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Absolutely Oceanfront/ SimpleRuralHome/ AC rooms

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View to the left with more coconut trees
Shared Ocean access
Enjoy the quiet sunrises with your morning coffee to start your day off right
"Moana Moon" by owner/artist lancefairly.com
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hauula, HI
  • Place, Hauula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hauʻula Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Cultural Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Absolutely Oceanfront/ SimpleRuralHome/ AC rooms

**This home is offered as a monthly rental, however full month occupancy is not required. Please "Contact Host" to see if your dates are available.

For the traveller seeking a more authentic experience of Hawai`i is Hale Makani Kai, "home of the gentle ocean breeze." Ideally located for experiencing the unique beauty and culture of true Hawai`i, this home is found on the "beautiful side of the island” where the lush green mountains meet the crystal blue Pacific Ocean. This beautiful country environment is reflected in the owner/manager Lance Fairly's paintings. You can see some of his artwork at (www.lancefairly.com)

This comfortable upstairs rural home offers you the simplicity of island living without sacrificing modern convenience. After a swim in the ocean, relax on your deck where you can watch honu (sea turtles) taking a break at the surface, something you won't find on more crowded sides of the island! If you're lucky, you'll even get a chance to catch whales breaching out beyond the reef at the right time of year. Become entranced while watching the coconut trees swaying in the ocean breeze, perfectly framing your view of the ocean from the deck or living room - like something out of a postcard! Behind you, the Ko’olau mountain range rises into the sky, covered in a lush, green junglescape, where wild boar, peacocks, and birds live freely and mountain streams run untouched. The tranquil setting of this gem of a home truly removes you from the outside world, giving your spirit a place of solace to reconnect and be renewed.

When you’ve rejuvenated and are ready to venture out, you’ll find no shortage of unique local places to eat, uncrowded beaches to visit, and island shopping to explore. Two of the top ten world famous places to visit on O'ahu, The Polynesian Cultural Center (www.polynesia.com) and Kualoa Ranch (www.kualoa.com) are just minutes away. Lifetime memories are waiting to be made at these two truly unforgettable attractions, amongst others, just down the road from the home.

When you stay with us, not only do you get a more local experience, but you also are supporting local. We are kama’āina - a local family dedicated to caring for and sharing this special place we call home. We are honored to be able to introduce you to our unique island culture and lifestyle. Most of all, we are committed to sharing the true meaning of ALOHA with you, so that your Hawaii experience will be an unforgettable one for you and your `ohana (family). We've raised our family in this home, and while our children are now grown and on other parts of the island, this home has remained in the family, and we are honored to share its specialness with visitors in hopes that they will be able to experience an authentic piece of this truly unforgettable place. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any additional guest has to be approved by owner and charge will be $45 per night. No partying, loud noises as we are in a residential area.
We appreciate our guests to help to conserve electricity. ACs in bedrooms should be turned off when out for daily activities.
No sand in the house. Sand and extra cleaning in the house will result an additional $95 cleaning fee will be charged from the damage deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GE-018-249-9328-01, TA-018-249-9328-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hauula

Located in Hauula, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Polynesian Cultural Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Turtle Bay Beach and Kualoa Beach Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kahuku Farms and Kualoa Ranch. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Hauula, HI

What's nearby

  • Hauula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hauʻula Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Punalu'u Beach Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kokololio Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Polynesian Cultural Center - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 57 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shrimp The Bomb - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pounders Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seven Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa Ole's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolutely Oceanfront/ SimpleRuralHome/ AC rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolutely Oceanfront/ SimpleRuralHome/ AC rooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolutely Oceanfront/ SimpleRuralHome/ AC rooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolutely Oceanfront/ SimpleRuralHome/ AC rooms located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hauula holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hauula Beaches and Kaluanui Beach. Hauʻula Beach Park and Punalu'u Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay at North Shore

Ocean Frontrow, good for 4 adults or small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shgen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We really enjoyed the location and the host was friendly and easy to communicate with although we didn’t need to. We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views!!!

