#01 Kawela Kai 493


Rates: $630 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: QTQTDT (sleeps 8)
Reviews: 4.79 (from 38 reviews)
LICENSED SHORT-TERM RENTAL. CERTIFICATE:1990/NUC-2057 LICENSE# 90/TVU-0002 TAX MAP KEY: 1-5-7-005:006

This home will not be affected by the new Honolulu County ban on vacation rentals. Make sure when booking your vacation home the property that you are reserving has a TVU#
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF PANORAMIC OCEAN AND SUNSET VIEWS FROM YOUR ARCHITECT DESIGNED THREE-BEDROOM, TWO BATH BEACHFRONT HOME. ONE OF FOUR BEACHFRONT HOMES IN A ROW IDEAL FOR FAMILY REUNIONS OR SMALL WEDDINGS.*

Dramatic, open, upstairs master suite (Queen) with full bath offers stunning ocean views in three directions. Also upstairs, is a loft with two additional twin beds and a sitting area. Ground floor has a great room where the kitchen, living and dining areas open to the covered deck, all with ocean views, plus a hallway full bath, and two bedrooms (1Queen / 2 Twins), each with a window a/c unit.

This home includes an outdoor hot/cold enclosed shower, free high-speed Wi-Fi, cable sports channels and flat screen TV.

Fire up the grill and sip your evening drink as you view spectacular sunsets from your outdoor dining area. Step down from your deck to a generous lawn area overlooking the beach.

Take stairs down to the small sandy beach with reef and tide pools to explore; walk east 100 yards to the right and find a swimming area; continue walking east another 100 yards to the west end of beautiful Kawela Bay.

You won’t forget your experience on the North Shore with stunning ocean views; watching whales and giant surf in the winter, swimming and snorkeling in the summer, and soaking in beautiful sunsets year-round.

Conveniently located. A short drive to the east; Kawela Bay (swimming, walking trails), Turtle Bay Resort (golf, restaurants, eco tours, swimming, walking trails), Kahuku Town (9 hole beachfront public golf course, Food Trucks), Malaekahana Bay (swimming, shoreline walk, surfing), Polynesian Cultural Center and to the west; Velzyland, Ted’s Bakery, Sunset-Pipeline (surfing), Shark's Cove & Three Tables (snorkeling, Food Trucks), Waimea Bay (swim, dive rock, giant surf), Waimea Valley Falls Cultural Park and historic Haleiwa Town.

CLICK ON RATES AND AVAILABILITY TAB FOR A QUOTE FOR YOUR STAY. MINIMUM STAY OF 5 NIGHTS; LAST MINUTE SHORTER STAYS POSSIBLE, INQUIRE FOR DETAILS;

CANCELLATION AND CHANGES POLICY: Cancellations and requests for changes must be submitted in writing to Team Real Estate, Inc.Full Refund if cancelled at least 60 days prior to arrival date. Within 30 days prior to arrival: Full or Partial refund if scheduled days are rebooked.

*Events: Additional fees charged and contract required for events. Headcount limit: 9 additional people per house booked. Contact office for more details. Registration Number: GE-169-572-9664-01, TA-169-572-9664-01, 570050060001

#01 Kawela Kai 493 Reviews



Lisa L.
June 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location location location = perfect for our family of seven.Loved having the elbow room and perfect sunset 🌅 every night.My only suggestion would be that we stayed 10 days. We had to wash beach towels every night. Maybe for longer stays there should be extra towels .


Stephanie S.
June 2023
I found this amazing house right on the beach and took my family to do a celebration of life for my wife who passed away from Cancer a year ago. Our stay was amazing, the house was exactly what it shows online, the pictures don't do it justice! We'd wake up and have coffee on the porch and listen to the waves. Access to the beach was great, house was very clean and had all the amenities we needed and was well stocked with towels and cooking stuff. Lots of local fruits and vegetables within a mile. No need to go into town! I am ready to go back and stay AGAIN! If you need rest and relaxation, this is where you want to stay! Get away from the hussle of downtown Honolulu and enjoy the beach! This was our first time renting a house and the property management team was very helpful and quick to respond to emails. The only downfall on this place is it got a bit warm inside just from the sun but in the evenings it cooled down. It was 8 adults that stayed and plenty of room for everyone, the outside shower was a great help with the sand. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK AND STAY HERE!!!!!


Absyde-Ann D.
May 2023
4 adults and 2 children stayed here with lots of comfort and peace. Beautiful location as you can’t beat the beach. Home was perfect, cozy and contained essentials needed to make every day a little nicer. We BBQ every single night and just enjoyed ourselves out in the lanai. Very quiet neighborhood, and close to a cute market with fresh fruit and really ono shave ice made with real fruit. Overall, we didn’t want to leave. This place is 100% worth it. I would recommend to family and friends from all over.



