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11 Beachfront Vrbo Rentals in Hawaii With The Best Views

Imagine waking up to the stunning views of white sand and crystal blue waters every morning. That’s something that’s a given when you check into one of Hawaii’s best beachfront Vrbos. Spend your mornings swimming in the ocean, basking under the warm sunlight, and exploring local surf spots. Or, if you feel a little more adventurous, take an island hopper tour from the beach just in front of your vacation rental. With panoramic ocean views, private lanais offering stunning sunset views, and up-close encounters with sea turtles and dolphins, a beachfront rental is undoubtedly the best place to stay when visiting Hawaii. Read on for all of our favorites!

Direct Beachfront Spectacular Ocean Views - Kihei Direct Beachfront Spectacular Ocean Views - Fully Renovated
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Direct Beachfront Spectacular Ocean Views - Kihei

It doesn’t matter where in the house you enjoy your morning coffee: you’ll be able to do so here while gazing out at the spectacular ocean views directly in front of you. This gorgeous beachfront property has space for up to three guests and is one of the more budget-friendly beachfront spots in Hawaii. This fully remodeled one-bedroom pampers you with a plush Cal King bed, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Perched on four miles of sparsely developed beach, this spot is perfect for romantic walks, viewing spectacular sunsets, and watching whales and turtles frolic.

Premium Penthouse, 100% Oceanfront on Beach - Kaanapali Premium Penthouse 100% Oceanfront On The Beach
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Premium Penthouse, 100% Oceanfront on Beach - Kaanapali

This cute and cozy Vrbo is a top spot for couples looking for a romantic Hawaiian getaway with all of the trimmings. It benefits from wonderful views of the beach down below as well as the crashing waves over the sunset each night. Sit on your private lanai and watch the whales during whale season or wander downstairs to feel the sand between your toes. This Vrbo was furnished as a ‘home away from home’, which means you can leave things like hair dryers, towels, and all the other stuff at home when you head out here.

Beautiful Suite Steps from Water's Edge - Kahaluu-Keauhou Beautiful suite steps from water's edge
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Beautiful Suite Steps from Water's Edge - Kahaluu-Keauhou

Hear the waves crashing. See the turtles in front of your vacation suite. Enjoy the wonderful warm Pacific Ocean. It’s hard to beat this Hawaiian beachfront Vrbo if you’re looking to truly get involved with that quintessential Hawaiian atmosphere. This property is an ideal location for enjoying The Big Island, located in a well-established small community of homes built along the edge of He’eia Bay. It features all of the essentials for your vacation, including large lanais with lounge chairs and dining sets for four, as well as large gas barbecues with burners, comfortable, king-size beds, and 42-inch smart TVs.

Ocean Front Condo with Views & Air Conditioning - Napili-Honokowai Ocean Front Condo With Views You Won't Forget & Air Conditioning
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Ocean Front Condo with Views & Air Conditioning - Napili-Honokowai

This beautifully renovated, exceptionally clean, central air-conditioned one-bedroom, one-bath oceanfront condo offers a brilliant getaway in the heart of Hawaii with everything this island does best within easy reach. Perfect for a couple who want a five-star experience with a three-star price tag, this oceanfront condo brings together all of the essentials and so much more. Located just a few minutes from quaint Lahaina Town and harbor, it’s centrally located for all kinds of exploring. You’ll also spot kiteboarders, sailboarders, paddle boarders, and surfers gathering in the bay in front of the resort.

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Beautiful Ocean View Condo - Napili-Honokowai

This quiet and spacious ocean-front Papakea property is a Maui favorite, and it’s easy to see why. When you check in here, enjoy access to two pools, two hot tubs, two cabanas, two large putting green courses, two shuffleboard courts, pickleball and tennis courts, 10 gas BBQs with their own tiki torches, gorgeous landscaping and sunsets over the ocean. In short, it brings together everything you could possibly need from a Hawaiian vacation and so much more. There’s space for up to three guests in this apartment, with all of the beachfront amenities that you’ll need for a long day in the sunshine.

