Bathtub Beach, the Perfect Family Get-A-Way Laie, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 33319

Bathtub Beach, The Natural Swimming Hole

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Location: Laie, North Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA (Walking distance to Polynesian Cultural Center)

Accommodations:  A-Frame Home, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)

This spacious, fully-equipped, Rustic all natural Cedar Home is located in the quaint little town of Laie. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Upstairs, there is one bathroom and two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have queen size beds and room for futons on the floor.

The loft bedroom overlooks the living area and out the top windows of the A-Frame for an excellent view of the ocean. Downstairs is another bathroom and two more wood floored bedrooms. One with a king size bed, the other a Queen. There is an open kitchen to the living room which has a foldout couch and the adjoining dining room has seating for 8.

Sip your Macadamia Nut coffee as you watch the gorgeous sunrises sitting on the large oceanfront deck or simply view through the two Ten Foot Sliding Patio doors facing the ocean. Then take a walk across the street to famous Polynesian Cultural Center for a day of touring the Pacific Islands or hit the sandy beach right in front of the house.

Located right at what is locally known as Bathtub Beach, the natural reef wall is exposed during the low tides and the captured water is warmed by the sun. This sandy bottom swimming hole gets no deeper than five feet at the highest tides but is usually no deeper than two to four feet and is excellent for wading as well as swimming. Depending on the time of year, you can watch the schools of Nehu, Oama, Herring, Anchovies, Needlefish, Stickfish, or Moi swim around you.

You can stay above water with the Boogie Boards or for those more comfortable in the water, snorkeling on the other side of the reef you will find the ocean teeming with life such as reef fish, octopus, and many other interesting species.
The water is only three to five feet deep in most area's. Or paddle your surfboard out to Chevron's and Bill's Bowl's for some light surf action.

If you would prefer to do a little fishing, the reef is home to many local sport fish such as Weke, Papio, O'i'o, Kaku and the trophy Ulua.

This country home is also within one mile of a major grocery store, post office, gas station, and half a dozen local and franchise eateries.
Please contact us for additional photographs and be sure to read the Guest entered Comments on this one.

Another GREAT PLACE at a GREAT PRICE giving you more than a set of keys !!!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed: Very comfy. Another item commented on by our Guests
  • Queen Bed (3) : Again, Please see comment section
  • Convertible Bed
  • Crib: Portable crib available upon request
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Spacious and workable
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Our's is a minimum of 6 feet to a Maximum of 8 feet wide and wraps around 75% of the house.
• View/Location
  • Beachfront: Property sits on one of the BEST Beaches on the island. The views are AWESOME !
  • Oceanfront: Please see comment section as our past guests give you their opinion of this FANTASTIC Oceanfront View
• Other Amenities
  • Stove, Coffee Maker, Blender, Iron and Ironing Board Cooking Utensils and Linens provided, Boogie Boards, No Smoking inside
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is permitted outside.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Whale Watching, snorkeling, surfiing, boogie boarding, fishing and more

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NIGHTLY RATES  From $350 / night for 6 occupants
Can accommodate 10 or more Guests
Five night Minimum
Seasonal rates may be higher
Subject to 7.25% TAT and 4.713% Taxes.
Minimum $500 Deposit & $200.00 Cleaning Fee
Discounts Available for Stays of 14 nights or more

