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Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 375 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • 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.

Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!

Our Beach Home here next to Hanalei Bay can be yours (Standard Occupancy is 2*)! Walk out your front door and across the grass to the sand and sea.

Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage is named after the famous Hawaiian song "Hanalei Moon," which extols the extreme beauty and romance of the Hanalei Valley under the tropical night sky.

The cottage is located on the quiet end of town on Weke Road, right on the beach park, on 1/3 acre within walking distance of all the restaurants, shops and galleries. Waterfalls are the backdrop for our little beach house.

There is complete cozy kitchen where you can whip up fabulous food from the Hanalei Fish Market, the Farmer's Market, or just make snacks to go and enjoy some of the great local restaurants.

King size bed and lights for reading at night. It has a separate bathroom entrance. We have a little library for your use and quite a few great books on Kauai and Hawaii in general.

*Listed rate is for the standard occupancy of 2, but home can accommodate up to 3. A twin-size bed is hidden in a hassock in the central room & can accommodate another guest. Extra guest fee beyond two is $20= tax/ per night / per person. One extra guest is allowed and this fee is collected after booking.

We have a little telescope in the living room so that you can better see boats, whales, and dolphins ply the Bay by day and enjoy the moon and stars at night. If you're lucky, you may see a moon bow, something I have only seen in Hanalei. It will happen on a night when there are stars, moon and clouds together. If the clouds are sailing by on the gentle trade winds and shedding some tears, the rain will be illuminated by the moon shining from the cloudless part of the sky. Talk about breathtaking! Depending on the brightness of the moon, you may discern the colors of the rainbow.

Snorkeling, swimming, diving, paddling, hiking, golfing and a health club are all as close as your front yard, to as far as a 10-minute drive away. Walk across your front yard and look to the left; you're likely to see no one for a mile. Look to the right and you'll probably see surfers, volleyball players and beachgoers, with the Hanalei Pier at the far end of the Bay in the background.

The State of Hawaii requires a rental agreement. The rental agreement has different cancellation policies than VRBO.

Please be aware that when you book this house or any accommodations by the ocean in Hawaii, not on a bluff, you are booking in a tsunami evacuation zone. Evacuation instructions will be in the house and notice of the tsunami evacuation zone will be part of your contract. Also please know that there is a charge of $15 per night for charging of electric vehicles at this property.

(Licensed Kauai Vacation Rental TVNC 1088)

Property manager

Suzanne Kobayashi

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Telescope
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 812 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 75
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 GE-208-983-4496-01, TA-208-983-4496-01, 550050150000

Property is also known as

3080-256437

About the neighborhood

Map
Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Hanalei Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hanalei Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Puupoa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Pier and Hanalei Beach Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hanalei Bay, ocean view bungalow. Steps to sand,1B/1BA Local style, romantic! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We loved our stay at the Moon Cottage. What a beautiful spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little spot on Hanalei Bay

This was the perfect cottage - great location, beautiful view, has everything you would want. We loved being able to walk right out to the beach. Outdoor shower was a plus. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway cottage.

This is a perfect location and view to appreciate everything about Hanalei—views, peace, privacy. Cottage adequately stocked, tho dated. If you are a walker, it is within walking distance of village, depending on heat/humidity. Perfect size for 1 or 2 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanalei Moon is simply perfext

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 have stayed here multiple times and hope to stay here again in the future. This adorable cottage provides everything we could possibly want. It is very well managed too. The location on Hanalei Bay combined with the lovely green space is simply magical.

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage. Great location.

Comfortable cottage with beautiful views of Hanalei Bay. Close to shopping and restaurants. We would definitely choose this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely oceanfront cottage

Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage is such a perfect place to unplug and enjoy the quiet and the beauty in Hanalei.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hanalei

I loved the house and beautiful location with a view of Hanalei Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and cottage!!

