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Spacious Lanikai Home with Hot Tub and Spectacular Ocean Views [#145412] | View Property
Lanikai
House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
From $2,300/wk
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Traveler Reviews (21)
Thank you
Guest: Kelly
Date of Stay: 08/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
Thank you Lois for opening up your wonderful Lanikai home to us. Everything was perfect! The view was amazing, the home was clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, the kitchen was easy to get around in (with the great view), and the hot tub was an added bonus! Waking up to that beautiful sun rising is a memory that will be with me forever. Lois, you were the perfect hostess. I appreciate your hospitality.
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Our family had a great stay !!
Guest: christine f.
Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
We stayed in August 2011 for 9 nights. The house was excellent - just as advertized on the website. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the appliances you might need. We are a family a 5 ; 2 adults and 3 children (ages 8, 6, and 3). It was great that there was a bed for each child. The drive way is steep, and the road is also on a steep hill - but being on the hill was wonderful - the ocean breeze was non-stop. The beach is about a 5 - 10 minute walk (with the kids). Beach was great for the kids - the waves were calm and there were reefs right off the beach for snorkeling !! The house is stocked with boogie boards, beach toys, chairs, coolers, etc... We also rented a double kayak in Kailua and kayaked out to the bird santuary island (would highly recommend this). The Lanikai loop has a bike lane for walking or jogging (or biking). Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely go back!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Great Vacation
Guest: Brooklyn
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11
Review Submitted: 05/03/11
We had a great time there! There were 5 of us staying and there was plenty of space for all of us! The beds are comfortable and the place is very clean. The view in the morning is amazing and it is such a close walk to the beach and also an amazing hike! Lois is also very helpful with anything you may need like directions or household supplies. Just watch out, the driveway is steep!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Awesome kitchen!
Guest: samazing
(Seattle, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
The house is great - huge, airy, beautiful, amazing wraparound porch with heavenly views - but the part I didn't expect was the roomy and well-equipped kitchen. We love to cook and managed to turn out 2-3 gourmet meals every day we stayed. I definitely felt right at home! Relaxing in the salt water hot tub afterwards... also nice!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Jewel in Lanikai
Guest: Natalia
(San Francisco Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10
Review Submitted: 12/10/10
We stayed at the property for three nights over Thanksgiving holidays. I wish we could have stayed longer! The house was impeccable, it had everything that's listed in the description and more! The views from every room are breathtaking. This house made our vacation even more memorable and we hope to return for a longer stay. Thank you Lois for accomodating us and making our stay so perfect! Natalia
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
So great I hate to share!!
Guest: Worthfamily5
(IOWA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 11/14/10
We had the most amazing week with our three children at this home away from home!! Lois, our host, was amazing!! She was always available even at a moments notice when we needed help thanks to some pesky jellyfish...which in hindsight.....the mosquitos in Iowa are a million times worse!! This Lanikai home will always be my "Happy Place" and I will spend every day trying to make my way back!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great 4 Day Stay
Guest: travelgirl
(manhattan beach, ca)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10
Review Submitted: 09/28/10
My fiance and I spent 4 days here this month and had a wonderful time. The house has unbelievable views and is still in close proximity to the beach (easily walkable). The master bed is very comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped and the hot tub is an added luxury. The owner of the house was so helpful in setting up our arrangements and although she wasn't there during our visit, she had her sister walk us through everything very comprehensively. It is the perfect escape to relax and to feel like a local. There are several good restaurants nearby, as well as activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Really, there is something for everyone! We would definitely recommend this place and hope to visit again soon.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Family Reunion/Wedding Hawaii July 2010
Guest: Mom and young daughters
(Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
I stayed in this house with my children as well as my sister and her husband for a family reunion/wedding in July 2010. We were there for a week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The house is so open and airy that even on a hot day, the ocean breeze kept the house at a comfortable temperature. The rest of our family members had other houses in Lanakai, but they were down the hill from us and felt much more stuffy in their homes. The view from the porch is like a postcard. All the appliances, floors, and counter tops were top of the line and the owner really takes great pride in keeping the place looking brand new!! We hope you will enjoy it as much as we did. (A Family from Las Vegas, NV and a couple from Kansas City, MO)
Recommended for:Families with young children
Can not find better !
Guest: Lana V
(ID)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09
Review Submitted: 11/02/09
This place made us to feel like we were in our own home. it is way better than expected. We stayed in September and enjoyed every single minute in this comfortable home. Lois is so nice to deal with as a business and as a person. I highly recommend it to anybody who wants excellent vacation with no worry about your security deposits or misrepresentation of the place. Lois's house is way better than you expect to see. Thank you, Lois !
