About
Welcome to Surf Temple Cottage! This Unique property is location on the Mauka (mountain) side of Ali'i Drive. Surf Temple features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & the floor plan has 2 separate living areas! Enjoy ocean sunsets all year by crossing the street and using the public access to a lovely partial sandy beach area.
Very much a Bungalow Style Beach home. The highly desirable Hawaiiana style lava rock walls enhance this home's special vintage charm.
The Main house has a spacious Bedroom, and the Bathroom has a gorgeous Walk in Shower. The Second bedroom has its own entrance allowing separation for privacy. Great for couples who like their own space!
Located near Keauhou shopping center making any of life's demands convenient. Just 2 minutes to Kahalu'u beach which is known for it's surf and snorkel fun!
Wonderful features that many guests enjoy:
~Modern Well Stocked Kitchen with Granite Countertops
~Master Bedroom in Main House has a King Sized Bed and an Office Space for Remote Working! A Must Have in Today's Work/Play Vacation!
~High Ceilings Allow Great Air Flow throughout the home
~Indoor/Outdoor Living is very much a consistent theme throughout this property. Lanai Space is spacious & excellent for outdoor dining/relaxation
~The Second Bedroom (Ohana Quarters) has its own outdoor sitting area, its own kitchenette with a mini stove/oven, fridge, and dishes. Its own private bathroom with a walk in shower/toilet/sink as well! Queen Sized Bed for sleeping.
~Smart TVs that are internet enabled in the Living Room of Main House, Master Bedroom of Main House, Master Bedroom of Main House, and Ohana Second Bedroom. **No Cable TV, but Apple TV's for every TV at the property.
~Wifi throughout the home
~Outdoor shower + gardens boasting flowers, palm, plumeria + fruit trees
~Separate Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer
~2 car carport and extra parking in driveway
Security cameras on property
~There are multiple security cameras located on the exterior of the house. They are used to monitor the property when it is vacant/unoccupied. To ensure your privacy, they will be turned off or removed upon your arrival.
~BBQ Grill at the property!
~Beach Essentials! Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
TA#138-722-3552-01
STVR#19-356008
NUC#19-827
**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management in addition to purchasing a Damage Protection Plan or providing a Security Deposit if they stay at this property. Inquire within for specific details**
***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***
Please note this home does not have Air Conditioning.
This property so nice I preferred staying instead of driving to see more sights on the island. It was great fun to sit in the lanai in the morning and evening. Also the landscaping was gorgeous, and the home interior was wonderful. Bed was comfortable and all ceiling fans worked. Lots of sliding glass doors, each with screen doors to keep the bugs out and let the cool night air in. I even enjoyed the laundry room — modern washer and dryer for refreshing our travel clothes. Shower was spacious and hot. Everything in the kitchen worked.
It was easy to sleep with windows open and fans on in March, and we are from Michigan where we like it cool.
The front gate can be closed to give the feeling of more security since the screen doors don’t lock (wouldn’t help much if they did). Irrational on my part, but aren’t we all ... never mind.
The beach was easily accessible across the street for nightly sunsets. No sand. Just lava rocks and no safe way into the water unless you know what you are doing. A public beach for all including surfers is just a few minutes walk down the road. Rocky bottom though so come with water shoes, or a pain tolerance.
Lots of geckos crawl on the roof of the lanai, at least in March. They were fun. One fell on the chair one day. But some who might have a phobia of small lizards might not like it. They have gorgeous markings.
The daytime birds sounds were fun. And early to late evening was another sound that I liked, at least until later in the week when I learned what they really were. You won’t see one unless you hunt for the little guys in the garden. Google coqui if you don’t know them, but I’d recommend waiting until at least your second day. It’s more fun that way.
Knutson and Associates were easy to work with. All online with a signed contract. I did get nervous and called once just to see it’s not run by r
Manager's Response
Aloha Blaine, thank you so much for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Surf Temple Cottage. We find it to be a favorite among many of our guests. Have a wonderful day and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!