Steve and Chris’s house is very special. The listing actually understates how nice it is. It’s clearly a much-loved home in a gorgeous little slice of Lanikai. We had a really wonderful time. The hosts’ son and daughter-in-law, who acted as local contacts and fix-it folks, were delightful. We did get the impression that we were the first short-term tenants for a while, after a long period when the house had been rented out and the owners not around. As a result, there were some maintenance issues that I don’t think the hosts anticipated initially (a washing machine on its last legs, for example, and some misbehaving pool equipment). But they were so responsive and helpful; those issues were all eventually worked out. Overall, we loved the house and would recommend it enthusiastically.

We decided to do a family “staycation” this summer & had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful house in Lanikai! We received confirmation quickly & Steve was always very responsive to any questions we had. He provided useful information about the house ahead of time & met us on the first day to give a guided tour. The house is tucked away from the main street & gives you privacy, but is still walking distance from Lanikai beach & the Pillbox hiking trail. The architecture of the house was masterfully done. The master bedroom (with its own private full bathroom) & 2 other bedrooms & a shared full bathroom are on the ground floor & give you easy access to the outdoor lanai & pool area. Upstairs the main living room area is quite spacious and the formal dining room allowed our entire group to eat our meals together! The kids especially loved the pool, while the adults enjoyed lounging in the Jacuzzi. The spiral staircases & the loft with its rooftop access were unique features. The outdoor area is beautifully landscaped with tropical plants & has a small waterfall into the pool. The rooftop deck has a spectacular view of the mountains & the ocean & is great for star gazing at night. We have been raving about this place to our friends & would most definitely stay here again!

My husband and I spent our winter vacation here along with our two adult daughters. Everything about this property is perfect: lots of outdoor seating areas, a rooftop area for yoga in the morning, well-appointed kitchen and just a block from the Lanikai beach. The outdoor hot tub and pool have the feel of a remote pool/waterfall in Hana with just as much privacy. The house is decorated with some very unique pieces from all over the world. Everywhere you look there is something worthy of notice. The idea of the bedrooms below and the living areas above works very well for vacationing. Each bedroom and bathroom has an exit to the outside living areas. There were beach chairs and a beach kayak for our use during our trip. The Lanikai beach is clean and has beautiful views. We sincerely enjoyed renting this house and enjoyed all the care that went into making our stay comfortable by the home owners.