Authentic Indonesian, Oceanfront , Romantic, Charming,

• We loved Hale 'O Bali

  We loved Hale 'O Bali

  • Guest Celebrators
  • Date of stay 06/16/09
  • Review Submitted 06/27/09
  We just spent a week at Hale 'O Bali, and had a fabulous time. This home sits on the windward side, in an area that, in our opinion, is the most breathtakingly beautiful area of Oahu. We love renting a cottage instead of staying in a hotel, as it feels more like we are 'living' in the place, rather than visiting it. For us, Hale 'O Bali was the perfect choice. With it's unique Indonesian/island architectural character, rural setting with stunning views of both the ocean and the mountains, and awakening to roosters and birds chirping, just being in the house made us feel very connected to nature, and a real part of Hawaii. The house was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The bedroom is large, and there's a ton of drawer and closet space. I wished the shower was a smidge bigger, but that's no big deal. Over all, the bathroom was very nice. Lots of towels and plenty of towel bars to let things dry in the tropical climate, and a washer and dryer. During our visit, it rained often, which is very normal for that part of Hawaii, and why it is so gloriously beautiful. Our benchmark for a great place to stay is "is it a good rainy day house" - can you be happy there if weather or other factors keep you couped up for a while. Hale 'O Bali is perfect, because even when you're at home, you are looking out through an entire wall of windows, on to beautiful mountains, lush foliage, and the ocean. Outdoor living is great with a very large deck, nicely furnished. It is ocean front, though it is not a swimming beach. We consider this a plus, as there were no beach-goers out our window. Just lovely foliage, a huge lawn leading to the water, and a half dozen swaying palms framing the view of the ocean. For your beach fix, just hop in the jeep and go up the road in either direction, and you've got beaches galore. Although the home gives you a lovely away-from-it-all feeling, it is a short (and stunningly beautiful) drive south to Kailua and Lanikai beaches, an easy, and gorgeous, jaunt to Honolulu, and right on the way to the wonderful North Shore. All in all, we would highly recommend this house. It is a unique experience. The owner provided us with excellent service, the home and grounds are beautifully maintained, and we had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We would stay there again, in a minute, and heartily recommend it to others traveling to Oahu. M and J June 2009

  Owner response: To M& J, It gives us such delight to be able to share the beauty,unique experience, and comfort that Hale 'O Bali provides. Thank you to you and all the other guests for sharing your thoughts about Hale 'O Bali! We hope to see you again! Mahalo, Leilani & Charlie

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• Beautiful!!

  Beautiful!!

  • Guest Jen S.
  • Date of stay 04/08/13
  • Review Submitted 04/18/13
  We just recently stayed at the Hale 'O Bali and loved it! We have 2 young children and the location was very accommodating. Hale 'O Bali was the perfect place to start off a wonderful vacation. The house is private, secure and beautiful. Each morning we watched the sunrise while sitting on the deck. The weather was gorgeous, only raining while we slept :) We had great neighbors - pleasant surprise. The walls are thin (think more cabin like) so I can see how others might have had a different experience, especially if they had loud neighbors. You can hear the road noise, but Hali 'O Bali has a pond/waterfall out the master bedroom window - that noise combined with the fan almost blocked it completely. There are many nice beaches close by - we recommend Kailua which is south about 20 minutes - they also have a Whole Foods & Starbucks! Our kids loved searching for lizards and enjoyed all the beautiful landscaping at Hali 'O Bali. Thank you very much for a great stay!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful Indonesian Home

  Beautiful Indonesian Home

  • Guest Lisa H.
  • Date of stay 03/03/13
  • Review Submitted 03/29/13
  This was our first visit to Oahu and were thrilled to arrive at such a lovely home. It was dark when we arrived so we did not appreciate the beauty of this home until morning. It is just as described with the bay views and the majestic mountains to the sides. Views from all sides of this home.The sunrises were wonderful. It was very quiet and peaceful (except for the Roosters) The home was well appointed, clean and comfortable. We were pleased to have all we needed to enjoy the island. Two guide books helped us plan our days. We were even able to listen to Hawaiian music while drinking a glass of wine taking in the amazing spot on a lovely island. I loved this location away from the hustle and bustle of the city area. Leilani was very responsive with all our questions. She sent us great directions to the place. We did arrive in the dark and my only comment would be that the light was left on as it was hard to find the door. I would highly recommend this property to my friends, family and anyone wanting a romantic stay. Lisa and John

