Hale Makai - Charming Surf Cottage By The Sea!
House in Sunset Beach, HI
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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
E Komo Mai! Welcome to this special corner of North Shore Oahu paradise! Located just steps from some of the most beautiful coastline on Oahu, this cozy and comfortable surf cottage is the ideal spot for your next Hawaii escape.
Charming coastal decor will make you feel instantly relaxed and at home. Fully equipped open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island seating creates the perfect gathering place for friends and family. If you choose not to cook, you can walk or bike along the shaded bike path to grab a garlic shrimp plate or fresh fish taco from the nearby Pupukea food trucks (Bike rentals available just down the road).
Enjoy indoor-outdoor Hawaii style living in the screened in lanai/porch area. Surrounded by tropical palm trees and gentle breezes, this is the ideal space to relax and unwind after a busy day of island adventures.
The surf cottage is NOT oceanfront however your private beach access gate leads you to a short pathway directly to the sand (a two minute walk!). Enjoy fun-filled beach days, romantic sunsets, or collecting precious shells- and then walk home to rinse off salt and sand in the outdoor shower. As an added bonus Shark's Cove, one of Hawaii's best snorkeling spots, is just a few minutes from the home.
If you are looking for an aloha-filled island oasis near all of the fun and adventure of the north shore, look no further than Hale Makai, your surf cottage by the Sea!
**Air conditioning in 3/4 bedrooms and living room area.
**VRBO/google maps pins this home as directly "on the beach"- it is not directly oceanfront but on a flag lot with one home in between this property and the sand.
**Please ask about our favorite north shore activities, beaches, hikes, dining etc. We enjoy helping our guests create fun and memorable Oahu experiences!
**COVID-19 Update: We disinfect every surface after *every* check-out.. The home has contactless check-in, its own private entrance, and is completely private for your own use.
**Rates may vary depending on time of stay, time of booking, occupancy, and any applied discounts.
**In compliance with Hawaii vacation rental laws, this property is held for your exclusive use for a period of 30 days or greater regardless of your actual length of stay. Please contact owner for details or questions regarding availability.
TAT TAX ID : TA-114-058-4448-01
GE TAX ID: GE-114-058-4448-01
Check in 3pm
Check out 10 am
Charming coastal decor will make you feel instantly relaxed and at home. Fully equipped open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island seating creates the perfect gathering place for friends and family. If you choose not to cook, you can walk or bike along the shaded bike path to grab a garlic shrimp plate or fresh fish taco from the nearby Pupukea food trucks (Bike rentals available just down the road).
Enjoy indoor-outdoor Hawaii style living in the screened in lanai/porch area. Surrounded by tropical palm trees and gentle breezes, this is the ideal space to relax and unwind after a busy day of island adventures.
The surf cottage is NOT oceanfront however your private beach access gate leads you to a short pathway directly to the sand (a two minute walk!). Enjoy fun-filled beach days, romantic sunsets, or collecting precious shells- and then walk home to rinse off salt and sand in the outdoor shower. As an added bonus Shark's Cove, one of Hawaii's best snorkeling spots, is just a few minutes from the home.
If you are looking for an aloha-filled island oasis near all of the fun and adventure of the north shore, look no further than Hale Makai, your surf cottage by the Sea!
**Air conditioning in 3/4 bedrooms and living room area.
**VRBO/google maps pins this home as directly "on the beach"- it is not directly oceanfront but on a flag lot with one home in between this property and the sand.
**Please ask about our favorite north shore activities, beaches, hikes, dining etc. We enjoy helping our guests create fun and memorable Oahu experiences!
**COVID-19 Update: We disinfect every surface after *every* check-out.. The home has contactless check-in, its own private entrance, and is completely private for your own use.
**Rates may vary depending on time of stay, time of booking, occupancy, and any applied discounts.
**In compliance with Hawaii vacation rental laws, this property is held for your exclusive use for a period of 30 days or greater regardless of your actual length of stay. Please contact owner for details or questions regarding availability.
TAT TAX ID : TA-114-058-4448-01
GE TAX ID: GE-114-058-4448-01
Check in 3pm
Check out 10 am
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Sunset Beach, HI
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Fine
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at Hale Makai. This is a very comfortable home in a great location on the North Shore of Oahu. The property was clean and comfortable with nice touches provided like coffee and a huge back of local cookies. There is a of beach equipment provided at this property including beach towels, snorkelling gear, abeach chair, etc.
