And not only secluded, but only a four and a half minute walk to a gorgeous and private beach! (I know VRBO wrote “six minute walk” in the title, but I measured it once!). Gilligan's Beach Cottage is not like one of the houses packed into town--it is about 15 minutes east of Princeville in rural Kauai in an unspoiled, natural valley called Moloa'a. If you check it out on a map, you will find Moloa'a Bay in the upper right hand corner. Since there is very limited public parking near the beach, this beach is relatively undiscovered by tourists. Hollywood, however, did discover this idylic location in the 1960's and filmed the entire pilot episode of 'Gilligan's Island' here--thus, the name we chose.
Gilligan's Cottage is situated on a large rural lot which is filled with fruit and palm trees, to the delight of our guests. This valley is sparsely populated, and privacy and tranquility is what you will find here. Gilligan's has one bedroom, one full bath with a private outdoor Hawaiian Shower (which is very popular with our guests!). The cottage is fully modern in every way, yet still retains the charm of Old Hawaii in its plantation setting. And not only that, for the warmer, more humid summer days, Gilligan’s has a high-quality Lennox split-system air conditioning unit!
Moloa'a Beach--oh, the beach! Just a four and a half minute walk down a lovely paved country road. Very beautiful, very clean and very LONELY! Many times, you will be the ONLY one to be walking this beach watching turtles, picking up shells, and observing an occasional Monk seal. This is the type of setting in which you totally forget that there is a civilization!
But the nicest part--civilization is just a few minutes drive away from Gilligan's! You will notice that Moloa'a is centrally-located on Kauai, and after a day at restaurants, shopping, hiking, and touring paradise, you still have Gilligan's to come home to--only a dream away...
Keywords: Cottage,TVNC-4189, Special Permit 2011-21
GE-096-247-1936-01, TA-096-247-1936-01, Property tax key 4-9-013-001-0001
3665 Moloa'a Rd., Anahola, HI 96703
Being close to the beach means that we are located in a tsunami zone. In the unlikely case of a tsunami, simply drive up Moloaa Road to Koolau Road, where you will be out of the tsunami zone.
Sorry—this cottage cannot accommodate pets
Registration Number: TA-096-247-1936-01, 490130010001, GE-096-247-1936-01
Debra M.
Dec 15, 2024
Great location with neighborhood feel; short stroll to beautiful quiet beach; very private, well-stocked and comfortable bungalow surrounded by an abundance of tropical fruit trees and plants. Paradise!
Heather K.
Oct 22, 2024
We loved this cottage and the location. It was perfect for us!
Tracy C.
Oct 16, 2024
Cute and comfy cottage! Well stocked with all the ammenities! Beautiful deck and back yard
Patricia H.
Sep 23, 2024
We have stayed at many VRBOs, but none as nice as this! We loved…the location, the cleanliness, the floor plan, the outdoor shower, the plentiful supplies (Ziplocks, shampoo, TP, laundry supplies, beach chairs, etc), the beautiful, well groomed grounds, the sweet cats, the unbelievable privacy, the composite decks, and the fresh fruit! The host was the best we’ve ever come across. Tony was pleasant to work with, quick to respond to any questions, and SO very congenial! The pride he takes in his property is evident everywhere! Book it!
Kevin and Susan M.
Aug 22, 2024
Gilligans is a gem in a jungle like environment. The house is clean and neat with many special features such as the flora in the yard which includes many flowering plants, a lime tree, and a huge avocado tree. We especially enjoyed the cats that come visiting and the ever present flock of chickens which made us feel right at home, Tony and his staff keep this place well stocked to meet all your needs.
Theresa S.
Jun 17, 2024
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Gilligans. The cottage was so cozy, secluded and private and surrounded by lush tropical tress and plants and flowers close to the beach. The cottage was very clean, had all the amenities we needed including snorkeling gear, towels and boogie boards. Tony was an amazing and accommodating host and we loved feeding the little kitties every evening. !!
georgianne f.
Jan 31, 2024
We enjoyed being a short walk from this lovely, uncrowded beach. The rental was charming, with everything we needed. Very quiet and private.
And i loved having the “resident” outdoor cats to
feed and pet.😻
Scott W.
Dec 20, 2023
Everything about this property is incredible! The actual cottage itself, the surroundings, the location. Nestled in the jungle just a short distance walk to the ocean. Bright green geckos outside. The sounds of tropical birds.
I didn’t shower indoors for a week because of the outdoor shower! The breeze blowing gently through the trees. The fruit trees. The coziness. Everything about it was PERFECT!
My husband and I came to Kauai to get married and spend our honeymoon on the Island. Tony wrote us a sweet note wishing us a great time and happy Honeymoon! :) Property was easy to find, quiet neighborhood.
We felt like we were HOME staying here! I couldn’t recommend this place enough! Anahola is such an awesome little town. The market isn’t too far away. Close to Kapaa, Hanalei.
Sigh. I miss it so much! Would give anything to go back
Irene W.
Dec 17, 2023
We enjoyed everything about Gilligans cottage. It’s totally charming. The beach is cool. Tony, the owner, is very accommodating. We like the cats.☺️🙏
Scott W.
Dec 05, 2023
Everything about this property is incredible! The actual cottage itself, the surroundings, the location. Nestled in the jungle just a short distance walk to the ocean. Bright green geckos outside. The sounds of tropical birds.
I didn’t shower indoors for a week because of the outdoor shower! The breeze blowing gently through the trees. The fruit trees. The coziness. Everything about it was PERFECT!
My husband and I came to Kauai to get married and spend our honeymoon on the Island. Tony wrote us a sweet note wishing us a great time and happy Honeymoon! :) Property was easy to find, quiet neighborhood.
We felt like we were HOME staying here! I couldn’t recommend this place enough! Anahola is such an awesome little town. The market isn’t too far away. Close to Kapaa, Hanalei.
Sigh. I miss it so much! Would give anything to go back
Chad W.
Oct 18, 2023
Best provisioned ABB we have stayed in,was like being at home. Very clean, everything worked. Excellent communication with owner. Really quiet . All good.
And , beach is as good as it gets, go to south end for calm swiming area and the rock ledge there is good for snorkeling too.
Stephen S.
Oct 11, 2023
This place and it's location are a Hawaii from decades ago. My wife and I only spent three days/nights there, and wished we'd stayed a week or more. The house itself is a little funky but it has everything you need to be comfortable. Less can certainly be more. It is well equipped. The kitchen has a lot of things for cooking, great filtered water, spices sauces, so you don't have to go out and buy a lot of stuff a a market. The BBQ is great. There are beach towels, snorkeling equipment, and a couple of boogie boards. The property is really nice, with fruit trees, tropical flowers, a huge avocado tree, coconut palms, and lots of jungle foliage.
The best part is the location. It's out of the way, and it's a fantastic, secluded bay.
If you want a place to really relax, talk to the owner, Tony, and reserve a slot of time in paradise! He's a wonderful guy to talk to, and he wants to give his guests the opportunity to share something very special!
Chad W.
Oct 03, 2023
Best provisioned ABB we have stayed in,was like being at home. Very clean, everything worked. Excellent communication with owner. Really quiet . All good.
And , beach is as good as it gets, go to south end for calm swiming area and the rock ledge there is good for snorkeling too.
Jake T.
Sep 13, 2023
Stunning property. Couldn’t wait to get home each night and sit out in the lanai. Outdoor shower was awesome. Enjoyed the stray cats that visited us each day and the geckos…and even roosters. Beach within walking distance was incredible and never packed. Cabin exceeded our already high expectations. Would absolutely recommend 10 times over.
Jake T.
Aug 29, 2023
Stunning property. Couldn’t wait to get home each night and sit out in the lanai. Outdoor shower was awesome. Enjoyed the stray cats that visited us each day and the geckos…and even roosters. Beach within walking distance was incredible and never packed. Cabin exceeded our already high expectations. Would absolutely recommend 10 times over.