  Owner response: We are so delighted and so happy when our guests are happy. Thank you Lisa and John and hope to see you both again! Leilani & Bali Kai family

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• Perfect View, Comfortable Home

  Perfect View, Comfortable Home

  • Guest Shanette P.
  • Date of stay 12/06/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  I must say I was a bit anxious to arrive at Hale O'Bali, upon arrival however it was everything I expected and more! The everything from the entrance to the view was just incredible! The home as clean, well-kept and perfect for two. Lelani is a great owner as she is on-hand as needed during your stay. Beware of the rooster that awakes you at 4 am! We actually got accustomed to it though-ha! Overall this place made our first experience in Hawaii very comfortable and at a very affordable price. Once we got used to the drive it seemed fairly easy to commute back & forth from Honolulu/Waikiki to Kaneohe. We also had very pleasant neighbors during our stay to make it even more homey!

  Owner response: Thank you for this excellent review! The wild chickens are beautiful but sometimes noisy! We do have an ongoing trapping strategy for controlling the buggers!

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• It don't get no better than this.

  It don't get no better than this.

  • Guest Jeremiah & the Mrs.
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/28/12
  We have traveled extensively throughout the Pacific and Far East and have found no better accommodations anywhere. Hale "O Bale provides the best of all possible worlds, from the authentic Far East ambiance of the facility to the breathtaking vistas of a Pacific Island getaway. The facilities have a comfortable, homey atmosphere and the setting cannot be bested anywhere. The location proved easy accessible to all the major attractions on Oahu without the contrived appearance of the more well known tourist facilities. Mores the pity if you do not avail yourself of this experience.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Aloha Bev, Your poetic praises are humbling. Mahalo.

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• Wouldn't stay anywhere else on Oahu

  Wouldn't stay anywhere else on Oahu

  • Guest SlugBugRosie
  • Date of stay 03/11/12
  • Review Submitted 04/20/12
  My two young kids and I were completely delighted with this property. The large yard, the pond with waterfall, the coconut trees along the shore were exactly what I wanted them to experience here. No Waikiki towers for us! We were able to go out each night and catch frogs and in the grass just like I did when I was a kid on Kauai. The house with wrap around lanai was just as described. Absolutely perfect. Plenty of room for us to spread out. I can see that some people might find the road noise less than ideal but we didn't lose any sleep over it. The neighborhood rooster though..that was a different matter. We all resolved to never own a rooster. Ever. Geraldine come over the first evening we were there and brought us basic groceries like OJ and spaghetti. What a sweet lady! The house was clean. Everything worked. The bed was huge and comfortable. The washing machine was so convenient. I feel sorry for anyone in a hotel. We would love the chance to stay here again. Would be great to have the rest of my family stay in the neighboring house next time. The location was ideal for us because we could go north to great beaches, south to Kaneohe and Makapuu. Plus Chinaman's hat was right off our deck and the Byodo-In Temple was just a short jog down the road. It was literally in the middle of all our favorite spots. Thank you for sharing your lovely house, Leilani!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Darci, You are so welcome! Hope you can come back to enjoy more of all the aloha there is at Hale 'O Bali and Bali Kai Estate. So glad you enjoyed yourselves! Leilani

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• lovely spot

  lovely spot

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 01/04/12
  • Review Submitted 02/28/12
  We enjoyed our week at this beautiful property and well equipped house. It was nice to be away from the Honolulu crowds. We especially enjoyed the beach at Kualoa Regional Park, just down the road. The owner was very responsive and helpful.

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• Peaceful place and gorgeous sunrise!

  Peaceful place and gorgeous sunrise!

