Papohaku Beach Vacation Rental house

I spent 7 days at Papahoku and loved every one. The house is really spacious, with big windows and vents to let in the ocean breezes. Though we had a big group of 10 adults, there were enough places - sitting rooms, bedrooms, decks and beaches - for everyone to feel they had privacy when they wanted it.

I still can't believe how untouched the area is. We were able to snorkel, spearfish, body board, bike and swim almost everyday. We also played some croquet on the beautifully maintained lawn. There was great hiking on other parts of the island, too. Liana and her husband were always helpful, giving us recommendations about hikes and restaurants. It seemed like the yknew everyone on Molokai!

With all that, it was nice to have some time to sit and read on the long, serene beach. But it was hard to keep my head down in my book, since we saw literally about a dozen humpbacks whales from the shore by the house. Papahoku is a special place, and offered me and my friends a real vacation from it all.

We spent a week in March at Papohaku Beach House with several friends and were all overwhelmed by the natural beauty, seclusion, utter relaxation, and incredible amenities offered by the owners and their wonderful caretakers. Molokai, and especially the very rural west end, is a unique place - NOT for shopping or resort-style tourism, but for appreciation of nature (whales, seals, great snorkeling and diving), spending time with friends and family in a beautifully equipped house, grilling and cooking your own meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The house is equipped exactly as described. The three living rooms have the MOST COMFORTABLE couches for naps (the hammock under palms on the beach is great for this, too!). My favorite part of the house is all the wood slat shutters that provide fantastic ocean breezes whenever you want them, plus the thoughtful details of clips to hold doors open so said breezes don't slam errant doors shut! The separate bathrooms for each bedroom are a total luxury, great for families or groups of friends traveling together (good privacy for couples). Also, the stargazing at night on the beach is unlike any other place I've ever been. Adventures on Molokai can include hiking, biking, boat trips to the stunning cliffs, fishing, snorkeling... it is an isolated and rugged place. Bring plenty of sunscreen - town is a decent drive away for extra supplies.

Great amenities for a home-away-from-home feel: high quality washer and dryer for those salty clothes after a snorkeling adventure. Excellent pots and pans for true chefs. Nice linens with just the right weight comforters so you can keep the windows open for cool breezes but feel warm and cozy. Dishwasher makes wine glasses sparkle, and garbage disposal makes cleanup easy. Second fridge for maintaining an excellent stock of icy beverages.

We will be coming here again without a doubt. This was the best vacation I've ever had. Papohaku Beach House and Molokai are really special. - Emily

I had the pleasure of staying at this house with several friends recently, and the experience was truly unique. I had been to Hawaii before, but never with so much space to myself, and so few other tourists. The house is on the remote edge of Molokai, on with the longest beach in Hawaii with (probably) the fewest people - we rarely saw anyone on the beach right in front of the house.

The house itself is gorgeous - with three large living rooms with dramatic ocean views and plenty of bedrooms to accommodate even a family reunion. It was in excellent condition - completely clean and comfortable, with top-of-the-line entertainment systems and high-end kitchenware.

And Molokai is a gem. We went snorkeling, swimming, rainforest-hiking, and boating on the remote North Shore, seeing parts of Hawaii that most people never do. If you are planning on a Hawaiian vacation with a group, definitely use this house - it's an experience you won't soon forget.