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Perfect
Guest: Melissa C.
(CA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/09
The house is almost too perfect.....we didn't do as much as we had planned because we enjoyed the house so much. Beautiful view from the lanai. Relaxing spa and excellent ambiance. Lois stocked the house with everything that we needed during our stay. It was very hard to leave this beautiful home in Lanikai. We are already planning our next trip back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
all about the view!
Guest: Kristi M
(Naperville, IL )
Date of Stay: 04/25/09
Review Submitted: 04/06/10
Just return from a week stay at this property. The views are amazing. The pictures on the web site don't even begin to show just how spectacular the veiws really are. We were a group of five who found this house clean, comfortable and spacious. The walk to Lanikai Beach is only a short few minutes away. The house sits atop a steep hill and driveway so keep that in mind if you have health or mobility issues. What a wonderful vacation with lots of privacy and all the comforts of home. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Just Great!!
Guest: eiji77
(Nara, Japan)
Date of Stay: 02/06/09
Review Submitted: 02/16/09
We had a really wonderful time in Lanikai Ocean View. Very nice view ,high sense interior and Lois is really kind. This is the first time for my parents to stay in vacation rental house. And they've loved it so much!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
perfect vacation!
Guest: lisaanddylan
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/09/09
my family and i stayed at the lanikai ocean view rental in february 2009 and could not have been more pleased....the house was beautiful and the views were STUNNING!!! perfect for a couple or two with children...lois was very gracious and the house had everything you could think of....the pics on the website don't do it justice....i definitely recommend this house and was so happy to have stayed here as opposed to the city....it's windy on this side of the island, but a relief from the sun and heat....the town is great with really good restaurants nearby...beaches are breathtaking here and lanikai beach isn't too crowded...perfect for relaxing and close enough to everything that you'd want to visit....can't wait to come back in a few years when our daughter is a little older...thanks so much lois and curtis!
Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
peaceful and relaxing
Guest: Bruce from OZ
(Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/10/09
Review Submitted: 01/21/09
staying on the windward side of the island was an excellent choice away from the hustle & bustle of the busier tourist areas. If you want excitement , shopping , plenty of crowds then stay in Wakiki . If you want a peaceful tranquil environment then Lanikai is the place to be. You are only a 45 min bus ride or 30min car ride from wakiki if you need your fix of shopping or people watching . The views are to die for , the hosts very accommodating, and the house very comfortable.There is a bus stop at the bottom of the street for those without a car or a pleasant 20 min stroll to the nearest shop. The beach at lanikai is only a short 5 min walk and was almost deserted during the week. Highly recommended
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Beautiful View
Guest: 5 Okies
(Edmond, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 08/02/08
Review Submitted: 09/30/08
We stayed at the Lanikai home and just had an awesome experience. What a fantastic view. The owner helped us any time we needed it. We had a great time using their Kayaks to paddle to the beautiful Mok islands. The hot tub is excellent and the house is very comfortable and spacious. 5 of us stayed there with plenty of room. The only thing I would change is having a second bathroom or shower, but that is all I would suggest. Plus, if you don't want to deal with the hustle and bustle and be on the most beautiful side of the Island, this is the place.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Beautiful Home with Many Stunning Views
Guest: lanikai
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/08
Review Submitted: 07/09/08
My boyfriend, sister, mother, and I recently returned from our trip to Oahu. We surprised our mother with a trip to Hawaii for her 60th birthday, and was it a trip to remember! I could not have been more pleased with the Lanikai Ocean View home we stayed in! We chose this house mainly due to its location and the photographs shown on the listing. We were delighted to find that this property is so beautiful, that no picture could truly represent how stunning the views are from the deck. The owner, Lois, was super! She made herself available for questions and offered some great recommendations of places to go and things to see. The house was extremely clean and nicely decorated. There is no clutter in this home. The master bedroom is spacious, along with a nice open kitchen/ living area. The second bedroom is small, but you will not be spending much time indoors in such a beautiful place. We left all the doors open 24 hours a day to enjoy the ocean breeze as it swept through the house. The neighborhood is quiet, relaxing, and very safe. It is a quick 5-7 minute walk to the most gorgeous clean beach I have ever been to! I would highly recommend this home without reservation. Some highlights from our trip include: Scuba Diving with Oahu Dive Center- I was extremely pleased with this dive company and felt Randy, the dive master, truly cared for others safety. Mary the shop owner was great; the entire staff was very friendly. Surf lessons with Hawaiian Fire- A bunch of handsome firemen and women on surfboards, what more could you ask for! We very much enjoyed our hike up Diamond Head, although it is very crowded and I suggest you do it early in the morning. Our visit to Pearl Harbor and USS Bowfin was perfectly timed. Others say to get there really early to avoid lines. Be prepared, you will wait no matter what time of the day it is. We went to a Lu'au at Paradise Cove. It is pricey; we got the up-graded package to have a plated meal vs. going to the buffet. The food was terrible, when I say bad I mean really bad, although we enjoyed the show immensely. The hike behind the property to the WWII bunkers is moderate in difficulty and the payoff when you get to the top is well worth the hike. Again, do this early in the morning. Our last nigh in Oahu we ate at Roy's in Hawaii 'Kai. The food and service was impeccable! The short ribs and butterfish are to dye for! I would recommend you most definitely put this restaurant on your list of places to eat.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Guest: Chris R.
