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Cottage by the Bay, "A Calm and Peaceful Retreat"

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Diamond Head and Honolulu from Kokohead Trail
Interior View from Cottage Entrance off of Private Lanai
Exterior View, Queen Bed and Sitting Area
Reverse View of Queen Bed, Wall Mounted Monitor and Exterior View of Backyard
Detail of Bed and Lighting

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 430.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Hanauma Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sandy Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cottage by the Bay, "A Calm and Peaceful Retreat"

By Honolulu Ordinance, 22-7, (Bill 41) "This property may not be rented for less than 30 consecutive days. Rental prices will not be reduced or adjusted based on the number of days the rental is actually used or occupied" we can only book a reservation once every 30 days with the minimum being 30 days, please contact the owner for more information and to answer your questions.
The Cottage by the Bay is located in a quiet Hawaii Kai neighborhood. It is attached to the main house with its own private entrance steps from a quiet path leading to the Portlock seaside with beautiful views, sunsets and a small beach. The cottage sleeps 2 people with plenty of room to call home for a few days or weeks. It is a large studio cottage furnished with a queen size bed and a futon couch which converts into a double bed, a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, mini-refrigerator/freezer, Krupp's coffee maker, toaster, blender, hot water pot and necessary utensils and dishes. The private bathroom has a shower stall. Hair dryer, linens and beach and bath towels are provided. For your comfort, the cottage is air conditioned, (a quiet split system), a 37' flat screen TV, cable, HBO and Showtime and free WiFi access. An Ironing board and iron, beach chairs and beach umbrella are also provided. Smoking is not permitted in the cottage or on the lanai.
Hawaii Transient Accommodation Tax ID #: TA-146-070-7328-0
Hawaii Excise Tax ID #:GE-146070-7328-01R
Keywords: Honolulu, Cottage, Hawaii Kai, Beach Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Portlock Road, East Honolulu, Kitchenette, Maunalua Bay

Property manager

Ron Steiner

Languages

French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib available upon request.
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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
No smoking inside the cottage or on the lanai

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-146-070-7328-01, 390030130000, GE-146-070-7328-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honolulu

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Eastern Honolulu, a neighbourhood in Honolulu. International Market Place and Waikiki Beach Walk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and Waikiki Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex or Stan Sheriff Center. Jet skiing and kayaking 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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What's nearby

  • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Koko Head - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hanauma Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sandy Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 18 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kokonuts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the Bay, "A Calm and Peaceful Retreat" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Bay, "A Calm and Peaceful Retreat"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the Bay, "A Calm and Peaceful Retreat"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the Bay, "A Calm and Peaceful Retreat" located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastern Honolulu cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maunalua Bay Beach Park and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Hanauma Bay Beach and Koko Head are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

Outstanding!

Beautiful and quiet place to stay. Close location to various attractions. The owner is an excellent host with knowledge of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Lockwood, Missouri

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

Wonderful Cottage Stay

Everything was simply perfect, just as described and much more! This is a lovely neighborhood, close to top spots you will want to visit, yet out of the downtown crowds. Our host was extremely accommodating. The cottage is spacious and has everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve T.

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

East Honolulu - next to Koko Crater and Hanauma Bay

Ron is a wonderful host! He is very responsive and helpful with letting us know about the new rules for out of state visitors visiting certain state parks requiring registration in advance. There is a tiny little beach a two minute walk from the cottage. It was a nice place to star watch and look at the city lights. Hawaii Kai is a pleasant, quiet town. We were able to walk to Kona Brewing Co too! The cottage has lots of towels and beach towels, body boards, beach chairs, a/c, nice basket of snacks, mini fridge, mini microwave, kitchen sink. We were able to visit North Shore, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Kailua easily from the cottage. We would definitely book with Ron again in the future. Mahalo for your hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

It was a great place to stay!

Ron was so accommodating and attentive! Property was described well and very accurate. Beach was a short walk away and had beautiful sunsets, perfect! Great place to stay out of the city. Small strip mall up the road with coffee and food options, and a Leonard's donut truck!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristi h.

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

Amazing vacation

Cute cottage, very clean. Property had everything we needed, beach chairs, cooler and beach towels! Great location, out of the craziness of Waikiki. Great neighborhood restaurants and grocery stores. Close to hikes and beaches. Owner Ron was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Cottage By the Bay is a great place to stay!

Very comfortable, quiet, safe place to stay. Ron is a great host. Very friendly and accommodating! We had a very relaxing time. Very short walk to the beautiful bay and great sunsets!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great spot outside Honolulu

Great little spot outside the craziness of Honolulu. Close enough to pop on over to Honolulu for activities, but it was so nice to come back to this peaceful little spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marni S.

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

Cottage by the Bay

Cottage was clean, cozy, and had all of the amenities we needed. Location was great for snorkeling at Hanauma Bay and for exploring the island. Ron was a kind, responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ninad P.

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

Our cottage by the sea

We really enjoyed our stay. The location and quite neighborhood are the biggest pluses. Ron is gracious and helpful host who checked in on us and ensured our well-being. He offered blankets when it got cold and even allowed us to use his laundry for a load. Defi. Will stay again if we revisit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carey A.

