Honu Hale Lanikai - Ocean Front Beach House

• Honu Hale Paradise

  Honu Hale Paradise

  • Guest wahine wannabe
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/29/13
  We just returned from a wonderful week at Honu Hale. This property is a fabulous place for a family or 2 couple getaway. My husband and I stayed in the main house bedroom and our friends stayed in the separate upstairs Dolphin Suite. This gave both couples privacy while sharing the living room, kitchen and outdoor spaces. The O'hana room and yard with the seawall is worth the rental price alone. We cooked on the grill every night and ate outside. The photos and website for this home do not do it justice in our opinion. It looks ok in the pics, but is truly magical in person. It is like having the gentle turquoise waters of Lanikai (with the Mokes front and center) in your living room. The house is so well-stocked. We have rented many other VRBO properties, and this one was the best: plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, coffee filters, basic spices, laundry detergent/dryer sheets, beach towels, an abundance of bed linens, even soap and shampoo. You just need to pick up a few groceries,and you're set for a week in paradise. When we visited, there were 2 boogie boards for floating along the shore, a snorkel set, and some children's beach toy items. We also found sunscreen and after-sun care Aloe, candles, and basic cleaning supplies. The property was super-clean and well maintained for what it is: a simple home on the sea. It's not an upscale, luxurious house, so if you're looking for that vibe, look elsewhere. But if you want a homey, relaxing sea cottage with everything you need to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings, book it today! John could not have been easier to work with, and the price is certainly reasonable for the neighborhood. Something to consider: if you have alot of pre-booked tours booked or are planning on being on the go constantly, this may not be your rental. It is almost impossible to leave the home/yard. However, with Kailua Beach Park right down the road, with Kailua's charming atmosphere, you can just wander a few blocks and that might be enough. We hope to return to Honu Hale for a longer stay soon. Mahalo, John!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• There are not words for how much we love this place

  There are not words for how much we love this place

  • Guest Matt
  • Date of stay 08/16/12
  • Review Submitted 12/06/12
  We had so many things to do on the island while we were there, but we swore we we would not leave the house for too long. We have looked at vacations in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, and it would cost us double to go and get the same. BASIC experience that we got in this house. We took our whole family and loved every minute of staying in this house. The next time we come, we will not leave to sightsee, or explore,because there is too much to do right there. It was breathtakingly wonderful. Amazing islands and terrific stars at night. Kayak out there too. It's great.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A Laid Back Paradise

  A Laid Back Paradise

  • Guest Eli A. and Family
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/03/12
  Our family of 5 had a WONDERFUL week at Honu Hale Lanikai. The View hits you first - Unbelievably gorgeous - exactly like the photos! I spent weeks reviewing places and this offered a great value, given the view, location and amenities. You can relax and enjoy the view from the hammock, the swing chair, and lounge chairs while sipping cool drinks and mesmerized by the view and the colors of the sky and ocean. The place - is furnished with all the comforts and amenities(gas grill, kitchen appliances, utensils, towels, boogie boards, broadband wi-fi, etc, etc) you would need. place has many small touches/motifs that make you smile and relax. Beds are comfortable and the ocean breezes and waves put you to sleep at night. The water is right at the foot of the property and at low tide has a small sandy beach, accessible via vertical steps from the property, My family went in every day and met up with a sea turtle while snorkeling! Lanikai's most beautiful beach with more shoreline is just down the road. Left with beautiful memories and desire to come back soon. Thank you John for having such a wonderful place!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Great location

  Great location

  • Guest Kris
  • Date of stay 08/26/11
  • Review Submitted 10/04/11
  The Honu Hale is fabulous because of the location location location. Home provided all utensils and housewares you may need. Great view of the Mokulua islands and the neighbors are absolutely fantastic. This is a beach house and this house definitely takes a beating from the weather. Just spending 10days there we realized how much and yet the home is in good shape. Love the separate bungalow above the driveway and the ohana room. The bungalow allowed us to have privacy. We spent most of our time either on the lawn (air chair), wall or in the ohana room. Perfect place to block out the wind on those windy nights (which is every night on the windward side). I was worried about the weather since it said scattered showers, but it was funny how it definitely rained just not on our house, maybe a few houses down and only for 10mins. Yes, having the fisher men out everyday right in front on your home was a little annoying but they really do not bother you. They are there only for the fishes and they leave during the midday and return for a couple hours at night, but you will find someone there at 5:30am every morning. Hey me and my family fishes too so it was fine with us. Good way for us to figure out where the fishes were. Just followed the pros! Would I book this location again? Absolutely!!! I was able to visit w/family and friends w/o leaving the property! That is my kind of Vacation! Mahalo nui for allowing us the pleasure of experiencing everything Honu hale and Lanikai has to offer! Remember ppl Location Location Location! Perfect!!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Vermonters

  Vermonters

  • Guest W & J
  • Date of stay 02/17/11
  • Review Submitted 04/06/11
  Having formerly lived in Lanikai in the 1990s, this was our first trip back since then. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The house has great ammenities (towels, sheets, all the kitchen implements you could ask for, comfortable, clean, private), not to mention that it is situated in the perfect location (amazing beach that hasn't remained the secret it was 20 years ago). John (owner) was extremely helpful, thoughtful and honest in all aspects of the process of the rental. We are looking forward to returning to Honu Hale Lanikai each year.

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  • Guest Jon, Elizabeth & Jan
  • Date of stay 08/29/10
  • Review Submitted 01/26/11
  From our Guest Book: This was our second time to visit the Honu Hale Lanikai. The vacations here continue to be enjoyable and peaceful. The sunrises, the sunsets, the sound of the sea and especially the sea breeze fresh air. All wonderful! Thanks!

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  • Guest Tony, Tommi, Caitlyn, Scout & Connor
  • Date of stay 08/11/10
  • Review Submitted 01/26/11
  From our Guest Book: Wow, what a place!! We love it!! Best family vaca ever!! Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, BBQs + the best breezes ever known. Throw in a couple thunderstorms + this desert family from CA had the best time ever. Played cards, games and explored the island. North Shore, Waikiki, Sandy Beach + Kailua. Ate at Roy's, Buzz's, Sunsei Sushi. Also Boots & Kimos. We love this charming, quaint beach shack. The perfect place to relax -- naps in the hammock -- ah so nice. Thank you for a memorable week.

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  • Guest Jim K & Family
  • Date of stay 07/11/10
  • Review Submitted 01/26/11
  Location, location, location! Had a great time--loved snorkeling, fishing and crabbing out back. Balmy breezes, turtles swimming, fantastic sunrises and awesome moonrises. Would definitely come again. Mahalo!

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• Location, Location, Location !!!

  Location, Location, Location !!!

  • Guest Big S
  • Date of stay 07/11/10
  • Review Submitted 08/16/10
  We loved our stay at Honu Hale--the sunrises, the ocean breezes, the sound of the waves lapping the seawall, snorkeling, fishing, crabbing, kayaking, swimming with the sea turtles or watching them from our Hawaiian backyard, and the moonrises over the Mokuluas. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our stay there--even my redneck son-in-law, who thinks we should make it an annual trip. We also enjoyed eating at Buzz's, Kalapawai Cafe (both locations), Agnes Bakery, Big City Diner and the to die for pancakes & mac sauce at Boots & Kimos. Shave ice at Island Snow was a must after a day at the beach. We will be back!!! Mahalo and Aloha!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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Additional information about rental rates

Cheapest ocean front rate in Lanikai!

One rental per 30 day period.

Sold out June & July, 2013.

Available Aug 5-12, Aug 27-Sep 3, 2013.

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.