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Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
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Ehu Kai is a charming beachfront cottage with handcrafted oak floors and cedar paneling, featuring high ceilings and a convenient kitchen with ocean views. Enjoy stunning artwork by local craftspeople, beautiful shade-producing landscaping, and comfortable accommodations for 2 adults and 2 kids.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC

Tucked into lush tropical surroundings just steps from the soft sands of Waialea Bay, Ehu Kai is a charming two-story cottage designed to evoke the feel of a cozy beach treehouse. Surrounded by mature landscaping and flowering trees, this unique retreat offers privacy, tranquility, and an authentic island experience—all just moments from one of the Big Island’s most beloved beaches.

Inside, the cottage features warm cedar paneling, handcrafted oak floors, and generous windows that welcome in the ocean breeze. The main living space is located upstairs and includes a vaulted ceiling, an open-concept kitchen with ocean views, and a comfortable lounge area that opens to a covered lanai—perfect for sipping coffee or watching the light shift over the bay. Also upstairs is the full bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Sleeping accommodations include a private bedroom with a king bed, plus a sofa sleeper in the living area—best suited for children. Please note: Ehu Kai accommodates a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children, making it ideal for a couple or small family seeking an intimate, peaceful escape.

Guests enjoy thoughtful amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, high-speed Wi-Fi, an outdoor shower, beach chairs and towels, and a small lawn framed by tropical foliage. While open windows, ceiling fans, and gentle trade winds keep the cottage naturally cool, there is also air conditioning in both the bedroom and main living space for added comfort.

Ehu Kai offers rare, quiet beachfront living—simply step out the front door and follow a short, gated path to the beach, where snorkeling, swimming, and turtle sightings await. With its inviting wood finishes, cozy layout, and unbeatable location, it’s no surprise that guests return to this special retreat year after year.

Hawaii GE & TA tax number 024-551-4240-01

STVR-19-350477, NUC-19-505

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 680 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Service animals welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small sofa sleeper for kids

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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 660020170000, TA-024-551-4240-01, GE-024-551-4240-01

Property is also known as

Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views House Kamuela
Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views House
Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views Kamuela
Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views House Kamuela
Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views House
Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views Kamuela
Waialea Bay~steps to the Sandy Beach~ocean Views~ Kamuela
Waialea Bay~steps to the Sandy Beach~ocean Views~ Kamuela
Waialea Bay steps Sandy Beach ocean Views
Waialea Bay~steps to the Sandy Beach~ocean Views~
Rare Find One bedroom Beach House Walk Right to the Sand
Still Time for the Holiday! 1 Night Free if you Book a Week now
2676-186350

About the neighborhood

Map
Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Waialea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puako Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hico - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Naupaka Beach Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela cottage is steps from Waialea Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Beach and Puako Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

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

October stay in Puako

Great communication, gorgeous location, lovely property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William P.

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

Beach 69 one bedroom

A totally unique property on the big island on one of the best beaches that has homes to rent.Mary Fox, the property manager does an excellent job as she has done for years.Although the house is charming and the proximity to the beach his close, be advised that this house has almost no storage place for suitcases, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

Great location and attentive manager

Great location and attentive manager!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

great

great
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

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

Best host ever!

I could write a long list of beautiful little comforts that Mary and her team provided me with. Instead I'll just say that I prepaid my next vacation here before leaving the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jen m.

Fabulous!

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: Just as described!Perfect for 2 people.Great location.Mary was a dream to work with!
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10/10 Excellent

Waialea bay house

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 as always for all the years we return!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

As Good as Ever

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 stayed at Ehu Kai a few times and it's always one of our favorites. Great casual property, flawless management, and the best swimming beach (in the summer) ever. Thank you once again, 2 Papayas team!
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10/10 Excellent

Hawaii holiday

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: Every appliance in this property was new and worked perfectly. The house itself was wonderfully maintained. The management company was very responsive. So five stars!
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10/10 Excellent

David R.

Paradise

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 is the second time we have stayed in this home and we will return. Perfect for a couple. Right on the beach. Home was well equipped and well located. We have rented from 2 Papayas for over ten years and they do a wonderful job.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Ehu Kai

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 location was great, right on a snorkeling beach with a small ocean view. Short drive to Puako Bay where there is incredible snorkeling. The property contains everything needed for meals, comfortable king sized bed and the air conditioners work great. Mary was very responsive to all my questions.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbra B.