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

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• 03/22/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • It has been a week since we returned from our awesome vacation on Oahu. We rented this house for a week and enjoyed everything about it. The house was perfect, just like the description and pictures on the website. There were many windows which I loved, and provided awesome views!! The beach was great for snorkeling and using the kayak. I even spotted a whale right from our deck- --it was unbelievable!!!! Bill and Nancy were wonderful. They had lights on and some food in the fridge since our flight didn't get in until late on Sunday. They thought of everything!!!! We hated to leave our little slice of paradise. We have recommended this house to all our friends and hope to come back again!!! Thanks again, Bill and Nancy!!! Becky and family from Wyoming
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Becky and Ohana. We always LOVE to hear that our new friends have had a GREAT time. Mahalo for the comment regarding description, we like to make sure they are as accurate as possible. Lucky you for the Whale, probably the first of the year. It was a pleasure serving you and yours and we hope to see you again. Aloha and Ahui Ho, Nancy and Ohana
• 01/10/09
  Positive Rating
  Cheryl , Draper, Utah
  • Thank you for helping us have a great vacation! We couldn't get over the fantastic views. It was one of the most relaxing holidays we have ever taken. We enjoyed the beach at the house, I was worried about how we would get down the rocks to the water. The pictures don't show it, but there are steps down. It was perfect. We enjoyed the deck and the back lawn every day. We used the kayak and snorkeled. We were pleasantly surprised to find the house well equipted with some basic cooking items, dish and clothing soaps etc. Also with candles, the power went out the whole island but we were just fine. Bill came over the next morning to make sure we had everything we needed, bringing a cook stove and using the generator for the fridge. We loved our experience. Mahalo!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Cheryl and Ohana. Thank you for your kind words. So pleased that you and your family enjoyed the home, the beach and touring during your stay. Glad you were able to "rough out" the power outage. Personally, I think candlelight is Romantic ! Hope to see you again. Aloha and Ahui Ho !
• 09/05/08
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  Tracey , Huntington Beach, CA
  • Hi Nancy and Bill: It is now almost 3 weeks since we returned from our vacation at this house and I think I'm finally coming out of my post-vacation blues! We had a such a wonderful holiday that it was truly hard to be back home. The house was perfect for us, 7 adults and 5 tweens and teens. We knew that there was no dishwasher, but I do feel that one would be a good investment and a definite plus to the house. And we did manage to pick up the internet on the weekends, so those of us who needed to email or whatever could. Everyone liked the house, though some thought that the furniture could be upgraded. We all loved snorkeling right out front and saw so many fish! Unfortunately, my daughter did get stung by a portuguese man-of-war, but luckily Bill had just been to the house and told us to put meat tenderizer on the sting! She was fine after awhile. The view and the sunrises will not be forgotten. After reading the comments on the house, I would tell people that if you want a 5-star vacation, this house is not it, but if you want to relax in a beautiful place with your family and friends, it can't be beat. And thank you for returning the deposit so quickly! Best regards, Tracey
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Tracey, Thank you for the nice review. So glad that you all enjoyed the home and beach. As you said we are not a 5-Star Home but a Great place to bring your family, kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Ocean and the Awesome Sunrises without 5-Star prices,. We look forward to your next visit in the future. Mahalo, Nancy and Ohana
• 07/31/08
  Positive Rating
  Daniel , Pearl City, Hawaii
  • We had an awesome time!! The kids enjoyed the calm beach and the adults enjoyed the fishing and diving. We caught a few fish like oama, oio, and kumu. Too bad Sean missed the big one( we couldn't stop the fish). I want to thank you for being so helpful and friendly. We hope to see you next year!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Daniel & Company. So glad all enjoyed themselves and that you hooked up during your stay. As for loosing the "Big One", it's been said "it's not the destination, but the journey, but whoever said that has never had Ulua ! See you next year. Nancy and Ohana
• 07/29/08
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  Vincent Boylan , Hamilton, Montana
  • We stayed there at the end of June and the first week of July with my extended family, including a senior (me) and three grandchildren. If you're looking for perfection...stay home because that's the only place you'll find it. If you're looking for a very nice place to stay while vacationing in Hawaii...this it it. Very close to everything. Even the local neighbors are extremely friendly. Make it a point to say hello to them. It was a vacation we'll all be talking about for a while...all nice things. What little problems came up were quickly resolved. We all loved it.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Vincent, We sure enjoyed meeting you and Patrica and your Ohana. Mahalo for your kind commments and we are happy you all enjoyed the house and surrounding area's. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Mahalo, Bill and Nancy
