Makapu’u Hale, Literally oceanfront! VIEWS! A\/C, 2 bedroom\/2 bath
About this house rental
Nestled in Hawaii Kai, this attractive house for £413 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. We are literally oceanfront! E Komo Mai (Welcome) to Paradise! 30 Day minimum stay required by Oahu Ordinance Our homes are fully furnished with everything you need for an ideal Hawaiian vacation! Makapu'u Hale is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, newly decorated with comfortable & charming beach decor with ocean breezes and split A/C units. The home has been recently updated and features large, open concept kitchen and amazing ocean views from the living room area. Our guests enjoy dining island style on the large outdoor deck area with sweeping views of the crystal blue ocean. When you step outside on your lanai (porch), you’ll discover the enticing ocean breezes & VIEWS of 7 ISLANDS including: Lanai, Molokai, Mañana aka Rabbit Island, Kaohikaipu aka Black Rock Island, Mokulua Islands & Moku Manu Island…! You can see the Hawaiian sunrise every single day of the year … Plan your days at the beach snorkeling, sea shell hunting or just lounging & sunbathing then enjoy a rinse off in your outdoor hot water shower after you're done. We provide you with a washer & drier with laundry soap to keep your beach clothes clean for the next adventure! Designated parking available for 2 vehicles The lush yard of tropical delights including swaying coconut trees & tropical flowers, like the native-Hawaiian “half-flower” Naupaka & red ginger, kid- & adult-friendly swings, hot tub, sitting benches & hammocks are for your pleasure! :) We invite you to sleep comfortably on our quality mattresses & high thread count cotton sheets. A charcoal BBQ with a complimentary bag of charcoal is provided for all your outdoor cooking needs. Our Beachfront Homes are breathtaking & you will not want to leave… A common refrain from our guests is “it’s better than the pictures!!!” Come experience our little slice of “Heaven on Earth…” NEED SOMETHING SMALLER / LARGER OR NEED ADDITIONAL SPACE? ASK US ABOUT OUR OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE AREA! We can sleep up to 10 guests at our Beachfront Homes location & more guests nearby. CALL TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR HOMES :) Keywords: Oceanfront, House, Air-Conditioned, Open-Air, Upstairs, King-Sized Bed, Washer, Dryer, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Parking, Serenity, Home Away from Home, Waimanalo, Lanikai, Kailua, Hawaii Kai, Hanauma Bay, Mountains, Ocean, Beaches, Golf Courses, BBQ, Dining Area, Lanai / Porch, Island Style, Pristine, Country, Close to Town, Beautiful, Unforgettable, Honeymoon, Hammock TAT Tax ID: TA-174-700-7488-01
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Hawaii Kai, HI
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(105 Reviews)
5.0
We had an amazing vacation staying here! The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for a great stay. We spent a lot of time in the yard, laying in the hammock and taking in the breathtaking views of the ocean. We spent a few days at the beach and the owner also had everything we needed including chairs, umbrella,cooler, sand toys, and body board! This truly was a dream vacation!
5.0
What a great stay! Our family (incl 2 teens) vacationed at the home for 10 days. The photos don't do it justice. You can't really appreciate the location until you are actually there. It's amazing. Truly tropical paradise.
Arrival was easy. Driveway comes up quick, so we drove right past and had to make a u-turn, but after the first time, we knew to anticipate it. Home was clean, well-stocked, as described in the listing. The view from giant picture windows was fantastic. Beds were a little soft for my liking, but my family thought they were just fine. We had everything we needed at the home- beach towels, boogie board, SUP, etc.
My husband and I loved the location, away from the chaos and people of the downtown area. Yet downtown was only 30 minutes away, which my teens really liked. We went downtown to shop and meet up with friends. Even closer to the home was Hawaii Kai and Waimanalo town. We went there to eat and shop for basics. Did DoorDash a couple of times, and it was not a problem.
The beach right outside the home is a combination of sand and rock. You can sit in the water, but I wasn't comfortable going in deeper. Down the beach to the left, a short walk away, is the Magnum PI/Obama beach with sea barrier to create a lagoon-like swimming area. Further down is Waimanalo Beach, but we didn't go that far. The lagoon was wonderful to swim and just stand around in. Not crowded.
I would highly recommend this home and would stay here again. We had a couple of small hiccups, but the owner was super responsive super fast, so the issues were resolved very quickly.
5.0
simply amazing!
Words can't describe how perfect our stay was! Perfect location, great to work with the owners and everything was as described. Thank you Thank you!!!!
