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Moloa'a Bay Villa is a luxury 3-bedroom beachfront estate on 2.5 acres along Kauai's secluded Moloa'a Bay. Offering 3,289 square feet of fully air-conditioned living space, this private retreat features wrap-around oceanview decks, lush tropical landscaping, and direct access to one of the island's most pristine white sand beaches. An optional 1-bedroom guest cottage with loft adds additional space and privacy. Perfect for peaceful getaways, Moloa'a Bay Villa offers a truly off-the-beaten-path Hawaiian experience, with snorkeling, coastal hikes, and sunsets just steps from your door.
Moloaa Bay Villa, on the northeast shore of Kauai, is steps away from a secluded white sand beach!
Welcome to Moloa'a Bay on the northeast shore of Kaua'i. This is a large, secluded, pristine white sand beach that lends itself to coastal hiking, snorkeling, body boarding, surfing, shelling, swimming and sunbathing.
The beach bay is nearly ½ mile long. The name comes from molo a'a in the Hawaiian language which means "matted roots." Paper Mulberry trees (wauke) once grew so thickly that the roots were interwoven. The Moloa'a Stream meanders through the valley alongside Moloa'a road and empties near the north end of the beach, which is backed by high cliffs. Uphill from the bay is the Moloaa State Forest Reserve.
The Villa: This impressive home consists of three bedrooms, three baths, and 3,289 sq. ft. of living space sitting on pristine 2.5 acres of white sand beach frontage area. Moloa'a Bay was the site location for the TV pilot of "Gilligan's Island." This is where the USS Minnow and its crew originally shipwrecked. This may be as close as you will come to living on Gilligan's Island. Here is everything you ever dreamed Kaua'i to be! A perfect crescent sand beach and turquoise waters. Mystical Moloa'a Bay is located on the Northeast side of Kaua'i. Truly "Off-The-Beaten-Path" giving one the sense of an exclusive and genuine experience of the REAL Hawai'i. Moloa'a Beach has the least amount of rain of any north shore Kaua'i beach. It's perfect for swimming, snorkeling, picnics, sunsets and being away from the crowds.
The home is fully air conditioned. A wrap-around deck provides 2nd floor views of the ocean and coastline along with dramatic mountain vistas. The well-manicured Estate grounds are verdantly planted with Hawaiian tropical flora. A thick hedge at the beach edge provides privacy and security. There is an outdoor shower near the beach access path.
The Cottage: At the south end of the property near the entrance is a detached separate 2nd story guest house consisting of 994 square feet of air-conditioned living area with 1 bedroom + den and loft/1 bath. On your return from the beach, shower off in the new outdoor lava rock hot & cold shower.
The cottage may be rented separately or along with the main home. The location is very private and cozy, exquisitely furnished, and fully appointed. There are ocean views from the cottage. Here you can experience the casual Hawaiian elegance that typifies the spirit of Kaua'i.
- *No Weddings or Events Allowed at this Property**
Be advised that ocean conditions can be unpredictable and unsuitable for swimming at times. Please use cautionary discretion when entering the ocean at any location on the island. We recommend swimming only at lifeguarded beaches.
- ** Cancellation Policy *** Cancellations require at least a 30 day written or email notice prior to your check-in date for a full refund of your deposit. Notice at least 14 days prior to check in will receive a 50% refund. If less than 14 day notice, the rent, excise tax and reservation processing fee are forfeited. ***
No Smoking
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Property located in Tsunami Evacuation Zone
TA-160-683-0080-01
Registration Number: TA-160-683-0080-01, GE-160-683-0080-01, 490140070000, 4304
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The house is located right on the beach. The kitchen was stocked with several items that helped with meal preparation. We enjoyed the beach chairs and towels at the house. The cats on the property were a bonus!
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 love - loved the home and the location is ideal! You are about 20 minutes in any direction from a nice small town (Hanalei or Kapa'a). The house has a beach for a backyard. You can walk through the shrubs and be on the beach in 1 minute. Rumor has it that the pilot for Gilligan's Island was filmed out back. Very cool! There is a nice coral reef that juts out into the lagoon. Our grown kids loved the area. The house is in great shape, albeit with a bit older decor. A few things could be fixed but no biggie. The wine fridge in the master makes some noise at night, it would be better located in the utility room downstairs. The property folks, Phoebe and Dawn, were amazing. They took our calls promptly and helped resolve issues, which turned out to be ESO. The kitchen has everything necessary to cook family meals. There is a bbq grill out front that worked really well. Nice touch! The washer and dryer are new. It was nice to do laundry while we were there. The house sleeps seven but there are two beds in one room. There are TVs in two of the three bedrooms but not the main living room. The air-conditioning works well in the rooms but the common areas are not air-conditioned. Still, it was never unbearable. Bonnie and Clyde (resident cat hunters) were super loving and a great addition. There are some beach toys in the utility room but you'll need to bring, or buy, snorkels and such if you spend a lot of time in the sand. The cost was more than we usually spend but it was a vacation of a lifetime and well worth it. We made amazing memories while staying here.
Such a beautiful place! Very private, quiet, and just steps from the beach. The house was well appointed, comfortable, clean and everything works. Highly recommend!
You can't ask for a more beautiful setting, right next to the beach on a large, beautiful property! We enjoyed our stay, and loved going out on the large balcony to listen to the ocean. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals, and the beach is stunning!
We had an absolutely phenomenal stay and the property manager was great!!!
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Kilauea, Kauai
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Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Kilauea (postal 96754) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Kilauea, HI (Kawaihau – Anahola – Lihue Koloa Forest Reserve – 5.50 km to center), United States
- In a rural location
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 7 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Private vacation home
- Unit size: 3026 sq ft (281 sq m)
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower
- Towels provided
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine and dryer
- Lanai / balcony
- BBQ grill grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Onsite parking
- A/C
- BBQ grill
- Dryer
- Free Parking
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- No Smoking
- Outdoor Hot tub / space
- TV
- Washer
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 3:00 PM
- Check out before 10:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 0
- Check in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Contactless check in available
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Property Registration Number TA 160 683 0080 01, GE 160 683 0080 01, 490140070000, 4304
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- Children are welcome.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Kauai?
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Location: Kilauea, HI (Kawaihau – Anahola – Lihue Koloa Forest Reserve – 5.50 km to center), United States
- In a rural location
Do I need a rental car on Kauai, and what about parking?
A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to visit. Parking notes: Onsite parking.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a cottage rental.
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