" the Essence of Hawaii " Waterfront Dream Rental Kailua, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 197839

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Location: Kailua, East Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

Accommodations:  Waterfront Studio for Two, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

Welcome to Kailua, "The Most Beautiful Beach in the World!"

We have a private entry studio,with all the amenites you will need to make your next stay your home. In addition to a very comfortable private living quarters, you will have common amenities if you choose,to include a solar heated pool, a 500 sq. ft. lanai, unlimited kayaking and fishing just steps away. Our entire property has wireless internet.

We are located on a water front just off Kailua Beach. A very unique spot as you enjoy the ocean's cool breeze and sounds of the crashing waves, rustling coconut trees, and singing island birds. We call the the oceans breeze " A Kiss from Heaven "

Your Private entry studio includes:
Kitchenette,air conditioning, full bath, blow dryer,iron and ironing board, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, cooking utensils, lounging sofa, table for two, and LCD cable TV, and barbecue. Upon request you will have use of the owners washer and dryer. We provide beach towels, beach chairs, & boogie boards, and much pampering if you so desire.

A common 500 square foot lanai is available for your use. It is very unique for the walls open up to bring the outside in. It has comfortable sofas, dinette, plenty of counter space, sink,and refrigerator with ice maker. It is well stocked with paper goods, cards, board games and has a stereo/CD player. You will get much use in this truly unique island decorated dream room!

The lanai opens to a beautiful tiled pool that is surrounded by a deck with chaise lounges, table umbrella and chairs.

Enjoy Kona coffee or after dinner cocktails at the fire pit as you watch sea turtles, jumping fish and/or Hawaiian canoes paddle by.

There is unlimited kayaking available just off our property. The view from the canal's opening to Kailua Beach is a rare sight that few behold. It is absolutely breathtaking!

The grounds are professionally landscaped with palms and tropical foliage, a real paradise. The night lighting is awesome.

Within walking distance are restaurants, shopping and a coffee house with weekly entertainment. Order pizza for delivery or take-out. The beach is just 2 blocks away and Kailua town is just minutes by car.

Our guests are fully informed of all the best attractions and best restaurants on the island. Kaneohe Bay is minutes away. There is easy access to highways. A 30 minute drive gets you to Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Waikiki, whale watching, and more. A 15 minute drive gets you ready for a short hike to a beautiful waterfall.

We collect a 50% deposit at booking. The balance can be paid 30 days prior to arrival,or we will except cash or post office money order on arrival. A confirmation letter is sent out once the deposit is received.

We are excited to open our property to you and look forward in meeting you!

See you in paradise!

Aloha


Parking for studio is on our property.

Please note this is a non-smoking environment.

THE CALENDAR DOES NOT SHOW WHAT IS AVAILABLE.

PLEASE INQUIRE WITHIN FOR AVAILABILITY.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: Owners is available by request.
  • Dryer: Owners is available by request
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace: Gas firepit outside
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: 26" flat screen in each studio
  • Private Pool: Use of host families beautiful solar heated tiled pool.
• Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: Pizza just 1 block away pick up or delivery. Let us know if you need a catering service. I can cook for you as well. (extra charge)
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai: Shared 500 sq ft. Lanai,stereo/CD, refrigerator with ice
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
• Communications
  • Free Long Distance
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): covers all the property
• Other Amenities
  • common area include pool and deck,kayaks with unlimited use, 500 sq ft covered lanai
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children: please inquire within.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Immediate dismissal of property with no refund.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Unlimited kayaking (release form required)and fishing on the grounds. Gas Fire pit overlooking waterfront is great for sipping Kona coffee or after dinner cocktails.

