Molokai - Hawaii with Kids - page 317

all the beach toys you can think of. It's conveniently located close to the Neigh-
borhood Store 'N Counter (p. 319) in case you need to pick up something or
feel like eating out.
Located just after mile marker 19. Reservations: c/o The Rietows, P.O. Box 79, Kilauea, HI 96754. & 888/828-
1008 or 808/828-1100. Fax [phone]. www.molokaivacation.com. 1 2-bedroom house (sleeps up to 5).
$220 (for up to 5) plus $95 cleaning fee. 3-night minimum. No credit cards. In room: TV, kitchen, fridge,
coffeemaker.
Country Cottage at Pu'u O Hoku Ranch Escape to a working cattle
ranch! Pu'u o Hoku (“Star Hill”) Ranch, which spreads across 14,000 acres of
pasture and forests, is the last place to stay before Halawa Valley—it's at least an
hour's drive from Kaunakakai along the shoreline. Two acres of tropically land-
scaped property circle the ranch's rustic cottage, which boasts breathtaking views
of rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean. The wooden cottage features comfortable
country furniture, a full kitchen, two bedrooms (one with a double bed, one
with two twin beds), two bathrooms, and a separate dining room on the
enclosed lanai. TVs and VCRs are available on request. I recommend stargazing
at night, watching the sunrise in the morning, and hiking, swimming, or a game
of croquet in the afternoon. For larger groups, there's a four-bedroom, three-
bathroom house (sleeps up to eight) on the property. Horseback riding is avail-
able at the ranch; see p. 327 for details.
Kamehameha V Hwy., at mile marker 25. Reservations: P.O. Box 1889, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. & 808/558-
8109. Fax [phone]. www.puuohoku.com. 1 unit. $125 double for 2-bedroom cottage. Extra person $20.
2-night minimum. No credit cards. Amenities: Pool. In room:TV/VCR upon request, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker.
Dunbar Beachfront Cottages This is one of the most peaceful, com-
fortable, and elegant properties on Molokai's East End, and the setting is simply
stunning. Each of these two green-and-white plantation-style cottages sits on its
own secluded beach (good for swimming)—you'll feel like you're on your own pri-
vate island. The Puunana Cottage has a king bed and two twin beds, while the
Pauwalu has a queen bed and two twin beds. Each has a full kitchen, VCR, ceil-
ing fans, comfortable tropical furniture, a large furnished deck (perfect for whale-
watching in winter), and views of Maui, Lanai, and Kahoolawe across the channel.
Kamehameha V Hwy., past mile marker 18. Reservations: c/o Kip and Leslie Dunbar, HC01 Box 901, Kau-
nakakai, HI 96748. & 800/673-0520 or 808/558-8153. Fax [phone]. www.molokai-beachfront-
cottages.com. 2 2-bedroom cottages (each sleeps up to 4). $140 cottage, plus one-time $75 cleaning charge.
3-night minimum. No credit cards. In room:TV, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker, washer/dryer.
Moanui Beach House If you're looking for a quiet, remote beach house,
this is it. The genial Fosters, who have lived in the islands for many years, run
this two-bedroom beach house, right across the street from a secluded white-
sand cove beach. The A-frame has a shaded lanai facing the ocean, a screened-in
lanai on the side of the house, a full kitchen, and an ocean view that's worth the
price alone. The Fosters leave a “starter supply” of breakfast foods for guests
(fruit basket, home-baked bread, tropical fruit juices, tea, and coffee).
Kamehameha V Hwy., at mile marker 20. Reservations: c/o Glenn and Akiko Foster, HC01, Box 300, Kau-
nakakai, HI 96748. & /fax [phone]. www.molokai.com/kamalo. 1 2-bedroom unit. $140 double. Extra
person $20. 3-night minimum. No credit cards. In room: TV, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron,
washer/dryer.
4 Family-Friendly Dining
Molokai is strong on adventure, the outdoors, and the get-away-from-it-all feel-
ing. No traffic lights and honking horns here, nor long lines at overbooked,