Impeccable Oceanfront Penthouse
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
PANORAMIC OCEAN AND DIAMOND HEAD VIEWS. Its a première residential lifestyle--unlike Waikiki. You can expect high quality furnishings, awesome views, and location, location, location--all within a safe walking distance of Waikiki's famous beaches, shopping, dining and nightlife.
There is no real need for a car as you won't want to leave this highly desirable Gold Coast neighborhood with everything you need and more within walking distance.
This is not some tired Waikiki hotel room. This is DIAMOND HEAD! Completely renovated in 2009 with all new Travertine floors, Cherry Wood cabinets, African Ivory granite counter tops, White Plantation shutters, Memory Foam king bed, White Leather Chairs, Koa furnishings, Kohler Bath products, 40' Sony no-bologna HDTV 1080p & Sony Blu-Ray DVD, Digital Cable, FREE Password Protected and Secure Wi-Fi, TRADES and VIEWS.
It is also a non-smoking hotel and residence with QUIET hours from 10pm to 7am and an owner's policy for no pets and ocean equipment in the room (we have surf racks for rent). Maile Penthouse is located within walking distance of Waikiki, but far enough away from the 'excitement and buzz' that you can sleep with the windows open and hear the ocean (instead of Waikiki's cars, music, etc).
There is an ice machine and laundry room in the basement. We have surfboard racks for $2.50/day and limited parking which must be prearranged, so let me know if you want parking.
The BEST reasons for selecting Maile Penthouse are: AWESOME OCEAN VIEWS, QUALITY OF LIFE AND LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Please read my guest's comments and see for yourself. Maile Penthouse is a great dream vacation location! And a once in a life time experience for most!
Keywords: condo, condotel, hotel, studio, lodging unit
Property Type
- 1 story
- Condo
- On floor 13
- 350 sq. ft.
- Elevator : 14 story building
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 0 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- King size beds (1) King Memory Foam Bed.
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom
- toilet, combination tub/shower
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
Communications
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Romantic
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
- Luxury
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
Activities
- Cinemas
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Surfing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Laundromat
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- ATM/Bank
- Sight Seeing
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Library
- Hiking
- Deepsea Fishing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Best VBRO place I've stayed
Best VBRO place I've stayed
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/13/13
- Review Submitted 05/20/13
Great spot, I was here a week, the longer I stayed the more I liked it!Owner response: Aloha Will, I'm glad I had availability for your short notice trip, and that the location supported both your work and play needs! Because all work and no play is not a part of our island vocabulary! A Hui Hou, jd
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Everything you said it was
Guest comment entered by ownerEverything you said it was
- Guest Trevor from Austrailia
- Date of stay 04/22/13
- Review Submitted 04/23/13
Jan, we enjoyed our stay there and it was everything you said it was. Your attention to detail with the fitout and with what was provided was excellent, although we were trying to find a jug to boil water. Not sure if you would normally just use the coffee machine or microwave? It was no big deal, however. Thanks and regards,Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Lani Loa [Very Heavenly]
Guest comment entered by ownerLani Loa [Very Heavenly]
- Guest Maia & Larry
- Date of stay 04/01/13
- Review Submitted 04/02/13
Aloha Jan, We had a wonderful "locals living here for a couple of weeks" experience this stay. The space is brilliantly organized and aesthetically up-lifing, and the location? No ka oi [the best]! My parents celebrated their 50th Anniversary with my sisters and husbands here too. They stayed in Waikiki and we put my parents in PH1 down the hall. Many convenient and beautiful dinners together, after which we could toddle down to our room for a good sleep with the trade winds wafting through. A wonderful stay, a delightful room, and comfortable access to beaches and plate lunch! Lani Loa! [very heavenly] Mahalo, Maia & LarryDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Lovely refuge
Guest comment entered by ownerLovely refuge
- Guest Bob & Michele, Salt Lake City
- Date of stay 03/15/13
- Review Submitted 03/17/13
Jan- This has been a lovely refuge while we deal with aging parents issues. Very quiet and filled with clean air - by wonderful contrast to the hotels on the other end of Waikiki where we've stayed on previous visits. You've thought of every possible amenity to make the week away effort-free. Thank you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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No more hotels! I'll be back :)
Guest comment entered by ownerNo more hotels! I'll be back :)
- Guest Dev
