Happy Kailua Beachside Home 1/2 Block from Kalama Beach Park

• Returning home

  Returning home

  • Guest MylosMom
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  We can’t come up with anything for improvement. Your house was wonderful, very comfortable, and a treat for us to stay in. As I mentioned before, we lived only a few blocks down Kainalu Rd. from where your place is. It was just like being back home, except a bit better with the excellent location just across Kalaheo from the beach park. We loved that fact that you provided so many beach toys and accessories….the kids especially enjoyed the boogie boards. Wishing we could have stayed longer! Maybe someday…and now we know who to call for a rental. If I get on the ball, we will send you the picture we took from the lanai. Thanks again for opening your home to share with us.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Kailua vacation

  Kailua vacation

  • Guest Margie
  • Date of stay 02/24/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  Great place to stay especially if you have children. Two blocks to best beach in Hawaii - KALAMA PARK. Quiet, clean, and never crowded. HAPPY KAILUA HOUSE supplies all needs plus a congenial owner who guarantees your comfort. I look forward to my third stay. Mahalo!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Happy Times in the Happy Kailua Beachside Home

  Happy Times in the Happy Kailua Beachside Home

  • Guest Colleen E.
  • Date of stay 01/29/13
  • Review Submitted 02/19/13
  Bill was excellent to work with, responding to our questions in a timely fashion and his Oahu manager was professional and courteous. The property was exceptionally clean. We stayed for 6 nights with 4 generations from my mother to my 7 month old granddaughter. Addison slept well in the portable crib. Having 2 1/2 bathrooms and laundry facilities was very convenient. The outdoor patio is private and fenced in. The bbq worked well and the kitchen was well equipped. We really appreciated all the beach equipment and the close proximity to the beach. The property is also within walking distance of the shopping area that was very convenient for our large group. We explored the north shore and were in close proximity to Kaula Ranch and the Polynesian Cultural Center. We would highly recommend it and hope to return in the near future for another family vacation.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• We had a wonderful stay

  We had a wonderful stay

  • Guest Harry and Carole
  • Date of stay 10/26/12
  • Review Submitted 11/02/12
  The first thing that impressed us was the location in a quiet neighborhood even though it was a half block from Kalaheo Ave. Although this is an old neighborhood most the homes are well kept, and in particular this one. It was a classy home maybe 30 years ago. I would rate this home a five star if the oak floors were refinished (this is a hint to the home owners). The kitchen could use a new linoleum floor. The exterior is just wonderfully kept, with outstanding landscaping. The new privacy fence in the lanai is a great addition. It was important to us that the the broadband was flawless. The A/C also worked flawlessly, but we had to keep the small bedroom units on all day to stay comfortable. Up to date electronics, including Blu-ray and sound system. The beach towels and other beach accessories really came in handy. The two-car carport is a very nice touch. And finally a rice cooker, even!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: We completely agree about the floors (the last step in our remodel) and are having strand bamboo floors put in this spring. Stay tuned!

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• I'll be back!!!!

  I'll be back!!!!

  • Guest Kay
  • Date of stay 07/02/12
  • Review Submitted 07/22/12
  The house was bright and breezy. Much larger that it looked in the pictures. Plenty of room from 5 adults. Had a really great time. Close to everything. The beach was a short stroll down the block. We really enjoyed the July 4th parade (at the other end of the block). Bill was very prompt at getting back to us when we were renting and the property manager was great in answering our phone call even when we got there late (luggage snaffu at the airport) Some real good restaurants close by Cinnamon's and Buzz's. Also Kalapawai Market is great for gourmet sandwiches. If you want a really big thrill, there's a fellow at Dillingham Airfield who has a 1941 Stearman Bi-plane and he'll fly you down one of the routes the Japanese flew into Pearl Harbor. Awwwwsome!!!! My daughter and I did it. Got to wear the leather WWII flyers helmuts with the earphones, so the pilot could tell you details as you flew. Got some great pictures.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers.

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• Great vacation rental

  Great vacation rental

  • Guest BrianMc
  • Date of stay 06/11/12
  • Review Submitted 06/27/12
  This was a great family vacation rental. It is perfect for a family because of the backyard, patio, BBQ, and the variety of beach gear available to use. It was close to stores, restaurants, and best of all a great beach/park for the family to use. Thank you got sharing such a treasure. We can't wait to come back again.

