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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Moloaa, HI
  • Hole in the Mountain
    6 min drive
  • TriHealth Ayurveda
    6 min drive
  • Aliomanu Beach South
    8 min drive
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    28 min drive

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About the area

Anahola

On the beach.You'll find Hole in the Mountain and TriHealth Ayurveda within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Angeline's Mu'olaulani and Aliomanu Beach South are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hole in the Mountain - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Aliomanu Beach South - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Lydgate Beach - 20 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Burgers Kapaa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Olympic Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leong’s Meat House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Holey Grail Donuts - ‬12 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.

Moloa'a Bay Villa on the Beach

This impressive home consists of three bedrooms, three baths, and 3,289 Sq Ft. of living space siting on pristine 2.5 acres of white sand beach frontage area. Moloa'a Bay was the site location for the TV pilot of "Gilligan's Island". Here is where the USS Minnow and its crew originally shipwrecked. This may be as close as you will come to living on Gilligan's Island. Here is everything you ever dreamed Kauai to be! A perfect crescent sand beach and turquoise waters. Mystical Moloa'a Bay is located on the North East side of Kauai. Truly "Off-The-Beaten-Path" giving one the sense of an exclusive & genuine experience of the REAL Hawaii.

Home is fully air conditioned. A wrap-around deck provides 2nd floor views of the ocean and coastline along with dramatic mountain vistas. The well-manicured Estate grounds are verdantly planted with Hawaiian tropical flora. A thick hedge at the beach edge provides privacy and security. There is an outdoor shower near the beach access.

**No Weddings or Events Allowed at this Property**

(Be advised that ocean conditions can be unpredictable and unsuitable for swimming at times. Please use cautionary discretion when entering the ocean at any location on the island).
*This home is located in a "Tsunami Evacuation Zone*

As a guest at Moloa'a Bay Villa & RE/MAX Kauai, you'll have access to Kauai's Premier Concierge Service, we will help you build your perfect vacation.


HAWAII TAX ID# TA-160-683-0080-01/ TVNC 4304

Property manager

Re/Max Kauai

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2432 sq ft (226 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

  • No pets 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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-160-683-0080-01, TA-160-683-0080-01, 490140070000

Property is also known as

Mystical White Sandy Beach. Where USS Minnow Shipwrecked House
Mystical White Sandy Beach. Where USS Minnow Shipwrecked
Mystical White Sandy Beach. Where USS Minnow Shipwrecked House
Mystical White Sandy Beach. Where USS Minnow Shipwrecked House
Mystical White Sandy Beach. Where USS Minnow Shipwrecked
1262-58675

Moloa'a Bay Villa on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazin
We had another amazing stay at the Moloa'a Bay Villa on the Beach. We will definitely come back for another!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We have stayed at higher end locations all around the island and this is definitely one of the best. The property is very well kept, the location is great and the communication and responsiveness with the property management company was great. We highly recommend and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moloa Bay
Great property, very out of the way. Views are spectacular , but it’s a long drive to anything. If you’re looking for off the beaten path, this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
later
will write later
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JD S., Toledo, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
What an amazing spot on the planet! This bay has it all: tide pools, sea life (sea turtles pull out on the beach), hikes up to the point, spirited swimming (at low tide for good swimmers only in Winter), and a large, quiet and private property with a beautiful shady beach front and exceptional views. There is a guest house on the property that is also rented but it's set well apart (if you got both you could host a large group very well). The layout was comfortable for our 4 kids (two each per room using the trundle pullout). The kitchen is very well-appointed and in the perfect location. The only thing we wished for is a bit more space at the outdoor table on the lanai so we could all dine together outside. It is an older home, but everything works well and there have clearly been updates to the appliances and furnishings. The teak railing around the lanai is the nicest work I've seen! In terms of location, it's well situated on the North shore on a very quiet bay down small one-lane style roads. So not many people know about (but locals do: quite a few were fishing on New Years day made for great conversations). Great restaurants and stores within 15min drive, and good access to Hanalei and the rest of the north shore. Would absolutely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
This how was our little piece of heaven for the last week. The beach is steps away and we had ideal weather so it was perfect for all of us to snorkel. It’s the type of home and beach you never want to leave. The house had incredible views and it was very private. Our kids played in the open floor plan and on the outdoor patio. It was easy to keep track of everyone. The kitchen was great for a large family cooking all together. We are already trying to plan when we could come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael E., Houston, TX. USA

