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Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai!

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Ocean view from the lanai
Aerial shot of our Cottage and the proximity to Kepuhi Beach
Front Entrance
Exterior view of cottage lanai
Kitchen with stainless steel appliances

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Maunaloa, HI
  • Pohakumauliuli Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kepuhi Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Papohaku Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hoolehua, HI (MKK-Molokai)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai!

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It is on YouTube Molokai 1B Kepuhi!
Our wonderful cottage is located just steps from the pristine white sand beaches on Molokai's west end. We have stunning ocean and sunset views of Kepuhi Beach even from inside the cottage.

The cottage is in one of the 8 duplex type larger units in Kepuhi Beach Resort. It is a side by side unit with a private entrance and lanai.

Molokai is a quiet island that is only a short flight from the islands of Oahu or Maui. You won't find a more private, beautiful paradise in this resort or most resorts in Hawaii, especially this close to the ocean!

Our guests are blown away by the spectacular ocean views and surf sounds. The spacious lanai is shaded and wind protected, both perfect for relaxing and dining. Beautiful Kepuhi Beach offers a great surf spot in the winter months, and a calm, snorkeling and swimming spot in the other months. No driving necessary to enjoy watching surfers, spotting whales or green sea turtles, monk seals or beach combing.

For parties of 2-4 people, this spacious cottage provides the all the comforts of home to meet your vacation needs.

Featuring island decor, it has a casual open interior layout with a spacious kitchen, dining area, and living area with high ceilings, and a flatscreen television.

The lovely large private master bedroom has a sliding wall to separate it from the living area or can be open for full cottage and ocean breezes. Enjoy the ocean view from the California King bed.

A large separate double vanity area and huge mirrored closet has room for your clothing, luggage and the beach chairs, cooler and pool toys.

The bathroom is separate from the vanity with a pocket door for privacy, a toilet, a standing shower, and new full-size stacking washer and dryer for your convenience.

A spiral stair takes you to the generous loft bedroom with a queen size bed and open views of the cottage.

There are ventilated screens and ceiling fans throughout the cottage, as no AC is available in this resort.

The great room opens to the oceanfront covered lanai with dining and lounging furniture provided.

The kitchen is well stocked with all your cookware, utensils, crockpot, rice cooker, blender, coffee maker and dining needs.

We provide beach towels, beach chairs, beach bag and a cooler. There is a small convenience store just beyond our parking lot with food , souvenirs and sundries. It is conveniently open from 9am til 5 pm daily.

Kepuhi Beach Resort was built in the late 70's. It used to be a Sheraton Resort with a golf course, restaurant, and several buildings that were never occupied given the small tourism trade on the island. Since the mid 2000's an active homeowners group of about 150 units have maintained the privately owned individual units and the pool, with community grills and picnic tables in the courtyard area. The property landscaping around the active units are well maintained by our staff. Despite the unused portions of the old resort, the incredible beauty of this area so very close to the ocean is what makes it such a special place to visit.

Come stay with us! You simply will not find a more wonderful island vacation retreat on Molokai!

From our guest book:

- 'The cottage was perfect. From now on we will plan our vacation around the availability of this wonderful hale. Mahalo for the decor. It is a beautiful home away from home!' - Silvia and Grant of Alberta, Canada

- 'This is my first visit to Hawaii and I'm glad it was to Molokai. The beauty is awesome, and the peace palpable. This place is a wonderful gift to give those who come.' - Joan of Michigan

-'Simply stunning in all aspects. Location is private, convenient with absolutely most amazing views from the patio that comes with high quality furnishings. The cottage itself is so tasteful, spacious and comfortable. Spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. ... A few footsteps to the incredibly beautiful pool and the most gorgeous beaches we have ever seen.... Molokai is an absolute pearl of an island...' Pieter from Amsterdam. Keywords: cottage, ocean view, ocean adjacent, beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, vacation rental, Kepuhi Beach Resort

Hawaii Tax IDs:
TA-046-869-2992-01
GE-046-869-2992-01 Tax Map Key 510030060002

Property manager

Kathleen Collins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note the spiral staircase to the loft
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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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 510030060002, Not required, TA-046-869-2992-01, GE-046-869-2992-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maunaloa

Located in Maunaloa, this apartment is on the beach. Mauna Loa Museum & Cultural Park and RW Meyer Sugar Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Molokai War Memorial and Ili ili opae Heiau. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Maunaloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Pohakumauliuli Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kepuhi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawakiu Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Papohaku Beach - 14 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kaupoa Beach - 40 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Hoolehua, HI (MKK-Molokai) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Genki Ramen House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage 1B, Unit 1 C02- The Best Oceanfront Lanai On Molokai! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maunaloa apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Puʻu o Kaiaka, Pohakumauliuli Beach and Kepuhi Beach. Kawakiu Beach is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

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

Best condo in Kaluakoi

We luv staying at Kathy’s condo in Kaluakoi! The condo is located on the oceanfront with stunning 180 degree vistas over the beach , a 2 minute walk to the ocean’s edge & an easy stroll to the pool & convenient general store. The condo itself is clean & beautifully appointed with comfortable beds for four, a spacious lounge area & a functional kitchen & bathroom. Kathy is responsive with booking related questions & provides adequate information & communication to ensure that your stay in the condo is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sören P.