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$3000/month   $150/night plus tax
Seasonal exceptions apply.
$75 cleaning fee/$150 security deposit(refundable within 15 days of check out.
50% deposit required to confirm reservation.
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival, or cash on arrival.
We except cash, checks on deposit, pay pal(ADD 2.9%)
Check-in time is 3pm, Check out time is 11am.
Studio is non-smoking, immediate dismissal if found

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

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• 05/11/09
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  Dottie , Louisiana
  • Just returned from Kailua after spending 10 days with Tim and Lora in their studio apartment. This was our 4th visit to the island in three years. My husband and I agree that this was our best trip to Hawaii! We had never used VRBO before and we are so excited that we had such a positive experience--wonderful vacation. The property "The Essence of Hawaii" is beautiful as reflected by the posted pictures. It was such a quiet, peaceful, private and charming unit. Lora adds so many nice touches in the unit to make you feel welcome. The unit is clean and the linens/bed is very comfortable. We would like to recommend "The Essence of Hawaii" if you are looking for a special place. Thank you (Mahalo)to Tim & Lora for providing such a relaxing atmosphere in paradise!
• 05/01/09
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  John and Maureen , Columbia Falls, Mt
  • We stayed at Tim and Lora's beautiful property in early November. They could not have been more accommodating and welcoming. The studio was very nice, and the grounds are amazing. There is so much to see and do on the beautiful Island we have to do it again. :-) Thanks to both of you for a memorable stay! Highly recommended
• 03/23/09
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  Alan & Cindy , Escondido,California
  • We have stayed here twice. This property overall is amazing from the welcoming hosts to the wonderful room and the beautiful Lanai to the resort style backyard, and of course the proximity to the water! We also went kayaking and were able to see the giant sea turtles and flying fish.Truly paradise!Thanks again to our hosts!
• 03/20/09
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  George & Kelli Power , Vancouver, BC (Canada)
  • Our Island getaway would not have been the same had we missed out on staying at the wonderful retreat of The Essence of Hawaii. Tim and Lora’s place is absolutely remarkable and the best part of this is that they open their house up to total strangers so that we can all get a small glimpse of real Hawaiian style living. The suites are tastefully decorated without the feeling that you are actually attached to the main house. The backyard gives you the feel of a small luxury resort, without the crowds; it’s all yours to enjoy, day and night. The best part of our stay was our hosts, Tim and Lora. They were so inviting in every way imaginable, they are two genuine people who really want to give you the best experience while on your journey. There were many free flowing conversations under the stars, oh yes and much free flowing wine as well. It was great to happen across another couple who hold the same ideologies and views on many different plains. I could go on and on about the house, location, beach, town, etc, etc, but what put the icing on the cake were our hosts. We will most definitely be back!
• 02/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Jennifer and James Glenn , Anchorage, Alaska
  • Reality is so much better than pictures! The Essence of Hawaii property is beautiful and our room was comfortable, well decorated, and better than any hotel room could offer. I would highly recommend staying at the Essence of Hawaii. Lora and Tim were wonderful hosts who gave us great advice on places to see and things to do on Oahu. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
• 02/19/09
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  Janet & David , Seattle, WA
  • This was the perfect place to decompress following a trip to Thailand. We weren't disappointed! We enjoyed many evenings by the fire listening to the breeze in the palm trees. Mornings on the lanai were spent enjoying the beautifully landscaped yard, watching paddlers in the canal and visiting with our hosts, who were warm, welcoming and helpful in every way. Thanks, Tim & Lora, for sharing the beauty of your home so graciously!!
• 10/19/08
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  rob harrison , marietta,ga
  • we found this gorgeous waterfront studio as a fill in prior to our principal reservations on another part of the island;it was so perfect we kind of wished we had stayed the whole trip here!Convenient, beautiful grounds and pool,close to town,kayaks right on the sea turtle filled canal 200 yds to Kailua beach. The owners were gracious, super nice and a real pleasure to meet and vacation with. They made us feel like we had been friends for years and helped us with all our plans and ideas. We will stay here on our next trip in 2009; a great deal and a great find, you'll love this one. Rob and Claire Harrison

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