May 2023
Great location to many beautiful beaches and food spots. Appreciated having extra toilet paper and beach towels! Will be back!


Sherry C.
May 2023
We loved our time at this home! The view is unbelievable- we enjoyed amazing sunsets every evening, stargazing at night, and even saw whales from the back porch! And the access to the beach being just steps away- truly incredible!! You did have to walk a short walk to get to an area of the beach where you could play in the water, but not far and the walk is beautiful. The house is in such a great location on the North Shore - we loved exploring Haleiwa and also being so close to Turtle Bay for a luau and nice dinner! Highly recommend this amazing home.


Shawn C.
April 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the stay. The beach was amazing and private. The house was fully equipped. The only draw back as the upper floor was quite warm, but we ended up sharing and saying in main floor, which was perfect.


Ashley H.
March 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had our wedding here and around 25 of us stayed here for a week. It was AMAZING! I couldn’t think of a better location. The property is well kept, the views are amazing, and the vibes of north shore are the best.


Mark T.
February 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was perfect, beach is easily accessible and great to walk on and explore. the house is not fancy, but as you spend almost all your time outside it worked perfectly for our 4 kids. deck and grass are wonderful, lots of whales to see from the house. Close to trails, Turtle Bay, Fruit stands and Ted's for baked goods. getting to town and the grocery store can take some time if traffic is backed up, but easy access to V-Land, Sunset and Pipe/Rocky Point for surfing/beach access.


John L.
February 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really enjoyed our stay at this location! The views were amazing and the ocean was just steps away. An ideal place if you don't want to deal with the crowds of more touristy areas. Grocery stores (and a ton of food trucks) were close (10 mins either way). Property was clean and everything operational, great communication by the host company.


Lori M.
February 2023
Our stay was amazing! The home was perfect for our adult family of 5. Very clean! Being right next to the ocean with those amazing fews was the absolute best. If you are looking for a great location on the North Shore that is close to everything… this is it!!



January 2023
Loved the North Shore and this place was so peaceful! We loved every minute of it.


Justin H.
January 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and a very beautiful place to stay. We have stayed at a few different places on the island and I would say this place is missing a few of the small things. It would be much nicer to have a decent couch and not just patio furniture. The tv is dated and won’t connect to wifi. They don’t supply any beach stuff besides towels other than what people have left behind. All the other places supplied beach chairs atleast. Overhaul the house was clean and location is breathtaking, air conditioning would great.


Gale M.
November 2022
We had 6 people in our family: 53, 49, 47, 27, 25, and a 14yr old. We had space for everyone and we all loved the location. Walking just feet from the water and views were amazing. Will definitely stay again and recommend for those wanting to stay somewhere away from the hussle and bussle of Waikiki.


Terrie D.
November 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was spotless clean when we arrived. Views were spectacular, large sliding doors lined the north side where we were right on the beach. Oct temps were in high 70's. We had a hard time sleeping at night as the home only had one small air conditioning unit in each bedroom, and the upstairs bedroom was open to a large loft that was very warm. The air conditioning was not enough to cool the home and we all struggled sleeping at night. Even downstairs bedrooms with doors closed did not ever cool down much. Couch was not really comfortable for the 6 of us to sit around at night and visit. Deck was amazing. No lighting in the driveway, really dark after 8 pm, wish there was a motion sensor light on house where cars park. Hard to find your way to porch in complete darkness. Side light did not reach parking area. Light bulbs were broken out on driveway lighting/broken light?


Alex P.
October 2022
We LOVED our time in this home! It had a great yard, lounging chairs, beach access and it felt safe. You can see your neighbors but it’s still fairly private! The only slight downfall was that it was *SO hot* in the house due to lack of air circulation and the skylights. The property manager was amazing and brought us extra fans to help circulate the air, and that did help a bit, but the house has a wooden roof so it’s massively insulated. If there was a way to cover the skylights to prevent the afternoon sun from beaming in, that would help a ton! Also, a big fan in the middle would solve a lot! Other than that, the beds were comfortable and the house was super clean. We loved our stay!


Erin H.
October 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I couldn’t have asked for a better location! All my guest loved the venue. Ocean, sunset , privacy, big lawn space, private beach and sunset. Houses had everything you need to cook and make your self at home for 5 days. If your thinking of having your wedding here, just do it:)


Mark R.
August 2022
Great property on the North Shore. I would definitely recommend it to other families!


Pamela B.
July 2022
The location was great, check in and out was easy! The only issue we had was the rooms upstairs were warm due to the openness and the air conditioner couldn’t cool it down well. Would also recommend a ceiling fan in the living room to help with circulation.


