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Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage

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On the beach
On the beach
Pool
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage

- THE SAND DOLLAR COTTAGE -
NUC #: 90/TVU-0632

Ultra High Speed Internet - Desk/Work Space - Pets Negotiable -

Of the 26 charming duplex cottages in the gated Mokuleia Beach Colony, only five actually face the ocean; and this is one of them! You’ll wake to the sound of waves, sit on your open lanai and see nothing but aquamarine water and morning sky. The ocean is right there in front of you, just a few steps away. This beach bungalow was designed in the 1960s and has been decorated by a Hawaiian-born artist, whose paintings of the Mokuleia ocean, sky and landscape hang on the walls.
- THE BEACH -
The Sand Dollar Cottage offers a stunning view of a beach that stretches for miles in either direction; ideal for swimming, walking and snorkeling in the coral reef. You rarely see anyone and have warm water, day and night!
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD -
A twelve minute drive down a country road will take you to the famous surfing town of Haleiwa; where you can dine in one of the many restaurants and shop for clothes, local art, shave ice and fresh fish, steaks and produce. The Colony has a beautiful guest-only pool and five minutes up the road towards Ka’ena Point, there’s kite surfing and skydiving.
- FROM THE OWNERS -
The home has more return guests than any other in our inventory, but after years of 5 star ratings it has recently received some critical reviews. The owners have taken these to heart and have addressed all maintenance issues in the house. Below is a word from the owners:

Aloha to all of our longtime guests. Wanted you to know we spent a couple of weeks in March renovating and restoring 13B. It needed it. You'll find a new kitchen: counters, cabinets, sink, faucet and a new glass-top stove. We also painted the unit, put in a new, higher vanity, sink and faucet, and new outdoor lighting. We restored all the louvers and jalousies that needed it and even added a more powerful modem for better WiFi. We left the ocean view and sunsets alone since no one could improve that.

Smoking strictly prohibited at Mokuleia Beach Colonies, both indoors and outdoors and pets are not permitted on the property. Service animals are permitted only with prior approval of the Mokuleia Beach Colony board. The State of Hawaii prohibits smoking in public parks and at all beaches. There are no areas near the unit designated for smokers. These bans include e - cigarettes.

** Please call for more info **


If you do not find the dates you are looking for please inquire about our other beachfront homes.
Please note Holiday Bookings (December 18 to Jan 5) require a 14 night stay.

HAWAII TAX ID T-133-742-1824 Local Contact: Hawaii Beach Homes tmk

Property manager

Hawaii Beach Homes, Inc.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-133-742-1824-01, GE-133-742-1824-01

Property is also known as

Directly Beachfront Waialua
Directly Beachfront Country Cottage
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Waialua
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage | $4k Monthly Rate
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Private vacation home
Directly Beachfront Country Cottage $2800k 3300 Monthly Rate
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage | $2800k 3300 Monthly Rate
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About the area

Map
Waialua, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Polo Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mokuleia Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Polo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Haleiwa Aliʻi Beach Park - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Laniakea Beach - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 34 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Boar and the Coconut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Wave Shrimp - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waialua holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hawaii Polo Club, Mokuleia Beach and Mokuleia Beach Park. Polo Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation get away
The property was very nice and all the people are friendly. Very quiet as well. The unit is right on the water so you get to sit and watch the ocean all day. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spartan race weekend
Rented cottage as Spartan races were across highway. Cottage was perfect to relax at before and after each race and unwind as cottage is 10 meters from ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaiian Paradise
Beautiful location! Can't beat the view. Comfortable furnishings. Everything we needed was right there in the cottage. We loved being able to sit on the patio and just take in the sunrise and sunset and everything in between.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location, the fragrances of the land, the view, the turtles….Heavenly stay
We’d return in a heart-beat! Loved the outdoor shower, the sound of the ocean hitting the seawall as we slept. So unreal. And we live on the water in California.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Park J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
Everything was very clean, beds were comfortable, and communication was great to include the property manager. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aloha!
The location is excellent. So much to see and do within a very short drive in any direction. About the only minor flaw is there isn't a sandy beach right in front of the house. The water is rough but it can still be swimmable. Plenty of turtles to see as well The house itself is very well stocked with all the necessary items for making dinner, sleeping, showering, etc. We were able to settle into a very normal, home like routine. The windows can be opened, the fans used and it's a fantastic way to sleep listening to the waves literally right outside the home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Theron M., Renton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, not great area
The property and grounds are beautiful. Waterfront, short walk to beach access. However the outside the property area is not great. This is a lot of ranch area and seeing homeless and parked cars along the highway is the norm. Secondly, this seems to be some issues between the rental management company and the people who manage the property. We had an issue with check in card not being initialed in one spot which generated lies between the 2 companies which was taken out on us in a very unprofessional way. We also had issues with the entry gate which caused us to sit outside the gate waiting for a phone call back. Both times this happened it took so long that other tenants open the gate for us. Overall the property and setting is beautiful. Having access to a pool and the ocean is great. If the management companies can work out whatever differences they have, this would be a much, much better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great time
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine R.

