Everything you needed was in this home… All the extras! So quick to the beach out the back gate and to the market for coffee in the morning!

We traveled to Hawaii for 8 days with our two kids (ages 8 and 2). This house was perfect and we walked to the beach everyday since it was literally across the street. Tom and Kara were amazing host! They had a pack and play for our little one and all the beach toys a kid could have. We will be back again! Thank you again!

We really enjoyed our stay, the accommodations were perfect for our needs. Everything met our expectations. The location was an ideal setting to grab a quick coffee in the morning or a stroll to the beach, both were 2 minutes away. The hosts were very friendly and gave us some great information about the town and different activities to do on the island. we would definitely come back again.

This place is in the perfect location to explore both Kailua beach and town. You can walk to the beach out the back gate and town is really close. The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the appliances and dishes you need to eat a few meals at home if you want and the house has WiFi and cable/Netflix too. We had a great stay with our family and would highly recommend it to others.

This house was super close to Kailua beach, (like a 3 minute walk to sand, another 2 to water), and also an easy walk to Lanikai beach (an easy mile, which trail/sidewalk the whole way). It was also close to town, two farmers' markets, and lots of restaurants. The house came with boogie boards and other beachy equipment, plenty of towels - both for at beach and at home - and an outdoor shower to rinse off sand before going in the house. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans as well as all the condiments we could ask for (oil, butter, seasonings, soy sauce, etc.), saving on us having to buy all the things just for a week of food. The owners, who live next door, were very kind and responded quickly to our questions. There were five of us - three kids (6, 8, and 10) and two adults. The house was a great size for the five of us, and there was always enough hot water for our post-beach showers. I can't think of any complaints, and we will definitely try to stay here again if/when we're ever back in the area.

This property is exactly as described. It was very comfortable for our family of 4 adults, 1 toddler. Family friendly. Well equipped with everything you need. Close to a beautiful beach. Grocery stores within easy driving distance. Tom and Kara very responsive throughout process. Would definitely return.

Tom and Kara were very helpful and have a great place to stay. We were walking distance from the beach. Hope to be back again some day soon.

Tom and Kara are wonderful and gracious hosts. They respected our privacy and were always enjoyable to visit with. Our kids loved making new friends and playing in the neighborhood. The home is clean, well stocked, and the beds are very comfortable. We were walking distance to the beach (our favorite!!) and market & deli (our favorite for coffee and breakfast!!). This is a great base for days relaxing on the beach, or exploring all that beautiful Oahu has to offer. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to all who visit. Thank you so much for sharing your home. We feel blessed to have met you all.

We had a marvelous week-long stay here, and would not hesitate to come back again. I definitely recommend this apartment if you like spending time on the beach. Beautiful Kailua beach is just out the back gate and about a 4 minute walk. It's the perfect walking beach, and was never too crowded. There are also a market, pizza place, and island snow within a 5 minute walk. Tom and Kara were very welcoming, and the apartment is private and lovely. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, and they even had a small cooler and ice packs for us. Having our own private patio area made it extra lovely. I miss it already!! Mahalo Kara and Tom.

We loved our six day stay here, the location was so much better than we could have hoped for. The most beautiful beach on the whole island was a three minute walk away. Our daily routine started with a stop at a great local coffee shop( Kalapawai Market) one minute away, followed by a walk on the beach. Tom has installed very convenient coded lock boxes to access the back gate and entry door, so there was no hassle of carrying keys. Both queen beds were very comfortable with ample pillows, and tons of towels for the beach and bathroom were provided. Although air conditioning was available in the bedrooms, we only needed it for two of the nights, the ceiling fans were sufficient to cool the rooms the other nights. We loved having our own back yard area with furniture, bbq, and clothes line provided. Tom also thoughtfully provided beach chairs, boards etc.. for our use. He was available to answer questions and provide recommendations. We would highly recommend a stay here, and need to plan a return visit as soon as possible.