Does it get better than this?

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 is our second stay in this wonderful house and we are already looking forward to next year. Talk about a hidden gem. Basically right on the beach, but with privacy. Stocked with everything you might need or want and Mary’s team is just a phone call away in case anything comes up. From having the Hawaiian music channel playing and cold towels and a pitcher of cold filtered water in the fridge when you arrive, to the papayas and limes ready to use. We settle in like it’s home.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Ehu Kai

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: As usual, working with 2 Papayas has been great and the property is wonderful. It has been improved with a larger bed and air conditioning. It is a mere steps from the most beautiful beach on the big Island. A perfect location. The home is clean and in great shape, and well equipped for making our own meals. It is extremely comfortable. Mary and the staff are always available if there are any problems and respond very quickly. We love our stay there and will certainly be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Fantastic Oceanside Home

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 is a very comfortable home for a couple or small family. We also rented Ulu Nui as we were a large family group. The location is oceanside, with a white sandy beach, has fantastic swimming and snorkeling with turtle viewing nearby. We had sunset watch every evening, beach star gazing at night, barbeques, and dinners on the lanai. The beach is easy to access for small children. Location is quiet, an easy drive to markets, shopping or entertainment. Most mornings and evenings I was the only one in the water! Manager is attentive and services are all arranged for a carefree visit. Love, love, love this location and the accommodations.
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10/10 Excellent

jen m.

Fabulous!

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 vacation for the 3rd year in a row. Mary and her team were fabulous! Cant wait to come back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Kealekekua, HI

EHU KAI STAY

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 property description was accurate regarding the location, layout, and amenities.The property was clean and well-maintained.The manager provided good customer service.We would recommend this property to a friend or relative.
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10/10 Excellent

Wes or Jenny M.

Wonderful!

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Britta B.

Great Beach Stay!

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 is a wonderful cottage for a couple or a small family. Unbeatable location next to an amazing beach with snorkeling and sunbathing but plenty of shade when you want it! The cottage was spotless when we arrived. Mary was so incredibly helpful and accommodating and available if we needed anything. She went above and beyond to make our trip special. You will never regret a stay here. Wonderful.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbra B.

Beachside Tree House

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 is now our 3rd stay at this wonderful vacation house. It’s just perfect. The house has literally everything you might need for a comfortable stay and probably the cleanest rental we have ever experienced. Mary and her team are a dream to work with. We are already looking forward to next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy and Kef K.

Ehu Kai

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: As always, we had a wonderful stay. 2 Papayas is very easy to work with and goes out of its way to make the stay comfortable and easy. The location is fantastic and the house meets all of our needs. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Ehu Kai Bungalow

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: Our 7 day stay at Ehu Kai cottage was delightful. Much thought and design was put into this treehouse type bungalow which typifies old hawaiiana with rich wood interior paneling. Perfectly clean upon arrival. Easy access to the beach and snorkeling. Grocery shopping a short drive away. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware with very nice appliances. The air flow from many windows,the ceiling fans and nice bedding made sleeping very comfortable. The staff at 2 Papayas was excellent in helping arrange our reservation,notifing us prior to arrival, updating us with weather warnings, quickly resolving any house repairs and providing a thorough to-do list for easy check out at our time of departure. Hawaii Surf & Kayak delivered SUP Boards to the bunglow for our length of stay and we did a kayak tour with them nearby viewing turtles, manta rays and octopus. Hearing the local songbirds each morning was a special treat!
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10/10 Excellent

Lou and Lori B.

September 80th Birthday at Ehu Kai

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 at many of the rental properties with 2 Papayas and have enjoyed them all. Ehu Kai is perhaps one of our favorites. Mahalo Mary Fox for taking such good care of us.
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10/10 Excellent

David R.

Paradise

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 is the second time we have stayed in this home and we will return. Perfect for a couple. Right on the beach. Home was well equipped and well located. We have rented from 2 Papayas for over ten years and they do a wonderful job.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Paradise

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 is the second time we have stayed in this home and we will return. Perfect for a couple. Right on the beach. Home was well equipped and well located. We have rented from 2 Papayas for over ten years and they do a wonderful job.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Paradise

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 is the second time we have stayed in this home and we will return. Perfect for a couple. Right on the beach. Home was well equipped and well located. We have rented from 2 Papayas for over ten years and they do a wonderful job.