Location is everything! This 2 bedroom is right across from the Mokes where you can see the sunrise every morning, and have a view all day. The cottage is wells stocked, clean and has everything you need. There are plenty of water toys and even a hammock in the yard. The owners are on property, but give you total privacy, but are there if you need anything. Thanks to John and Roz for sharing their lovely [lace in Lanikai!

If you love the ocean and you love Hawaii oceanfront, this cottage is a dream. Lanikai is a treasure and this cottage is right in the heart of Lanikai - it's a water lover's paradise with swimming, kayaking and the sound of the sea right in your frontyard.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Views were perfect. Location is ideal. Rental was relaxing and comfortable but not fancy. Note that this like a duplex with nice owners on the other side. They’re not there half the time, but renters should expect this. You should plan for a small-medium size rental car at the largest as the parking is tight (mini van would be too long for example). Had rental kayak and paddle brd delivered to back yard for 5 days. Plenty of beach towels & gear but supply your own snorkeling gear. Our 11 yr old loved sleeping in the futon in the living rm as the 3rd sleeping area. One bathrm but also an outdoor shower. Walked to Pillbox Hike from house. Snorkeled and swam in front of house. Paddled to the Mokes and around. Easy to have dinner in Kailua with all the options there. Plus Kailua’s Whole Foods, and many other stores. Only downside was that our 11 yr was painfully stung twice by man o’ war. Twice! Days apart. It may have had something to do with a full moon right at the beginning of our 10 day stay. Nobody else was stung. Still, we’d return to this slice of heaven.

This is an amazing place to stay. Although the house is a smaller, older home, it was very comfortable. There were numerous thoughtful touches that made the stay very pleasant. We used all the different gathering spaces. We especially used the ocean. It's right there! The kitchen was well supplied, much better than the typical rental. There was an abundance of beach chairs, coolers, toys, and beach towels. There was a lot of comfortable seating indoors and out. It seemed like every need had been thought of and addressed. The four adults in our group would be happy to stay here again.

We had an amazing time at this perfectly located property in Lanikai. John and Roz were great hosts and helped out with anything we needed. Very well equipped cute and comfy accommodation, loved the bedroom with the ocean view along with the breeze and sound of the waves. Mahalo.

My husband and I stayed at this property for a month with another couple and had an amazing time. Roz and John were incredible hosts- available when needed, but also respecting our privacy as well. The property itself was clean and well maintained- definitely the best stocked VRBO we've ever stayed in. As we all worked for the first two weeks of our stay, the fiber internet and multiple seating areas were vital and made working remotely a breeze. The space is even larger than it seems in the photos. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing oceanfront vacation stay, remote work environment, or combination of the two. We didn't want to leave and would have extended our stay if possible. Overall an amazing value for what you get. We made many wonderful memories and will definitely be back! .

This was a great waterfront cottage - spacious & comfortable with terrific views. The ocean breeze was so nice we never turned on the AC. As a cook, I found the kitchen to be extremely well equipped for cooking true meals - which was nice with the COVID restaurant restrictions still in place. John and Roz were friendly and helpful hosts and answered any and all questions promptly. It was a perfect place for my husband and I and our two adult sons to relax and enjoy our time together.

Kids loved the lawn and water..only problem..could use an upgrade and better pillows and mattress for the price..carpet old. Owners were very nice..loved the outdoor shower..but pricy for what we got

We had an amazing stay in Lanikai! The location of this vacation rental is unparalleled - almost no need to leave to go anywhere, and we had all of our needs met without needing to ask for anything. John was a wonderful host. We would absolutely come back!

We had an incredible time staying at John's beach house! The location was beyond beautiful and in such a peaceful beach neighborhood, we really appreciated the quiet slow life of Lanikai and being able to walk only 10 mins to the beach. John was an amazing host, you could really tell how much thought was put into the detail of the house, and we always felt he was very available For anything we needed. Would definitely book again!

Excellent. Property owners very helpful.

As advertised - direct access to ocean - a bit close to neighbors but manageable...

We LOVED staying at John & Roz's place. This is a great space for 4 adults!! There was such a constant wonderful breeze from the ocean that we never turned the air on!! It was so relaxing to just hang out and go swimming, snorkeling and kayaking to the Mokes or to the beach and hang out!! The hammock is a plus for sure. The house is open and airy and we would love to come back! This was our first time to Hawaii, visiting our son who is stationed there. He was about a mile away and could ride his bike and hang out with us. Of Course we did all the tourists stuff, and Honolulu/Wakiki are so crowded that we couldn't wait to get back to our little piece of heaven by the sea, have some wine, cook some chicken and burgers on the grill and play board games!! We cannot thank you enough for allowing us this space to visit with our son and his fellow Marines for Memorial Day BBQ. I would 100% recommend this space if you are looking for a low-key beautiful view and private swimming area and away from the hussle-bussle of the Honolulu area. It is so wonderful to watch the sunrise every morning!! I miss snorkeling right down the steps, with my sea turtle friends!! it was amazing. Thank you again! Aloha!!!