• 07/18/08
  Positive Rating
  Julie , Corvallis, MT
  • PERFECT! We had an absolutely amazing vacation. We could not have asked for a better view (and an incredible deck to enjoy it). My 4yr old son had the time of his life playing, swimming, & snorkeling at the beach righ in front of the house. Bill & Nancy were both very helpful. I can't say enough about this place! We are already thinking about a trip back next year! My advice is to skip the touristy hotels and stay HERE!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Julie, It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Everyone sempt to be really enjoying the pond in front of the house. We are always happy to help out to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. Mahalo for your comments. See you next year. Mahalo, Bill and Nancy
• 04/25/08
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  The Blackhams , Orem Utah
  • We had such an awesome time with our family of eight. The beachhouse was perfect!! There was plenty of space and the sunrises from the front porch were gorgeous and sunsets were only 20 minutes away and equally beautiful. The location was perfect! It was so nice to be able to walk to the PCC and back home again as soon as the evening show finished. The beachhouse was very private and quiet in the evenings. Bill was so kind and helpful. Bill came over while my wife and I had made a run to the local grocery store and my kids were so impressed with his helpfulness and kindness. He took the time to show them how to spot whales and talked to them about the reef and where to go kayaking. They were way impressed. He even helped filet for us fresh fish from his neighbors the first night and told us how to cook it on the grill (some of the best fish we have ever had). We really enjoyed the kayak and the boogie boards that were provided for us. The kids used them almost every day. The beach house was furnished with everything we needed. The beds were extremely comfortable. This was probably our last vacation with all of our children for quite sometime and the beachhouse along with Bill & Nancy's hospitality was just the icing on the cake to truly make it the most perfect vacation that we have had. Thank you so much!! P.S. I hope you got your fins back. Sorry, my children were just a little to thorough when packing up:)
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Blackham Ohana. Getting together with family is so important, and to have these memories that last a lifetime are irreplaceable. Bill enjoyed meeting all of you and really enjoyed sharing information on the ocean, activity's, and local fare. He got his fins back (Thank you)and will be hitting the water today to get bait for this weekends fishing adventure. We hope to see you and your family again. Ahui ho ! Nancy and Ohana
• 04/11/08
  Positive Rating
  Yong, Kui and Charles , Fremont, CA
  • Ditto to Kevin’s comments. We had wonderful time there. Thank you Nancy and Bill for everything! We definitely want to come back next time visiting Hawaii.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Yong, Kui and Charles Pleased that you also had a wonderful time. Next visit, come back during the Omilu Fishing Season and we'll fire up the barbie ! Hope to see you all again. Aloha
• 04/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Kevin Christenson , Bellingham Wa.
  • Bill and Nancy were excellent Hosts. The house and the Beach surpassed our expectations. We shared the house with another couple their adult son and our 2 younger children. There beach was so interesting with the reef and the protected water that my wife and I and the kids skipped a day of planned activities in Honolulu to play at the beach all day. Bill was great at helping me and my friend to figure out how to fish from shore and even invited us to fish with him one evening. Thanks Bill
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Kevin and Company. We love to hear that our places are a GREAT way to visit Hawaii. Thank you for mentioning that it is not necessary to drive anywhere to enjoy the experience of the Pacific Ocean as there is plenty to do right out your own back door. Bill said he had fun with "Da Boyz" on their little fishing excursion, even though the fish did not join you. Hope to see you again. Aloha, Nancy and Ohana
• 03/27/08
  Positive Rating
  Margaret N. Aungst , Pine Grove, Pa.
  • Bill And Nancy, Had a wonderful time in your house. The view from the living room is awesome.If we ever come back to Oahu for a vacation I will be sure to look you up for accomidations. Thank You Lloyd And peggy Aungst
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Aloha Lloyd & Peggy, It sure was a pleasure meeting you all and enjoyed talking with you. So glad you enjoyed the house and your time in Hawaii. We look forward to seeing you all again in the near future. Mahalo, Bill and Nancy

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