A short walk to Ke Iki beach which is great but the currents were quite strong there during our visit, so we went to other beaches nearby. The house is close to lots of great North Shore beaches. It's a short 10-minute walk to Pupukea beach and shops, which was very convenient and to Sharks Cove beach - great for snorkelling!
It's also a very secure property with security codes for the front gate and the driveway and a high fence all round.
My only gripe is that some bedrooms have ceiling fans but the Master bedroom did not. The Master had a AC unit that was quite noisy to run. This is a personal preference for me for ceiling fans, so not a major issue if you prefer AC. The TV had some connection issues during our stay but the property manager was very responsive when we raised our concerns about this and did a great job following up with us on this.
Overall this was a great property on the North Shore and I recommend it for both families and groups of adults.
6.0 / 10.0
Upon arrival there was a stench that smelled like a dead animal. I cleaned the bed linens which helped but 3/4 mattresses need replacing. Lise refunded me $200 for my trouble.
The house is charming and worked well for my family of 5, but Extremely dirty!! We found hair and products in the hall shower. There was a sea of cockroaches in the backyard and several in the house plus ants and a few spiders. When I mentioned this to Lise, she said they exterminate but it must have been at the end of the cycle. Also the couch and coffee table were dirty and there were layers of dust on the doors and some furniture.
Coffee mugs needed to be soaked and cleaned, short on wine glasses and bowls.
Only a few houses from the beautiful beach with a private path, but it was overgrown and hard to maneuver. Also, for being a beach house, it would have been nice to have beach chairs! I rented them from the surf shop truck next to Foodland. It made the beach much more enjoyable!
Nice bike/walking path and the location made getting around the island easy—especially North Shore, but right on a noisy road which woke us several times.
Overall good location but needs a deep clean, new mattresses, and kitchen updates.
10.0 / 10.0
30 second walk to probably one of the best beaches on the island. Comfortable with good access to food trucks and FoodLand by foot. Nice paved bike path. Large vehicle makes parking in the car port tough, but not impossible. Would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was wonderful and in a perfect location. 3 houses and 1 minute walk away from gorgeous Sunset Beach. Updated and tasteful. Some of the beds need to be replaced as we could feel the coils of the mattress but master very comfortable. Overall a great house and we will definitely rent again.
8.0 / 10.0
This is where you want to stay! Great neighborhood, cool North Shore vibe, close.to.everything! Great beaches all around, including the one out your back door. Great landing spot for our trip.
6.0 / 10.0
The place was nice. The beds were not comfortable at all. They need to be updated for sure but it worked for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! We were so centrally located and close to everything. A short walk to the beach, a bike ride away from Pipeline and walking distance to Foodland and food trucks. The photos did not do the house justice. It was spacious and fit our family of 6 perfectly! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful! Close to gorgeous beaches and downtown.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family of 5 stayed here during our recent trip to O’ahu. Hale Makai had all of the amenities & provisions needed to make our vacation perfect! The location is a short walk to the beach and food trucks. Property manager was very nice and helpful; communication was easy & prompt. Mahalo nui loa again for allowing us to stay here!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fabulous time! The property was clean, was a short walk to the beach and was super close to lots of activities on the North Shore.
Mahalo for such a great house in a wonderful location!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for our family. Great location walking distance to the food trucks and grocery store. A wonderful place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time staying at this home. Beautiful home and great location. Easy walk to Shark's Cover and other attractions. Easy drive to other North Shore locations. Would 100% visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing and beautiful house on the beach side. Lots of space for a big family. Best beach on the island for us. Perfect location. Will be back for sure. ♥️
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was fabulous....house was perfect for families and kids. The beach is right there and the other spots to see are easy to find from from the house. Also very close to Food Land and the food trucks.
10.0 / 10.0
We went with 4 adults and 3 teens. Everyone felt it was the best vacation we have ever had. We swam, snorkeled, hiked, ran, wave bobbed in the day and had great family time around the dinner table and played games at night in the lounge or screened in porch. The house was cozy and comfortable. the location can’t be beat. The host, Lisa, was very prompt with communication and shared so much information it made our vacation very relaxing. We hope to return soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Beach House!
