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Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to THE SAND DOLLAR COTTAGE, a charming beach bungalow with an oceanfront location. Enjoy the sound of waves from your open lanai and take in the aquamarine views. With ultra high-speed internet, a desk workspace, and pets negotiable, this cottage offers convenience and relaxation.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage

The Sand Dollar Cottage - NUC #: 90/TVU-0632

Ultra High Speed Internet - Desk/Work Space

Of the 26 charming duplex cottages in the gated Mokuleia Beach Colony, only five actually face the ocean; and this is one of them! You’ll wake to the sound of waves, sit on your open lanai and see nothing but aquamarine water and morning sky. The ocean is right there in front of you, just a few steps away. This beach bungalow was designed in the 1960s and has been decorated by a Hawaiian-born artist, whose paintings of the Mokuleia ocean, sky and landscape hang on the walls.

- The Beach - The Sand Dollar Cottage offers a stunning view of a beach that stretches for miles in either direction; ideal for swimming, walking and snorkeling in the coral reef. You rarely see anyone and have warm water, day and night!

- The Neighborhood - A twelve minute drive down a country road will take you to the famous surfing town of Haleiwa; where you can dine in one of the many restaurants and shop for clothes, local art, shave ice and fresh fish, steaks and produce. The Colony has a beautiful guest-only pool and five minutes up the road towards Ka’ena Point, there’s kite surfing and skydiving.

Smoking strictly prohibited at Mokuleia Beach Colonies, both indoors and outdoors and pets are not permitted on the property. Service animals are permitted only with prior approval of the Mokuleia Beach Colony board. The State of Hawaii prohibits smoking in public parks and at all beaches. There are no areas near the unit designated for smokers. These bans include e - cigarettes.
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HAWAII TAX ID T-134-370-2016-01 Local Contact: Hawaii Beach Homes tmk

90/TVU-0632

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
Property Registration Number GE-134-370-2016-01, 680090010026, TA-134-370-2016-01, 90/TVU-0632

Property is also known as

Directly Beachfront Waialua
Directly Beachfront Country Cottage
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Waialua
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage | $4k Monthly Rate
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Private vacation home
Directly Beachfront Country Cottage $2800k 3300 Monthly Rate
Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage | $2800k 3300 Monthly Rate
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About the neighborhood

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Waialua, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Polo Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mokuleia Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kaiaka Bay Beach Park - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Haleiwa Aliʻi Beach Park - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Laniakea Beach - 22 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 34 min drive
  • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jenny’s Shrimp - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paalaa Kai Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Wave Shrimp - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waialua vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hawaii Polo Club, Mokuleia Beach, and Mokuleia Beach Park. Polo Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Directly Beachfront | Country Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

tammy k.

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

Lovely location

location is so relaxing
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

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

Perfect location

Close to where daughter lives and a wonderful peaceful beachfront location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Amazing Views

Quiet, amazing views! Relaxing… saw several whales from patio. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Park J.

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

Our Stay

Everything was very clean, beds were comfortable, and communication was great to include the property manager. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugen K.

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

Great location to enjoy Hawaii

We liked the location and enjoyed the stay a lot. Location of the house is really 5 Star. The house itself could be a bit updated but it's ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maxine R.

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

Ocean side cottage

Cottage could use some updating. Was well stocked with kitchen and bath items. Loved how close it was to the ocean.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Will be returning

Great place. Will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelli L.

Stunning view, just ok cottage

Wonderful view of the ocean, but the unit itself is very outdated. The shower leaks all over the floor. The grounds are well kept, but again dates.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sylviane L.

An oceanfront delight

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: A wonderful and beautiful location, very country and rustic, next to the polo club.

10/10 Excellent

Ronda T.

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

North Shore getaway

Had a wonderful time while staying at this property that we had to book last minute due to our other vrbo canceling at the last minute( due to a law being past not by fault) . It was convenient to grocery shopping and also secluded. Had a great time. Easy check in and check out. Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M., Oregon

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

Wonderful view

All the amenities are provided. Gated community. No additional parking fees. Outdoor shower was a surprise. Geckos live behind the pictures on the walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tanya s.

