Only one block from the ocean and three short blocks to famous Lanikai Beach, our Lanikai Vacation Home is a large, private, studio apartment with bath/laundry room and barbecue lanai/porch surrounding a large Mango tree. Everything is provided for your comfort, including full service kitchen, television, phone, and air conditioning. Enjoy a complimentary in-season fruit bowl with locally made chocolate and organic coffee. The pillow-top queen-size bed has an overhead fan and lamp lighting, with books and magazines in the headboard for relaxed reading. The single day-bed has a pull-out trundle underneath for a fourth person. Just lay your suitcase on the dressing table, hang up your mainland clothes, and get ready to enjoy a swim at the beach or in our garden pool. Only five minutes from Kailua Town for shopping centers and restaurants. Also close to Honolulu and Waikiki. Wi-Fi access is available in the studio. Covered parking: drive up, park your car and open the door to your Lanikai Vacation Home. (HI Tax ID #W01346316-01)
One Block to Ocean, 3 Small Blocks to Lanikai Beach. Private Swimming Pool!
- Studio850 sq. ft.
- BedroomsStudio
- Sleeps3
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay6 - 7 nights
Complimentary Local Fruit Bowl, Chocolate & Organic Coffee!
Owner
Teresa Johnston
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Oct 19, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Accessible
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- Studio, Sleeps 3
- Bedroom 11 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon, The single day bed has a pull-out single transom underneath.
- Queen BedSleeps two. Day Bed: Single bed with a single pull-out transom bed underneath.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom includes toilet, shower, vanity, washer/dryer, hair-dryer, iron, washer and dryer.
Location Type
- Beach
- Near The OceanWe are one block from small Lanikai Beach available at low tide (tidal calendar provided in red welcome folder, and three short blocks from large Lanikai Beach available at low or high tide.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Garage
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Activities Guide
- Ceiling Fans
- Hair Dryer
- Laundry Soap
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Paper Towels
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Parking Off StreetFor day visitors, parking is available on the street on the opposite side of the bike path.
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Grill
- 4 Ring Stove
- Cooking Utensils
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsCoffee Filters, Cling Wrap, Aluminum Foil, Plastic Bags for food and waste, Dish Soap; Surface, Glass, Wood & Floor Cleaners.
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningThere is a high breakfast table with two stools, facing the kitchen. Patio dining available for four on the private studio porch.
- comfy seating for 2 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Books
- Books for Adults
Outside
- Wood Deck
- Lawn / GardenOur guests have access from their porch along a catwalk to the pool garden at the front of the property.
- Outdoor GrillWeber grill - propane provided.
- Beach Towels
- Large Cooler
- Small Cooler
- Barbecue
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Walkway to Water
- Deck / PatioPatio dining for four available on the studio lanai.
- Water Sports GearBoogie Boards, sand toys, beach umbrella, beach towels, cooler, thermos. Check out www.Kailua Sailboards.com for personally sized equipment.
- TennisWe suggest setting up a guest membership at Kailua Racquet Club before you arrive. There are also community tennis courts in Kailua.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolThe pool is available for the use of our guests during the day.
Attractions
- recreation center
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- playground
- rain forests
- bay/sound
- live theater
- coin laundry
- reefs
- restaurants
- ruins
- waterfalls
- zoo
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- luaus
- outlet shopping
- sight seeing
- whale watching
- scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- water skiing
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- tennis
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- surfing
- hiking
- mountain climbing
- snorkeling
- basketball court
Notes
- Lanikai Vacation Home is one block from small Lanikai beach at low tide (a tidal calendar is provided for the use of our guests,) and three short blocks away from large Lanikai beach, available at low or high tide. The studio is air-conditioned, or all the jalousie windows and glass doors can be opened for a wonderful Hawaiian breeze. Large washer & dryer. Decorative quilts and pillows. Covered parking right in front of studio door. Outside lighting. The pool is only shared by our small family and is available for the use of our guests all day. Easy to use kitchen, plus other electric appliances and utensils, glasses, cups, and dinner ware. We provide a complimentary taste of organic coffee, Hawaiian chocolate and a variety of local fruit. Outdoor dining on private porch for four under a 60+ year old Mango tree. Large desk and very comfortable beds! Total quiet privacy or get to know friendly family. Receive more for your rental investment at the Lanikai Vacation Home
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
66 Reviews
Beautiful Home!
Lovely Home with beautiful grounds and pool ! Caretaker was welcoming and kind. Quiet neighborhood and great beach access !! Barely spent time there, really only to sleep . Very comfortable and clean! Would definitely recommend. Mahalo!
HinaRapa and Theresa are such lovely, open-hearted people. It was a blessing to have them stay with us!
Comfortable studio with a short walk to a very beautiful beach
Our one week stay at this studio was very comfortable and enjoyable. The studio was small but very clean, well kept, and had all the necessities for a comfortable stay for two people. We were greeted by a lovely basket of fruit, some of which I was believe was grown on the property, which was delicious. Each morning we awoke to the sounds of a dozen tropical birds and ate breakfast on the nice patio. The pool was clean and a nice luxury after a day in the ocean. The place is only one block from a swim in the ocean and about 4 blocks from the best reefs for snorkling in Lanikai. While we were there it was unusually hot and humid, but the air conditioning, though a bit loud, kept the room plenty comfortable while we were there. There was plenty of room to hang wet swim clothes and towels and a washer/drier to accommodate when needed. All in all, I would highly recommend this place to stay.
Nick and Amy were so great at finding their way around the studio and grounds, while I communicated with them pretty much by email. I had just returned from my own vacation and was fighting a bug, which I didn't wish to pass to anyone. They left the studio in such a neat and clean condition. It was great to have them as guests. The studio is a bit cozy at 850 square feet, but I am glad they enjoyed their time here even so.
Great visit!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay the place was clean very we’ll stocked with essential items and Teresa made us feel welcome as well as accommodating. Definitely recommend the studio great location and close to the beach!
I am so glad that Diana and her family enjoyed themselves. Hurricane Lane threatened to cancel their flight out, but they handled that possibility with aplomb. Fortunately the storm downgrade to a Tropical Depression their last night with us and they were able to fly out the next morning. They are a lovely young family.
Clean, convenient and charming
A great location and a comfortable, spacious studio with a warm and thoughtful host. A great find!
We were so grateful for Michael and Andrea's courage in booking with us during a possible incoming storm. They were so kind and thoughtful, melding into the situation as they found it with ease. We were very lucky to have them as guests!
Cozy, quiet, and just right
The reviews about Teresa’s kindness are right on. Very willing to be as helpful as you’d like or leave you to your own directions. Her place was easy to find and very clean. The parking was fine for the 4-door Jeep. It’s covered too, which was great during the couple of afternoon rains that occurred. I did need a 3-pt turn to get out of once or twice. No biggie whatsoever. Beats on paying resort parking costs or searching for somewhere on a road to park.
Two ceiling fans help move the air and the window ac unit near the bed cools the afternoon heat just fine. Plenty of nice utensils and cooking items, though I didn’t bother cooking (too many good places to eat near by). The pool was quite nice to come back too after a day on the beach.
Hi Laurence & Erica,
Thank you for your great support! We loved having you to stay, although I know it was mostly a working vacation. A thought is to come back for a full visit for yourselves next time!
Aloha,
Teresa
Perfect Place For Our Mother/Daughter Retreat
My daughter flew into Honolulu from NZ and I, from Oregon, for a mother/daughter week. Lanikai is just outside Kahlua Town. We had no car, but the bus system is fantastic and took us everywhere ($2.75 all day pass, $2.00 senior all day pass), with the bus stop being only 1/2 block from our rental. Downtown Kailua is about 2.5 miles from the rental and has many shops/grocery stores/restaurants plus the Kailua Town beach which is hugely popular and especially busy on weekends. Arrive in Lanikai and you drive through a lovely neighborhood with beautiful homes and beach. The beach is accessed through many coves along the main road. As beach parking is more limited in the Lanikai neighborhood, the beach is busy, but less crowded. Our studio rental was part of a family home, and totally private. Teresa was a wonderful host, explaining the bus, giving restaurant recommendations, tide information. The queen bed was very comfortable, and my daughter said the daybed (with trundle) was comfortable, as well. The kitchen was well equipped. We chose to bring some prepared food back from Whole Foods so as to get on with our day, instead of cooking. The bathroom was generous in size, shower had good water pressure, and there was also a washer/dryer. Internet reception was very good, and television had many channels from which to choose. The studio had deck off the kitchen where I had my morning coffee and listened to the birds. Beach chairs were there for us, on the deck, and beach towels were also provided. The home had a lap pool (which is the feature photo of the home) surrounded by Teresa's carefully tended garden. Would we stay here again? Absolutely! We loved walking through the neighborhood and into town. My daughter was able to snorkel on the Lanikai beach. I loved waking early, walking down through the many coves, and taking photos of the sunrise. We were in paradise,, and we can't thank Teresa enough for sharing her property with us! Karen Hayes
Mahalo, Karen & Rachel, for your lovely comments on our bit of Hawaii! You are so kind and thoughtful. We enjoyed meeting you and having you to stay! Please let us know if you would like to visit again on your next trip to O'ahu.
Aloha,
Teresa
Map
Other Activities: Just one block from our driveway to the nearest Lanikai Beach right-of-way & three small blocks to the large Lanikai Beach; kayaking, boating, parasailing, biking, health/beauty spa; Lanikai Park with basketball court & swings.
Availability
$2400/month available for a 1-year lease or longer. Tax ID #W01346316-01