We had a fantastic stay in this home! There was plenty of space for our family. The beds were comfortable and the decor was tastefully done. We weren’t able to figure out how to connect the WiFi to the Smart TV. We probably could have done it if we had had an HDMI adaptor. The WiFi was otherwise very good. The proximity to the beach - which was beautiful and relatively uncrowded - was great. We were under the impression that the house was on the beach but it is actually a few houses back and accessed by walking through the side yard of the homes closer to the beach. That said, it was quick and easy to get to the beach. We love the house and would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful family vacation
My family and my sisters family took a two week dream vacation on Oahu and this house was the perfect setting. It had plenty of room and was very cozy. Steps away from the beach to watch the sunset every night and a short walk to sharks cove and other amazing beaches. We also loved the food trucks! Truly a special place oh and we enjoyed all of the clickers and roosters too. Mahalo to the owner she was very helpful. We are sad to leave
10.0 / 10.0
We all loved it on the house we had a great time
The house was very clean
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous family vacation!
This house is in a wonderful location just steps from a beautiful, uncrowded beach, very close to grocery store and fun food trucks, just minutes to shops at Old Haleiwa, many popular beaches, and Waimea Falls and Botanical Gardens. The house is beautiful, clean and comfortable. The notebook with suggestions for things to do and places to eat was wonderful. Would love to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing home and privacy and crazy awesome beach access close by.
Family stay for spring break was stellar. Quick and simple access to the beautiful beaches. Host communication is amazing and couldn’t ask for a better host for our family vacation! Thank you so much!
We stay in the north shore multiple times per year and this was our best experience to date!
10.0 / 10.0
Great property.
I was very happy with my stay here. The house was situated in a very nice area of the north shore and the beaches were beautiful. It was unfortunate that the waves were seasonly large and made swimming dangerous--this is not something the property could control, but if you consider staying here check on the reports.
The kitchen was well stocked with spices, plates, silverware, etc. It had everything we needed. Access to the beach was easy and very close. Overall, there were very few set backs and a lot of positives about this property. I would definitely recommend it and would be happy to stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay!!!
It was heaven having the beach just a short walk from the house. The location is just minutes away from amazing food trucks and other fun activities. I had to bring my work with me unfortunately, but the wifi and quiet location worked out great. I would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house in a great North Shore location
Loved how close it was to the beach and how comfortable it was
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house, steps from the ocean
Lisa did a wonderful job of taking care of so many little things - from snorkel gear to beach towels. This place is a gem with everything you need. The book with food and beach recommendations is a nice touch. I would highly recommend this spot!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent place! Loved it! Will Return for sure!
Overall an Perfect vacation place, don't wait Just go!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing location and home!
We stayed for a week and LOVED IT! We had 7 adults in our family and we all stayed comfortably. The beds are really comfortable! The house is stocked with everything you might need. Clean, upgraded appliances and a functional kitchen. Plenty of space for everyone to relax! The location can't be beat! So many amazing spots within a short drive. And having the beach that close was amazing!
Lise is a great host and is an excellent communicator! Anytime you have a question, she is quick to respond.
This was the best family vacation we have had and I highly recommend Lise's place for your stay!
10.0 / 10.0
North Shore
Great place for a family vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable home in scenic location.
Our family of 6 were very comfortable in the home. The short walk to the beach was a plus. We would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Present Moments in Paradise
This beautiful beach house was perfect for our family's needs. There was plenty of room for six adults and a baby. Lise helped us get set up with renting the baby items we needed.
We love to cook and the well-stocked kitchen and grill were a delight to use. There is a blender and rice cooker included in the kitchen equipment.
Snorkeling at Shark's Cove was a delight! We already have plans to return and plan to snorkel every day. We bought water shoes, which I highly recommend for exploring the rocky beaches.
We loved the location. Most of our activities were between Laie and Pupukea, so it was an easy and beautiful commute between the two cities.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!
