Unique Relaxing Suite at Lanikai Beach, Legal Vacation Rental
Apartment in Kailua, HI
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this apartment rental
TA-035-471-3600-01/License No. 90/BB-0018. Lanikai means "heavenly water" . Just cross the street to one of best beaches in the world. Its sister beach, Kailua Beach, has been called the best beach in the US. Come relax in our spacious suite has its own king size bed, private bath, and cooking area. Children must be 12 yo.
This large suite is decorated in "old school" Hawaiian, including a carved wood dining table from Bali. Beach chairs, towels & umbrellas are provided for your use. It's completely furnished with a king size bed and either a sleeper sofa or futon in each room along with cooking appliances (2 burner hotplate, microwave, toaster & coffeemaker) and utensils (pots, pans, etc). No BBQ grill.
You have your own private bath with blow dryer, towels and linens, SMART TV, secure wireless internet access and beach accessories (chairs, umbrellas & beach towels).
Laundry facilities are not provided, however, there are several laundry mats nearby in Kailua Town. We provide fresh linens once a week and towels upon request; all other housekeeping is the responsibility of the guest.
This large suite is decorated in "old school" Hawaiian, including a carved wood dining table from Bali. Beach chairs, towels & umbrellas are provided for your use. It's completely furnished with a king size bed and either a sleeper sofa or futon in each room along with cooking appliances (2 burner hotplate, microwave, toaster & coffeemaker) and utensils (pots, pans, etc). No BBQ grill.
You have your own private bath with blow dryer, towels and linens, SMART TV, secure wireless internet access and beach accessories (chairs, umbrellas & beach towels).
Laundry facilities are not provided, however, there are several laundry mats nearby in Kailua Town. We provide fresh linens once a week and towels upon request; all other housekeeping is the responsibility of the guest.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Kailua, HI
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Reviews
8.0
Good property. Very close to beach. Property manager very cordial as was the owner. Only thing I did not like was the codes to get in and out.
10.0
Property was perfect for our needs. Nothing fancy, but a great place to lay our heads at the end of the day. Area was great and will be staying here again upon our return!
8.0
Nice and quiet.
10.0
This is a small apartment but it has just about anything you need for a short stay. There is not an oven or stove but there is a portable burner that we plugged in and cooked several meals. There is a fridge but it’s not full size. There’s also a microwave. The balcony was very nice!! Beach towels are included. There isn’t a washer and dryer but the manager recommended a great laundry mat nearby called U wash and dry that worked out fine. For the price of the rental it would still be nice to have a washer and dryer on site. The manager texted every day to make sure we had what we needed. She was very kind. All in all it was a great stay ! The bed is king size and very comfy and there’s also a sofa bed. The rental is a very short walk to Lanikai beach and Kailua beach!!
10.0
Such a beautiful time and our stay was perfect as was Pixie! We will definitely be rebooking for next year!
10.0
The place exceeded our expectation
10.0
Could not have been happier!
A great place managed perfectly.
10.0
Quiet garden setting, easy short walk across the street to beach access, or a bit longer walk to the mile long Kailua beach park. Friendly management
10.0
Quiet place!
8.0
We decided to stay here because of the proximity to Lanakai Beach – and it was fabulous! Check in directions provided via text message were clear, and parking was easy. The inside of the unit was decent. Comfortable bed, bathroom necessities, and kitchen basics (small fridge, microwave, and electric cooking plate). The lock on the building entrance occasionally gave us some trouble, but other then that we felt secure and had a nice stay.
10.0
This large studio was clean, welcoming, nicely supplied and had a fantastic backyard view from the balcony. Really appreciated the off-street parking (critical!). Lovely beaches right in the neighborhood and a fun downtown a short drive away. Did not know before that Oahu was so beautiful!
10.0
Awesome location. Private, clean neat and up to date.
10.0
Close to the most beautiful beach! Close to the charming town of Kailua! Close to a great hike! The back porch is a wonderful place to hang out and the space itself is cozy and clean.
10.0
Great location. Communication was great. Really enjoyed it here
10.0
Great place - nice location, good size, great having chairs and beach towels and a cooler. Kitchenette was perfect for a few days stay. Enjoyed the quiet neighborhood.