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

Beautiful view

It is a wonderful house with everything we needed. The view at the ocean is beautiful especially during sunset. Also the place is very quiet which was perfect to relax. We would come back !
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danette G.

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

Kepuhui 1B best cottage

Excellent return stay
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Maureen (Molly) P.

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

The view is to die for

It’s a lovely cottage and is well supplied, however, the cottage needed to be cleaned. There was dust as well as lots of dead bugs on most of the tables. Also, even though there was usually a wonderful breeze, we weren’t able to take advantage of it to cool the house because most of the doors leading out to the lanai were either painted shut (exterior doors) or didn’t work (the bottom rows of windows) which made for some uncomfortable days. Despite the issues above, my husband, daughter and I had a good time. Probably the one most exciting thing we found was that the old building down on the beach that blocked the views was gone!! We had heard that it was supposed to be demolished at some point but we couldn’t find any info that it was gone. Now the cottages have unobstructed views of the ocean. Game changer! Kathy, all the renovation work you had done was lovely. Molly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danette G.

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

Best Cottage

We LOVED our stay at Kepuhi ! Sad to leave but we WILL be back! Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property! Would reserve again

Great location and proximity to the beach! Great view from the back porch and convenient to the pool and store! I would definitely reserve again! And when I locked myself out, the owner sent her cleaner asap to help me get back in! So great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena W.

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

Calm and with pretty sunsets

The house was equipped with everything we needed, there even were a new washing machine and dryer including detergent. The best thing was to see and hear the ocean so close by. The beach resort around it is mostly run down, but the cottage is a jewel within. There even was a pool and a small store in the vicinity. For our family of 4 it was the perfect getaway on this lovely quiet island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

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

Fantastic Oceanside condo

Fantastic oceanfront condo on Molokai. Perfect amenities. Complete with ice packs, cooler bags, beach chairs, towels. Lanai had great views and nice patio furniture. Washer and dryer were very handy. Adequate amount of fans and windows that open to get air flow. We loved our stay and couldn’t have asked for a better vacation spot. Access to pool and several beaches. We could see surfers and axis deer and turkeys daily. The area used to be a fully functional resort but now many buildings are vacant and forlorn looking. However there is still some activity but minimal tourists. Great secluded place with a general store within walking distance by the pool if you forgot any basic essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Lovely beachside location

Molokai is not for everyone, but for a chill time on a lively bit of beach, this place is perfect. The kitchen is outfitted better than the average — a good thing since it is 20 minutes to the nearest restaurant. The lenai is perfect and catches the ocean breezes. Bed and sitting area are comfortable. Wi-Fi is reliable. We had a very nice time. The setting is slightly weird in that the surrounding resort is halfway abandoned, but our eyes were definitely focused beachward.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Palmer, Alaska USA

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

The view!!

Just a lovely cottage. The view and proximity to the beach is very, very hard to find. The cottage has everything you need to include beach chairs and towels so you are in the water on day one. Lots of birds to view and easy walking distance to neighboring beaches. Host was very responsive and communication was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Steven J.

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

Ocean front condo

Beautiful location just steps away from the beach. Prettiest beaches on Molokai but better for surfing than swimming. Nicely appointed accomodations although we were surprised no shampoo was provided. Fortunately there is a little store open in the development which carries most everything renters might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Wonderful Molokai beach cottage.

Our first time to Molokai and we rented and stayed at this cottage. My sister and brother-in-law rented a second condo and we spent all our time together in this cottage. Wow - what a view! Such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy from sunrise to sunset. Well equipped kitchen, a minute to the pool or the beach. Loved every minute spent there and will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael m.

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

Beautiful!

Great location to the beach/beaches! Cottage is wonderful and the view is amazing. Seconds from beach and short walk to many more. If a quiet beach vacation is what you are looking for, with the occasional drive into town, this is it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Returning customer!!

I’ve been renting this property annually for years now. I always return because it never disappoints. To my wonderful surprise it seems that they did a bunch of renovations that only makes the stay more enjoyable. I will definately be returning again next year and for many more years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael u.

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

Magic on Molokai

My wife and I had a magical experience while staying here and on Molokai. Molokai is not a typical Hawaiian island or tourist destination but if it is your style, stay here!! A little further from town, the privacy of amazing beaches, few people and plenty of natural beauty is worth the drive. While in town, we had great experiences scuba diving, renting bikes and dining out. The owners are great and are very responsive and the home provides all the conveniences that make a stay very relaxing! Good people, great place, amazing memories!! Big thanks and we hope to return again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody T.