If you want beautiful views, this is the place. Plenty of parking. Nice big lot. Large rooms. Large bathroom on upper floor. Only downside was the clothes washer was not working for all 3 days. New one was on order.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

This place is in the perfect spot if you want to get away from the business of Waikiki! The location is very beautiful! The host, Lance, was very friendly and accommodating! He was also very informative of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

The house was very clean. Nothing fancy, but has everything needed for a very enjoyable stay. The views are amazing and great snorkeling right off the steps. Lance is a very helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

We really enjoyed how peaceful our stay was. The view was amazing. It had everything we needed. It was close to all the places we wanted to go to. Lance and his son were great to work with. We had the best time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Surjatapa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location and peaceful stay

The check in process was really simple. We loved the location and the house. The rooms were spacious and the view from the living room and deck area is unbeatable. These is a small beach 5 houses down, it was perfect for our family. We would go back if we get the chance again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to relax

This was a great place to stay with the family. The ocean is out the back door. It makes a great start to the morning to walk the beach and play in the water some. You can snorkel here too. It’s a nice quiet place to get away from the city and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

All about location

Beautiful location. House needs to be updated. Once you get over the shock and accept that it’s a total beach house you can enjoy yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as listed

Tish was great would go back in a minute. Property was as listed
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Marsha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Lance’s spot is an amazing location. True to his description, it’s a basic beach house, met all of needs, and we enjoyed being there. Being literally steps from the ocean we watched the beautiful sunrises every morning, went for a morning swim and had breakfast on the deck. A quiet beach is a few minutes walk away, and it was great being in the heart of the North Shore for easy drives and exploring. Convenient to shopping. Lance was very nice and responsive to any questions we had. A short but enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sunrise views

Everything went smoothly. House is as described. We primarily went to other other beaches rather than swimming in front of the house or at the nearest beach. We also went north to a waterfall,nearby for a mountain hike, as well as Honolulu for a luau and whale watching. We had a nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great few days!

We had a great time during our stay. My kids had a blast being able to walk right into the ocean! They snorkeled a lot and we even saw a turtle right outside! The sunrises and moonrises are incredible. Also, if you get a chance to visit the gallery downstairs, I highly suggest it! The artwork is stunning (some of which are hung around the house)! Lance was so easy to work with and very kind. There is noise from the road, but it didn't bother us much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend this quaint ocean front hideaway.

Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were perfect for us and we enjoyed the air conditioning. Our family consists of my husband, myself, 19 yr old twins and a 17 yr old. We had plenty of room, place was very clean and Tish was just a text away if we had any questions or needed anything. We also thoroughly enjoyed visiting the art studio downstairs of her very talented husband. Location is away from busy southern touristy areas but close enough to be there in a short drive. It is only a mile or so from the Polynesian Culture Center. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property in a rural setting

This house was a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of other parts of the island, but a 10-20 minute drive from a lot of great beaches, parks and places for activity or groceries and simple restaurants and food trucks. We thought there would be a little bit of beach between the house and the ocean but the back of the property leterally steps into the ocean for snorkling. Although that was unexpected it was pretty cool and the nearest beach was a 1 minute walk. A bit of maintenance could be done to a few windows, AC units worked but were pretty loud, but manaageable. The beds were comfortable, and amenities sufficient. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

bob h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

concern with property

The property is a well-located older property of wood construction. I could not locate smoke detectors in the property so i purchased one at a local hardware store and kept in the property for protection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and Beautiful Ocean view

The property is described accurately and is roomy for a family of 5 adults. The deck view is gorgeous and surrounding local beaches uncrowded. The drive into Waikiki is a good hour and can be a bit slow, but always nice to get back to quietness of Hauuala. Very reasonable golf course just 10 mins away on the ocean that kids enjoyed. Lance was very accommodating and communication was great. An observation, is a few more added simple comforts would make the stay more enjoyable. Deck chair padding covers, bedroom end table with lamp and newer refreshed beach towels. Overall we enjoyed our vacation and we found the this Simple Rural home comfortable and sufficient for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for island stay

This was a great place for our family of 6 to stay. We were hoping to go out on the beach behind the house but the tide was too high. (this of course out of control of owners) The road is noisy, so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Other than that is was perfect! We really were only there to sleep and shower because we were all over the island. It seemed to be about an hour drive regardless the direction but that was expected. The place is surrounded by great places to eat. Lance and his wife stopped by just to make sure everything was ok and if we needed anything which was very nice. Over all a great place to sleep, shower, and plan for your next daily adventure!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona I.