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

Amazing!

Cottage was PERFECT! Location is great if you want a peaceful vacation. 10-15 minute drive into Haleiwa. The pool was a nice change from the ocean, everyone on the property was kind. Very low key. You are literally ON the water, at low tide you can walk the beach right out front. We would go down the steps and walk a few minutes to the left where the water was clear and swim. Lots of turtles right outside. Beach chairs & the bbq were used often! We will definitely come back to this location!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

Beach Life

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: I came for a week with my son after a week on the Big Island for a tour group. The community was beautiful done, being gated made us feel even more secure during our stay. The unit we has is right on the beach and we couldn't have asked for better. We wanted to relax and this was the perfect.place to stay and relax. We had access to the pool but the ocean was what called us. If I could I would buy this unit, that's how much we loved it. Having the constant breeze was amazing. The unit itself was ocean front and well done. We would recommend upgrading the ceiling fan but it worked well, my son just gets overheated easily. All in all we didn't want to leave.
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6/10 Okay

Russ V.

Reality

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great location on the shore. People there very friendly. Close to everything on the Northshore. Being a bit older we did not sleep well at all, The beds and heat inside the unit kept us uncomfortable . Can use another fan or two. Furniture very uncomfortable too. I’m sure the younger set would do fine.Staying the middle of the summer just too hot.

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Loved it!

Great location out of the tourist meccas. No A/C buy ocean breeze and fans were plenty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Our cottage Oceanview North Shore Oahu Hawaii 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: My husband and I stayed at the oceanview cottage. This was our first time in Hawaii. The view was incredible. We saw rainbows. It was quiet. The pool was lovely. The cottage had everything we needed and the office Staff were very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here at this magical cottage. The oceanfront location is amazing, the grounds are immaculate, the pool is refreshing, the proximity to Haleiwa and Wahiawa is so convenient. The peace and quiet is so relaxing. A touch of old Hawaii. Simply enchanting.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Beautiful and perfect!

I’ve been coming to Hawai’i for 40 years (about 15 trips). This was my favorite stay. The property was outstanding, the community was lovely and the location was perfect. The cottage was even better and more roomy than in the photos and exceeded my already high expectations. It was terrific and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Amazing Place

Excellent place!!! Celebrated our 10 year Anniversary. Place was very clean, area was quiet and relaxing. Would 100% come here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Wonderful spot

We stayed for a week in April 2025. Peaceful spot where you can relax to the sound of ocean waves. Cottage is in a wonderful small gated community near the end of the Farrington Hwy. Beautiful nearly empty beaches near by. We did an oceanfront trail ride on horses right next door. Great place if you are looking for something more low key than staying in Waikiki
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

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

Beach at the doorstep

Whilst the property is aging a little, it is perfect for those who wish to get away to a peaceful and quiet location but still enjoy the sight and sounds of the ocean.The property has everything you need and we absolutely loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Vacation get away

The property was very nice and all the people are friendly. Very quiet as well. The unit is right on the water so you get to sit and watch the ocean all day. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

October 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Always enjoy staying at MBC. The Sand Dollar lanai is my favorite place to hang out and enjoy the trade winds and ocean view. It's sad that there is no more beach access because of the water level and the neighboring homes being threatened to wash away. Hope the State can figure out what to do so that the water doesn't get under the seawalls. Just something to be aware of if you want beach access, you will have to drive down the road.

10/10 Excellent

darren s.

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

Spartan race weekend

Rented cottage as Spartan races were across highway. Cottage was perfect to relax at before and after each race and unwind as cottage is 10 meters from ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae H.

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

Hawaiian Paradise

Beautiful location! Can't beat the view. Comfortable furnishings. Everything we needed was right there in the cottage. We loved being able to sit on the patio and just take in the sunrise and sunset and everything in between.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024