5.0
We recently stayed here with our two children as well as my parents and we all loved it! The house was very clean and very well stocked with things for us to use which was a big plus. We did a lot of snorkeling which was nice to just be able to jump in the water right at the house. We are already trying to plan our next trip that we can come back to this amazing house!
5.0
Amazing!!
We recently stayed here with our two children as well as my parents and we all loved it! The house was very clean and very well stocked with things for us to use which was a big plus. We did a lot of snorkeling which was nice to just be able to jump in the water right at the house. We are already trying to plan our next trip that we can come back to this amazing house!
5.0
So relaxing!
This property is beautiful! We wanted to stay away from the hustle of Honolulu and this location was perfect. Very quiet and peaceful and we were able to drive about 20 minutes to Kailua for restuarants, shopping, etc. I loved always being able to hear the ocean waves rolling in. We reached out with a question after check in and received a quick response. The beach in front of the property was very nice and I snorkeled out along the pier and saw some fish. Great stay!
5.0
Right on the ocean!! Beautiful place to just relax!!
5.0
What a wonderful getaway! Waking up hearing the sounds and smell of the ocean, being able to walk right out to the beach, going for an outrigger ride with Mike, going on nearby hikes, eating local food and staying in more of a real Hawaiian home are what made this experience special and hard to come by on Oahu. Thank you for making this possible!
5.0
Finally a real vacation!
What a wonderful getaway! Waking up hearing the sounds and smell of the ocean, being able to walk right out to the beach, going for an outrigger ride with Mike, going on nearby hikes, eating local food and staying in more of a real Hawaiian home are what made this experience special and hard to come by on Oahu. Thank you for making this possible!
5.0
Very relaxing and beautiful retreat
Right on the ocean!! Beautiful place to just relax!!
5.0
Everything was as suggested in the description.
Beautiful views, on the beach and spacious.
5.0
What you see is what you get
Everything was as suggested in the description.
Beautiful views, on the beach and spacious.
5.0
Perfect house right on the water. We miss it already! Thank you so much!
5.0
This place is unbeatable! Best in the island! Super clean, comfortable, and ON the beach! Beach is super mellow! Perfect for little kids! The owner Mike lives next door. Super friendly local guy! Even gave us a ride on his boat! Trust me when I tell you if you’re coming to Oahu this is the spot/area you’ll want to be in! They don’t have the two twin beds pictured but they ARE in the living room up against two giants windows giving you top notch views during your stay!
5.0
Amazing
Perfect house right on the water. We miss it already! Thank you so much!
5.0
Best Rental property on island!
This place is unbeatable! Best in the island! Super clean, comfortable, and ON the beach! Beach is super mellow! Perfect for little kids! The owner Mike lives next door. Super friendly local guy! Even gave us a ride on his boat! Trust me when I tell you if you’re coming to Oahu this is the spot/area you’ll want to be in! They don’t have the two twin beds pictured but they ARE in the living room up against two giants windows giving you top notch views during your stay!
5.0
A magical spot!
Our stay at Makapu'u Hale was beyond our expectations. The ocean practically comes right up to your feet as you relax on the porch, hammock or in the hot tub. The wave sounds lull you to sleep every night. And easy beach/water access is available right on the same property (not to mention the pier that is so refreshing to walk out on and enjoy the ever changing sea views). Great snorkeling right from your own beach is an amazing benefit that we didn't realize we'd use so much!
The house setup with renovated kitchen & main bath, is fantastic and quiet high-quality air conditioning is much appreciated on those nights when the temp or humidity calls for it. Beds were very comfortable and TV, Wifi, etc. all worked great. We worked remotely from this beautiful spot many days during the 2020 pandemic quarantine period. The entrance is a driveway immediately off the main road, which is great to get anywhere you need to go. You might go by it and have to turn around the first time, but it's easy once you have some visual landmarks figured out. A new driveway has been added in the past year or two, which is not currently shown on Google satellite. This makes entry/egress even more convenient than in the past, and some of the old comments about figuring out where to park are now outdated. The location is about the same driving distance from Hawaii Kai and Kailua, so all of the amenities in either of those spots are readily available, with Honolulu not much further of course.
Kalama & Mike were tremendous hosts. Immediately helpful whenever we had a question, but not intrusive in the slightest.
If you're comparing this property to any other property that's NOT on the water (assuming the size fits your needs), don't hesitate and just book it. If comparing this property to other oceanfront, it's a terrific choice. If you love swimming & snorkeling, it probably beats most other locations for ease of access. There is plenty of beach to sit out on (& chairs provided), but not an expansive deep beach area if that makes a difference to you. Beachfront quietness & privacy is likely superior here to most spots in Lanikai or Kailua due to there not being any public access spots very close by.