Jean W.
July 2022
Beautiful house, beautiful location! House was perfect. Thanks for the great stay! Jean W


Jennifer G.
July 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was a perfect place for our family of 7 getaway. The house is in a quieter area on the North Shore with a beautiful view. The beach is quiet, and although not a swimming beach there is swimming hole for the kiddos a few houses down. We stayed end of June and the house can get pretty warm in the late afternoon, early evening when the sun is setting and shining directly into the kitchen and living room, but once the sun goes down it tends to cool off pretty quickly. It was clean, the beds were comfortable and equipped with nice linens and towels. For an extended stay,I only wish it had a fan for the downstairs and a mop to help keep the floors clean. Definitely would stay here again!!


Michelle P.
June 2022
Staying here was the highlight of our trip. Waking up to the sounds and sights of the ocean was fantastic. The home was very comfortable for our family of 7. Every evening we gathered on the porch for dinner and the sunset. The A/C kept the bedrooms just right. The location was perfect and close enough to North Shore towns and beaches. We would stay here again!!!


A guest from Curitiba, Parana
May 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall I had a great experience. The house is located at a wonderful place and waking up to the ocean and waves was great. The management company was very friendly and professional. The only complaint is that some things were kind of old and a little dirty.


A guest from Sacramento, CA
May 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed in several teen beach houses over the last 10 years or so and we've always had great experiences. Very nice relaxing time well-stocked house beautiful ocean view.


Michael K.
May 2022
This was a very relaxing stay for my family. We were very happy with the location, the neighbors were quiet and the view spectacular. The nice driveway gave a sense of seclusion. The management was very responsive when one of the AC units stopped working they came to replace it quickly. With the afternoon sun the home gets a little warm with all of the great windows but it will cool off in the evening with the windows open or when you run the AC units. The beds were comfortable. My wife and I stayed downstairs in the smaller room and put the kids up top where there is a door and shutter windows that separates the two twin beds from the master suite upstairs. We saved some money on a rental mini van by renting through the Turo App. We went on many walks on the beach right from the back lawn. There is a sandy section closer to the house, near the water there are tide pools and some rocks you would need good water shoes or crocks to walk on. There are some nice sandy beaches not far from the back yard. We loved waking up to the sounds of the ocean. My kids have great memories of Hawaii from this stay. We went and experienced a great luau at the Polynesian cultural center, snorkeled at sharks cove and 3 tables, ate at many food trucks, got poke bowls of fresh ahi at the foodland, got pastries and breakfast at Teds bakery. All within 10 minute drive of this home. A little further away we got some of the best shaved ice in Hawaii in Haleiwa at Matsumotos shaved ice, about 20 min away. The Shopping in Haleiwa town was great for gift shops etc. It was a 45-50 minute drive to get back to Honolulu for the tours at Pearl Harbor but we made a day of it. We loved our stay in this home. If you want a laid back location, not extremely high end but clean and comfortable accommodations this is a great choice. It was very well worth the stay for our family. We would definitely come again.


Michaun M.
May 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place. Loved the location. Loved the tide pools and the direct ocean access. The only thing I would change is to add more window coverings.


Sandra K.
April 2022
Great location! and the property was really nicely set up with the way the bedrooms and living space were set up. My family and I really enjoyed the layout and being right on the ocean!


John W.
April 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view of the ocean, saw humpback whales breaching every day.Had one issue wth TV and owner was very responsive


Lisa A.
March 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We LOVED this home! Have stayed at many VRBO locations here as well as other states. It was so smooth booking this home. The backyard was a dream come true (the pictures are great but don't do the view justice). We were centrally located to many North Shore must see's and do's! The home was nice and had most of everything we needed. (A pizza pan would be nice to add to the kitchen) The kitchen and appliances were nice and up to date, the TV was great (we only watched it once)Don't make the mistake of running around all over the island and not spending time at this home. There are some rocky areas and we didn't swim much here but this place is located near some great swimming areas. I think it would be easier to swim if it had not been winter (larger waves). With winter being said, we saw whales splashing almost every day off of our back porch! One of my bucket list items checked off with that! We would definitely consider staying here if we come back to Oahu again in the near future! Just book it, you won't be disappointed! PS: We loved the fact that this home had a nice security system! We felt extremely safe while sleeping or when we went on an excursion we knew our valuables would be protected!


Kirsten E.
March 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our relaxing stay at the Kawela Kai property. The property clean and ready upon arrival, we didn't have any issues during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck and backyard with the ocean view and were even treated to a double rainbow one morning. The location was great for our stay, close to Waimea & Haleiwa as well as Laie on the other side. Great beaches, spacious home with great outdoor space.


Delaney H.
January 2022
The house needs a few little things but overall was great for our party of seven and the view…well the view is nothing short of spectacular! We will be back for sure!


