Waimea Beach Cottage by Destination Kauai - Charming 2BD, A/C, Walk to Ocean/Pier

Loved this cottage. Enjoyed the outdoor shower the most along with on site laundry.

The house was perfect, the beds were great. The major highlight for us was the outside oasis. The yard was so peaceful and the outside shower was glorious. However the biggest joy was the beach for sunset. We made sure to enjoy sunset every night we stayed. Thank you for having us!

Absolutely loved our stay at this property. It was everything we needed and then some inside and out. Secluded back yard with great place to BBQ. Nice outdoor shower and tub. Walked to the beach daily. Close to Waimea Canyon. Perfect for being off the beaten path.

Our stay in this cottage was quite delightful. It was very clean when we arrived and very well stocked with everything we needed - right down to brand new beach chairs that arrived while we were there. The bakyard patio and yard were delightful. Highly recommend this place for a great stay.

Loved this place! This is what you think of when you say beach cottage. Really comfortable furnishings and tastefully updated. Came with everything we needed like a cooler, beach chairs, etc. the outdoor space was private and serene. The grill and outdoor shower making it even better. Steps to black sand walkable beach and pier. We had zero issues with unhoused people or the restaurant next door. As some people mention in reviews. We felt safe and relaxed and would love to stay here again.

Can’t say enough wonderful things about this place! It was a dream for our honeymoon. The outdoor shower/tub, plus the ample private backyard space really made it. Comes stocked with beach gear and comfy beds. Thank you!

We had a great stay- house was clean, kitchen is nicely updated. The outdoor tub and shower was great- recommend over the indoor shower. Quiet location- very close to drive up to Waimea Canyon, easy drive to busier south shore beaches. Short walking distance to grocery store, but be prepared restaurants in town close early.

What an incredible little VRBO! such an amazing location to cute little Waimea town with shops (including one where you can pick your coconut to drink out of!), Thai food, tacos, and more! the property itself is so nice, you may never want to leave! The backyard is big and beautiful, with an amazing outdoor shower and tub, patio area, and games. there was beach gear of every kind, and everything you need in the kitchen (including coffee!). they had bug spray, hand sanitizer - and what was really awesome for us - HIKING POLES! This saved our life when hiking up in Waimea, which is just 25 minutes away on an easy paved road.wish we could’ve stayed longer- would love to come back on another trip to Kauai!!

Would come back to it in the future. House had everything we needed. Great location near beach. Shower and outside bath under the stars incredible

The house was great! Loved the proximity to the beach and central Waimea. The kitchen had everything needed. Beds were comfy, onsite laundry is really helpful and the a/c was great. Having extras like a day trip cooler and ice pack in the freezer really came in handy. A couple of recommendations. A couple of extra blankets in the house would be helpful. One of the beach chairs was quite damaged when we opened it up. Overall we had a great experience! Thank you!

Our stay in this cottage was quite delightful. It was very clean when we arrived and very well stocked with everything we needed - right down to brand new beach chairs that arrived while we were there. The bakyard patio and yard were delightful. Highly recommend this place for a great stay.

A/C was a luxury here since it was really hot and humid. The water pressure was really low in the shower and one lay the hand held shower head worked but other than that everything was great.

Clean, had everything we needed and more, great location! Would highly recommend!

The property checked almost all of our boxes. The kitchen was very clean, the living room was cozy, and the backyard was a perfect get away. You can hear the ocean from the front porch and backyard to offer that peaceful relaxation. A few things didn't work but there was plenty of labels to help address most the issues. Overall I would definitely not hesitate to stay there for future visits.

I had a fantastic stay at this Waimea rental! The property was spotlessly clean, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere from the moment I arrived. It was well-equipped for all living needs, with everything from kitchen essentials to cozy bedding, making it feel like a true home away from home.The location is absolutely perfect, nestled in a vibrant area with easy access to numerous local attractions—from charming shops to scenic spots, everything was just a short walk or drive away. One delightful bonus was the trees dropping flowers around the property, perfect for crafting leis, which added a special touch to the experience.Check-in and check-out were a breeze, with clear instructions and a seamless process that made settling in and leaving stress-free. For a stay in May, the pricing felt very fair, offering great value for such a well-maintained and conveniently located rental.Highly recommend this Waimea gem for anyone looking for a clean, well-equipped, and ideally situated vacation spot!

The cottage was very nice and very clean. The doors and porches were a little chopped up but it worked. The back yard was super cute and we enjoyed sitting out there. The beach was ok, lots of debris. The place was very close, walkable to restaurants and grocery. All in all it was a great stay!!

Incredibly clean, beautiful view, gorgeous relaxing back yard and outside shower. Would 100% travel across the ocean and visit this exact home again!