This was a family vacation that frankly was one of the best ones we had based mainly on the location of John's property and his graciousness to provide all of the elements of a relaxed , easy going vacation experience. The location of the house is in a beautiful community just south if Lanikai with a small , private beach that is spectacular for sunrise beach walks or just playing in the sand. Our kids (12 & 10 ) just loved this place! They could easiliy come in and out of the ocean and we cenjoy watching them playing right from the backyard. The house is nicely appointed with all of the creature comforts one needs for enjoying the Hawiian Lifestyle. John is a great host and makes himself available when needed and but politely disappears so you can enjoy your time in the house Lastly , biking and walking to town is very easy and great way to enjoy the sites. Thank you John and we hope to see you again soon

This is the third time we have stayed here. The setting is worth every penny. It was better when the owners were not right next door. Privacy is limited and noise is a factor. The unit was clean but needs decluttering..leave fewer mismatched utensils and wine glasses and dish towels and pots and pans and plastic stuff. Put new, clean items including stainless cutlery. The rental price calls for this. And, the unit needs some lighting on the front deck area. for safety and ambiance.

Exceeded our expectations! From the location to the comfort of the home and the great hosts. The pictures truly show the beautiful view from the home and yard. We will return soon. Aloha!

The hosts were great. They gave us super helpfull information about places to go, things to do and were available at anytime. The house was a dream come true. Spacious, comfortable and clean with a yard to die for. You just have to go downstairs to get into the beautiful, calm water at any time! Best location. Just a few minutes in car from kailua center and beach where you can get anything you need. We had a great family vacation and we would love to come back!

My family of four had a great stay at this well-maintained, spacious, incredibly located home. We so enjoyed sitting outside by the water on the lovely lawn, cooking on the new bbq, and swimming/kayaking/paddle boarding as we wished. You’ll not find a better location to find your aloha spirit! The home is very well appointed with things you may need (kitchen, washer/dryer, linens, towels, etc.), and was comfortable for our family. We highly recommend, and can’t wait to be back!

This is such a beautiful location, and the home was well-kept and had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.

Aloha, Beauty of a spot, amazing location the place to be on the East coast. Great swimming right out side the front door.Easy access to all that Lanikai has to offer. Totally relaxing place!! Lovely neighbors .Hope to return one day. mahalo.

Just perfect. The location is truly amazing... you are right on the water. The home has a nice lawn area with a BBQ that we used most nights, hammock and a couple of spots for outdoor dining and several for enjoying the outdoors. There is not a beach out front but the ocean is only a few feet deep with stairs that take you over the short sea wall into the sand-bottomed water. There is a small beach about 30 yards away that we waded to and gorgeous, large, Lanikai Beach about a quarter mile down. We walked to it often and kayaked there as well. The very large and fantastic Kailua Brach is about a mile away. We walked, drove and bikes there often. The lifestyle this home affords is amazing. We hiked, kayaked to the beach and Islands just offshore, biked, swam and surfed right out the door or very close to the house. It is not a luxury mansion though... simple, clean and with friendly hosts. If you want four star accommodations, look elsewhere. If you want a four star location, this is the spot. Rent bikes and kayaks and live the beach life you’ve always dreamed of. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful stay in this quaint, quiet, and picturesque spot. There is no sandy beach along the front of the property but down a few steps and into knee deep water for a relaxing swim. No need to worry about a crowd. Sitting on the lawn or in the family room gives an unforgettable view that is second to none. Would rent and stay here again in a heartbeat. John is on top of keeping things up and everything is there you need. It seemed like he thought of everything. Loved it here!

My whole family loved staying at Lanikai Sunrise! We have been visiting relatives in Lanikai for over 20 years and we loved Lanikai Sunrise so much, we will definitely rent it again. John and Roz are extremely welcoming and kind and are always available if we had questions. We also barely noticed they were next door which was the best of both worlds. The beds are comfortable, including the futon, and the living room is great to relax in. We spent most of our time on the lanai or on the back patio. The view is unbelievable. Probably the best view of the Mokuluas on the island. The pictures don’t do them justice. In the mornings, we would wake up and watch the sunrise on the Mokes and listen to the colorful birds chirp. About 5 minutes into our stay, a sea turtle swam by. In the evenings we would watch the outrigger canoes race by and at night we would fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean. Instead of going to the beaches, we would walk down the staircase and jump right in the ocean. At low tide (morning), you can walk along a small sandbar near the rock wall. We rented stand-up paddle boards from a local shop and easily carried them to and from the ocean. If you have a snorkel, we recommend exploring the reef nearby. Once we were done playing in the water, we would walk back up the stairs and dry off under the sun on the comfy lounge chairs. There’s lots to do nearby but if pure vacation relaxation is your speed, we highly recommend staying at Lanikai Sunrise!

Lanikai Sunrise is absolutely incredible!!! I frequent Oahu at least twice a year, always use a service to find a place to stay and search no more!!! It doesn't get better than this!!! The place is huge with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, bathroom, dining area, living room, plenty of closet space and more than enough room to lounge around and do nothing. Outside, on the side of the house there is a HOT shower as well as two covered sitting areas. The backyard is all grass and literally kisses the ocean. They have lounge chairs and tables and a BBQ and my favorite was the hammock. They have everything. All you need is your bikini and you are good to go!! The view is nothing like Ive ever seen. Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and wake up to the Moku islands, It never gets old. John and his wife were amazing hosts. If we needed anything they were very accommodating and at the same time were completely invisible. The location is the best on the entire island. Very quiet and very lush. Just a 3 minutes drive into Kailua town. It's PERFECT I felt like I had built the perfect beach cottage for myself. I will always stay there whenever I come back. ALWAYS!!! Trust me it doesn't get better than this.

Great Hawaiian experience. View is incredible. Everything to feel relaxed is available. Covered Lanai, hammock in the sun, and outdoor shower! Spacious two bedroom and open living space. Kid friendly! Lanikai beach is unbelievable! John and Roz are very accommodating and are amazing hosts! Can’t wait to return!