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ICE OPTIONAL IN PARADISE..SURF IS UP...WALK to PIPE where the BIG WAVE ACTION IS

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 369.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Haleiwa, HI
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Banzai Pipeline
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Waimea Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ICE OPTIONAL IN PARADISE..SURF IS UP...WALK to PIPE where the BIG WAVE ACTION IS

* I M P O R T A N T: Law - Bill 89 *

* We have had the privilege to host guests from around the world: we will continue to do so within defined parameters of the new Oahu law, Bill 89; it allows one reservation within 30 day period. Let us know your needs, hopefully able to accommodate you *

ABOUT OUR SUNSET BEACH 1 BEDRM:

Exactly where you want to be...100 yards till your toes are in the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Quick stroll to pristine white sandy beaches with crystal clear water and endless sunsets.

Iconic beaches Sunset, Pipeline, Rocky's, Ke Iki all are within walking distance!

1 Bedroom is roomy, great layout, that meets all your basic needs at a no fill price.

If looking for a 5 star resort this isn't for you.

We are affordable, clean, simple Island living.

Unplug & relax at a great retreat after roaming the North Shore's famous beaches and beauty.

Wake to the Islands sounds of tropical birds, chicken/roosters, NOT to traffic or noisy neighbors.

Property is an eco-friendly environment, NO sprays or dangerous chemicals are used anywhere.

All organic, lush tropical landscape. with many fruit bearing tress and Artesian well water.


One Bedroom Cottage, as shown in pictures, is cozy, airy and simple:

- Clean, ample space, with all needed amenities
- Well equipped for all meal preparations in full kitchen, including stove & oven
- Full bathroom with stand up shower stall
- All linens, including beach towels, are provided
- Comfy queen bed in bedroom
- Full futon for relaxing, plus table with 4 chairs
- Fans for helping keep cool, when the trade winds need assistance
- Portable A/C for summer months
- Shared Gas grill with sitting area


North Shore's famed bike path is at the end of our cul-de-sac
Sharks Cove for fabulous diving/snorkeling a beautiful 3 mile bike ride
Wide variety of famed Food Trucks close walking or driving proximity
Foodland w/ Coffee Bean: Full service grocery store with essential coffee mere minutes
"The Bus" stop is at the end of our cul-de-sac, will take you anywhere around the island.
Full Resort for golf, horseback riding, spa and night life 15 minute drive.
PCC experience early Polynesian life is 20 minute drive
Quaint Haleiwa town 15 minute drive.

Washer/Dryer: Available on request
Complimentary Parking on site
Reliable Wifi

Property manager

Owner/ Manager

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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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
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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
This property accepts credit cards
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Haleiwa

Haleiwa is home to this cottage. 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 Sunset Beach and Turtle Bay Beach. Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Kuuloa Kai Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Haleiwa, HI

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Banzai Pipeline - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sharks Cove - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pupukea Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Waimea Bay - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ted's Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Toa Luau - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kahuku Shrimp & Thai Food Truck - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ICE OPTIONAL IN PARADISE..SURF IS UP...WALK to PIPE where the BIG WAVE ACTION IS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ICE OPTIONAL IN PARADISE..SURF IS UP...WALK to PIPE where the BIG WAVE ACTION IS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ICE OPTIONAL IN PARADISE..SURF IS UP...WALK to PIPE where the BIG WAVE ACTION IS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ICE OPTIONAL IN PARADISE..SURF IS UP...WALK to PIPE where the BIG WAVE ACTION IS located?

Situated in Haleiwa, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Beach and Rock Point. Ehukai Beach and Velzyland Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

A gem on the North Shore

We spent an 10 days staying at this peaceful cottage and loved every minute. The accommodations are spacious, comfortable, and have everything you need. It is just a short walk to some world class beaches with great surfing and swimming. After a long day at the ocean or hiking one of Oahu's beautiful trails, fall asleep in the comfortable bedroom to the sound of the waves breaking on sunset beach. The owners are super friendly and made our stay very special. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Perfect little cottage

The cottage is simple and awesome... has everything you need. The owners are around and friendly, but not intrusive. Super close to sunset beach, pipeline and the sunrise shack which has great coffee! Panda has pretty good thai food too :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Again any time

We really enjoyed the time and the area. Porter is a cool guy and the accommodation was good.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location opposite to sunset beach. However the one bedroom apartment had a very bad smell of mold. In bathroom, wardrobe and sink was terrible smell around and the furniture was extremely old.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

As advertised

Great location. Nice property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Acey K.

Love the lush setting and 3 minute walk to the best surfing in northshore

My daughter and I loved the house and the owners. We are avid surfers and really enjoyed walking to Sunset beach. Property manager, Annastasia was great to work with and professional.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sati A., Cardiff By The Sea

More Amazing the Second Time

This was our second stay this year. Both times we were welcomed and made to feel like part of the family. Great, clean unit set in paradise. Porter and Anastasia are both so welcoming and easy to work with. We will always try and come back! The second time was even more awesome than the first! Mahalo and see you soon! Sati and Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Great local beach house ! Great location.