Second time we stayed here and would definitely stay again. Four adults stayed in this 2bedroom unit and were very comfortable. Located in a nice neighborhood just s few minute walk to Kailua beach. Tom was helpful with activity ideas. Unit equipped with everything needed for the week... bbq on patio, washer/dryer, beach chairs, towels, etc. even some beach bikes to ride around to help you feel like a local. Also a fun local market for morning lattes and (depending on time of year) outdoor bbq burgers. Owners were also very accommodating for our late flight out. Relaxing vacation!

Great location and house had everything we needed. Suited us perfectly; couple and a 16 year old. Easy to get around the whole island from here in a car. Less than 5 minute walk from the door to the water at the beach and about another 10 minutes to Lanikai beach. Make the shortest stay in Waikiki and get to Kailua. Try and leave 2 or 3 days for just hanging out at this house and the beach, really feels like a home. Kara and Tom are genuinely friendly people and great hosts.

Wonderful and very clean 2 bedroom condo. Bedrooms are located opposite from each other with Living room in the middle. Great privacy. Very large kitchen with all the utensils. Washer and dryer LG, and they are like new. Only a short walk to the beach (approx. 5 mins). Kara and Tom are wonderful hosts. They made sure we had everything we needed and gave us great information about the surrounding area and restaurants. THANK YOU!!!

Tom and Kara's place was a great home base for our week on Oahu. The apartment was very clean and nicely furnished. The full kitchen was very helpful during the week as well. Tom and Kara were excellent hosts, checking in on us occasionally, but never being intrusive. Would highly recommend staying here!

walking distance to beach and quiet neighborhood.

This was our second stay here and like the first time it was wonderful. It was great to see that the seating in the living room has changed. There is now a sectional with a big ottoman. Plenty of seating for everyone. We wouldn't stay anywhere else. We feel at home here. Can't beat the location and amenities. Thank you Tom and Kara

It was in a very nice part of town, attached to the owners house but quiet, mostly updated and had everything we needed. It was clean and best of all... Was a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches we've ever been on! Overall, we loved this place and would highly recommend it to everyone! It was so nice having the owners on site in case we had any questions or needed anything. We are so glad we chose this place!

We've been visiting Kailua for twenty years or so. This was our first time without kids or other family along, just the two of us. Kara and Tom's apartment was perfect for us, actually much more space than we needed but a real home away from home. The apartment is attached to the larger house but is very private, with a deck with table and chairs out back and another small place to relax outside the kitchen door. Our visit took place in winter and the yards are mostly shady--for most of the year that would be very desirable but we looked forward to the late afternoon when a chink of sun allowed us to bask a little. There's a private walkway beside the rental to a gate onto Kailua Road, a busy road, which leads to a short walk to the beach. Be aware if you have small children that this is a tough road to cross but there is a crosswalk down by the bridge that leads to Buzz's Steak House. That helps with safety. We came after a very busy couple of weeks of holiday parties, visits, and all the usual stresses and had the best time ever. There's nothing more peaceful or beautiful than Kailua beach in the morning, walking endlessly, watching the sunrise, jumping into the turquoise water when the sun is shining. We used one bedroom of the apartment as a dressing room, but there is adequate room and good separation for two couples willing to share a bathroom. The bathroom has a step-down shower and single sink. The living room sectional provided us with a fabulous place to laze and watch Warriors' games in the evenings. (We also binge-watched on Netflix in the bigger bedroom when it was raining or late. There's not much nightlife in Kailua, which is fine with us.) Kailua Town has some wonderful restaurants, most of which we have been to over the years. This year's find was the Bella Bistro, near Safeway, which had live music on weekend nights and really great fresh fish/food. We like to cook, too, and the kitchen at Hale Nui was a blast from the past, large and well-equipped with generous counter space. There's a barbecue outside for better weather days. Our hosts were wonderful, giving us privacy but totally tuned into what we might need. They hosted a holiday party while we were there (and were kind enough to invite us), and offered us a lovely bottle of wine, I guess to make up for any disturbance. We didn't mind a bit. Too busy enjoying our moments in heaven. Many thanks to Tom and Kara.