Beachfront on Anini Beach - Kalihiwai Beachfront on Anini Beach
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Beachfront on Anini Beach - Kalihiwai

This fancy beachfront Vrbo is a place you’ll definitely want to schedule a repeat visit to. Perfectly designed to take full advantage of its premier location, Kai Hale is surrounded by a lush, Hawaiian garden and meticulously manicured landscape. Every room has wonderful ocean views and the lavish use of marble and hardwood throughout this split-level home adds to its elegance. Its nearly disappearing glass walls on two sides of the great room open onto the spacious wrap-around lanai, where it’s easy to enjoy the gentle ocean breeze. Best of all, it’s only steps from the lanai to the gardens and beyond to the beach and ocean.

270 Degree Views, Direct Corner Oceanfront Apartment - Kaanapali Spectacular 270 degree views-direct corner oceanfront apartment
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270 Degree Views, Direct Corner Oceanfront Apartment - Kaanapali

Located at the upscale Mahana Resort in the Molokai building on the north end of the world-famous Kaanapali Beach, this spectacular remodeled premium oceanfront corner unit offers some of the best views in the area. The condo is beautifully decorated with island-style furnishings like luxurious mahogany pieces and also has central air conditioning. The beautiful grounds here include manicured gardens, a tennis court and a swimming pool with a jacuzzi and a BBQ area. You’ll also find plenty of nearby restaurants, as well as stores for groceries, souvenirs, diving, swimming accessories, and art when you check into this Hawaiian spot.

Beach/Ocean Front & Corner Unit Luxury - Napili-Honokowai Beach/Ocean Front & Corner Unit Luxury
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Beach/Ocean Front & Corner Unit Luxury - Napili-Honokowai

Looking to spoil yourself? There’s no better place to do that than in this one-of-a-kind ocean/sandy beachfront corner unit condo with a wraparound balcony hanging over the ocean. You’ll fall in love with lazy mornings here spent watching the surfers or, if you’re up early, the gorgeous sunrises. Check out the views of Molokai and lanai from the living room and master bedroom, or spend some time exploring its recently remodeled interiors. This Vrbo was a family home before it was rented out, which means it comes with all of those little extras that you know and love from home.

Spectacular Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Home - Kealia Spectacular Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Home
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Spectacular Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Home - Kealia

Kealia Landing House sits on a bluff overlooking wide, sandy Kealia Beach with panoramic, unforgettable views of Kauai’s east coast extending ten miles to the Hoary Head Mountain range. This three-bedroom apartment comes with plenty of space to stretch out and relax, with room for all of your family or friendship group, too. Right below the house, stroll through secluded beaches for miles on Kauai’s paved Ke Ala Hele Makālae pedestrian/bike path, named by USA Today as the 5th best recreational trail in the country. Floor-to-ceiling windows, ten-foot-high Honduras mahogany ceilings and warm stained concrete floors are just a few of the features of this modern home.

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Haleiwa Waterfront House - Haleiwa

This quaint home takes things back a notch into a world before Hawaii became quite as busy as it is nowadays – in the best way possible. Perfectly situated on a beautiful white sandy beach and at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, you’ll find all the space and privacy that you need to enjoy a peaceful holiday when you check in here. Haleiwa is a blend of cafés, art galleries, boutiques, and shops with remnants of the old Hawaiian days with a beautiful beach just steps from the house that’s perfect for swimming and surfing.

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Beachfront Condo - Napili-Honokowai

This modern house looks like something off the pages of a magazine and is a place you’ll feel instantly chilled out when you check in. A two-bedroom, two-bath home known for its great location, it sits only steps from an extraordinary sandy beach offering the famous ‘five island view’ along with the accompanying year-round sunsets. The spacious pool and hot tub are located right out the front door of this unit, while the tennis courts and a beautiful herb garden are only a few steps beyond the pool. The kitchen is well stocked with all-new kitchenware and a new gas grill on the lanai, where you can cook outdoors and relax with a cool tropical drink.

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