This house was located in an awesome location at the North Shore. The beach is literally behind the house! Foodland, Sharks Cove, Food Trucks - all were a walking distance! I couldn’t be happier with the location. The house itself was also great. The bed in the master bedroom was so comfortable - we even asked if they can share the brand of the bed! The kitchen had everything you would need. The house also had beach chairs, umbrellas, beach mats and now a wagon to help bring items to the beach or to use when grocery shopping! Overall, very pleased with our stay and Lise was very responsive to questions and provided lots of recommendations! Thank you for letting us stay in your slice of heaven!
10.0 / 10.0
Must Book
Highly recommend this beach house. It was a little home away from home. Property owner was amazing and very easy to communicate with. Located in a perfect location. Just over all a beautiful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great for families
This home is excellent for families as there is ample space for everyone. The air conditioning units worked well and the home cooled down quickly including the room without the air conditioner, just open the bedroom door and use the ceiling fans. There were a few beach chairs, umbrellas, and snorkeling masks to take to the beach a short walk away. 6ft fence and trees surrounded the property giving a feeling of privacy. A short walk away is Sharks Cove for good snorkeling and several food trucks for takeout or Foodland for groceries. Be warned Foodland gets very busy! The beach is wonderful and large with deep sand and is only crowded on the weekend. A great spot to see beautiful sunsets.
The owner was very responsive when we had questions. Easy check in and out.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect home, steps away from the beach
This home was perfect for our group of 6. Awesome location, close walk to pretty much everything you need. Best part was the beach it was right next to, 20ish steps away down a private path. Host was awesome and had great communication. Thanks again!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Home, Great Location, Comfortable and Clean
The house was everything promised, exactly like the pictures. Beautiful home, great North Shore location, clean, and comfortable. Short walk to the beach, right next to Shark's cove and Foodland. AC in 3 of the bedrooms and in the Kitchen/living room worked great in keeping the home cool for good sleeping. We had 8 adults staying for a week. We contacted Lisa a couple times and she was very prompt and helpful with our needs. I would stay here again and would recommend it strongly.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay
Sweet cottage
Well maintained
Great closeness to some great food trucks and supermarket
Great access to sharks cove and beautiful beach access
One challenge was the noise and busy traffic that seemed constant
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous week
Great home and location. We enjoyed everything about the property, location, clean, as described. Thx again. We’ll be back.
10.0 / 10.0
An unforgettable stay!!
My family had a perfect vacation thanks to our VRBO stay and Lisa's reliable communication!! Our family vacation was to celebrate my brother's graduation and being on the north shore was family friendly and jam packed with things to do! We went snorkeling, played basketball, ate at the food trucks, and when we were exhausted, decompressed at home playing cards. Our VRBO home was our home sweet home where we gathered to have our breakfast and unwind watching surf competitions after a busy day. I really can't thank Lisa enough for her friendliness and kind heart!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Oahu North Shore house!
This was a perfect 4 bedroom cottage steps from amazing snorkeling at Sharks cove and practically on a private beach. Quiet neighborhood, and very accessible to all that the North Shore has to offer including beaches, surfing, the Waimea Waterfall and gardens, food trucks and Very conveniently walking distance to FoodLand, the local grocery store. The home has some snorkeling gear, beach umbrella, beach chairs making hauling these items from wherever you are traveling unnecessary. Our kids had a great time. We swam with turtles and saw all kinds of fish. We greatly enjoyed staying at this property. Our host, Lise, provided a number of recommendations for what to do. Overall we were very happy.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect location and lovely home
This house was absolutely perfect for our family vacation on the North Shore with our twin teenage surfer boys. The house is so cute and welcoming (just as pictured) and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. The air conditioning works wonderfully, and was very welcomed. The beds were all very comfortable with soft linens. The location of the house is within walking distance to the Food Trucks, grocery store, and Sharks Cove for snorkeling. The beach access is via a very short path out the back of the house. Lisa was very helpful, responded quickly to all my questions, and was a wonderful host. We will definitely return to this location again and again. Loved it!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sunset Beach?
The average price for a rental in Sunset Beach is $561 per night. This rental is $102 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hale Makai - Charming Surf Cottage By The Sea!. 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 Hale Makai - Charming Surf Cottage By The Sea! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hale Makai - Charming Surf Cottage By The Sea!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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