(Orange County, CA.)
Date of Stay: 06/01/08
Review Submitted: 06/19/08
Paradise. Great place to stay! Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, but only a 25 minute ride from Honolulu Int'l airport. The house is nicely appointed and perfect for the beach. Nice open floor plan with plenty of windward exposure to take full advantage of the cooling trade winds. The views were incredible, picture postcard material. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. the house is only a short 5 minute walk from Lanikai Beach. My 31/2 and 7 year old girls loved the beach, no surf there, nice and calm. Lois and Curtis are excellent hosts. Lois is a wealth of info on local activities and a great reference on where to go and where to eat. Lois was able to loan us some boogie boards for the girls to use. The spa is a welcome retreat afetr a day at the beach. We felt very much at home in the house. Would definitely stay here again. Recommend visiting Hawaii Snow for shave ice. Ask Lois where it is. We have made great family memories at Lanikai Ocean View. Book the house, you won't be dissappointed. Thanks for a great stay, Lucy, Olivia, Chris and Nino Ruscitto
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Great location to discover Oahu!
Guest: Northwesterner
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/08
Review Submitted: 05/21/08
We had a great time at this rental property. The location was as described and the property was clean and well maintained on our arrival. Lois, the owner, met us there and was very helpful during our stay. The kitchen and living room were spacious and comfortable but the deck and jacuzzi were definitely the high points. The views are unreal in the morning as you watch the sun rise over the Mokulua Islands. Our kids loved the jacuzzi and didn't want to get out. The kitchen had everything you need (toaster, microwave/conventional oven, refrigerator, and dishes). The house itself sits up on a hill so it's a somewhat of steep walk up the driveway from the main street but that was part of this place's appeal. Parking was challenging but doable if you want to park next to the house or you can just park at the bottom of the driveway on the street. You're about a 10 minute walk to Lanikai beach which is far superior to Waikiki and the town of Kailua is about a 10 minute drive so you can fill up the kitchen with stuff or go out to eat (lots of the chain places you're used to on the mainland but also some great local places). The single bathroom was not a problem for us (5 adults, 2 kids). There's also a fun hike up the hill right behind the house to some old world war II bunkers. Overall if you're looking for a great house with amazing views and access to a great beach and a quaint small town without the chaos of Honolulu (40 minutes away), check this place out!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 03/26/08
It's a MUST place to stay in Oahu. Lois is great to work with - really wants to make your stay PERFECT (and Perfect it is). The house (more like a HOME) far exceeded my expectations. Forget Waikiki! The VIEW is truly BREATHTAKING. We visit our son frequently in Lanikai and never imagined the view from "up above." HEAVENLY! I even put Lois in my cell phone.....we will be back. MAHALO, Lois, from Carole and Jim (and our 84-year old friend, Betty)
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08
Review Submitted: 01/15/08
Great home! Spectacular view and a short walk to the beach. We love Lanikai and wanted to spend part of a family vacation there with our two sons (16 and 20). The house was perfect for leisurely mornings if one person was up early to read and others were sleeping, and great for nights with TV, games, a spacious living room. Everything in the home was perfect; nice furnishings, breathtaking view, and Kailua is only a few minutes drive away. We'd stay here again with or without our kids. nice place for a romantic week if you can get away without your children.
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Guest: Jonathan Mentzos
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07
Review Submitted: 12/11/07
Thanks for the awesome place to stay. What an incredible view! We had a great time here with our family and we're already planning on coming back next year.
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