Beach front - Old Hawaii in Waialae-Kahala. View from master bedroom.
Location: Honolulu, South Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA (Waialae-Kahala Beachfront)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: "SEAWEEDS", beach front home, family, private
Over 60 years ago, our grandparents updated this charming oceanfront beach house and turned it into their full-time island home. Five generations later, our family continues to enjoy Seaweeds as often as we can. While we no longer live full-time on Oahu, our hearts remain here. We return regularly to relax and visit old friends, and enjoy the beauty and spirit of Hawaii. This is our home away from home, filled with years of wonderful memories. We take pride in keeping our family home crisp, clean and well maintained.
It is rare to find an oceanfront home located on an oversized lot that is centrally located to many of the island’s attractions. The large private frontyard is planted with plumerias, bird of paradise, ginger, ferns, and banana trees. Another rarity, is our very large and gracious old mango tree which produces perhaps the best tasting mangoes on the island. Our beachside grassy lawn sits right on the beach, offering fabulous views of the ocean.
We have an on-site caretaker; a delightful lady who will answer all of your questions and get you directions to anywhere on the Island you want to go.
Seaweeds offers ‘ohana’ or family-style relaxed living the old Hawaiian way. The 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home is located 25 minutes from the airport. 1 bedroom has a King size bed, one bedroom has a full size bed with a twin bed and one bedroom has 2 twin beds (which can be configured into a King size bed upon request.) All bedrooms are air conditioned. There is a wonderful outdoor shower and you may never want to shower inside again!
This gorgeous setting is conducive to relaxation and rejuvenation. Take a nap on the Hawaiian 'Hiki’e' (daybed) on the tradewind-cooled enclosed lanai, or lay on one of the beachfront chaise lounges and sip tropical drinks and thrill your senses with the beautiful ocean view, complete with the sound of the waves lapping on the shore.
If you feel more energetic, take one of the on-site kayaks for a paddle in the reef-protected beach or take a stroll down the beach. A 5-minute stroll can lead you to the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel where you can enjoy a breakfast, brunch, lunch, cocktails or dinner. Adjacent to the Kahala Mandarin Hotel is the Waialae Country Club, home of the Sony Open. If your trip is well timed, you will be able to follow your favorite golfer during the Sony Open.
In the evenings, enjoy beachside grilling and dine in the large enclosed lanai while watching the spectacular sunsets.
Our central location in Honolulu finds you close to most island attractions. Great restaurants, famous beaches and golf courses are only minutes away. Waikiki (10 min.), Kahala Mall (3 min.), Hanauma Bay (5 min.), Iolani Palace (15 min.), Pearl Harbor (20 min.)
No Smoking
No Pets Please
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 twin beds can be made into a King bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Lanai : Screened in beachfront lanai.
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 Kayaks
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Golfing, Windsurfing and Surfing Lessons, Restaurants of all kinds, Movies, Video Rental, Library, Gardens
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$500/nt BEST RATE for a BEACHFRONT HOME!
$450/nt (8 nts or more)
Sony Open|Holidays .. $575/nt
$3500/wk. Ask about our monthly rates.
13.75% Tax
$275 Cleaning Fee
50% deposit at time of booking. Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Beach front - Old Hawaii in Waialae-Kahala. View from master bedroom. - Kahala, HI Family Vacation Beachfront Home
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- Large beachfront lot set back from street. Famous mango tree in front yard! - Kahala, HI Family Vacation Beachfront Home
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- Guest room with beach views and ocean breezes. - Kahala, HI Family Vacation Beachfront Home
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- 5 min. beach stroll to the Kahala Mandarin Hotel and Waialae Country Club
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- View from living room to screened in lanai and beach beyond.
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- beach side sitting area.
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- Outdoor hot/cold shower...the most popular shower!
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- Sunrise from the beach side yard.
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- Ready to kayak in the calm waters off the house!
Traveler Reviews (35)
Our island home away from home
Guest: DJ
(Reseda, California)
Date of Stay: 05/12/11
Review Submitted: 10/30/11
My family and I rented this beach house this past May, as my youngest sister was graduating from the University of Hawaii. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Irene the caretaker. Throughout our stay, she helped us with whatever we needed. The house was older, but beautifully maintained and was even nicer than the pictures depicted. There are plumeria trees and other tropical foliage on the grounds. Our favorite tree was the little red guava tree near the outside shower. The highlight of the beach house was definitely the lanai. It was the perfect place to relax with cool breezes and an amazing ocean view. The beach is a little rocky, but we had a lot of fun using the kayaks. There is a full kitchen, so we could cook our own meals when we wanted to. The location was very convenient and near a main road. Both Costco and the Kahala Mall are very close by. We drove into downtown Honolulu/Waikiki nearly everyday and it was only 15 minutes or so away. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone visiting Oahu.