Perfect size for two people, awesome location, beautiful views, right on the beach! We’ll definitely stay here again! Great communication with the hosts. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May Kuaui Stay

House is in a perfect location. The view cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, perfect vacation

Half Moon Bay was amazing. The location was perfect. Close enough to town to easily get to stuff but far enough away to feel secluded. The beach is right there and you almost feel like it’s your own private beach. And the house was great. If I had any quibble with anything, it was with the fact that there were no directions on how to access local tv channels to watch sports. But that is relatively minor. We would come back 10 out of 10 times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

naomi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy location

Epic location, a set up for the most relaxed Kauai beach vacation. A little slice of what it might be to actually live in this gorgeous Paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Getaway

This cottage was a perfect getaway for my partner and I. It was beautiful, right on the beach, quiet and close enough to town to bike (which we rented for the week) in for dinner. As we are not cooks and live so rurally that we don’t eat out often, enjoying the many exotic meal options was fun for us. Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy cottage with a lovely view

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage on Hanalei Bay with a view of the bay through beautiful trees--it was hard to pull ourselves away. It had everything we needed--the outdoor shower is so convenient and there are lots of books to read if it rains. The cottage is on a lawn shared with several other rentals so we got to know our fellow visitors!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 nights in Hanalei

The house was just as represented in the listing. Simple place, but all the basic amenities were there. Nice to have the outdoor shower and washer/dryer. It was all about the location for us. We love Hanalei Bay. View is incredible. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey Z.

Great, affordable place right on Hanalei Bay

We enjoyed a two-day long wind storm from this property and it was perfect. The gas stove came in handy when the power was out, and the view of the storm from the living room could not be beat. The house is in good condition and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Breckenridge,CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hanalei Moon Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the moon cottage. Beautiful property with great bay access. Also very close to town and jump off point for Napali adventures. No more indoor showers for us! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Oasis Steps from the Bay

An absolutely magical place that I would highly reccomend and can't wait to return to. The house was very sweet and homey. We were able to comfortably cook many meals in the house. We spent every day just reading and relaxing at the beach, which is basically only separated from the house by a large lawn. You can see the ocean from your living room window and we woke up to the sound of crashing waves and beautiful sunrises every morning. Absolutely idylic. We will be back.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hanalei Moon our private refuge

We had a lovely stay at the Hanalei Moon cottage. It’s located at the western end of Hanalei Beach, on a large lawn which is shared with several other houses. The house is set well back from the beach, but the view across the lawn is pretty, and we enjoyed the easy access from the street. The cottage was well appointed, the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was small but adequate for light cooking, and included an unvented gas range. We limited our cooking to breakfast items and using the microwave. There is a charcoal grill with charcoal provided. The washer and dryer worked well, though they are located outside under the overhanging eave. There is a large, outdoor shower, on a deck next to the house, and it is screened for privacy. I used that shower, daily, during our stay. There is an air conditioning unit, located in the dining / sitting area, which works well to cool the house in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location, great beach house

The beach house itself is nothing fancy but exactly what you need. Location is incredible. My wife and I stayed and took advantage of cooking in the cottage for breakfast and heading into town for dinners. Hanalei Bay is an amazing place to stay on the island and this cottage is located exactly where you want to be.The ONLY negative I'd say are the roosters living very close to the house, one right by the bedroom which had us up early a couple of mornings haha
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Amazing place for two people. Perfect location, comfortable and just what we needed! Highly recommended for a couple or two people who just want to get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Amazing location

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 a beautiful location and home. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Vintage Cottage with Old Hawaiian Charm

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 was our second time at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage which pretty much says it all! The bungalow was chosen entirely for its location directly on Hanalei Bay and it proved to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The whole experience is reminiscent of a 50s Hawaiian postcard! Yes, I remember :) Cant wait to go back...
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Vintage Cottage with Old Hawaiian Charm

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 was our second time at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage which pretty much says it all! The bungalow was chosen entirely for its location directly on Hanalei Bay and it proved to be more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The whole experience is reminiscent of a 50s Hawaiian postcard! Yes, I remember :) Cant wait to go back...
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8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Daul/Bila 10/24

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: Wonderful. Beautiful, simple cottage and location.Great time and place.’Shopping and restaurants close by.Need more air conditioners, a better tv system.
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10/10 Excellent

Slice of Heaven

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’ve been staying at Hanalei Moon Beach Cottage every year for the last 18 years so, obviously, we LOVE it. We love the proximity to the beach, the ocean views, the mountain views, the waterfalls, the lanai, the outdoor shower, and more.