- Date of stay 02/25/13
- Review Submitted 03/10/13
Hi Jan, Was a great place! I have stayed on pretty much all of the islands and like I have told friends, your location has been the best with the water right there and Diamond head. Very quiet and very comfortable. No more hotels! I'll be back :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Diamond Head Beach Hotel Vacation
Diamond Head Beach Hotel Vacation
- Guest Papa & Granny Jannie
- Date of stay 01/15/13
- Review Submitted 02/10/13
We stayed here for a week in January 2013. It is a quint plush studio. We were quite fond of the views from our penthouse. It is close to Waikiki yet far enough away from the chaos comes with with it. We awoke early and went for walks daily. One of the walks was to Diamond State Park up to the top of the mountain to take in the view and then around the backside and back to the studio about 5-6 miles. The bus runs by often and is reasonable to ride. Went went on underwater scooter rides at Hawaii Kai,whale watching from Waikiki and we climbed Koko Head. We did have a rental car while we were there and the off street parking was easy to master if you are willing to be adventurous. We could easily stay here without a car as everything is close and most of the island tours have pick up locations at the resort hotels near by. Dinning is also quite easy as all typed of cuisine is close by. We at at P F Chang's, Hula Grill, Dukes Moana Surf Rider( which was the most expensive dinning) All of these meals were in Waikiki We have a favorite place not more than a mile away, Side Street Cafe.This Penthouse Studio was a perfect place for us to stay. We hope to return again soon. The location allowed us to explore all the near by highlights without having to drive. We highly recommend the use of this PH rental Cliff & JanRecommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Slice of Tropical Paradise
Guest comment entered by ownerSlice of Tropical Paradise
- Guest Bev & Brian, BC Canada
- Date of stay 12/25/12
- Review Submitted 12/31/12
Thank you Jan for this slice of tropical paradise. It was a great place for a Christmas get away. The gentle breezes wafting in during the night were a memorable hit. We truly appreciated the cleanliness and efficiency and location of this unit. Your thoughtful added amenities were a nice touch. Highly recommendable.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A Perfect Vacation
Guest comment entered by ownerA Perfect Vacation
- Guest Harriet & Bill, San Rafael, CA
- Date of stay 12/01/12
- Review Submitted 12/14/12
Hello! We have stayed in this building several times and this unit gets top billing hands down! Lovely place to enjoy a perfect vacation. Tips - take the hike on the bluff above Hanama Bay at sunset. -Make the treck to the far west end to Makaha Beach Park. Beyond exquisite - best water/snorkeling/beaching on the island and we have been ALL over! -Hale Vietnam in Kaimuki is FANTASTIC & affordable.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Wonderful location!
Wonderful location!
- Guest Matt
- Date of stay 12/07/12
- Review Submitted 12/11/12
Exactly as advertised. Clean and comfortable room in an amazing location...great ocean and Kapiolani park views.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Gorgeous, intimate, and secluded
Gorgeous, intimate, and secluded
- Guest FovemberG
- Date of stay 10/26/12
- Review Submitted 11/08/12
Jan's place really is a gem! This was our first trip to Oahu and we purposely didn't want to be in the heart of Waikiki beach near all the tourists. This was a brief 15 minute walk away from Waikiki yet you truly felt like a local in the more secluded portion of paradise. The inside is exactly as pictured, with amazing views both from the room and directly outside the door (my personal favorite spot). The one point I would make is the bathroom is very...um, open. Just be sure you are extremely comfortable with whoever you go with (there's also a bathroom in the lobby). Jan is amazing as well, I love P2P travel, and having a friendly and forthcoming host like Jan absolutely accentuates the benefits.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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Rates
$205-350/night; 21% taxes & fees (W20748769-01); prefer 4 night min. Seasonal rates apply Half due with booking; total due 30 days prior to arrival. Check-in: After 4pm Check-out: Before 11am Parking $20/day & Surf Racks $2.50/day -- must be prearranged with building. Metered parking on Kalakaua Ave from 10am-6pm; 25 cents/30 mins. Free parking on Paki Ave (see map); Bus stops out front & Transfer Station @ Zoo