Gladys D.
January 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What an amazing family vacation that was well needed for my Ohana. We had the best experience and look forward to coming back year over year at the same beautiful beach house. This beach house was well equipped with everything we needed.


Keshaunda L.
January 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was absolutely beautiful. The pictures do not fully show the beauty of the view. It's stunning. I have very high standards when it comes to properties and was pleasantly satisfied with this one.Pros: The view, enough room for my group, utensils and setup was great, communication with office was great, and easy checkin/checkout process. Cons: There were no cons, just a few things that we observed. First the screens had a little wear and tear so consider replacing them soon (to help with flies coming in). And on that note, flies were manageable just be sure you keep sliding doors closed and perhaps put a fly trap on the back deck for when you are lounging. However, we didn't have too many issues. The couch kept sliding on the tile floor so perhaps some 'non slip furniture pads' to secure the couch may be helpful. Lastly, for those who are used to air condition be advised that there is no central air. There are only units in each of the rooms which is helpful. The main part of the house is unaffected by those units. There are fans for the common area but they can sometimes blow the humid air that is circulating. I am one who gets hot very easily so this was an adjustment for me. However the mornings and evenings provided a cool breeze and I slept right under the unit in my room so I could feel that cold air. So just be prepared.Absolutely nothing could make me dislike this property. Even with the air situation, that view makes up for it 100 times over. Treat yourself and book this property. You won't regret it!


Arlene H.
January 2022
Great location. Our daughter lives on the north shore and we need a rental nearby. The only complaint I have is could have sample size of body wash or soap in restrooms. Kitchen well stocked with dishes. Best location. On the water.


Kirt L.
January 2022
The location was perfect right on the beach. We have stayed on that end of the island several times. This time we had all of our girls come for our celebration. It was a wonderful break from the Idaho winter.


Mike F.
December 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Outstanding property! Beautifully maintained, clean and very well managed. Close to all the North Shore beaches with great surf and a Hawaiian country vibe! Fantastic deck and grassy area that steps to beach. Was a perfect choice for a relaxing family gathering as we enjoyed Thanksgiving and celebrated two birthdays during our 13-day stay. Don't miss the Sunrise Shack for smoothies across from Sunset Beach!


Lenora M.
November 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful oceanfront property! The view is amazing! Enough rooFor a family of eight!


Eugene B.
November 2021
Great location. Short drive to Turtle Bay, Haleiwa, and Foodland. Outdoor shower, washing machine, and outdoor space are great.


Allison B.
September 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is well stocked with supplies in a great location! We really enjoyed the small beach out front, and walking to Kawela bay. Close to Northshore and easy access. There was plenty of space for the 6 of us.



August 2021
This property was located in a great spot. Between Kahulu (where some of the great food trucks are) and some of the great beaches and snorkeling sites like Sunset Beach and Shark's Cove. The grounds were beautiful and the proximity to Turtle Bay and the resort meant we could also have a nice dinner there and take part in some of the activities there too like the spa. There were a few inflatable mattresses in the upstairs closet which was nice since we had an extra 8-year old kid with us. The fly situation was a little out of control so we had to get some additional fly swatters and zappers. Otherwise, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend!


Samantha W.
July 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The vacation rental was amazing! We loved our stay. The porch screens needed a little maintenance. One screen was coming off the frame, and the other screen door was a little difficult to open. Otherwise, absolutely everything about our stay was great! The house was clean, and comfortable. Our group lived this house and location, and we are already planning on returning to this house in the future.


Ashley L.
June 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on the North shore! Would definitely stay again. Perfect size for 4 teenagers and my husband and I. The house is in good condition and very clean. It had everything we needed during our stay. The beds and linens were comfy. And the restrooms are really nice compared to other places ive stayed in the past which was awesome! You can tell they keep up with maintenance on the property. The wash and dryer came in handy. The ocean view is so nice! Steps from the beach. Did a lot of walks up and down. Not necessarily the best place to get into the water though but that didnt make it any less fantastic! There are lots of boogie boards you can borrow which the kids loved. The outside shower- amazing! What i loved most about the place is that it is far enough from the north shore traffic but still really close to everything. And that its tucked away but easy to find and we felt completely safe the entire trip. I work in building management so my standards are much higher because I look at everything but i have to say, this exceeded my expectations and it was totally worth the money!


Shannon W.
June 2021
The house was perfectly located on the north shore and views were breathtaking!! Everything about the VRBO was perfect. Thank you!!


Tirsa A.
June 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Loved the view from the home. The tide pools were fun for my toddler to play in. Not a great beach for swimming but close to great swimming beaches. The two rooms downstairs had great air conditioning. The open loft area rooms upstairs were harder to cool. Would stay here again.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.