After a wedding on the northside, this little cottage was the perfect way to end our trip. The place was clean and had everything we could need. The outdoor shower was a bonus! Walking distance from the beach and all the points of interest. Great for a family getaway! Mahalo!

The house was great! Loved the proximity to the beach and central Waimea. The kitchen had everything needed. Beds were comfy, onsite laundry is really helpful and the a/c was great. Having extras like a day trip cooler and ice pack in the freezer really came in handy. A couple of recommendations. A couple of extra blankets in the house would be helpful. One of the beach chairs was quite damaged when we opened it up. Overall we had a great experience! Thank you!

Place was awesome, in a quiet area and the place was very clean!

While the cottage itself was cute inside and remodeled was not expecting to see trash on the porch as we pulled up. As we went in at first it looked great. Our biggest issue was the front door. It did not have a door knob. Upon further looking at it from the inside it looked like a piece of plywood in the middle with 3 locks one was a hook and eye lock and the other two were slide locks that you typically see in a restroom on their door. For it being three women staying there it did not seem safe at all. The beach was very dirty with homeless people. I do understand that does happen here but there was no one else on the beach, I would not have gone for a walk by myself. The neighbors were loud and there was a very loud screech coming from their house made it impossible to enjoy the patio. The back yard was quite nice though. We ended up letting them know we would not be staying there as we did not feel safe. With the 30 min we were there we saw police circling the neighborhood multiple times. It made us wonder why and did not leave us with a good feeling. In talking to the owners they were a little shocked and said they have not heard of that happening but they did wish us well. We did know leaving we would not see a refund and ended up staying in a hotel. It was much easier to sleep knowing that no one could get in the door.

Our stay at Waimea Beach cottage was very nice. The hosts provided a helpful book with information, essentials (tp, soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, sheets) they also provided some beach items (towels, chairs, boogie boards). The kitchen had what we needed to make meals. The outdoor shower was very convenient especially for beach days. The backyard was very spacious and had a cozy covered sitting area. We had various wildlife around the cottage: roosters, chickens, cats, pigs. We were woken up at various times at night and early morning to the sound of roosters sounding off throughout the neighborhood.The grocery store is only a block away, that was a plus. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Waimea Beach Cottage.Thank you for having us!Mahalo!

Excellent location for the canyon hikes. Outdoor tub and shower were fun. House was adorable, clean and well provisioned. The little town had lots of good food options. Grest views and could hear the ocean from my window at night.

This house was perfect for us. The house is clean & inviting. The kitchen is stocked well. The bed was unbelievably comfortable. The enclosed back yard was ideal for a night under the stars & the outdoor tub, shower was just an added perk. The close proximity to the wranglers steakhouse, beach, pier and being able to watch the sunset just steps away from the house was amazing. We will be back.

We were pleasantly surprised by the ocean view and pretty, spacious backyard. The cottage was very comfortable and nicely renovated. It did give us an authentic, local experience - different from the resort areas. We felt safe but the neighborhood was a bit rough. The extras at the house were much aporeciated - beach towels and chairs, cooler, umbrellas, and boogie boards. Thank you!

Nice location to rent. The house older house recently remodeled. The bedroom are smaller but okay for a rental. The fenced in backyard is great.

This little beach cottage was perfect for our group of 4. The location is awesome, within walking distance to everything we could need. We loved it! The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable, and the outside area was amazing. Relaxing, private, and comfortable.

Property was cute, very clean with nice well-groomed backyard. Very close to a beach which is not crowded at all. It’s not a swimming beach, but still nice to visit and walk on. Outdoor shower was a surprise plus. Not a far drive from the rest of the South, West and East Island. Restaurant next door can be noisy on weekends (there was some kind of outdoor nighttime party with loud music happening when we arrived which put us off) but the rest of the week it was lovely and peaceful. Very convenient walk to grocery store, a cute shaved ice store, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

We loved our time at the cottage. Listing was accurate and included all amenities expected. Coffee was a great touch! Be aware that the location is very close to an active area of town with a busy restaurant right on the corner. It was never an issue but there was a lot more night time activity around the cottage than we had expected. Overall an excellent stay! Great proximity to Waimea canyon hiking and the small boat harbor for Na Pali boat tours.

We chose this location because we wanted to be closer to hiking spots. We were also looking for a bit quieter, laid-back area. We were not far from the entrance to Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park. Worked really great for us! We had a great beach to walk, steps from the house and a great swimming beach approximately 15 minutes away (Salt Pond Beach Park). Great restaurants and a grocery store also steps away. Very convenient and nice people. The house had everything we wanted or needed. Very comfortable rooms, neat outdoor shower, washer and dryer and comfortable living room. They even provided a lighted make-up mirror. My only caution on this house and neighborhood are the roosters. They are EVERYWHERE! Totally not the fault of the owners, roosters are everywhere on Kauai, but the 4 am crowing was not fun. We finally figured out how to use the high fan speed on the room coolers and that did help mitigate the sound. Would highly recommend this property.

