E Komo Mai! Welcome to this special corner of North Shore Oahu paradise! Located just steps from some of the most beautiful coastline on Oahu, this cozy and comfortable surf cottage is the ideal spot for your next Hawaii escape.
Charming coastal decor will make you feel instantly relaxed and at home. Fully equipped open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island seating creates the perfect gathering place for friends and family. If you choose not to cook, you can walk or bike along the shaded bike path to grab a garlic shrimp plate or fresh fish taco from the nearby Pupukea food trucks (Bike rentals available just down the road).
Enjoy indoor-outdoor Hawaii style living in the screened in lanai/porch area. Surrounded by tropical palm trees and gentle breezes, this is the ideal space to relax and unwind after a busy day of island adventures.
The surf cottage is NOT oceanfront however your private beach access gate leads you to a short pathway directly to the sand (a two minute walk!). Enjoy fun-filled beach days, romantic sunsets, or collecting precious shells- and then walk home to rinse off salt and sand in the outdoor shower. As an added bonus Shark's Cove, one of Hawaii's best snorkeling spots, is just a few minutes from the home.
If you are looking for an aloha-filled island oasis near all of the fun and adventure of the north shore, look no further than Hale Makai, your surf cottage by the Sea!
**Air conditioning in 3/4 bedrooms and living room area.
**VRBO/google maps pins this home as directly "on the beach"- it is not directly oceanfront but on a flag lot with one home in between this property and the sand.
**Please ask about our favorite north shore activities, beaches, hikes, dining etc. We enjoy helping our guests create fun and memorable Oahu experiences!
**COVID-19 Update: We disinfect every surface after *every* check-out.. The home has contactless check-in, its own private entrance, and is completely private for your own use.
**Rates may vary depending on time of stay, time of booking, occupancy, and any applied discounts.
**In compliance with Hawaii vacation rental laws, this property is held for your exclusive use for a period of 30 days or greater regardless of your actual length of stay. Please contact owner for details or questions regarding availability.
TAT TAX ID : TA-114-058-4448-01
GE TAX ID: GE-114-058-4448-01
Check in 3pm
Check out 10 am...
Registration Number: TA-114-058-4448-01, 1590030110001, GE-114-058-4448-01
Nanci B.
Jun 25, 2023
Upon arrival there was a stench that smelled like a dead animal. I cleaned the bed linens which helped but 3/4 mattresses need replacing. Lise refunded me $200 for my trouble.
The house is charming and worked well for my family of 5, but Extremely dirty!! We found hair and products in the hall shower. There was a sea of cockroaches in the backyard and several in the house plus ants and a few spiders. When I mentioned this to Lise, she said they exterminate but it must have been at the end of the cycle. Also the couch and coffee table were dirty and there were layers of dust on the doors and some furniture.
Coffee mugs needed to be soaked and cleaned, short on wine glasses and bowls.
Only a few houses from the beautiful beach with a private path, but it was overgrown and hard to maneuver. Also, for being a beach house, it would have been nice to have beach chairs! I rented them from the surf shop truck next to Foodland. It made the beach much more enjoyable!
Nice bike/walking path and the location made getting around the island easy—especially North Shore, but right on a noisy road which woke us several times.
Overall good location but needs a deep clean, new mattresses, and kitchen updates.
Jeremy D.
May 11, 2023
30 second walk to probably one of the best beaches on the island. Comfortable with good access to food trucks and FoodLand by foot. Nice paved bike path. Large vehicle makes parking in the car port tough, but not impossible. Would definitely stay here again.
Ellen M.
May 03, 2023
The cottage was wonderful and in a perfect location. 3 houses and 1 minute walk away from gorgeous Sunset Beach. Updated and tasteful. Some of the beds need to be replaced as we could feel the coils of the mattress but master very comfortable. Overall a great house and we will definitely rent again.
Heidi J.
Apr 19, 2023
This is where you want to stay! Great neighborhood, cool North Shore vibe, close.to.everything! Great beaches all around, including the one out your back door. Great landing spot for our trip.
Joel B.
Mar 14, 2023
The place was nice. The beds were not comfortable at all. They need to be updated for sure but it worked for us.
Natalia E.
Jan 27, 2023
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! We were so centrally located and close to everything. A short walk to the beach, a bike ride away from Pipeline and walking distance to Foodland and food trucks. The photos did not do the house justice. It was spacious and fit our family of 6 perfectly! We will definitely be back!
Alison S.
Dec 29, 2022
Beautiful! Close to gorgeous beaches and downtown.
Kiet T.
Nov 18, 2022
Our family of 5 stayed here during our recent trip to O’ahu. Hale Makai had all of the amenities & provisions needed to make our vacation perfect! The location is a short walk to the beach and food trucks. Property manager was very nice and helpful; communication was easy & prompt. Mahalo nui loa again for allowing us to stay here!
Jill S.
Oct 09, 2022
We had a fabulous time! The property was clean, was a short walk to the beach and was super close to lots of activities on the North Shore.
Mahalo for such a great house in a wonderful location!
Rue M.
Sep 22, 2022
Great place for our family. Great location walking distance to the food trucks and grocery store. A wonderful place to stay!
carla g.
Aug 25, 2022
Amazing and beautiful house on the beach side. Lots of space for a big family. Best beach on the island for us. Perfect location. Will be back for sure. ♥️
Kristen H.
Aug 19, 2022
Our stay was fabulous....house was perfect for families and kids. The beach is right there and the other spots to see are easy to find from from the house. Also very close to Food Land and the food trucks.
pamela c.
Aug 14, 2022
We went with 4 adults and 3 teens. Everyone felt it was the best vacation we have ever had. We swam, snorkeled, hiked, ran, wave bobbed in the day and had great family time around the dinner table and played games at night in the lounge or screened in porch. The house was cozy and comfortable. the location can’t be beat. The host, Lisa, was very prompt with communication and shared so much information it made our vacation very relaxing. We hope to return soon.
Jennifer L.
Aug 03, 2022
We had a fantastic stay in this home! There was plenty of space for our family. The beds were comfortable and the decor was tastefully done. We weren’t able to figure out how to connect the WiFi to the Smart TV. We probably could have done it if we had had an HDMI adaptor. The WiFi was otherwise very good. The proximity to the beach - which was beautiful and relatively uncrowded - was great. We were under the impression that the house was on the beach but it is actually a few houses back and accessed by walking through the side yard of the homes closer to the beach. That said, it was quick and easy to get to the beach. We love the house and would definitely stay here again!
kathy n.
Jul 16, 2022
My family and my sisters family took a two week dream vacation on Oahu and this house was the perfect setting. It had plenty of room and was very cozy. Steps away from the beach to watch the sunset every night and a short walk to sharks cove and other amazing beaches. We also loved the food trucks! Truly a special place oh and we enjoyed all of the clickers and roosters too. Mahalo to the owner she was very helpful. We are sad to leave