As you can tell, Makapu'u Hale is an amazing choice for your stay!
5.0
A little Slice of Heaven
Our family stayed here for a week and we are in awe. Getting up each morning with a cup of coffee (coffee was already in the home) and sitting on the deck watching the sun rise and listening to the ocean..... Access to the beach is private, you will only see people that are just walking up and down the beach which was not often. House had everything you needed for the beach, chairs, towels, body boards and all the snorkel gear. The owner is a couple houses down and has a boat that he likes to go out on when he can, if you are joining him a tip is a very nice jester. The boat rides were some of our highlights of the stay, just indescribable, what a magical place to stay. Thank you for everything
4.0
The house was great. It is a little difficult to find since the directions are different that what’s there. We drive right past it 3 times since red markers on the check in instructions weren’t there. However the house is great. The property itself is wonderful. I enjoyed coffee on the private pier each morning.
The location of the property doesn’t seem to be the best. A homeless encampment is across the road and another is down the road about a mile or two.
Overall we would stay there again.
4.0
Great house for my family
The house was great. It is a little difficult to find since the directions are different that what’s there. We drive right past it 3 times since red markers on the check in instructions weren’t there. However the house is great. The property itself is wonderful. I enjoyed coffee on the private pier each morning.
The location of the property doesn’t seem to be the best. A homeless encampment is across the road and another is down the road about a mile or two.
Overall we would stay there again.
5.0
Wife and I stayed here for the 1st 4 days of our trip before the rest of the family flew in. If your looking for a simple quiet place to stay this is it. View, sunrise, hot tub, swing and hammock were all amazing. Only recommendation to the owner would be a new set of fry pans, the teflon Is pealing off. We certainly would stay here again.
5.0
Little Slice of Heaven
Wife and I stayed here for the 1st 4 days of our trip before the rest of the family flew in. If your looking for a simple quiet place to stay this is it. View, sunrise, hot tub, swing and hammock were all amazing. Only recommendation to the owner would be a new set of fry pans, the teflon Is pealing off. We certainly would stay here again.
5.0
This property is so beautiful. Right on the ocean, watched a beautiful sunset every morning from the pier. Had a little confusion on parking upon arrival but was able to talk to someone right away to help us figure it out. Great kitchen had all the immensities we needed. Bathrooms were awesome. My favorite part was eating breakfast on the open patio every morning. Would highly recommend.
5.0
AMAZING
This property is so beautiful. Right on the ocean, watched a beautiful sunset every morning from the pier. Had a little confusion on parking upon arrival but was able to talk to someone right away to help us figure it out. Great kitchen had all the immensities we needed. Bathrooms were awesome. My favorite part was eating breakfast on the open patio every morning. Would highly recommend.
5.0
Absolutely Beautiful
The property was just as explained. The access to swimming and water fun was more than expected. Loved the stay and would go again without hesitation.
5.0
Beautiful Location with Great Views!
We had an amazing time. The views were great and the location was ideal for the local beaches. Everything was exactly what we were looking for.
5.0
Can’t find a better place
This place was magical. We are in Hawaii for two weeks but only stayed here for a couple of nights. I would have been happy spending the entire two weeks here. I can’t believe this place even exists. Might seem pricey at first but it’s actually an amazing value for what you get. I will always pine to return!
5.0
Amazing
I could write such a long review about how much fun we had here but I will keep it short for you all reading this. You can not go wrong with renting this property. It has everything that Hawaii is suppose to be about. Waking up to sunrise over the beautiful ocean and Rabbit Island. Having morning coffee on the pier. Easy access everywhere. Country Hawaii living. Beauty beyond belief. Even the friendliness of the neighbors and local fisherman.
Thank you for an amazing stay full of fun and relaxation. Thank you Mike for the boat ride on your new catamaran. We will be back.
5.0
Simply fabulous
Captain was awesome, thank you Captain!
5.0
Fantastic property!!
This house and beach was wonderful for our entire family. Our kids (boys 13 and 11) loved the beach and the swings. Great beach for snorkeling. Great location. The owner took us on his boat for a awesome ride. Our whole experience with this property was fantastic!! We would definitely go back!
5.0
Beautiful home and relaxing location. LOVED this place!
The home is just as shown. Expansive views and great amenities. The small beach with a short stair access was perfect for a private swim. Hot outdoor shower and hot tub round out the experience. Owner Mike was around in one of the other houses, but not intrusive. Instructions to the property were very accurate. The only criticism I might have is that the front door code and lockset are a bit fiddly. Also, the door lock does not automatically lock when closed.
