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"The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ

"The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ

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Overview of "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Hauula, HI
  • Popular LocationHauula Beaches18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKokololio Beach Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationPolynesian Cultural Center4 min drive
  • AirportHonolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft open to the living room

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Portable inflatable mattress

1 Queen Bed

Small bedroom with half bath

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Small bedroom bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

"The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ

[A legal rental of minimum 30 days]
This is the story of a little beach house doing its part in preserving a sanctuary on this stretch of sand for the endangered Hawaiian monk seals. For many years the beach in front of the house was known as the home of a famously beloved seal named Honey Girl (Google her). After her passing in the Spring of 2020, other monk seals have taken over residence. One or two of them come to bask in the sun for an afternoon every few days and can be clearly seen about a stone's throw away from our patio.

You and your family (especially the little ones) are asked to participate in our effort in Hawaiian sea life conservation! When the monk seals are here, please help by erecting signs (available) around them to direct people away from the seals.

Don't be surprised if a roosters' crow wakes you in the morning. Located on the spectacular North Shore of Oahu you are surrounded by the Kualoa Mountains (Kualoa Ranch/Jurassic World) and your front yard is a sandy crescent beach (swimmable, sandy bottom) protected by barrier reefs, and turquoise water-great for swimming and watching our sea turtle and seal friends!!

Our comfortably furnished living room opens to the oceanfront patio with spectacular views! A small country kitchen and dining room have an ocean view and we have seen seals and turtles swam by right outside the dining room window. When you are not enjoying the beach (we have life jackets, swimming fins, children's sandbox toys, boogie boards, floaties, freesbee, etc.) there is cable TV (on a 60 in. TV), Netflix, Hawaiian-themed Hollywood blockbuster movies on DVDs, music CDs, books, some toddler toys, puzzle pieces, and board games for your family's enjoyment. How about turning off the TV to gaze at the stars with the little ones (telescope provided). Check the moon phase calendar as you may even be able to catch a full moon rise over the Pacific Ocean (you would never forget the view)!

Bring your fishing rods or spears. You may fish right out front (please obey size and species restrictions) and grill it for dinner on the patio under the stars!

Yoga mats are also available.

When it rains in the afternoon be sure to look out from the deck for 180 degrees of a giant rainbow arch, sometimes even double arches. Let the ocean surprise you during your stay with: driftwoods, drifting coconuts, sea turtles, moon light shooting through the clouds onto the distant ocean, and more! Fall asleep every night to the sound of the soothing waves. Run down a few steps from the patio and jump into the warm ocean waves whenever you want (no life guards, no tourists). Every angle and every view is Instagram-worthy! (Best colors at noon.)

The master bedroom has a private full bath and an oceanfront French door that opens to the ocean that will make you want to stay in bed forever!! Master bedroom has a newly renovated bathroom with a shower with a peekaboo view of the ocean.

The small second bedroom has a queen size bed and a cozy half bathroom.

The open space-design elevated loft area adjacent the living room has two twin size beds, a comfy lounge chair, and a desk with a printer. Fabulous ocean view from this loft space.

There is an inflatable queen size air mattress (about knee-high) that can be deployed in the living room for extra people. In total it sleeps 8, but 7th and 8th person would be on the air mattress.

The full bathroom in the hallway and the master bathroom are newly renovated each with a huge walk-in shower and a soothing rain-shower head.

Mature plantation provides privacy from adjacent neighbors.

Across the street: small convenience store for beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, charcoal, etc. 5-min drive north: Grocery store, pharmacy, Fish Taco, ice cream, 7-11, cold coconut stand, tiki woodcarving stand, and gift shops. 10-min drive: Famous Giovanni garlic shrimp truck in a field with 10+ other food trucks. 15-min drive north: fine dining, golf, spa at the Turtle Bay resort. 17-min drive north: Sunset beach, Banzai Pipeline, world famous surfing competitions (The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, HIC Pro Sunset Beach, Vans World Cup of Surfing, Billabong Pipe Masters, Volcom Pipe Pro, Da Hui Backdoor Shootout & Da Hui Pipeline Warriors, Sunset Open & Sunset Pro Junior).

This is the ultimate Hawaii experience for the family!!

** Air conditioning in all bedrooms and the living room (except the kitchen and bathrooms). In addition, ceiling fans are available in every room and living space.

Property manager

Tony Chailoh

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the patio, outdoors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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-063-051-2128-01, 000054009028, GE-063-051-2128-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hauula

Located in Hauula, 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 and Turtle Bay Beach. Senator Fong's Plantation & Gardens and Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hauula, HI

What's nearby

  • Hauʻula Beach Park - 7 min walk
  • Hauula Beaches - 18 min walk
  • Kokololio Beach Park - 2 min drive
  • Polynesian Cultural Center - 4 min drive
  • Brigham Young University Hawaii - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 58 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Polynesian Cultural Center - 6 min drive
  • Hukilau Marketplace - 5 min drive
  • Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Ha Breath of Life - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Happy Seal" Oceanfront House, watch seals sunbath from our deck while BBQ located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hauula holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hauʻula Beach Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Polynesian Cultural Center. Hauula Beaches and Kaluanui Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place!
We had a really nice time at this place!. It was a little smaller than I pictured it, but we all fit fine. There were 7 adults in our party. Three adults were able to fit nicely in the loft above the living area. I was concerned that we would wake up one of them that needed to rest more than the rest of us, but with the air conditioner running, it helped mute sounds so she still slept well enough. I have a bad back and usually have trouble with beds, but the bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. Whenever we had a question or concern, we were answered quickly. They kindly let us stay longer on the day we were supposed to check out so that was exceptionally nice. That day it did not rain so we were able to finally enjoy the nice deck and beach. The reason for the 4 stars for the description was because it was listed as having a hot tub. They don't know how that happened but I'm sure it's been fixed by now. But, the person looking forward to it still had a wonderful time without it. There is much to do and see nearby. Our favorite place to eat was Papa Ole's, only a couple minutes away. The taco place near it has a great pina colada slushie/smoothie! It was rainy the whole time we were there but we still had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house vacation
We loved staying in the beach house! We saw the Hawaiian monk seal on the beach almost every single day, took walks down the beach, went boogie boarding, snorkeling… Tony had everything we needed from shampoo and conditioner, to snorkel stuff, stuff for cooking, and plenty of ice in the freezer! We loved it there!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great visit to Oahu
The house was very clean and orderly when we arrived. We had great communication with the hosts and they answered my questions in just a short time. It was fantastic to be out of the tourist areas and be able to enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Nashville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect for sitting on the porch watching the sunrise, seal watching, turtle watching, and just appreciating the beauty. North shore is the best!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba O., Apple Valley, CA.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth Reserving
This rental is as described. Sadie the monk seal came up on shore multiple times during our week. We had a sea turtle swimming right in front of the house most days and even a a few cowgirls riding their horses on the beach. Our granddaughter loved walking the shoreline and the rental is just a short drive from Haleiwa, the Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch and the PCC. The house accommodations were great for the five of us. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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