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

Good location to explore the East

This property has it’s pros and cons. It was clean and a good location to explore the East side and North shore. Leonard’s bakery truck is across the highway! It is not oceanfront and there is very little privacy because it is attached to the main house (Used to be a garage?) The beach in the description is not a place you want to spend a day at. It was clean, good location and has a homey feel but lack of privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime s.

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

Perfect

The owner and the cottage are fantastic. This place was perfect for my friend and I coming back to the island for a short vacation. It had everything we needed and more. Have already recommended it to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn J.

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

Clean, comfortable and kind!

We loved staying in Ron's ohana. It is a beautifully (and apparently newly) renovated studio, that is comfortable and less than a block's walk to the beach. We appreciated the welcome basket with snacks, and had everything we needed with a kitchenette and stocked bathroom. It is quiet at night, and the beach feels private, with only a handful of people watching the sunset with you each evening. Ron was a great host, and we enjoyed spending time with him too! Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

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

Perfect Hawaiian Cottage By The Sea

This property is truly a gem! The bijou cottage has everything needed for a comfortable and memorable stay. The very short walk to the beach makes this location perfect! Hanauma Bay and the Blowhole are just minutes away, as are a great selection of restaurants and shopping. Ron was so very helpful and flexible with us, even providing distilled water!!!! The refrigerator was stocked with cold water and the snack basket lovely (chips, cookies and popcorn). The beach gear and towels were plentiful and the cottage itself was immaculate! This location cannot be beat!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

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

live like a local right next to private beach

We loved our stay here, the cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our Oahu time. Location is perfect for exploring haunama bay, Kailua, manoa falls, and only steps from a small beach where you can watch sunset/sunrise with total peace and privacy. Ron was really helpful and easy to communicate with. Our 5and 2 year olds had a great time too. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dipti B.

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

Lovely and just as described.

Ron was wonderful. The place was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

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

It's a nice place to stay on vacation.

Very Nice,Good location and I will recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M., Los Angeles

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

Adorable East Honolulu guest cottage

Stayed with wife and two kids, little cramped for us but would be perfect for just a couple, host was welcoming and generous (did a load of laundry for us, had some coffee pods and popcorn for us) beautiful lanai , really everything you would need for the visit is there, would return in a heartbeat Mahalo Ron!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

A Peaceful Retreat

This property was exactly what we were looking for during our stay on Oahu. Away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, but close enough to the action to get where we needed! The cottage was clean, comfortable, quaint and roomier than expected. We had plenty of privacy, an attentive host and the bonus of being steps from an adorable little beach with a view of Diamond Head Crater. This was the perfect place for us!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Incredible place, everything you could need

Anything you could think of needing, Ron has found a way to fit it in here. Place is super comfortable and in a safe, beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Excellent!

A fabulous place to rest our weary heads! The entire experience exceeded our expectations. Will definitely come again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Quiet and peaceful little cottage

The owner Ron was so nice. Friendly and quiet neighborhood feel. Bathroom very small but lots of nice shampoos, lotions, etc. Kitchenette well stocked of various k-cup varieties, chips, nuts, cookies. Nice to sit at patio table for meals and coffee. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri N.

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

Gorgeous and inviting

From the beginning to closing, it was such an easy going process. Ron was absolutely a very kind gentleman who takes pride in his home and his surrounding. It was great to travel the island and come back to a comfortable studio. Waking in the mornings to birds and the shore was the best. Having coffee or tea on the lanai was a treat while breathing in fresh plumeria fragrances and seeing the beautiful bougainvillea surrounding then garden. My daughter and her friend/teammate enjoyed their nightly dinners on the beach watching the sunsets while then walking to the ice cream shop not too far away. Well, nothing on then island is too far away. The furthest place is only an hour or so away. Seeing family and friends while knowing we had a place here was so nice. We would most definitely make our stay here as a family next time we are in O’ahu. Much Mahalos Ron! 🤙🏽🌺😘
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joleen S.

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

Completely satisfied

Ron’s property was away from the touristy areas and just off the beach (just steps down the beach access alley). The guest house is attached to the main house and had everything a hotel would have including a book of local things to do and restaurants. We never had want for anything while staying in the “cottage”. The place was clean and well cared for. The general area is clean and away from the less desirable living areas in Oahu. Ron is a super host and made us feel very welcome. Just a short distance from local restaurants and about 20-30 minutes from Waikiki. I would highly recommend this property to anyone traveling to Honolulu. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Lovely cottage

Enjoyed Ron and his little mother-in-law type cottage. Near everything, yet tucked away in a residential neighborhood. It was perfect for the way we like to travel. Ron was a perfect balance of being available and leaving us to ourselves.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeNora B., Las Vegas

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

Wonderful!

Peaceful location with easy access to everything needed for an amazing trip. Ron was a perfect host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ron Steiner

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Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location!! Town, Beaches, Convenience!

What makes this property unique

Location close to town but in a quiet neighborhood and on Maunalua Bay which hosts a variety of water sports and calm waters.

Languages:

French
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