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Kawela Kai on the Beach

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Exterior
Property grounds
Beach
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kahuku, HI
  • Turtle Bay
  • Turtle Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Kawela Kai on the Beach

Beautiful Home on 1/2 acre Property with own private driveway. Large manicured Lawn faces Swimming Lagoon directly in front of Property. Year round sunsets can be enjoyed from the Deck and yard. Old style barbecue with picnic tables is located right next to the beach. Giant Ironwood trees give shaded relief from the warm beach just steps away.

The Owners have had the property for 45 years; building this house 12 years ago. The pride of owning such a jewel is reflected in the excellent condition of the home and property.

Property manager

Mark Manley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
No Smoking in House or on Premises
No loud music or partying after 10 pm No more than 6 guests total on property at any time

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

About the area

Kahuku

Located in Kahuku, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 Sunset Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Kuuloa Kai Charters. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Kahuku, HI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kawela Bay Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Turtle Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Banzai Pipeline - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ted's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kahuku Shrimp & Thai Food Truck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Shrimp Truck - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawela Kai on the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kawela Kai on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawela Kai on the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kawela Kai on the Beach located?

This family-friendly Kahuku holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawela Bay Beaches, Kawela Bay Beach Park and Turtle Bay. Turtle Bay Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Perfect family holiday destination - Absolute beachfront and wonderful hosts, can’t wait to return

Couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful holiday home to kick off our American adventure. Mark and Snoopy were the greatest of hosts and we simply loved the holiday shack. Has everything you will need for a Hawaiian North Shore getaway and is right on the beach, perfect for sunrise and sunset drinks, surf and walks. Our family of 6 fit comfortably and instantly we converted to Aloha environment. Can’t wait to return. Thank you Mark for giving us the most enjoyable and memorable start to our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Kentucky Friends

Mark is the BEST!!! He is such a great host, so helpful, cheerful and his side kick Snoopy is perfect. The beach house is wonderful. Lots of essentials that were so helpful: beach towels, beach chairs, laundry detergent, a stocked bathroom closet, kitchen essentials complete with coffee. I cannot say enough. This is the most beautiful place to stay. Big thanks to Mark and Snoopy for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L. S.

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

Always a Great Stay!

This was my family’s second visit to Mark’s house on the North Shore of Oahu. Wonderful house with a huge lanai overlooking beach and ocean. Just a few steps from house down to a very private, secluded beach. House is clean and comfortable. Mark (and constant companion dog Snoopy) were there to welcome us when we arrived and checked in with us daily to see if we had any needs. We had a wonderful 10 day vacation amongst the best surfing beaches in the world. Best vacation rental in Hawaii I have ever stayed in and we hope to be back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Amazing view and tranquility

Great view, and best hosts ever!! Thank you Mark, Nancy, and Snoopy for an unforgettable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce D.

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

A Perfect Stay

We loved our week at Kawela Kai. The location has to be seen to be believed. Absolutely incredible. The house has everything you need for a family and the kitchen is well equipped. Mark was an amazing host and we really enjoyed talking with him and learning about the history of the area and his adventures. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marni G.

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

Perfect For Us

My husband and I traveled to the North Shore from the San Juan Islands in Washington state with our daughter and my sister. We are both having serious health issues and needed their help to be able to vacation. We loved the view, smell and sound of the ocean whether sitting on the deck, on the lawn or on the beach. The ocean is accessible when surf is down and tide low with a wonderful pool to swim in. The house is stocked with anything you could possibly need but we brought a lot of meals home to eat in our beautiful setting. The location is ideal between Turtle Bay, Kuhuku and Laie for good eats or Sunset and Haleiwa. We went both directions for plate lunches, shrimp, burgers, and shave ice. There are also a Foodland and Longs both directions. Mark and Nancy are welcoming, accessible, and a wealth of history on island living. We will gladly stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Wonderful family vacation

The property was just as advertised. Clean, well stocked with essentials and items for the beach and in a wonderful location. The host was friendly and helpful, I would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Quaint Beach Bungalow

Quaint bungalow right on the beach. Excellent location! Although it was big wave season (February), we were able to plunge directly in front of the property, and Kawela Bay was a 10 min walk away for swimming and hiking. A short drive to the big wave surfing beaches. Amazing sunsets and whale sightings right from the lanai. Communication was great. Mark and Snoopy were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

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

Great Place To Stay

Met up with friends to enjoy the North Shore. The property was located off the highway and on the beach. We spent time chilling on the lanai watching waves, sunrises, sunsets, walks on the beach. Good location for short road trips, close to Waimea Bay and Pipe Line where we watched surf competitions. Also close to restaurants and Polynesian Cultural Center. The house, property, and location was perfect for our North Shore experience. As far as hosts go, Mark and Nancy are the best.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great location right on the north shore beach