Great hosts from the start... Great beach house with even better location. Short walk to Sunset Beach and Pipeline !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Casey D.

Terrible experience. Hot, bug-infested, cramped, uncomfortable. Unprofessional management.

Described as “spacious, airy, and clean,” it is actually cramped, hot, and bug-infested. It is not a freestanding cottage, but a 1 bedroom apartment split off a house. It only has windows on two adjacent sides, so no cross breezes and limited natural light. Even at night, when it was cool outside, the unit remained extremely hot, and the two fans (one very small, one very weak, both covered in grime) were totally inadequate. What is described in the ad as a portable AC unit is an evaporative cooler, which works best in arid climates – which Hawaii is not. When we told Annastacia we were very hot and uncomfortable, she sent over an additional fan. However, the next day, the fan was needed for guests in another unit, so THEY TOOK IT AWAY FROM US. Annastacia said they were going to get us a new one, but a day and a half later with no new fan we decided to leave and find another place to stay. As for clean, we did find the unit to be clean when we arrived, save the gigantic dead roach in the kitchen which was being devoured by a horde of ants. There were ants everywhere, and we killed several roaches over the course of our stay. When we raised the issue of the pests, Annastacia emphasized that they don’t use pesticides – which is great, but if I had known that the place would therefore be infested with ants and roaches, I might have made a different choice about where to say. Also, if they are as concerned about the environment as they claim, they should recycle! The ad says that there is laundry for guests who stay at least 7 days. A few days before arrival, we received a list of rules, which outlined many restrictions around doing laundry. First, you can only do ONE load per 7 day stay, and any additional loads are $10 each. You can only do laundry during certain hours, only use cold water, etc. The ad says that the futon and the bed are comfortable - I found both very uncomfortable. We stayed in several vacation rentals during our trip, and this was our only bad experience. We were told by Annastacia that it was a "heat wave" and that "everyone in Hawaii was uncomfortable" but somehow, we regained comfort as soon as we left this place. Annastacia responded to the concerns we raised by making sure we understood that everything was our own fault. No apology for anything, which would have gone a long way - just excuses/blaming us. I'm sure she will do the same thing in her response to this review, so you can see for yourself.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

ROSE ANN L., Fort Myers Beach

Great location close to Sunset Beach

The cottage was located close to Sunset Beach and a little food stand that sold great coffee, smoothies, and snacks. The folks that lived on the property were all friendly as were the neighbors. A Thai food truck serves good food several days of the week at the end of the lane. The owner of the property where the food truck is stationed makes carved wooden bowls, etc. In the true Hawaiian tradition.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Todd M., Portland, OR

Relaxed Stay on the North Shore

The description in the listing is spot on. If you are looking for a resort, then you should probably keep looking, but if you'd like somewhere in a great location at a great value that is laid back and fun, then this is it. We stayed for six days in October with our two-year-old and had a great time. It was a perfect home base for exploring the beaches, food trucks, and everything the North Shore has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Matthew W., Vancouver

Beautiful grounds, basic accommodation at excellent Northshore location

We stayed for two weeks in the 1-bedroom suite. Sunset beach, down the lane and across the street is spectacular and great to be so close to. The suite is situated in a gorgeous property with all sorts of fruit trees, flowers, and outdoor shower. This is the country so be prepared for very early roosters calling right outside your window starting at 4-5am (and throughout the day). The accommodations are basic but the kitchen has most of the equipment that you'll need to cook your own meals. Be prepared for insects inside the house - just part of the ecosystem (wash up and keep food in the fridge). We rented bikes for the two weeks, which is a great way to get around the northshore (via bike path and bus). Porter, Ed, and Annastacia are all super friendly, kind and accommodating. Most importantly, this is an absolutely stunning, beautiful, and relaxing part of the world. We had a great time and would love to return one day.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

denise d.

Beautiful place! Love it! I will come back!

Location, location, location! If you want to relax and not drive at all, this is perfect, walking to the beach, acai Bowls 3 minute walk, we rented bikes from at shark cove and enjoyed so much riding! My baby had a blast chasing the chickens around the house, the house has beautiful backyard, it got hot in the house, but other than that I will come back any time! Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

KYLE L.