Our stay at Waimea Beach cottage was very nice. The hosts provided a helpful book with information, essentials (tp, soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, sheets) they also provided some beach items (towels, chairs, boogie boards). The kitchen had what we needed to make meals. The outdoor shower was very convenient especially for beach days. The backyard was very spacious and had a cozy covered sitting area. We had various wildlife around the cottage: roosters, chickens, cats, pigs. We were woken up at various times at night and early morning to the sound of roosters sounding off throughout the neighborhood.The grocery store is only a block away, that was a plus. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Waimea Beach Cottage.Thank you for having us!Mahalo!

Great property with good access to both Waimea Canyon and the Poipu area. Well outfitted kitchen, comfortable beds and furniture. Able to walk to the beach for sunset and sunrises. Great communication for check in/out instructions.

Hate to leave negative reviews but I highly recommend NOT staying at this property of neighborhood in general. We arrived and right away the neighborhood felt “dirty/ghetto.” There was fumigation tent across the street, cops swarming around & homeless camps directly across the street just staring while unloading our things from the car. The “front door” was a piece of plywood that was hung disproportionate so it also didn’t feel that safe. My husband didn’t even feel comfortable walking across the street to the store leaving me alone there. We went around to nearby businesses and they confirmed this area was extremely undesirable & known for homeless right at beach access point. Could be a cute place to stay, but location was terrible. We were on our honeymoon & immediately packed back up & went and found somewhere else to stay leaving us thousands of dollars short due to not being refunded. Again, sorry to leave a horrible review but I would not recommend this spot to anyone as it costs a lot of money to take a trip to Kauai & you want to enjoy it - not be nervous in the place you’re staying. The host told us what we were saying was “not true” regardless of me having pictures of everything & no refunds or accommodations were given.

Perfect for my wife and I’s 20th anniversary. Perfect location, size, kitchen accessories, communication, quietness, information, everything. It was a magical week.

The cottage was delightful. It is very clean, well equipped and suited our needs. It is conveniently located to all activities on the south side of the island, with short drives to Poipu, Koloa & the Waimea Canyon. 4:00 Check-in was delayed a bit. We arrived at 4:15, but the cottage was still being cleaned. We could not access the cottage until 5:15. The beach is very close by, but somewhat dirty. Otherwise our stay was wonderful. Mahalo!

I re read reviews and no one mentions the location so I’ll start there. Waimea is a cute, rural Hawaiian town. It’s very touristy and local at the same time. It’s not what you’d expect when envisioning your Hawaiian getaway but it was nice to see real Hawaii. That being said, the beach that is steps away had several homeless people there, and less than a football fields away from the place is where they likely slept. The beach is disgusting and given it’s so close to the riverbed completely dirty. Good for fishing but not to enter the water or watch the sunset or anything like that. Fortunately there are several beaches close by.The place itself is nice, and if you are there to get out and see Hawaii it’s a good place to stay. The outside shower was a nice bonus, and the accommodations were perfect in the unit. Beds were comfy too. We were delayed by two hours to check in but the lady cleaning was super nice and had a lot of recommendations. I think the delay was because there was a group there for a long time before our two days.

The property checked almost all of our boxes. The kitchen was very clean, the living room was cozy, and the backyard was a perfect get away. You can hear the ocean from the front porch and backyard to offer that peaceful relaxation. A few things didn't work but there was plenty of labels to help address most the issues. Overall I would definitely not hesitate to stay there for future visits.

I had a fantastic stay at this Waimea rental! The property was spotlessly clean, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere from the moment I arrived. It was well-equipped for all living needs, with everything from kitchen essentials to cozy bedding, making it feel like a true home away from home.The location is absolutely perfect, nestled in a vibrant area with easy access to numerous local attractions—from charming shops to scenic spots, everything was just a short walk or drive away. One delightful bonus was the trees dropping flowers around the property, perfect for crafting leis, which added a special touch to the experience.Check-in and check-out were a breeze, with clear instructions and a seamless process that made settling in and leaving stress-free. For a stay in May, the pricing felt very fair, offering great value for such a well-maintained and conveniently located rental.Highly recommend this Waimea gem for anyone looking for a clean, well-equipped, and ideally situated vacation spot!

We loved our stay at the beach cottage! Super cute, well-stocked kitchen, amazing location- what more do you want? We could walk to the pier for amazing sunsets, walk to the beach for sandy strolls, and walk to places for lunch. It was my little family of 3- hubby, myself, and our college-age daughter. Easy check- in and quick responses from the host. Great place to stay!