10.0
Location, location, location
10.0
Comfortable, clean, apartment in a lovely neighborhood within walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend
10.0
It was a wonderful home away from home. Everything was pristine, in working order, right across street was popular beach& many others close.. It is close to stores & wonderful Restaurants! So happy with our stay and all the nice amenities. Mahalo 🌺
2.0
The room itself was nice but the host hovered over the honeymoon couple and made them feel uncomfortable. The host came to their room three days after they had stayed there and said there were new updated rules. The host questioned the newly married wife about what happened to her injured knee whilst giving her new husband looks?? Really uncomfortable since she had already been informed that there had been an injury to the knee prior to the trip . Also received a random addional $200 charge on top of the up front paid quote through Expedia and an addional $100 cleaning fee that had already been paid. The couple said they made the bed and took the trash out of the room. Never again on this property
10.0
Nice tropical retreat. Could sit on porch during rains, walk on the beach and swim during sun. Was what we needed.
10.0
Aloha spirit in Kailua
Excellent price, superb location — it’s definitely not easy to find something in Kailua, much less a well-equipped comfortable studio with relaxing lovely decor. Minor downsides are thin walls and small towels (the bath towels were the size of larger bath towels, but you can always use the beach towels). We didn’t notice complimentary beach chairs in the outdoor storage until too late — use them!
10.0
Great stay!
Perfect location, great accommodations, very comfortable. I had a great stay! Walkable to Kailua town.
10.0
Great vacation
The Lanikai house was great had a parking space, firm bed, and clean. Property manager let us know if we had any problems she would take care of it. Planning on returning and staying next time we are there.
10.0
Great place!
Lanikai Beach was the best beach, hands down, that we visited on either Oahu or Maui. While I did see a couple of jellyfish on the last day (be careful!) this beach had great snorkeling, swimming, and the BEST sunrise. If going for the sunrise, give yourself a good 20-25 minutes before the actual sunrise time to make sure you can see it come up. It was one of the best things we saw on our entire trip.
All of the other beaches offered surf that was too rough, but Lanikai was just so, so beautiful. And this unit is literally 3-4 houses from the public access, which was less than a 5 minute walk to be on the beach. Beach chairs, umbrella, snorkeling gear and more were available. The parking is tight, so try to have a smaller car, but after seeing the parking situation in the area, you’ll definitely be glad you have a spot.
Also, it was just so awesome to be away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. If you want a more quiet and tranquil stay on Oahu, this is the place for you.
The unit itself was great! The AC worked well enough and we were just fine with having a microwave, toaster, and fridge.
Just be aware, there are only a few restaurants in the area that stay open on the later side, seemingly due to COVID, so plan your dinners accordingly!
8.0
Good deal
This studio is a great deal. I had a second floor studio with a gorgeous garden view. Lighting by the stone walk at the entrance would be useful. The studio was nice, terrific location almost across from a beach access. The bed was extremely comfortable. For me, the single thing that would greatly improve the experience would be a new, much quieter air conditioner. I will like definitely stay there again and tell others, especially if the air conditioner were updated.
10.0
Best Condo Near Lanikai Beach
What a wonderful place. The window cooler made the stay a perfect temperature. The bed and pillows made for a great night sleep. Literally 2min from a beautiful spacious beach. We sighted 5 sea turtles. This condo is an easy 15 min walk from food and fun. I can’t recommend this place enough. I almost don’t want to tell anyone about this little jewel because I want to keep it all to myself. I k ow you will enjoy your stay as much as we did if you stay here. Easy check in. They even provided small body care amenities sunscreen aloe body wash… enjoy. They have umbrellas beach chairs and beach towels. Everything you meed. Your beach home away from home.
10.0
Perfect location near a stunning beach
Very close to Lanikai beach access. Perfect base for exploring Oahu. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the studio had all we needed to have breakfasts in the room after a trip to the grocery store to stock up. Hosts were very friendly and responsive. Did not hear any noise from other guests. There is a window AC unit and 2 fans, but sometimes it took a bit of time to cool down the room. This was adequate for us and we would still overall highly recommend this rental. Would love to come back one day.
10.0
Great location and host!
Great location, cute place, host was responsive. Only negative was the towels all smelled very musky, but in all fairness I never said anything. Had a great stay.
10.0
Great location, great stay
Excellent location, walking distance to Lanakai beach and the Lanakai pillbox hike and a short drive to Kailua. Studio was clean and well furnished with a great tree covered balcony. Yes, you can hear your neighbors but the noise level is typical for city living. We found it very quiet at night and sleeping was not an issue. Pixie was very accommodating and responsive. We would 100% stay again!