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

Kepuhi Cottage

This is our absolute favorite place to stay on Molokai. It’s on a quiet corner of the complex with a beautiful view. Close as it gets to the ocean! We were able to fish at night and see & hear the poles from the condo lanai. The home itself is well equipped. Everything we needed was there from cooking gadgets to beach equipment. We lovingly call the view from the living room, bedroom and lanai the Surf Channel and could sit and watch all day long. Left feeling blissed out and relaxed. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone seeking a little slice of paradise at the Kepuhi Beach Resort.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat F., Berkeley CA, USA

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

Amaaaazing location and views!!

This was our first trip to Molokai and our very best Hawaiian vacation ever after having visited all of the other islands multiple times. It simply defies belief that there is a place this beautiful that is not overcrowded! We chose to take in a few of the islands activities like snorkeling, a culture hike, sea kayaking, and boating to the inaccessible north side of the island. But honestly it was difficult to make the choice to leave the beautiful shady lanai with the sound of breaking waves and incredible sunrise and sunset views. There are stunning beaches to walk and swim in just in front of the house but also to the north and south of the location. There is a small store on site that will cover almost any need in pinch, and a lovely pool with swaying palms and a view of the ocean. You will have all this to share with only a handful of other people. It was heaven for us! But if you are looking for high end shopping, restaurants, and luxurious marble swathed lobbies, this is not your place. It is remote, and shares the same grounds as an old Sheraton that was shut down long ago. But the cottage itself is well appointed in terms of kitchen gear and art, and was very homey and comfortable for the three of us. We are already planning our next trip back as I am not sure I want to stay anywhere else in Hawaii.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

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

Best place on the island

This was our second time staying in this cottage over five years. We absolutely love it. The owners take great care of it. We think it has the nicest view. 100% recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Genevieve A.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

After a little hiccup getting the correct access code to get in, we enjoyed our time at this location. The property manager was very helpful and responded when things came up. My family surfs and Kepuhi beach was breaking the week we’re there so that was perfect for us. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Best view on the island

Loved that the cottage is a 30 second walk to the surfing beach. The large lanai was the best place to watch the waves. Very private, comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas Q.

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

Special place away from it all

Having been to the Hawaiian islands 7 times, we were ready to explore the path less traveled and we're glad we did. The cottage has a great Hawaiian feel with lots of island style decor, is very well appointed with anything you'd need and the ocean view is fantastic. (There was an temporary orange safety fence visable from the lanai. I think it is around the area where a building was recently removed and they are trying to grow grass now). The areas in the front and back are well manicured, inviting and well lit at night Our favorite spot was the lanai and it's better than the picture shows since the tile floor was installed. Inside is airy and breezy. There is no air conditioning. Yes, it would've been nice but the breezes and fans made it ok. Sleeping was no problem. (Electricity is very expensive in Hawaii and we were outdoors at the warmer times anyway). The beach is really amazing although the water may be a little rough for some swimmers. We did enjoy some fantastic days there - cooler and beach chairs provided! The pool area is great also. There were times where we had it all to ourselves and the ocean views from there were second to none. We especially enjoyed walking the grounds around sunset. As for the overall resort: yes, there are numerous abandoned buildings and lots of the windows are boarded or are dirty (ocean mist + dust + breezes), there were some visible pieces of heavy equipment (backhoe, skid steer) on site. There is a general store on site, which we were thankful for, that sells basic groceries (no alcohol) and souveniers. During the daytime, we always saw groundskeeping and maintainance so the areas were being kept. My review is for the cottage itself which is truly a special place, and for my experience with the owner/manager - excellent communication and fast to respond to any concerns. Do your research and if you want to get away from it all and enjoy a peaceful Hawaiian experience, I definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex F., Sydney, Australia

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

Awesome Oceanfront Condo

We love staying in this condo which has an amazing oceanfront location, is spacious, clean & well appointed! The best condo in the Kaluakoi/Kepuhi Beach resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Perfect location to get away from it ALL.

First of all I've been coming back every year for many years now to this rental and there is reason for this. From the check in to check out everything was just as expected. Home was clean and stocked. All supplies and aplliances that we needed was availible. Beds were clean and confortable, bathrooms were clean also. A big plus was the afternoon shade. The patio is always in the shade even during the mid afternoon sun. Its always cool and the trade winds were there to help. Do I recommend this property for rent? Yes. Will I be back next year? Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

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

Molokai

Excellent location. Beautiful cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Pukalani

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

Molokai is Paradise

We love coming to Molokai and staying at the Kaluakoi Villas. Especially Cottage 1B. Great location, clean and has everything you need for a perfect vacation. Mahalo for making our stay so enjoyable.

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Collins

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This cottage is owned, operated and treasured by an adventurous family from the foothills of Colorado.

Why they chose this property

With its beachfront location and amazing ocean views, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to have such a special place in our lives. Since we purchased the property in 1996, our Molokai Ohana has become even more special to us and we never tire of the view from the lanai.

What makes this property unique

Molokai is an incredibly beautiful place and we try to make our Ohana as special as the beauty around us! Our family shares our custom photo art from our favorite Molokai sites and adventures, pressed flower pictures, and paintings.

Languages:

English