Owner response:Mahalo for staying at the Seaweeds and for your kind review. Irene thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and said you were delightful guests. Glad you enjoyed the kayaks! Mahalo.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Great stay!
Guest: BC
(Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11
Review Submitted: 03/25/11
We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you to Irene for being such a wonderful caretaker. Her words of advice and tips were bang on. We felt safe knowing someone is always there to help us. We went with our 3 kids- two teens and one 10 yr old. The bedroom sizes, bed configurations, and 3 bedrooms were ideal. The house was very clean. It is older but well maintained and the location was great. You will want to rent a car, but w/ a car you are only 15 min. away from Waikiki in one direction and the same to Hanauma Bay (great snorkeling) in the other direction. At low tide you can walk to the Kahala Hotel. There is lots to do there and the beach there is great for kids. You need to go at high tide, but when you do kayaking from the house is a ton of fun. The house is also ideally located for you to take in the sunrise each day. The openness of it and the views to the ocean which is just on the back yard, from the master, the guest bedrooms and the living room + sun room are wonderful. Finally- make sure you hike up to the top of Diamond Head which is a 5 min drive away to catch the sunrise. Kahala Mall nearby also made everything very convenient for grocery shopping, Starbucks, etc. Thank you Irene once again and to Susu who arranged for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back soon.
Owner response:Mahalo for staying at the Seaweeds Beach House and for the wonderful review. We're glad you and your family enjoyed your time here and we look forward to your return.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Guest: the G's
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
It is our second time visiting - this time with the new member of our family! Our cousins live right down the beach, so it was amazing being so close to them! We loved being able to see the ocean from the bedroom windows.
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Guest: W & E (family)
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 08/10/09
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
This has been the most amazing trip! We have been lucky enough to be able to stay at Gummy's for our honeymoon..Mahalo Grandfather! mangoes have been falling, tradewinds blowing and we wish that time could only stand still. We are SO blessed!
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Guest: High school classmates Toni & Allison
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
We came back for our Punahou Reunion and it was so much to return to this beautiful, relaxed and welcoming home after each day's adventure. Particularly fun because our parent shave loved the Seaweeds so much over the years. The outdoor shower was FABULOUS! It was a wonderful return to our high school home and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to spend our time in Honolulu. Thank you!
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Guest: from Lonedell, Missouri
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 06/02/09
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
Thanks for a owonderful vacation! The boys very much enjoyed the kayaks. It was awesome waking up to the sounds of the ocean every morning. Mahalo.
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Guest: Lesa, Roger & Megan (CA)
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 05/14/09
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
We really enjoyed the simplicity and elegance of the home as a peaceful backdrop to the beautiful ocean, while finding that we had everything we needed and not a lot of excess to bog us down. Thank you sharing your lovely home. Until we meet again...
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Guest: Anonymous (Seattle & Whidbey Island, WA)
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 11/08/08
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
We enoyed sea kayaking and visiting with the local sea turtles and many critters. Thank you for a peaceful and rejuvenating vacation.
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Guest: Family
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 06/15/08
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
I was excited to be here. More than anything else this is a treat to be in Gummy's house. I will always treasure the moment. Actually I got fried yesterday at the beach, body surfing was wonderful. I saw a ghost crab, very friendly fellow. My prayers are always with you Gummy & Mom. Miss you both, love you even more.
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Guest: Sunny & Jerry & family (Gig Harbor, WA)
(Kailua, HI)
Date of Stay: 03/28/08
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
The stay here was our dream vacation for several reasons. First the location was breath taking. We 5 ate hamburgers on the lanai and talked family style. Our daily walks or runs down the beach and around felt perfect. The house was just what I pictured it to be from the description on the internet.. "S" (age 9) randma & Grandpa slept soundly in the yellow pillow room. Mom nd Dad loved privacy in the Master Bedroom - loving common spaces, dinners together,& large well stocked kitchen made this beach home just what we all needed. Lastly, Irene was so nice & friendly and made us feel like we're the only guests who stay here.She gave us friendly tips & suggestions. PS. How about a big chair to read in down on the lanai?
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