After a wedding on the northside, this little cottage was the perfect way to end our trip. The place was clean and had everything we could need. The outdoor shower was a bonus! Walking distance from the beach and all the points of interest. Great for a family getaway! Mahalo!

While the cottage itself was cute inside and remodeled was not expecting to see trash on the porch as we pulled up. As we went in at first it looked great. Our biggest issue was the front door. It did not have a door knob. Upon further looking at it from the inside it looked like a piece of plywood in the middle with 3 locks one was a hook and eye lock and the other two were slide locks that you typically see in a restroom on their door. For it being three women staying there it did not seem safe at all. The beach was very dirty with homeless people. I do understand that does happen here but there was no one else on the beach, I would not have gone for a walk by myself. The neighbors were loud and there was a very loud screech coming from their house made it impossible to enjoy the patio. The back yard was quite nice though. We ended up letting them know we would not be staying there as we did not feel safe. With the 30 min we were there we saw police circling the neighborhood multiple times. It made us wonder why and did not leave us with a good feeling. In talking to the owners they were a little shocked and said they have not heard of that happening but they did wish us well. We did know leaving we would not see a refund and ended up staying in a hotel. It was much easier to sleep knowing that no one could get in the door.

Fantastic location and a beautiful place to stay.

From the beach cottage it was an easy walk to local eateries, the market, the beach, the pier, the library, and horseback riding stables. The cottage itself has been so nicely updated. We especially enjoyed the beautiful kitchen and the private outdoor shower. The neighborhood roosters, chickens and cats all welcomed us. Totally charming place!

This a great place in Downtown Waimea. If you are planning and doing a few activities on the west side. Waimea Canyon, Kokee S.P. etc. Napoli Coast Boating, Salt Ponds, etc. This is the best location. Walking distance to anything you need and fantastic sunsets on the beach or pier. Also very little tourists. Very Chill. You cannot swim on the beach! Rip curl and Sharks. Just don't. Locals were all very friendly.

Absolutely loved our stay at this property. It was everything we needed and then some inside and out. Secluded back yard with great place to BBQ. Nice outdoor shower and tub. Walked to the beach daily. Close to Waimea Canyon. Perfect for being off the beaten path.

I re read reviews and no one mentions the location so I’ll start there. Waimea is a cute, rural Hawaiian town. It’s very touristy and local at the same time. It’s not what you’d expect when envisioning your Hawaiian getaway but it was nice to see real Hawaii. That being said, the beach that is steps away had several homeless people there, and less than a football fields away from the place is where they likely slept. The beach is disgusting and given it’s so close to the riverbed completely dirty. Good for fishing but not to enter the water or watch the sunset or anything like that. Fortunately there are several beaches close by.The place itself is nice, and if you are there to get out and see Hawaii it’s a good place to stay. The outside shower was a nice bonus, and the accommodations were perfect in the unit. Beds were comfy too. We were delayed by two hours to check in but the lady cleaning was super nice and had a lot of recommendations. I think the delay was because there was a group there for a long time before our two days.

This beach cottage has been updated nicely, has the feel of “grandmas farm house”, and has a great backyard BBQ area. However, the cottage is not secure, with old windows, a kitchen screen type door with slide locks (think bathroom stall) that are hard to open, and a handle lock on the other outer door. It is not in a great location or neighborhood with homeless and encampments on the beach about 40 yards from the property and a loud restaurant located adjacent to the backyard.

Perfect beach cottage, located in a charming town. Many walkable dining choices from morning til night... JoJo’s Shave Ice is not to be missed. Breathtaking beaches and canyon hikes within a short drive.

Easy access to sparsely populated beautiful beaches, easy access to Waimea Canyon and just a breathtaking drive away from the hustle and bustle of the east side of the island. Perfect. Wouldn’t change a thing.

We chose this location because we wanted to be closer to hiking spots. We were also looking for a bit quieter, laid-back area. We were not far from the entrance to Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park. Worked really great for us! We had a great beach to walk, steps from the house and a great swimming beach approximately 15 minutes away (Salt Pond Beach Park). Great restaurants and a grocery store also steps away. Very convenient and nice people. The house had everything we wanted or needed. Very comfortable rooms, neat outdoor shower, washer and dryer and comfortable living room. They even provided a lighted make-up mirror. My only caution on this house and neighborhood are the roosters. They are EVERYWHERE! Totally not the fault of the owners, roosters are everywhere on Kauai, but the 4 am crowing was not fun. We finally figured out how to use the high fan speed on the room coolers and that did help mitigate the sound. Would highly recommend this property.