5.0
Perfect!
Being right on the water so close to snorkeling was a dream. Hot tub was perfect and crystal clean. Beds were comfy. The house and kitchen were spotless and had everything you could need. The location couldn't have been more perfect. We can't wait to return.
5.0
Staycation
Initially I had a different image of what the layout of the property/house looked like but when I got there it was more then what I expected! Beachfront was just awesome and the house was just as good if not better then the view! Very spacious but yet simple home with a lot of room which makes it great for a family or some friends looking to just get away for the weekend! My kids loved the jacuzzi and the fact that they could see all the fishes and turtles from the pier! Couldn't have picked a better place for our little getaway! Will definitely be coming back!
5.0
Wonderful Family Vacation at Waimanalo Beach
Our family had an absolutely wonderful stay! We took advantage of Mike's willingness to take us out on his sailing canoe on the most perfect of days. We split our week between here and Waikiki, and this by far, was the better part of our first trip to Hawaii. The view, the secluded feeling, and the snorkeling, right in front of the house, were the highlights. Easy access to some great beaches, places to see, hiking, and the Luau at Sea Life Park was so nice. My only negative feedback is that a couple of beach chairs were in need of replacement. Thank you!
5.0
Extraordinary and Beautiful
Makapu'u Hale is a secret garden perched over a gentle, turqupise slice of the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden, the house is cozy and immaculate. The outdoor living room is a gorgeous backdrop for meals and relaxing. Makapu'u Hale was the perfect spot for our family vacation and we would love to return. Mahalo!!
5.0
This home is absolutely beautiful!
My Ohana loved this home! It was perfect for our family staycation. It had everything we needed from things as simple as dish soap to things as extravagant as a washer and dryer. The outside amenities are such a bonus...swinging bench, hammock, hot tub & table for the evenings outside together eating dinner. Truly a blessing and we surely didn’t want to leave!
5.0
Birthday
Yes, another great stay at Makapu'u Hale!
It was sad to leave this beautiful place!
We will be back :)
5.0
Beautiful house right on the beach! Very clean and well-equipped.
We had a wonderful stay! The house is immaculate, and the views are without compare. Well-equipped kitchen and great location. We did not want to leave!
5.0
Another awesome stay!
Yet another awesome stay at Makapu'u Hale :)
5.0
This home is adorable and possibly the cleanest and most organized vacation rental we have ever stayed. Agree with other reviewers that the kitchen is well-stocked and the appliances were also very nice. We found the beds to all be comfortable. The back room did suffer at times from road noise; however, the front room enjoyed the lovely rhythms of the ocean. The A/C worked well for all spaces in the home which was important to one of the members in our party.
Our time outdoors at this home was the absolute best... we were able to access the water and enjoy use of the water toys we found in the homes outdoor storage. We even spotted a turtle while snorkeling to the right of the pier! A short walk from the home toward the left, we found Pahonu Pond... (check google earth)... you feel like you are in a huge swimming pool and the historical aspect is interesting. We also learned while there from other tourists that this location was used in filming Magnum PI!
Home configuration notes that may or may not matter to your party: The larger (king) bedroom with gorgeous ocean views does not have an attached bathroom... this room will use the huge and gorgeously updated bathroom (double vanity) across the living/dining space and likely shared with anyone sleeping on the living room day beds. The smaller, darker (also king) room in the back does have a much smaller attached bathroom (single vanity), but the toilet is separate from the sink and shower/tub and shares space with the washer and dryer. The sink and tub/shower space has a door for privacy; however the toilet/washer/dryer space has only a heavy curtain for privacy from the bedroom.
For our group of my husband and I, our young son, and my mother, the space worked well. We thoroughly enjoyed the location and the meticulous care of the home, and we appreciated the help and sincerity we got from both Laycie and Mike when we needed help! Many thanks!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hawaii Kai?
The average price for a rental in Hawaii Kai is £318 per night. This rental is £95 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Makapu’u Hale, Literally oceanfront! VIEWS! A\/C, 2 bedroom\/2 bath. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Makapu’u Hale, Literally oceanfront! VIEWS! A\/C, 2 bedroom\/2 bath. Enjoy the water!
Is Makapu’u Hale, Literally oceanfront! VIEWS! A\/C, 2 bedroom\/2 bath pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Makapu’u Hale, Literally oceanfront! VIEWS! A\/C, 2 bedroom\/2 bath?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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