves whenever you want (no life guards, no tourists). Every angle and every view is Instagram-worthy! (Best colors at noon.)

The master bedroom has a private full bath and an oceanfront French door that opens to the ocean that will make you want to stay in bed forever!! Master bedroom has a newly renovated bathroom with a shower with a peekaboo view of the ocean.

The small second bedroom has a queen size bed and a cozy half bathroom.

The open space-design elevated loft area adjacent the living room has two twin size beds, a comfy lounge chair, and a desk with a printer. Fabulous ocean view from this loft space.

There is an inflatable queen size air mattress (about knee-high) that can be deployed in the living room for extra people. In total it sleeps 8, but 7th and 8th person would be on the air mattress.

The full bathroom in the hallway and the master bathroom are newly renovated each with a huge walk-in shower and a soothing rain-shower head.

Mature plantation provides privacy from adjacent neighbors.

Across the street: small convenience store for beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, charcoal, etc. 5-min drive north: Grocery store, pharmacy, Fish Taco, ice cream, 7-11, cold coconut stand, tiki woodcarving stand, and gift shops. 10-min drive: Famous Giovanni garlic shrimp truck in a field with 10+ other food trucks. 15-min drive north: fine dining, golf, spa at the Turtle Bay resort. 17-min drive north: Sunset beach, Banzai Pipeline, world famous surfing competitions (The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, HIC Pro Sunset Beach, Vans World Cup of Surfing, Billabong Pipe Masters, Volcom Pipe Pro, Da Hui Backdoor Shootout & Da Hui Pipeline Warriors, Sunset Open & Sunset Pro Junior).

This is the ultimate Hawaii experience for the family!!

** Air conditioning in all bedrooms and the living room (except the kitchen and bathrooms). In addition, ceiling fans are available in every room and living space.

Amenities

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

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(83 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
This house was amazing! Great location too! Private beach with a short drive to stores and restaurants. Right across from a small store with drinks and alcohol. We were lucky enough to see 2 seals during our week stay and plenty of turtles! The house was stocked well with everything we needed for the week. Awesome beach chairs and toys to make it even easier to hang at the house all day. Would highly recommend this stay for any family or friend trip. The pack and play worked amazing for our 2 year old and there was even a mattress pad for it. Tony was an amazing host who was very laid back and easy to communicate with.
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
Everything from location, property, upkeep and owner (Tony) was truly AMAZING. The property was well kept up and the pictures truly capture it. Being just step away from the beach ideal. Sadie, the seal, paid us a visit on two of out days which made it even more memorable. If you are looking to avoid the bustle of Honolulu, but yet be close to the terrific Oahu destinations this is the place to be. Tony is very easy to reach and helped us with some great recommendations. Next time we are on Oahu this will be were we stay again!!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Overall house was the place where we gain an energy for short trips around Oahu, beach in front of the terrace was amazing. House was clean, kitchen well equipped, new wash machine and dryer did their job when we needed. parking place is for one car. Hope to go there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
Everything was just perfect! Very relaxing atmosphere. Pictures do not do this place justice. Bathrooms were spacious and the showers were huge! The shower outside was certainly a nice touch to take off the sand before walking to the deck. The monk seal showed up a few times and saw a couple of turtles while swimming. Caught a few Papios from the back deck! Parking is a bit challenging but the aloha is felt when drivers on highway stop to let you back up into the parking spot (making this a non-issue). This place has everything you need. Reponse to texts to Tony were instant; very good information provided when needed. Thank you so much for allowing to stay at your piece of paradise.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
We had a really nice time at this place!. It was a little smaller than I pictured it, but we all fit fine. There were 7 adults in our party. Three adults were able to fit nicely in the loft above the living area. I was concerned that we would wake up one of them that needed to rest more than the rest of us, but with the air conditioner running, it helped mute sounds so she still slept well enough. I have a bad back and usually have trouble with beds, but the bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. Whenever we had a question or concern, we were answered quickly. They kindly let us stay longer on the day we were supposed to check out so that was exceptionally nice. That day it did not rain so we were able to finally enjoy the nice deck and beach. The reason for the 4 stars for the description was because it was listed as having a hot tub. They don't know how that happened but I'm sure it's been fixed by now. But, the person looking forward to it still had a wonderful time without it. There is much to do and see nearby. Our favorite place to eat was Papa Ole's, only a couple minutes away. The taco place near it has a great pina colada slushie/smoothie! It was rainy the whole time we were there but we still had a wonderful time.
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2024
We loved staying in the beach house! We saw the Hawaiian monk seal on the beach almost every single day, took walks down the beach, went boogie boarding, snorkeling… Tony had everything we needed from shampoo and conditioner, to snorkel stuff, stuff for cooking, and plenty of ice in the freezer! We loved it there!
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
The house was very clean and orderly when we arrived. We had great communication with the hosts and they answered my questions in just a short time. It was fantastic to be out of the tourist areas and be able to enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
Perfect for sitting on the porch watching the sunrise, seal watching, turtle watching, and just appreciating the beauty. North shore is the best!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Hauula?

The average price for a rental in Hauula is $305 per night. This rental is $597 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ. 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 "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ?

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

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