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Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House

Beachfront vacation home near scuba diving in Waianae

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On the beach
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waianae, HI
  • Place, Papaoneone Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aki's Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Makaha Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waianae

On the beach.With a stay at this Waianae vacation home, you'll be steps from Papaoneone Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Aki's Beach. Also, Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Makaha Beach Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Papaoneone Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Aki's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Makaha Beach Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kane'aki Heiau - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 31 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kahumana Farms & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spicy House Thai Cuisine Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪T8Ste Buds 808 - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House

GREAT DEALS! Please contact owner regarding availability. Your dates may be available and we can often accommodate requests. Amazing 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, built in 2008, located directly on a beautiful, white sand beach! This beachfront home is well appointed with everything you will need to relax and enjoy paradise.

Wake to the sound of the surf and enjoy a walk on the practically private beach. Enjoy the seasonal changes of this beach while watching the abundant aquatic life such as sea turtles, whales (in the winter months) and dolphins right from the patio!

The house is located on the leeward (dry) side of Oahu in the charming town of Makaha where sunny days and beautiful sunsets are the norm. Only 30 miles from the airport and a world away from crowds. Only 12 miles to the resorts of Ko Olina (home of the new Disney resort) featuring fine dining and the islands best luau.

Outdoor activities include surfing at the world famous Makaha Surf Beach, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, boogie boarding, kayaking, hiking, fishing and golfing. Great place for a family (or multi-family) vacation with a beautiful beach and relaxing atmosphere.


This home has been registered as a Transient Accommodation with the State of Hawaii – HAWAII TAX TA-111-769-6000-01

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,120 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

*Please only run the air-conditioner when you are in the rooms *Owners are not liable for any injuries that occur on the property for any reason
Based in our contract you only could stay for the time peroid we agreed upon .

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Absolutely no parties

Property Registration Number TA-111-769-6000-01, GE-111-769-6000-01

Property is also known as

Beachfront Dream Vacation Home Waianae
Beachfront Dream Vacation Home Private vacation home
Beachfront Dream Vacation Home Private vacation home Waianae

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House to downtown Waianae?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Makaha.

Villa Makaha- Beach Dream House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole K.

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

Great Get Away

Property was as advertised and far enough away from the hustle and bustle that you can truly relax and enjoy time away. For those who are more of the hustle and bustle type Honolulu is only about a 40 minute drive with all the bells and whistles.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon T.

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

The property was absolutely beautiful.

Well where do I start. The views were beautiful. The ocean views were spectacular. We couldn't believe all the wild life we saw in the ocean right behind the house. The trip was a ten out of ten.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Perfect home in small town

The house was perfect for our family and on a beautiful beach. The house is pretty far from everything but we just planned accordingly. The beach our front is gorgeous, we just had to be careful because the waves are pretty intense at times. The owner and caretaker are very responsive and helpful. Overall we loved our stay In Oahu, Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlotte a.

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

Lovely spacious home

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room for 3 adult sized children. Big, open well-stocked kitchen, beautiful views from the backyard of the ocean. Although not on a swimmable beach, there was one within walking distance. Lots of extra towels & linens. Need a vehicle to get to grocery store/restaurants.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Beautiful home!

This is a wonderful home, right on the beach. Very private access to the ocean and virtually no people but us. It is a distance from activities and the north shore but we preferred this. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was a plus. This home had everything you could need. If you're debating, stay here. You'll love your time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Far away

The home was nice, but not as nice as the pictures indicate. It is very far from clean, well stocked grocery stores and there were no nice restaurants in the area - they were at least 15 miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Carrie E.

Sandy beach!