10.0
Wonderful hosts and best location!
Studio is clean and across the street from Lanakai beach. The hosts are very friendly and great communication regarding access and availability. We had a fabulous stay!
8.0
Very nice location , close to the beach as described!!!
Overall it was a great experience, nice place , very close to the beach . The host responded in timely manner !! Recommended!!!
10.0
Clean & Easy Studio Right By the Beach!
You can't ask for a better location! This studio is right across the street from Lanikai Beach and is a steal for the price. The hostess was so hospitable and easy to work with. Property was clean and peaceful but a little dated.
10.0
Perfection!
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! The location and accommodations were more than perfect! Also the host was super hospitable and an amazing baker often leaving us treats! Will definitely be back sooner than later :)
3.0
The neighborhood is great, the beach is wonderful (we have been in the area before, that's why we wanted to stay here again), the bed is comfortable and the host is nice and responsive. That being said, during our trip to Oahu this time it ended up being our least favorite place to stay. It wasn't clear from the listing that the suite is one of a few (at least 3?) in an older house with not much sound proofing. Everything your neighbors talk about you can hear well. Sleeping with windows open wasn't even an option for us. We had to use the (quite noisy) AC and ear plugs, both, to sleep. Coffee in the morning on lanai would have been good except again, you get to hear every story people next to you are sharing with their friends and family. If you want solitude and quietness, it's not the place. If you're a light sleeper, it won't work for you.Another issue we had is lack of fan or window in the bathroom. Smells and moisture had to go directly in the living area. Awkward and unexpected. Towels stayed moist throughout our stay (the rack on the balcony is too tiny to use for regular towels, beach towels, swim suits).There are no basics in the kitchen. I always feel like buying sugar and salt for few days is a waste of product, same goes for cooking oil. There were not promised in the listing, but still inconvenient for most out of state travelers.Altogether, since the suite doesn't have a full kitchen, or a view, or washer/dryer (not expected - just for value reasons), everything else would have to be amazing to be a great rental for us. Unfortunately, it wasn't the case and didn't compare well to our other rental experiences of the same price point (we travel a lot).I think the place has a lot of potential and Pixie is caring host. If none of the things above are a big deal for you, it's a good place to stay close to a beautiful beach. If the details I mentioned were available before booking, that would have helped me to pick a place that better suits our needs.
6.0
A nice place but not for everyone
The neighborhood is great, the beach is wonderful (we have been in the area before, that's why we wanted to stay here again), the bed is comfortable and the host is nice and responsive. That being said, during our trip to Oahu this time it ended up being our least favorite place to stay.
It wasn't clear from the listing that the suite is one of a few (at least 3?) in an older house with not much sound proofing. Everything your neighbors talk about you can hear well. Sleeping with windows open wasn't even an option for us. We had to use the (quite noisy) AC and ear plugs, both, to sleep. Coffee in the morning on lanai would have been good except again, you get to hear every story people next to you are sharing with their friends and family. If you want solitude and quietness, it's not the place. If you're a light sleeper, it won't work for you.
Another issue we had is lack of fan or window in the bathroom. Smells and moisture had to go directly in the living area. Awkward and unexpected. Towels stayed moist throughout our stay (the rack on the balcony is too tiny to use for regular towels, beach towels, swim suits).
There are no basics in the kitchen. I always feel like buying sugar and salt for few days is a waste of product, same goes for cooking oil. There were not promised in the listing, but still inconvenient for most out of state travelers.
Altogether, since the suite doesn't have a full kitchen, or a view, or washer/dryer (not expected - just for value reasons), everything else would have to be amazing to be a great rental for us. Unfortunately, it wasn't the case and didn't compare well to our other rental experiences of the same price point (we travel a lot).
I think the place has a lot of potential and Pixie is caring host. If none of the things above are a big deal for you, it's a good place to stay close to a beautiful beach. If the details I mentioned were available before booking, that would have helped me to pick a place that better suits our needs.
10.0
Lanikai studio
Excellent location just across from Lanikai beach. Pixie and Andy were very helpful when we had questions and we enjoyed meeting them. We would stay here again. Rental was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Kailua?
The average price for a rental in Kailua is $548 per night. This rental is $125 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unique Relaxing Suite at Lanikai Beach, Legal Vacation Rental. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Unique Relaxing Suite at Lanikai Beach, Legal Vacation Rental pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Unique Relaxing Suite at Lanikai Beach, Legal Vacation Rental?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.