We loved staying at Kawela Kai. The beach, views, ocean swimming were all within 30 steps of the lanai (gorgeous deck). All our everyday stresses were removed from our souls. Mark and Snoopy were very friendly. Loved the stay. theknowledgeable
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Ultimate Relaxation

This place is a gem. It has everything you need while remaining simplistic. We had kids, surfers, porchers, and even some that had to get some work done during the stay - and everyone loved the house! It is close to all the hotspots of the northshore, but feels extremely private. The owners were accessible during our stay and they couldn’t be more kind and helpful with any questions we had. It is a hard place to have to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Slice of Heaven

This was our second time staying here and won’t be our last. The location can’t be beat…steps away from the beach. Sitting on the patio watching the waves everyday was just magical. The house is wonderful and has everything you might need. Our hosts, Mark, Nancy and Snoopy are absolute gems. They felt like family to us! Already planning for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Best VRBO ever!

This house is our favorite place to hang and chill on the north shore. The location is unbelievable just a few short steps from the beach. There is a wonderful swimming hole right in front of the house. The porch is a great place from waking up in the morning with coffee to watching the sunset with mai tais. Mark, Nancy, and Snoopy are the perfect hosts. They always responded quickly to any request. We can't imagine having a better experience. We look forward to returning - it'll be our third time at this great property. Thank you for giving us so much. Maureen and Andy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Loved it!

We loved the house and location on the north shore! So relaxing watching the tea turtles feed and play every day right in front of the house in the protected area. Snorkeling there was beautiful when conditions allow. Watched some of the most beautiful and vivid rainbows and sunsets we’ve ever seen. Mark and his wife were great and accessible hosts. And of course we loved Snoopy!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

A little peace of heaven

Great stay! Mark and snoopy’s place is great on the north shore. He has great communication with you during your stay. He added positively to our entire experience in Oahu. He gave us recommendations of where to eat etc. He was spot on. Loved the bike trails near the home. The home you are staying at is only the top floor. You do need to walk up stairs to get into the home. There are 2 private bedrooms with a 3rd room able to be sanction off with a heavy curtain. The main bedroom is King and has an attached bathroom with tub and shower. The 2nd bedroom has a Queen and the bathroom is across the haul from the bedroom. The washer and dryer are in this bathroom. The 3rd bedroom opens into the living room if you do not have the heavy curtain shut. The kitchen has everything you would ever need. You are staying here for the views. It does need a coat of paint and could be a little cleaner but again, you are staying because you are directly on the beach. This is such a nice area. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Dana C.

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

Simply spectacular!

We can not say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. Mark, Nancy and Snoopy made our trip even better. We felt the Aloha spirit every second we stayed, Our adult kids loved it, we loved the access to the beach and we were close to restaurants and shopping. Sunsets were our favorite time. But we are incredibly grateful for the warm hospitality and we plan on coming back very soon! Mahalo Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ortner S.

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

paradise

we loved everything! mark is great und the location is unbelievable
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

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

Great place to relax and listen to the sounds of the ocean

We had a great time! Mark and Snoopy were greats hosts. We were there for my daughter wedding at our was a great place to come back and relax. Would definitely stay again. s wedding and it was a great place
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Awesome Family Experience

We had an amazing time staying at this property. Mark and (Snoopy) were incredible hosts and gave us lots of helpful information and ideas about the island. Our 3 teenage daughters had a great time here as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Beautiful and welcoming beachfront experience

Just what my family needed to enjoy the north shore. Host Mark was most welcoming and generous, and made us feel like family. Absolutely beautiful view with access to beach. Perfect location with proximity to grocery store and everything else we could need which wasn’t much because we were content to stay put! Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

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

Paradise Hawaiian Style!

This property was the perfect little piece of heaven! We enjoyed the ocean breeze blowing through the house every day. It is the perfect place to vacation. The house was just what we needed for our family. Mark was a great host and made sure we were taken care of. He gave us places to go, things to do and restaurants to try. We really loved this vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

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

Fabulous

Wow…is all I can say about this fabulous and wonderful home/location. Mark is the best host ever. We were so thrilled from the time we arrived to the time we left with everything the house had to offer. Could not have asked for a better trip! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Can’t say enough about our stay at Mark’s beach house. You are literally steps away from the ocean. My family and I had the time of our life and we’ll never forget this vacation in paradise and Mark and Snoopy the best hosts ever ! Thank you Mark for making us feel special and welcomed.. Will definitely stay again when we come back to the islands !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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