Ocean side cottage
Cottage could use some updating. Was well stocked with kitchen and bath items. Loved how close it was to the ocean.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice ocean side cottage
We really enjoyed being where we could relax. The cottage and the surrounding area was perfect, getting us away from traffic but leaving us easy access to the things we wanted to do. We would definitely rent again if we make it back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Great place to stay, so peaceful and one could spend hours just watching and listening to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
All the amenities are provided. Gated community. No additional parking fees. Outdoor shower was a surprise. Geckos live behind the pictures on the walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to enjoy Hawaii
We liked the location and enjoyed the stay a lot. Location of the house is really 5 Star. The house itself could be a bit updated but it's ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
hawaii trip
excellent view, quiet,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be returning
Great place. Will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

tanya s., King Salmon, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Cottage was PERFECT! Location is great if you want a peaceful vacation. 10-15 minute drive into Haleiwa. The pool was a nice change from the ocean, everyone on the property was kind. Very low key. You are literally ON the water, at low tide you can walk the beach right out front. We would go down the steps and walk a few minutes to the left where the water was clear and swim. Lots of turtles right outside. Beach chairs & the bbq were used often! We will definitely come back to this location!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sands beach cottage
Beautiful, centralized location surrounded by many beaches and close to local towns for shopping.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chet T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
This place is exactly what we like. It's quiet. The ocean is right out the door. There aren't any crowds. You feel like the little slice of beach is all yours. The house was clean when we arrived. It has all the amenities needed to feel right at home. For coffee drinkers, bring ground coffee with you to the house. It is a standard Mr Coffee maker and there were plenty of filters already there. This property was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald M., Kokomo, Indiana

North Shore Oceanfront
The location and view are fantastic! The best on North Shore. The unit itself is dated. The furnishings are adequate, but need replaced much sooner rather than later and do not properly reflect the great location.The property manager on site only takes care of the common areas and are not allowed to enter the units (or so they told us). The company that collects your money doesn't seem to do much more than that. The owner, at least with us, was uninvolved in anyway. We likely would stay there again solely because of the spectacular view, and just tolerate the rest, I suppose.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
You have to stay here!!!!
This has been a wonderful place to stay. A gated area that I felt very secure and safe. We were located right at the beach and loved every moment. It was hard to go inside even to sleep. If you want room service and fussing over, this is not your place. Would go again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Could not ask for closer beach access and fantastic snorkeling and sunsets from the Lanai. The property was very clean but pretty outdated which didn’t bother us but could use some updating for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Very nice place to spend a vacation. If it has air conditioning it would have been perfect. The view is amazing and the quiet chilled out vibe is all Hawaii. It was a great place to unwind after checking out the island. I would recommend it to anyone who likes getting away to a nice country location. We spent a lot of time in Haleiwa which is minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mathew S., Brewer, Maine, USA

Amazing, if you can reset your expectations
So, there is a common saying with People who live in Hawaii, which is "you don't move to Hawaii for the house", why? Cause homes are really expensive and you normally don't move someplace expensive unless you really want to be here, thus, the real reasons. The weather, the ocean and all that comes with it, the breezes, the flowers, I could go on, but you get the point. To be as brief as I can, this is a relatively inexpensive villa on Oahu that is waterfront, both things are hard to find, let alone together. The villa is in a strict HOA managed community that is very well kept, beautiful, quiet and the residents keep it that way, so you're not gonna get away with anything here. The villa itself is smack dab, right on the ocean with beautiful views of both norther points of Oahu, Kaiena Point and Turtle Bay. The villa is not what you come here for. The highlights are that it has adequate cooking pots/pans, dishes, etc. and it has a functional outdoor shower that is great and the mattresses, bedlinen and towels are comfortable and functional. Downsides, the seating furniture is old, worn out and uncomfortable. They don't even have a lounge chair to sit outside under the shade of the nearby flowing trees. One of the best parts of a trip to Hawaii is a nap under the shade of a tree:) There is NO AIR CONDITIONING in the unit, which WILL TAKE a few days to get used to (I was stationed here in the military from 2002 - 2005) and once you get accustomed to it, it's lovely, but at first, it's hot. This unit also doesn't face the prevailing winds, so fans (of which they have a few old and wobbly) are absolutely necessary to fall asleep or to be indoors during the day. Lastly, if you want to watch TV, it works, but it operates slowly like a 10 year old laptop that never had it's hard drive defragmented:) For a place right on the water, in a quiet, clean, peaceful part of Hawaii with easy access to snorkeling, surfing and more on the North Shore, this place is great, but be ready to reset your expectations:). Aloha and Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views that defy explanation. Amazing breezes and views of sunrise and sunset.
excelelnt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug P., Calgary AB Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A great beach getaway
At waters edge, this place is awesome - quiet, very good hiking trails nearby, beaches, short drive to amenities, knowledgeable Site Manager and more. Limited swimming (rougher waters). No grill as advertised, and property manager ignored email but we got over it :)
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022