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

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• First Family Vacation

  First Family Vacation

  • Guest Young Family from Southern California
  • Date of stay 05/30/12
  • Review Submitted 06/16/12
  We believe the photographs do not do justice to the amazing Happy Kailua Beachside Home. The windows allow for a great breeze from the beach to come into the house. The house is extremely peaceful and rejuvenating. Everything we needed was provided for...except, of course, our food. We brought our 3-year-old and our 6-month-old and had a relaxing and enjoyable time with them. We walked to the beach everyday and our kids loved it! The beach was not crowded at all and definitely not touristic, which was the best part about it, and the park at the beach was perfect to hang out. This is the beach were a scene from "The Dependants" was filmed--it was breathtaking! The best part about the house was the location. Were were in walking distance to the beach, the grocery store (loved that Whole Foods and Starbucks were nearby), several restaurants, a great hang out place at "A Cup of Tea," among others. A cycling store is nearby to rent bicycles from and join the locals on the great bike paths.

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

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• Vacation went way to fast!

  Vacation went way to fast!

  • Guest Valerie
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 05/05/12
  Thank you Bill for sharing your piece of the island. We stayed in early April and had a great time. This is not my first stay in the wonderful town of Kailua and will not be my last, I believe Kailua has the best sandy beaches. The house was very clean upon our arrival and very well stocked, from the kitchen, the bathrooms, beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, coolers, etc. All we had to do was get some groceries, unpack and relax. I was very glad that there was a 2nd propane tank on the lanai for the grill because the one ran out. There was 6 in our party and we certainly had plenty of everything we needed. The outside lanai was where I spent most of my time when we were back at the house, the half bath on the lanai was very convenient. I should add the walk to the beach is very short or a very short drive to Kailua Beach Park. The pictures accurately portray the house and I would definitely stay here again and recommend this house to friends. Thank you again!

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

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• Comfortable house, great location, nice amenities

  Comfortable house, great location, nice amenities

  • Guest Diane
  • Date of stay 03/03/12
  • Review Submitted 03/24/12
  My husband and I, along with our 2 adult sons, stayed for a week in early March. The house was well-appointed. Bedrooms were nice , with comfortable beds, and we really appreciated the bath towels, beach towels and beach gear, and toiletries. Home is in a quiet neighborhood only 1/2 block from the beach and a very short drive into Kailua. Our only complaint was the crazy weather - thunderstorms, torrential rain, and even hail! But we had a great time anyway and would definitely stay in the Happy Kailua home again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners.

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• Very kid-friendly

  Very kid-friendly

  • Guest ja
  • Date of stay 01/20/11
  • Review Submitted 02/10/12
  We really enjoyed our 10 day stay here. The house is great for people with young kids (we have 3-year-old twins) _ the furniture is simple and sturdy and nothing that could break easily. There's a room with twin beds for the kids, and the master bedroom is down the hallway, so it's nice and private, but on the same level. The best part is the location _ Kalama Beach Park is a very easy, 5-minute walk down a quiet street, and the beach is very mellow, much less crowded and touristy than Kailua Beach Park. Kailua is fantastic, the best place to stay on Oahu: there's a great bookstore, kid-friendly coffee shops, 5 or 6 very good restaurants and fun tidepools to explore at the Lanikai end of the beach. We took the kids kayaking down the canal all the way to Enchanted Lakes, which was a peaceful outing, to the free Hawaiian music show in Kuhio Beach Park and up to Shark's Cove on the North Shore to poke around, and were always glad to get back to "our" house. Consider renting a bike, though it's spendy, but the walk into town is *just* long enough with little ones, and on a busy-ish street, that we usually wound up taking the car to get in to Foodland or the farmers' market. In a perfect dream world in which *we* owned this house, I might change a few things _ fence in the backyard, password protect the wifi and add a dishwasher and an outdoor shower come to mind _ but this was definitely the best place we've stayed in five visits to the Hawaiian islands. The owners were very responsive and kind. Mahalo, Bill! We'll happily recommend your place to our friends.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Love this review. Dead on description of our location and relationship to town and beach. Excellent suggestions as well. Will password-protect wifi immediately. May put small fence in if gardener agrees it fits into landscaping, and a dishwasher is definitely in the works! Shower at Kalama Park is what most folks use after time at the beach, and then our hose out front for sandy feet.

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Additional information about rental rates

10% discount given on any rental of 10 days or more, excluding holidays. Rates subject to change until time of reservation.

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
• Tax Rate 13.75%

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.