5 star location, but...
The location for this property is perfect - nice beach just steps away, but the owner is relying on the location and neglecting the house itself. The house is in need of some major TLC. For the price, one would not expect knobs falling off cupboards, a jet engine AC above the great room, or an inoperable stove/oven. There were so many things wrong with this house, we developed a punch list to provide to the agent and owner. The oven/stove has been inoperable since July and they keep stating they are waiting on a part or qualified people to install it. We had to do all our cooking on provided propane burners. When one is paying a premium for luxury accomodations, one expects these things to work. We had plumbers and electricians out to the house to put temporary fixes on things (they never returned to fix them properly). We were there for 2 weeks and there was ample time to address these issues. The house is really in need of a refresh.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bay Retreat
The house is in an amazing location on a quieter bay. There were usually more local fisherman than beach goers. It looked to be a good spot for catching Scad as there would be a dozen or more fisherman clustered pulling them in throughout the day. The house is well equipped and has an amazing bay view. The wrap around lanai and sand room were great. The yard was spacious, well maintained, and great for the keikis. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. We received a heads up ahead of time that the oven was out and a repair person would be coming during our stay. They provided butane burners and plenty of butane refills so It wasn’t a problem. Property management communicated well for the repair visit. We did have a rodent get into our food in the pantry so the broken oven became the food storage. We found later the rodent was a rat which woke us up in the night as it clumsily thumped around in the closest. We chased it to its hidey hole and notified management who said it would be taken care of. Overall a wonderful place and we’ll be retuning hopefully sooner than later.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
I almost hate to write about how wonderful this place is. I don’t want many people to know! It is truly a magical property and location. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home in perfect setting
Our family of 7 fit extremely comfortably in this home and it was a beautiful setting. We hope to one day return and would look to book this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach
The beach was amazing and very private, one morning I was the only one down there reading a book!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is amazing!
We enjoyed our stay here, the home is beautiful, well kept and the view is amazing!! The beach is clean and secluded. Two challenges, there are two access codes for both entry doors. I had received one prior to arrival. I called and the owner quickly helped us gain access to the house. The second, we arrived at night and it is very dark and we couldn’t see the address on the front gate. However the directions the owner provided were helpful and I was glad I took a picture of them on my phone as there is no WiFi once you are off the main road ( there is WiFi in the house). We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway for my wife, my adult kids and myself
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable with many modern amenities. The beach was almost private and very beautiful. We swam, snorkeled, and boogie boarded almost every day of our 7-night stay. Lifetime of memories. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house right on the beach!!
We started a fantastic family vacation on Kauai at this beautiful beach home. We enjoyed ourselves in this lovely location. Very secluded and private beach. Gorgeous setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

andreas r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! On the water. Quite beach. Perfect getaway.
Breathtaking week for the entire family staying on this beautiful property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

anthony l.

Liked: Cleanliness
time with family before back off to school.
great location, nice beach,clean house, cold ac and very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found!
This is a spectacular property. The house is great, The location is Extraordinary and the grounds were beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Moloa'a Bay Villa hit all the right marks
This place is sweet. There were not a ton of reviews when we booked it, and the place is more expensive that we'd normally do, so we had some concern that there would be some big drawback not evident from the listing. There was not and we couldn't have been happier with the property and location. Moloa'a Bay is just gorgeous and not at all crowded. The whole scene is just beautiful and serene. The grounds are really nice and bordering the spectacular beach. There will be a few groups of people on the beach during the day and we had it to ourselves early morn and later in the eve. The reef on the right side provides great snorkeling . The waves and currents in the center of the bay were strong enough so that we did not let the younger kids in there, but just over to the right by the reef the water was consistently plenty calm for the kids. Outside of the reef area the water does get cloudy due to all the sand and silt kicking up from the waves, but inside the protected reef the visibility is nice. Though visibility there still not quite as good as some of the other premier snorkeling spots on the island. We hit Ke'e beach and that was even better for snorkeling and well worth the trip (totally beautiful too - get your Haena passes two weeks in advance - they sell out fast!). The Northeast location was a great spot to access the north shore as well as Kapa'a and south. We had great seclusion but were just 15-30 minutes from mot of the best attractions. We loved the car port under the house. So easy to pull in and unload even when it was raining. We did see tons of rain but it always gave way to amazing rainbows and periods of sunshine. Kauai just delivers big time on all fronts and this Villa is a killer spot to enjoy it from. We wondered if the slider (paper wall) to the front bedroom would not provide enough privacy from sound carrying through the common areas, but the consistent sound of crashing waves 75 feet east made it a non-issue. Hardest part was needing to choose between the master suite (on the side of house opposite the ocean) or the oceanside bedroom, much smaller but also very nice and with the crashing waves lulling your rest. Super beach house! We looked at another place higher up on one of the hills, well appointed and similarly priced. We had no regrets and were very psyched to be able to stroll directly onto the beach with our coffee in the morn and drinks at night. Ahhhhhh - gotta get back here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019