Comfortable and great location!

Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day’s stay. Five of us were very comfortably accommodated in the 3 bedrooms! Glad there were two bathrooms. We had two cars and both could park easily by the side of the Gallery ( beautiful paintings by Lance) in front of the house We were able to quickly access both North, East and South of Oahu. Place had a lovely deck and also yard next to seashore . Did not go swimming although it was right at our doorsteps as waves were choppy due to strong winds and the water was right up to the steps, during our entire stay (winter in Oahu?). Kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed eating breakfast in before heading out each day. We even made a crockpot stew one day - nice to come back to already cooked meal at end of day for dinner. Close by Tamura (local supermarket - better prices/they have beers and wines, and selections than Foodland). Was perfect for our visit and highly recommended away from the crowded touristic Waikiki.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to unwind

Stayed here for a few days in early September, and it was a great place to stay to explore the north and northwest sides of the island. Convenient to several beaches, and the northwest beaches (like Sunset beach) are only about 20-25 minutes away. The house had a great deck for watching the sunrise and sitting out at night. There is a small beach area right off the back, but we were too busy going to other beaches to explore the reef right there, though we did see turtles from the deck. And having the ability to do laundry in the unit was a nice plus at the tail end of our trip. Lance was a great host and responded quickly to any issues we had. He has an art studio below the unit so was usually not too far away if we needed anything. The place is right on the main road that goes around the north side of the island, so you do have some road noise, especially in the back rooms. So that is just something to be aware of. Parking can be a bit tight, too. Fine for one car, but more than that might be a tight squeeze. Overall a great place that allows you to relax at the end of a day of exploring Oahu.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is outstanding. In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful parts of the island and on top of that it’s located very well to access both the north shore and Honolulu. This is an apartment over an art gallery. While it is ocean front there’s not much in the way of a beach at least while we were there. There are 4 bedrooms in all, one is not furnished which was fine for my family as we used it for a staging area for luggage and clothes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

leora f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is exactly as described. One bathroom is a little smaller than pictured. Beach out front was amazing...swimming with sea turtles, sunrises and sunsets were spectacular, the sound of the waves with that ocean breeze. Straight up paradise and Lance and his wife were very helpful with any question or information. Definitely will be back....
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vyna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation

We had a wonderful time. The beauty of the ocean is so relaxing and peaceful. We were on the go constantly and it was great to get out on the lanai at the end of the day. The art work in the home is absolutely beautiful!
Morning view from the lanai.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from the living room and upper deck. Well stocked house. We enjoyed grilling oceanside and eating on the deck. Low tide allowed easy beach access for our morning beach walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!!

This place has an amazing view!! Great location, surrounded by beautiful beaches!! Wonderful memories to be made! Sunrises are memorizing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by property manager

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I have lived on the island for over 40 years. Providing personal care to my guests to make sure they have a memorable Hawaiian vacation is my top priority. My two children grew up here, spending their childhood playing on the beach and swimming in the ocean at the back yard of this property. We are available to provide you with local knowledge, and to ensure that you have a great stay.

This beautiful country environment is reflected in my paintings. You can see some of my artwork at Lancefairly.com.

Why they chose this property

We have lived here since 1987, Hauula is where one can feel aloha (love from the heart). People are genuine. Neighbors always watch out for each other. The bonds are so tight. My dog, Abel, used to walk the beach freely (when there was no need for a leash), everyone knew him.

When we moved here, neighborhood boys, Dane and Drew delivered us cookies. My children became close friends with Drew who always took care of them. This is the kind of neighborhood we have. Drew now has his own family and still brings his family to visit his old neighbors once in a while.

What makes this property unique

One time a guest commented, "It's so peaceful. Looking out to the mountains and ocean, listening to the sound of the waves put you back with nature. It rejuvenates your soul."

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests