Linda F.
Dec 03, 2017
The location is great with nicely kept grounds. Less than a minute walk to the breathtaking beaches of waimanalo that has a long stretch of white sand. It a must go to beach. We strayed in the upstairs cottages which had a wrap around lanai that overlooked the ocean in the day and the moon shining on the ocean in the evening. The neighborhood is quite and has some stores nearby too. There is also a nice hike about a 5 minute drive away with an amazing view. I would definitely recommend staying here. My family and I want to come back next year
Julie S.
Mar 08, 2017
We had a fabulous time staying here. There are many units to choose from and they can accommodate small groups of 6 (which we had) up to large groups over 20. Waimanalo is very quiet and away from hustle and bustle of Honolulu, which is over run with tourists. Wainmanalo (and Kailua) are beautiful beaches in a peaceful setting. Great for families! The owners were amazing, very helpful with anything we needed and knowledgable of the area. There are a couple of restaurants at the end of the street and a small grocery store in town. Kailua is about 10 min away and has a Target, Whole Foods, large grocery and many restaurants.
Feb 22, 2015
Great location, probably best beach on island. Very quiet and no one on the beach. Restaurants, attractions all close by. Cottages look real nice and on first glance very clean. However, for the cleaning fee charged, we did expect it to be cleaner (cutlery drawers dusty, ants) and the outside seating area could have been cleaner (chairs were dusty, concrete littered with debris). Having said that, very peaceful, great location, and steps from the best beach. We had a great time, but for the cost/night + cleaning fee we did expect a little more. (We also stayed at another location for a few $ more/night and there was a huge difference)
Dec 24, 2014
My 3 friends stayed at the cottages for only 3 nights really wished we could have stayed longer but had to get back to work. We were greeted by Tommy & Carolyn they were so helpful and super friendly. The beach in front of the cottages was soooo beautiful! We could hear the ocean at night. The grounds were green and very well manicured. I love the banana trees and we got to eat fresh bananas every day!
We will be back soon!
Cora, JoeCor Jamie, Lilly
Carolyn F.
Nov 12, 2014
The cottage are so peaceful with the sounds of the crashing waves. We saw the most amazing sunsets and took long morning walks on the beach without a sole in site.
Our perfect piece of Haven!
Jun 18, 2014
My wife and I make a few trips a year to Oahu to visit family and Waimanalo Beach Cottages is an amazing place to stay. Close to stores and easy drive to any side of the island and only 40 minutes from the airport! Highly recommend this location for your stay on Oahu. Mahalo!
May 30, 2014
Quiet, rustic, charming, relaxing. This hidden gem is on the rural east shores of Oahu.
Our group had 6 of the 9 cottages, each with its own unique style and theme. It turned out that this was a good "base" for our party, within steps of the miles-long coast of an open, white sandy beach and minutes from the nightlife of downtown and Waikiki.
The manager on property was a nice surprise as most vacation rentals are without staff; he was knowledgeable & helpful, always available to assist with a question or request. When we arrived, he was there to greet us & give us a short tour of the property and to our cottages. He also told us of the few good eateries within walking distance. Ono Steaks, 1 minute walk, the BEST Ahi plate I’ve ever had & the “Hawaiian Style Café”s “Gorgonzola” breakfast sandwich & fresh brewed Kona coffee was a great start to our mornings.
Our second day we met the owner Tommy, who like the manager, made it a point to ask how we were doing and if we needed anything. A “local” and surfer, he turned us on to Roy’s restaurant and set us up with a deep sea fishing charter which allowed us to keep a large portion of our catch.
The cottages also has a large patio area with tables and bbq for our nightly "luaus" & our fellow guests from Canada and Germany were always a welcome addition to our evening social hours.
The grounds are secure with a keypad, locked gate and fence, and the grounds well lit in the evenings. The property is in the middle of a neighborhood so this is not a location for wild, crazy parties (although they did assist in arranging a "party bus" for our group one night to take us to Waikiki)
The description and photos on VRBO and their website are accurate and fair. This is not a high-end luxury property, but we enjoyed the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere of our cottage & the grounds. The cottages themselves are clean and well maintained, being near the ocean, there was some rust around a couple of the appliances, but that’s to be expected.
Lastly, Waimanalo Beach. This is what we came to Hawaii for! We practically had the entire beach to ourselves! In fact, the only time we found any amount of people was on the weekends. Most mornings, we took a walk along the shores and were lucky if we passed one or two people.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at the Waimanalo Beach Cottages & highly recommend them for any traveler looking for a relaxing vacation at a reasonable cost.