Enjoyed our stay at Villa Makaha. Lovely home with plenty of room. Well equipped kitchen, could use some new bath linens. Quiet location, sandy beach. The waves were a bit wild on some days that made swimming a challenge. Enjoyed the patio for morning coffee and late night cards-drinks. The trees were blooming therefore the aroma or plumeria and other flowers would be carry with the breeze! Would recommend for families, not the best swimming beach for small kids due to wicked waves. Yard has plenty of space to play and is secure. Came with sand toys and beach gear (boogie boards, etc).
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Averything was broken,about to break or very dirty

The dishwasher,the crusher and the a/c in the main bedroom were broken when we arrive and it took 8 days to replace. The screen for mosquitos was tear,the sink in the kitchen was block,and a never saw a rent so dirty. In the naeberhood there is a lot of people leaving in tent or cabanas on the beach. The weather was great. I will never rent again by VRBO
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Family Vacation in Paradise

We had our first family trip, along with grandparents to oahu. We wanted to stay at a home that was private and right on the beach. This property was exactly what we were looking for you. You walk out the back gate and you are right on the sand; granted There are tide pools there, so it's not a swimable beach, but still the sound of the ocean the waves crashung, watching the sea turtles every night, seeing whales was absolutely priceless. The house is beautifully Set up with plenty of room for all. They have everything you can think of between coffee makers to kitchenware to snorkeling gear. Boogie boards very well prepped. The one thing that took us a little off guard was how far on the West side of the island it is; so really you're about 40 minutes to an hour drive from any other part of the island which as long as you accommodate for is fine, but you will be spending a lot of time-traveling seeing the beautiful sights of hawaii.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Temple O.

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

Absolutely Amazing!!!!

Property was better than photos or description! A true piece of heaven on earth. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily D.

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

Dream view

The house was great. My family really enjoyed our vacation! The views were classic Hawaii textbook pictures - gorgeous. The parking was limited. Only one large vehicle fit in the driveway, and the other had to be parked on the street. I’m not sure if it’s just the time of year we visited but the house was only partially air conditioned, and it could get uncomfortable some days while cooking lunch/dinner. It’s a bit far to most activities.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Beautiful!

A lovely house in a beautiful location; what a treat to watch turtles feed in the surf crashing on the lava rocks in front of the house. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars in "accuracy of online listing" is due to the fact that the house isn't "directly on the beach," but on the beautiful but jagged and difficult to navigate rocks just beyond the north end of the beach. If you're carrying anything more than a towel around your neck, it's easier, safer, faster, and less wet to walk down the street a few minutes and access the beach from the road. Beaches change all the time, and this one was a bit steep below the high tide line when we were there, but although the surf looked big, we found the waves crumbled instead of crashed, which made for fun body surfing. And of course, the turtles were swimming along with us! There were also a couple of hikes with great views within a few minute's drive of the house. The drive to Ko’olina was a pretty consistent 25 minutes (except on the last day on the drive to the airport when we got behind an accident near the electric plant, and then it took a full hour). So just plan accordingly, leaving plenty of time for unknowns. The house itself was very clean, the king beds extremely comfortable, and the grill worked great, with two extra propane tanks provided. The back yard opening onto the rocks was a beautiful place to play paddle ball or throw a football, and my son loved the cat that hung around the entire time but never tried to come inside. The neighborhood was quiet (except on Saturday night!) and the neighbors quiet. The smell of marijuana wafted through the neighborhood on and off day and night, but wasn't bothersome--I felt like I'd been plopped down in a Peter Mayle novel set in Hawaii instead of rural France--this is NOT a touristy place, at least it wasn't in the spring of 2022, with all the reality that that brings with it: quiet, a nearly empty beach, and lower grocery prices than on Maui, but also tent communities (not on Princess Beach though) and at least one pedestrian sighted each time we drove through town who appeared homeless and was walking erratically along the roadside--I've since read there's a meth problem around here--which is sad, but it only directly affected us in that we drove even more carefully than usual. Don't plan on swimsuit shopping north of Ko’olina, although the local dive shop at the marina was super helpful with snorkel gear rental!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayde W.

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

Oahu Wedding and Vacation

We were looking for a nice place close to the beach for our family to stay at during our daughter's wedding and our vacation. The house was absolutely beautiful. It had everything that we needed for our 2 week stay. The only thing we had to add was groceries. The house is on the beach with the ocean right in your backyard. The only drawback was the rocky access to the beach directly behind the house. Luckily, we found the public access a few houses over and the beach was pretty much private. The weather was absolutely generous and access to other posts of the island was very easy. The only drawback was the rush hour traffic getting back to this side of town. It just meant you had to plan accordingly.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sun,sand and turtles!