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 02/02/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  My husband and I spend a week here with my parents. The house itself is beautiful. The garden is even more amazing, thriving with lush trees and vibrant flowers. We picked fresh breadfruits from the garden and boil/pan fried for breakfast. The breadfruits are huge! It took four of us two meals to finish one breadfruit. The first morning, we walked down the lawn and watched sunrise by the water. I highly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Nesin dormida

  Nesin dormida

  • Guest Bella
  • Date of stay 12/29/11
  • Review Submitted 12/31/11
  Means, no one sleeps. We were shocked at the noise. Forget sleeping if the neighbor is watching tv. Forget sleeping if there is traffic, which is constant. Our neighbors left after two day days though they had paid for seven. These quaint little huts are single wall construction a method of throwing boards side by side as one would build a Childs playhouse. You can see daylight through the walls. Therefore we really had room mates of the people in the next unit. When someone took a shower I was afraid a truck was about to crash through the wall.

  Owner response: We are sorry our guest did not appreciate the single wall construction of this authentic Indonesian home which was built from Chempaca wood in Sulawesi Indonesia in the Minahasa style. She was deconstructed and shipped to Hawaii in 1995. The carpenter is tending to the small separations between a few wall boards in the den. We appreciate these comments about noise from the adjacent house and will take these to heart. Although the adjacent home was recently remodelled we will be limiting use of one or both houses to the same party to eliminate the issue of "room mates in the next unit". We have erected an 8 foot hight lava rock wall to help deflect noise and are in the process of installing solid wood rolling gates to help further deflect road noise. We do warn guests that the house is located off a busy highway on our web description. The road noise is most noticeable at rush hour and again at around 9:30pm when a line of buses passes by heading back to town from the awesome show at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. Most of our guests are delighted with the accommodations and find their experience at Hale 'O Bali to be peaceful, restful, rejuvenating, joyful, and healing. We do ask our guests to be candid and open with their experiences and hope this open dialog will only help to make your experience at Hale 'O Bali richer. Sincerely, Leilani Sim-Godbehere and Hale 'O Bali family

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• Incredible!

  Incredible!

  • Guest Kasie G.
  • Date of stay 11/04/11
  • Review Submitted 11/22/11
  I live in Kaneohe, and my sister came for a week to visit from the mainland. We looked around for awhile for a good house to rent or B&B to stay in for a few days to keep away from the hotels and get away from my place. The area where this is located is notoriously beautiful, one of my favorite places to go for runs, and is close to Kualoa Ranch and on the way to the North Shore, so the location is perfect. The area is residential and ranch, so the scenery is pretty, and there are no commercial areas within a few miles. This place exceeded our expectations in every way!! The house is GORGEOUS; it's quaint, islandy, plenty big enough for the two of us (though if you have more than two, or two and a child or two, I'd suggest waiting until the bigger house connected by the lanai is finished and renting that one). There is a fridge, oven, microwave, coffeemaker and most utensil's you'll need. The view from the back lanai is a breathtaking panorama of Kaneohe bay and Mokulii. There is a long yard that is a nice minute or two walk down to the water. The landscaping is beautiful, with tropical plants and a small pond with a waterfall. The property is separated from the main road by a beautiful lava rock wall, and from the neighbors by wall, plants, and space, so it feels very private. The driveway is big enough to park inside the gate, so you don't have to park on the street. They were working on the driveway and landscaping while we were there, so I can't wait to see what it must look like now! Also, Leilani and her family are amazing people. Since they were renovating the larger house next door, we were blessed to be able to speak with them just about every day (though I'm sure they wanted us to go do vacationy things and stop harassing them! :) ). They were beyond helpful and accommodating, super sweet and trustworthy, and we could tell how much they loved the property and wanted everyone who stays there to have the best time possible. It really is difficult on the windward side to find a nice place to stay for a reasonable cost without feeling like you're either in a hotel or in someone's vacation home that hasn't been renovated since the 70s. This place is really worth it, and the fact that the owners are great people is a plus. You get so much more here for the cost of a hotel room in Waikiki. We will definitely be back, and are planning to bring the whole family and rent both units they next time they come visit.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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year round: $185/night,$1190/wk,$4500/mo,3 night minimum, based on double occup.
Christmas/New Years: Dec 14-Jan 6: $220/night
Rates based on double occupancy, additional guests $25/person/night
State Tax  for Oahu: 13.96%
Cleaning Fee:$75- $90
Refundable Security Deposit from $250 OR from $39 Damage Protection Insurance fee
Event fees are separate (please inquire)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.