Tropical Ocean View! Escape to the peaceful getaway of your dreams!

We are fully licensed and obey with all regulations required as a short term vacation rental property.
Our Transient Vacation Rental License Number is NUC-00837.

We're so pleased to offer THE HOUSE OF THE FULL MOON!

Indulge in the serenity that will be yours as you sleep with the sound of singing frogs and crashing waves. Awaken to birds chirping and warm, tropical breezes.

Appointed with everything you need in a beautiful, architecturally unique and impeccably furnished, open floor plan home. Whether it be quiet afternoons with a book on the lanai, or days filled with waterfall hikes and swimming with turtles, you will create incredible memories here!

THE SPACE

When you arrive at THE HOUSE OF THE FULL MOON you will first notice the lovely botanical gardens surrounding the property with several types of palms, orchids, hibiscus, heliconia and bromeliads.

You will enter through a beautiful brass patina front door into a bright atrium sunroom space with two stories of windows that look out onto ancient pahoehoe lava that flowed through this area 400 years ago and colorful, tropical landscaping.

Ascend onto the main level where you will enjoy a grand, open concept room with comfortable couches, flat screen TV, BOSE surround sound system, and special Asian antique furnishings.

Sliding glass doors welcome you to the large lanai (porch) that wraps around the entire front of the home offering a birds-eye view of the gardens below and the Pacific Ocean out in front of you as you enjoy your morning coffee or happy hour cocktail looking for whales.

The full-service kitchen is equipped with everything you will need including matching white plates, bowls and cups, glassware, pint glasses, wine and champagne glasses. silverware, pots, pans, blender, toaster, rice cooker, hand mixer, baking dishes and trays, glass storage containers, Brita water filter and more. We have a propane barbecue grill at the rear of the property for your use as well.

For coffee and tea lovers, we offer a Keurig hot beverage maker, a French Press as well as a drip coffee maker. We provide a few coffee pods and tea bags as well to get you started.

The dining table seats 6 with a view of the ocean and a large window overlooking the back gardens and palm trees.

The upstairs bedroom has a comfy king sized bed with a sliding glass door to the lanai. There is plenty of space for you to unpack your belongings including a chest with shelves, as well as a large walk-in closet with luggage racks.

The generous upstairs bathroom has an antique Asian sink cabinet and a large, custom tiled walk-in shower appointed with organic green tea- lemongrass shampoo and bodywash as well as Moroccan hair conditioner.

The first floor of the home has an expansive open, cozy bedroom suite with 2 queen beds and a full-sized pull-out couch, 2 chairs and a double wide sliding glass door that leads out onto the main level porch and gardens. There are two very large closets with shelving for all of your belongings. There is a large flat screen TV for your entertainment.

The first-floor bathroom also has an antique Asian sink cabinet as well as an amazing, private OUTDOOR SHOWER beautifully made with a lava privacy wall and a custom tile shower with orchids and plants. (No one will see you except one of the many wild canaries on the property or a passerby gecko )

The laundry room is clean and bright with a washer, dryer, iron, and ironing board. Provided are a few laundry pods, dryer sheets and spot remover.

The landing has a large antique George Washington desk where you can work in a bright space. Under the stairs we store some beach necessities for you such as boogie boards and a cooler for picnics. We also have a pack and play for the little ones.

There are flatscreen smart TVs on both floors, so you can watch your favorite movies on all of the apps

We also have high-speed Internet service

The location is special, peaceful and a real escape to paradise. You are close enough for day trips to enjoy all the many offerings of the island and are secluded in a wonderful neighborhood of friendly neighbors. Enjoy the area and take a sunset stroll through its rainforest wonderment!

GUEST ACCESS

You will have access to the entire house and grounds. The attached garage is for the private use of the owner. For your privacy, the garage will not be accessed during your stay.

OTHER:

There is no regular trash collection service in this area. Please use the trash cans behind the house that will be emptied between visits.
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We include a minimal cleaning fee in the daily rate that includes cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces between stays. This money goes directly to our wonderful housekeeper, Pam. We ask for your support in keeping our fees as low as possible by returning all items to where you found them and respectful care for all items in the house. Unusual and excessive cleaning needs may be incur additional fees.

If you are very happy with how spotless Pam cleaned for you prior to your stay, we encourage you to leave her a gratuity. She will be the first to arrive after your departure!

Stuff happens and sometimes we have accidents or break things. Please just let us know if this happens so we can replace the item for the next guests.

It is not customary to have air-conditioning in homes in Hawaii due to high energy costs. This home, as most homes, has a "cupola" that draws hot air out the roof as well as ocean breezes and several ceiling and floor fans. In the hottest months (July-October), the afternoons can be warm on the upper level. Most guests are out exploring the island at that time of day, but if you stay in, we recommend opening all the windows to allow the ocean breeze to come in or spending those warm hours on the lanai, or on the lower level.

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Hawaii requires tax collection for travel accommodation. We collect your tax fees and submit them to the state on a quarterly basis.

ITS A LOT, WE AGREE... GEESH! (18.712%)
It is the same for any type of accommodation in Hawaii.

The total Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) rate in Hawaii is a combined state and county rate, which varies by island but is generally 14% to 14.712% in total when including the county surcharges and the General Excise Tax (GET).
Here is the breakdown of the applicable taxes as of January 2026:
State TAT Rate
The statewide TAT rate is 11% as of January 1, 2026. This rate, which was previously 10.25%, was raised by 0.75% as part of a "green fee" initiative to fund environmental and climate change efforts.
County Surcharges
All four major counties in Hawaii impose an additional county-level TAT of 3%. This brings the total combined TAT rate to 14% across all counties (Hawaii County, Honolulu, Kauai, and Maui).
General Excise Tax (GET)
In addition to the TAT, operators of transient accommodations must also pay the Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET), which is imposed on the business's gross rental proceeds.
The statewide GET rate is 4.0%.
An additional 0.5% county surcharge is applied in some counties (Oahu, Hawaii County, Kauai, and Maui), bringing the total GET to 4.5%.
When the GET is visibly passed on to the consumer, the effective rate appears as 4.712% due to the "tax on the tax" rule.
Total Combined Tax
When factoring in both the state TAT, the county TAT, and the effective GET, the total tax rate a visitor generally pays on a transient accommodation (e.g., hotel, short-term rental for less than 180 days) ranges from approximately 17.712% to 18.712%, depending on how the GET is calculated and passed on.
For detailed information on the Transient Accommodations Tax, you can visit the Hawaii Department of Taxation website or the specific county websites for their local tax information.

Transient Accommodation Tax ID # TA-159-753-1648-01
General Excise Tax ID # GE-159-753-1648-01
Transient Vacation Rental License Number: NUC-00837

We have two outdoor cameras for the safety and security of the property. These are not monitored, but would allow us to have footage if anything suspicious were to occur. We honor your privacy during your stay and do not have any other cameras than the two that are clearly visible on the outside of the house.