Great location. Right by the beach. Easy Access. Amazing views from inside. You can view Turtles on the beach or in the water occasionally.
The cottage is cozy, clean, and has all the necessities. Great size for a couple to enjoy. There are beach supplies available to use. The guest book Paola leaves for you with local places to visit and shop were such a help.
We personally loved Tamura’s Market Hau’ula to get our weeks meal essentials of eggs, bread, local fruits & veggies, and snacks.
Papa Ole’s is in the same shopping center and is a must for breakfast try the Loco Moco and The MacNut Pancake.
Go to Kualoa Ranch and do one of the Expeditions they have. They are fantastic, and the staff is friendly. They range in price from about $50-$150 per person for their different packages.
Of course the beach at Sunrise Cottage is great. Easy access to watch the sunrise everyday from your window, the yard/common area, or out on the beach itself. You may even see a turtle up on the beach!!!
Sunset beach is a great as the name suggests to catch the sunset in the evening. Go a little early parking can be hectic.
Shark Cove is a MUST! Don’t miss out on this spot. Great area to snorkel and see a huge variety of sea life.
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail is another spot to watch the sunrise and get some spectacular views and maybe see a few whales at a certain lookout spot. **** WAKE UP EARLY and DRESS APPROPRIATELY**** walking shoes/ workout clothes this is. This place is a drive from the cottage and it will require time to reach the top. It’s a paved road mile hike at a steep incline in some areas.
I highly recommend Sunrise cottage and would return in a heartbeat. This is a place worth visiting. Worth every penny.