Property and what it offered was excellent, great location for turtle watching! Had everyone needed and more! Neighbourhood -as mentioned by others -did seem to have tension between locals and visitors- but we felt safe enough.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhianon H.

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

Holiday trip

Amazing property! Biannual trip and found this gem this year. Could not be happier with the amenities, location and direct ocean access. Everything was as advertised and then some. Parking is tight if you have two vehicles but worth the ocean front view and spectacular sunsets! Leeward side of the island is our absolute favorite and is close to our Ohana. Would definitely recommend and we hope to be back at this property on our next biannual visit. Mahalo!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Family Christmas

What a great place to spend Christmas in Oahu! Plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 children with a back yard providing easy access to the beach. We had a trip of a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade S.

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

Makaha get away

Been coming to Makaha all my life and staying at the Hawaiian princess. When this house became available I was stoked. Everything was up to par. We will continue to book this house for as long as it's available. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolan O.

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

Awesome family vacation

Stayed in this property with my family of 5 and my sister’s family of 5. This house was enjoyable for all! Full disclosure, Makaha is along Waianae and is locally known as the “rough” side of the island. Getting to this property will include traveling through some less than desirable areas and traffic can be a challenge as Waianae has only 1 way in and out; a fender bender can cause an hour delay. However, as we have family on the island, we were well aware of the challenges before booking. Once you get to the house, it is fantastic! Being in a less touristy area, the beach behind the home was largely vacant and the leeward side of the island produces a wonderful experience for the whole family. We’re familiar with the entire island and most beaches do not compare to what this house has in its backyard. The house is also well appointed and comes with plenty of necessities and water toys like body boards, snorkeling gear, coolers and chairs. The kitchen is large, the outdoor space is great, and the bedrooms have mini-split cooling units that kept us comfortable at night. The main pitfalls outside were the lack of air-conditioning in the main living area as well as the small parking space. We had a Jeep and a Honda Pilot which made for a tight but possible fit. We recommend this house and would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! Mahalo!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc B.

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

Great relaxing getaway home

It had everything we wanted, direct beach access, close to Honolulu, and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Beachfront Home

If your looking for direct beachfront home, this is it. Beautiful sandy beach right behind the home with a backyard full of palm trees. Beautiful evenings and mornings on the back patio. We had a family of 9. Five adults and 3 teenagers. Plenty of space and the house was very nice. Driving to the place it looks a little sketchy, but the area where the house is was fine and we had no concerns. Most activities are anywhere from a 40-90 minute drive. We really enjoyed the place and would definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your home!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole S.

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

Perfect 10 days

The house is large, spacious and lovely. We had 9 people, kids and adults and we all had our own space. The beach right outside the door was fabulous! Directly in front can be a little rough for non swimmers, but once you get past the breakers and undertow it was fine. We saw a few turtles, lots of fish and dolphins in the distance. My only complaint of the beach is, it was DEEP. Never encountered sand so deep you could hardly walk in it. Valerie was very responsive anytime we had questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Yen L.

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

Wonderful beachfront property

Lovely home that accommodated two families comfortably. Good access to beach right in backyard! We’ve stayed here twice. In Mid June the beach stretch is longer and closer to the property. We stayed in mid March and the beach access was covered but a short walk down wasn’t too bad, more reefs for kids to explore. Definitely recommend this place for family with older and younger children.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Amazing waterfront house/lanai/yard/view

Really love the views and sunset from the lanai and yard. So peaceful and private to sit out there and listen to the waves. Amazing secluded beach is a few feet away. Interior of house has all the little touches that make it feel like home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Beautiful backyard beach

We loved this house! Very comfortable and spacious for two families with kids. It provided for all our needs: laundry, beach gear, large dining table, spacious kitchen, evening family room, and backyard hangout. Love the beach view and yard with palm trees and tropical flowers! Wonderful location to snorkel, hike, drive to Honolulu, and watch sea turtles. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020