Place was right for the price but management was nothing but a headache

I flew in to take care of my sister after having hip surgery stayed a couple days and everything was fine but after we checked out she accused us of having a party smoking weed and staying an extra night fast forward to a couple days later I get a bill for them trying to make me pay for extensive floor damage, replace the futon and an extreme cleaning. The place was literally only to sleep and we never partied nobody even smokes weed that I was with it was pretty much so I could be there and take care of my sister when we bought the reservation we included the insurance so when we were asked to pay the additional fine I found it weird how it was not going through the insurance I also find it weird how all these big damages appeared after literally just sleep in there. The place was literally only to sleep and we never partied nobody even smokes weed that I was with it was pretty much so I could be there and take care of my sister when we bought the reservation we included the insurance so when we were asked to pay the additional fine I found it weird how it was not going through the insurance I also find it weird how all these big damages appeared after literally just sleep in there. So now it looks like I will have to deal with this in legal matters . Would not recommend !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Great Location on Sunset Beach

We loved our stay on the North Shore, and enjoyed convenient access to nearby natural wonders.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Great!

Other than the early morning wake-ups from the crowing roosters, the place was awesome. Perfect size, clean, and comfortable. It would have been nice to find a little bit of food for us in the fridge for the first morning, but perhaps that's not how VRBO works.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Later back Hawaii on lush green property

The accommodation is basic, no bells and whistles, but everything you need. The property is lush and vibrant with incredible green grass and lush vegetation. Porter and his partner are very welcoming, friendly & accommodating. Anastacia was very helpful & fast at replying to questions. We hope to make it back again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Perfect cottage

We loved the cottage so much. The location was perfect, right near Sunset beach. It was also close to various food trucks and outdoor fruit stands. The hosts are amazing as well. They sent us directions exactly how to get to the place, as GPS can be a little spotty. The directions she emailed us also contained information about the nearby areas, famers market, and beaches. It was very helpful! The cottage itself was clean and had everything we needed with a propane grill out front. We absolutely loved staying in the North shore and will definitely be back to the cottage WHEN we return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jan L.

Relaxing in a Comfortable Cottage - Surrounded by Beauty

My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing week in this well-equipped cottage just across the street from Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. Surrounded by beautiful flowers, coconut palms and other fruit-bearing trees, we loved sitting on our deck and hearing the ocean waves in the background. Our host and hostess were gracious, even sharing fresh eggs produced by the hens that roam about the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Glenn F.

Neat cottage as described

One of the cheaper places on the north shore but very neat tidy and clean. Good value for money. One block from the beach very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A B.

quick walk to the beach

Arrived to be greeted and assisted to the one bedroom apt.. It was very clean (spotless). Pot, pans, and dishes were available with a large refrigerator for my one week stay. Someone was available by phone if I required any assistance. I was given privacy and a very quiet apartment. Very happy with my stay and look forward to staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

sherri v.

Quiet, peaceful, secluded little place

We loved the location and proximity to the beach. The property is nestled back on a road, and very private. I initially worried about the 1 bedroom being connected to the rest of the house (studio and owners quarters) but we had total privacy and it was very quiet. We would walk down the road early mornings and watch the sunrise and sunsets on the beach...literally just a few minute walk. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sati A., Cardiff By The Sea

We had a wonderful time in Paradise!

Everything was amazing with this property. Anastacia was quick to respond to any, and all, questions and made arrival a snap. The property was gorgeous and the cottage perfect. We loved the animals and Porter went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Thank you so much guys! We will be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

maile m.

north shore country, local style. perfect for our kama'aina family.

our family had a great stay across the street from the ocean. Just up the road in a clean and loved property. Everything was what it needed to be. Simple, beautiful, respectful, with friendly and kind owners and caretakers. mahalo to Porter and hui for making our stay great. Next time you're in town, come see me at Na Mea Hawai'i, urban Honolulu will really make you appreciate your beautiful lifestyle, malama.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

John S.

This spot is perfect for young families. The property is beautiful and the bung

We absolutely loved our time here. The house is in the perfect spot on the North Shore. You are tucked away up a quiet street, yet Sunset beach and the bike path so close. We rented bikes from North Shore bike rentals for the week and the boys loved cruising up and down the North Shore to grab food or check out other beaches. We love to hike and there are some beauties all around the North Shore. Obviously the beaches were incredible and we spent a majority of our time there. Porter was so gracious and kind. Always there to answer any questions or help us out with anything. The boys loved exploring the property, and absolutely fell in love with Porter’s dog Hachi. Overall, we loved every minute of our stay and can’t wait to come back .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Owner/ Manager

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We are longtime North Shore residents working in the community
in the education, health and professional surfing fields.

Why they chose this property

The beautiful private setting located on an acre tropical organic fruit and flower nursery, with beautiful views of Sunset Beach. All seven major North Shore beaches are close and within
walking distance; with magnificent Sunset Beach a 3 minute walk to waters edge.

What makes this property unique

Setting is NOT congested, no traffic noise, very private and secure.
Cul de sac private road with only 4 homes on it.

Winter: phenomenal world class surfing and our winter residents - humpback whales!

Summer: swim, dive, snorkel our spectacular calm, warm azure blue water.

Any season: enjoy our magnificent nightly shows - fabulous sunsets!

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese
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