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Honolulu International Airport at 11.3 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: H1 at 2.2 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Kaimana Beach at 0.2 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Michel's at 0.1 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Ali Wai Golf Course at 1.3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Michels at 0.1 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: I'm a Fortune 25 retiree who loves the ocean - I worked a lifetime to be able to afford the Gold Coast. I know how lucky I am to 'Live Hawaii' and I am willing to share my good fortune with those who are respectful. I have lived on Oahu full time sine 2003 and have been vacationing here since 1992. I know the area well and I am happy to point you in the right direction to ensure you have the best possible time while you are our guest on beautiful Oahu. Maile Penthouse is not some tired old Waikiki hotel room. The Diamond Head Beach Hotel is located on the Gold Coast and in the quiet, exclusive bedroom community of Diamond Head -- but not everyone will appreciate the quiet neighborhood feel. So if this is your first visit to Oahu and you are unsure of where to stay give me a call and I'll do my best to help you land in the right place--even if it is not Maile Penthouse. Mahalo Nui Loa, Jan Davis Proud Owner - Maile Penthouse
Why the Owner Chose Diamond Head:
There is no nicer place on earth than the Oahu Gold Coast with the Pacific Ocean, Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head Crater all at your doorstep. This is a neighborhood with a real community feel. People use the park for family picnics and daily exercise like Tai Chi and Yoga. There are only three hotels in this area and about half of the Diamond Head Beach Hotel building is residential, which contributes significantly to the quiet, neighborhood feel.
The weather is generally 80 degrees, the ocean is clear and inviting, the trade winds gently blow, and the local cultural & ethnic diversity is enviable. Where else can you have all of that and still be in the safety of the United States with immense military presence?
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS
Leave your cares and car at home. Take the elevator to the ocean and enjoy a soft salt-water dip in a calm clear blue ocean. Renew your commitment to health with a walk around Kapiolani Park. Or hike to the top of Diamond Head Crater for a breath taking view of Waikiki and all of Honolulu. Relax in the shade of a giant banyan tree with gentle trades and the mesmerizing ebb and flow of the sea. Walk to the Waikiki Aquarium, the Honolulu Zoo or the International Market Place in Waikiki. Savor the flavors of excellent food and fine dining in our neighborhood restaurants.
Contact us
- Primary: (808) 222-6142 (Hawaii, USA)
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Photos
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Aerial view of lawn where palm trees sway to gentle ocean breezes.
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Panorama w/Focus on OCEAN -- note both sides of room (east & west).
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Seating for two. Perfect for morning coffee, late night snacks or computing.
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Panorama toward entrance. Bathroom and quasi kitchen behind mirrored wall.
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A more realistic view of quasi kitchen area. It's really all you need.
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Bath hallway, water closet behind louver door, tub/shower and MORE OCEAN views!
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This could be YOUR plane landing! Call NOW and ask how - 808-222-6142!
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NW: Dillingham Fountain & Kapiolani Park are out front, as is the bus stop!
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DHBH wedding cake architecture & Diamond Head Ambassador 2 rt w/stairway 2ocean
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Quiet Kaimana Beach is about a football field away -- to the west of DHBH.
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South Pacific Sunsets from the patio / terrace lawn. It doesn't get any better.
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The Outrigger Canoe Club is a few doors ewa (west).
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Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Dillingham Fountain on Kalakaua Avenue.
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Focus is on the room -- but rest assured, the ocean is just outside the windows.
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Shutters control light & airflow. OCEAN views, CITY LIGHTS & MOUNTAIN views.
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Panorama of quasi kitchen. Everything you need, efficient & clean as a whistle.
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Mr Coffee, Toaster, Microwave, Bullet, fine glassware. What more do you need?
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Morning Surf Report? - Step outside!
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Kapolani Park w/Waikiki Band Shell in distance -- shot from room.
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Panorama from west to east including Dillingham Fountain and Diamond Head.
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Take the seawall east a few steps to the Stainless Stairway into the Pacific!
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The patio on the ground level is a nice spot to spend mornings w/your coffee.
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Nice sunsets over the park as well! - taken from the sliding glass doorway.
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A busy ocean day. Zoom view SE fm front doorway. I have binoculars in the room!
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